Dr Rachel Briggs

I have 35+ years’ experience in the education sector, including as SENCo, DSL, Deputy Head (and Acting Head), researcher, in-service trainer and SEMH needs consultant.

Since 2021, I’ve provided reflective supervision in education (RSiE) from early years to higher education (all roles). I’m committed to the development of SiE at a national level. I’m a member of the SiE network and co-founder of CoPSiEbE. I’ve been involved in the development of SiE qualifications and DfE guidance. I also support doctoral researchers. I hold a Diploma in RSiE, MA in Education (wellbeing coaching focus) and a Doctorate in Education. My doctoral research focused on the psycho-social benefits and hazards associated with educating children experiencing vulnerabilities and/or trauma. From this, I developed a ‘mobile-balance’ framework for understanding educators’ work-related psychological wellbeing. I combine my academic learning, teaching experience and professional conversations to inform the reflective supervision that I provide.