Julia Arthur-Godar

Assistant Principal - Fox Grove School, UK

Julia Arthur‑Godar (MEd, NPQSL, NMT) is Acting Vice Principal at The Howard Partnership Trust and a Neurosequential Model in Education (NME) Trainer. She specialises in applying cognitive developmental neuroscience and trauma‑informed principles to strengthen engagement, wellbeing and inclusion for children and young people with a wide range of special educational needs in both specialist and mainstream settings.

Julia leads trust‑wide work on regulation‑focused practice, sensory profiling and the design of predictable, relationally safe learning environments. Her recent case study on whole‑school NME implementation demonstrates how developmental sequencing and regulation‑first design can transform attendance, behaviour and academic outcomes for learners with complex needs.

Known for her clarity, emotional intelligence and ability to translate neuroscience into accessible, actionable practice, Julia works with leaders and staff teams to embed sustainable, developmentally aligned approaches that enable every learner to thrive.

Speaker Sessions

GESS Talks Live 1525

أبريل 21 2026 | 12:20م - 1م

Wellbeing in Education: Building Resilient Communities for Students and Staff

Session Summary:

Educational institutions face an unprecedented wellbeing crisis affecting both students and staff. From rising mental health challenges and burnout to the lasting impacts of global disruptions, schools must reimagine their approach to creating supportive, thriving communities. This panel brings together diverse perspectives on implementing comprehensive wellbeing strategies that address the interconnected needs of all stakeholders. Explore evidence-based interventions, share successful case studies, and discuss practical frameworks for embedding wellbeing into institutional culture. The conversation will address both immediate crisis response and long-term preventative approaches that create sustainable environments for learning and growth. Join this session to:

• Examine comprehensive approaches that address mental, physical, social, and academic wellbeing across the entire school community

• Explore strategies for supporting educator mental health, preventing burnout, and creating positive workplace cultures that enhance both staff satisfaction and student outcomes

• Discuss early intervention strategies, peer support programs, and collaboration with mental health professionals to create responsive support systems

• Share approaches for fostering connection, belonging, and emotional intelligence that strengthen institutional culture and community bonds

Speakers

Lara Zeaiter | Pastoral & Wellbeing VP - Riyadh Schools Al Malqa
Dr. Heba Sabry Al-Sharif | Academic Manager - Alhussan Model International School
Dr. Ibraheem Mohammed Alsawalem | Associated Professor - Special Education Department, Education College, University of Hail
Roland Habet | Domain Leader of Engaging Learning Environment & English Instructor - Global Bilingual Academy
Julia Arthur-Godar | Assistant Principal - Fox Grove School, UK