Enable Trust

Who we are

The Enable Inclusion Team (EIT) is a team of psychologists and assistant psychologists within Enable Trust. We work with children, young people, families and schools to support positive, inclusive and values-led engagement in education. We use evidence-based approaches, including the DNA-V wellbeing model and Positive Behaviour Support. 

National Recognition for Leading Inclusive Practice

EIT best practice was featured in the AP & SEND National Network and CST report Upstream (July 2025), highlighting our role as a leading example of preventative, evidence-based inclusion work.

Who we support

We work primarily with:

• Young people at risk of permanent exclusion from mainstream education
• Students experiencing Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

Our aim is to help children and young people thrive, feel safe, reconnect with learning and build long-term resilience, in line with the SEND Code of Practice.

What we offer

Intensive therapeutic support

Holistic, community-based work with young people, families and schools where:

• A young person is at risk of permanent exclusion, or
• A young person is experiencing severe school anxiety or avoidance (EBSA)

Training, supervision and consultation for schools

Through our CRISSP project (Coaching for Resilience in Secondary Schools Project), we offer training, coaching and drop-in support for secondary schools on evidence-based approaches to Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties.

Support to develop inclusion hubs

We help schools design and embed on-site inclusion hubs to re-engage students with anxiety, mental health needs or behavioural challenges, using DNA-V as the guiding framework.

Our impact

• 94.8% of pupils supported were not permanently excluded
• Attendance improved significantly and suspensions reduced sharply across supported cohorts
• Wellbeing and Prosocial Behaviour scores increased significantly

Testimonials

“A massive thank you for all of your support. XX is truly a different girl, her sense of belonging has increased and she has motivation, purpose and a sense of pride in her achievements that we haven’t seen before.”

 “I am very thankful for the ongoing support, and it definitely influences mentoring sessions with my students. More please! Nic’s sessions are clear, well-structured and easy to follow. I always come away with something valuable to apply in my work. He provides practical guidance and insightful support with student cases which has been incredibly helpful. His sessions not only offer solutions but also make my role more enjoyable and fulfilling”

 “The team are hugely dedicated and so responsive to things that happen. The approach is child centred, personalised/bespoke to the individual and school and research driven”

 “This was the turning point for the child, his family and the school. I cannot speak more highly of the incredible work EIT do and the outcomes they achieve”

 “We are really pleased with the support the EIT has been able to give us - having someone who can act as a link between home and school and be able to visit the home address has been so worthwhile. Both children in the family attend school more regularly now.”

How can I access support from EIT for an individual young person?

Schools in the Bristol area are able to request support from the Enable Inclusion Team for a child/young person once they have first sought advice from the Bristol Inclusion Surgeries.  If it is agreed at the Inclusion Surgeries that the case represents an appropriate referral to Enable Inclusion Team, the requesting school can complete the referral form included in the link below.

Where can I access the referral form?

If it is agreed at Bristol Inclusion Surgery that the case represents an appropriate referral to EIT, please complete and submit this electronic referral form with any supporting documentation you feel would help the team understand the child/young person being referred, and their current context.

For any further information about EIT’s various services, offers and models, please contact EIT@enabletrust.org.uk

Meet the Team