Helping leaders and schools to achieve Calm, Clarity, and Confidence.
Welcome from Nick
BREAKING NEWS: These are the facts impacting your school
1 in 3 children aged 2 to 14 in the UK have a diagnosable mental health disorder.
1 in 4 children in the UK experience some form of trauma before age 18.
7.8% of young people said that school had made their mental health worse.
Trauma informed schools can help mitigate the impact of adverse experiences.
78% of all education staff report experiencing stress at work, with 42% saying it is severe or extreme. (Education Support, Teacher Wellbeing Index 2023)
36% of school staff said their mental health had declined in the past year due to work pressures. (NEU, 2024 Teacher Survey)
Significant numbers of school leaders say they’ve considered leaving the profession due to workload and stress.
Up to 80% of teachers report struggling with workload, with many describing it as unmanageable
Staff sickness related to stress, anxiety, and depression is one of the top causes of absence in UK schools. (DfE, School Workforce Census 2023).
Only 23% of education professionals feel their school has a wellbeing strategy that meets their needs. (Education Support, 2023).
Is this describing you?
Could this be your school?
This is not sustainable. Let's act now, together....
How can Nick help?
By establishing calm, clarity and confidence....
Some of Nick's strategies in greater detail...
Workshops and Training
Principle Education is partnered with The Mental Wellbeing Company to provide trauma-informed coaching and training. Empower your staff and parents with CPD-accredited workshops on trauma-informed practice, positive psychology, and mental health awareness. Our training blends evidence-based strategies with practical tools to create lasting change. Whether it’s a 90-minute session or full-day CPD, your team will leave inspired and ready to thrive.
Wellbeing Days
Nick offers Coaching, Solution-Focused Clinical Hypnotherapy and Reiki.
Give your team space to pause, reset, and recharge. Our bespoke Wellbeing Days combine somatic coaching, guided relaxation, and trauma-informed support to reduce stress and restore emotional balance. Tailored to your school’s needs, these days improve staff wellbeing, boost morale, and build a healthier, happier school culture.
1:1 and Group Coaching
Nick has worked in education for over 20 years with Head Teacher experience. His trauma-informed coaching creates safe, reflective spaces for growth. Whether individually or in groups, staff develop resilience, clarity, and confidence—reducing burnout and boosting performance. Backed by The Mental Wellbeing Company’s trauma toolkit, coaching supports wellbeing, decision-making, and leadership capacity across your school or MAT.
Neurodivergence and Inclusion Coaching
Nick is the first person in the UK to have completed 'In Good Company's' Neurodivergence and Inclusion Coaching Programme. Support neurodivergent staff, students, and families with strengths-based coaching. We help schools foster inclusive cultures. Backed by neurodivergence training, this coaching celebrates difference, tackles ableism, and promotes environments where every individual can flourish.
EYFS and DSL Supervision
From October 2025, support your safeguarding and early years staff with trauma-informed supervision while they do life changing work. Led by Nick, a DSL with over a decade of experience, our sessions offer a safe space to reflect, reduce emotional burden, and strengthen decision-making—protecting staff wellbeing and improving outcomes for the children in their care.
Podcasting
Nick is a radio/podcast presenter and voice artist. Listen to Nick on Brumside Radio or on a podcast today. Ready to raise your school’s voice? We help you launch bespoke podcasts that celebrate pupil voice, strengthen family engagement, and showcase your values. From concept to editing, we guide the process—creating a creative, inclusive platform to connect with your community in a powerful, modern way.
Bespoke Services
Contact Nick to arrange a bespoke service just for you.
Every school is unique. That’s why we offer fully flexible, tailored packages to meet your specific needs. From strategic wellbeing plans and INSET delivery to supervision, podcasting, or leadership coaching, we’ll co-create a solution that truly supports your school’s culture, goals, and values.
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Want to know more or get going?
Hi there!
I’m Nick Whitehouse, founder of Principle Education and The Whitehouse Principle. I’m a passionate advocate for trauma informed leadership, mental health, and inclusive practice in schools..
I’ve spent over 20 years living and breathing education from the inside out, including as a headteacher and senior leader, I understand the weight school leaders carry: the safeguarding responsibilities, the staff pressures, the accountability, and the quiet moments when it all feels like too much. I have been a Designated Safeguarding Lead since 2012, so I know just how important it is to feel supported — not just professionally, but personally too.
I’ve brought together my experience in education with therapeutic and coaching approaches to offer something holistic and impactful. I’m a Mental Wellbeing Practitioner, Somatic Trauma-Informed Coach, Neurodivergence and Inclusion Coach, Positive Psychology Practitioner, and Reiki Master. This blend allows me to work with whole communities — staff, pupils, and families — to create environments where people feel safe, seen, and supported.
You’ll find me on the airwaves as a radio presenter on Brumside radio, supporting people's mental health. Look out for an Education based podcast soon. My work is about building trust, creating space, and helping others lead with calm, clarity, and confidence. If that sounds like something your school could use — let’s talk.
About Principle Education
Part of The Whitehouse Principle Family
Principle Education is the dedicated schools-focused branch of The Whitehouse Principle, offering trauma-informed, wellbeing-led services tailored to the unique pressures of the education sector. Created by former headteacher Nick Whitehouse, Principle Education understands the emotional toll of leadership, the impact of staff burnout, and the growing complexity of pupil needs. Our mission is to help schools build calm, clarity, and confidence—through CPD-accredited training, coaching, supervision, and wellbeing support that makes a real difference.
Sitting within the wider Whitehouse Principle family, Principle Education delivers holistic support rooted in somatic coaching, positive psychology, and neurodiversity-informed practice. From trauma-informed workshops and DSL supervision to inclusive coaching and podcasting projects, we meet your school where it’s at—with flexible, impactful solutions that help your entire community thrive. Whether you're a headteacher, safeguarding lead, or classroom teacher, we’re here to help you lead and live well.
What We Provide
Transform Your School with Expert Support
At The Whitehouse Principle, Nick believes that lasting change begins with compassionate, expert-led support. Our trauma-informed coaching (partnered with The Mental Wellbeing Company) is grounded in ICF and CPD-accredited evidence-based practices, helping individuals, leaders, and teams build resilience, clarity, and confidence in every area of life.
Accredited
Nick's trauma informed coaching support and training is rooted in ICF/CPD evidence-based practices, in partnership with The Mental Wellbeing Company.
Head Teacher and School Leader experience
With 15 years of school leadership experience, including as a Head Teacher, Nick understands first-hand the complex challenges of leadership, staff wellbeing, and navigating change—experience that informs every element of his trauma-informed coaching and training. The Whitehouse Principle brings deep insight into the pressures faced by educators, leaders, and professionals.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy
In September, Nick will offer Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapy to support emotional wellbeing, reduce anxiety, and unlock personal growth for a range of issues and conditions.
Mental Wellbeing and Positive Psychology Practitioner
Drawing on positive psychology, somatic approaches, and coaching, Nick empowers people to move forward—either personally or professionally.
Neurodivergence and Inclusion
Nick is the first person in the UK to have completed 'In Good Company's' Neurodivergence and Inclusion Coaching Programme and provides neurodiversity coaching for professionals and parents seeking practical, affirming tools to better understand themselves or their children.
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Nick helps people and organisations move from stress and overwhelm to calm and confidence. Using a gentle blend of somatic, trauma-informed coaching, solution focused clinical hypnotherapy, and inclusive training, Nick creates safe, supportive spaces where mental health is nurtured, neurodiversity is embraced, and people feel empowered to grow and thrive.
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