About us

I am the Founder of L30 Relational Systems, leading whole-system relational and restorative transformation across local authorities, MATs and national partnerships. 

For over 25 years, I have supported children’s services, education, schools and multi-agency systems to design cultures rooted in belonging, accountability and high challenge with high support. 

My work focuses on implementation at scale — aligning leadership, strategy and frontline practice so relationships become the intervention. From workforce capability building to system alignment and strategic consultancy, I help organisations move from policy intent to lived relational culture. 

I am also an international keynote speaker and amazon number 1 best selling author, championing humans first, professionals second.

Alastair has extensive experience working within the criminal justice system where his knowledge of working restoratively developed. He has been involved in the field of Restorative Practices since 1998 firstly as a hands on practitioner and then asa trainer and consultant. He is trained in Mediation, Family Group Conferencing and Restorative Justice.

Deborah Burres is part of our team of L30 relational systems trainers. She has over 40 years of experience of working within the public and private sector both in the UK and Canada. She has had a varied career with several specialisms including Policing. She has experience in community policing, training both professional, schools and colleges, intergenerational work with young people and elderly including government funded community projects “Unity in the Community” and specialisms of working within the drugs unit).

Deborah has experience of working in front line child protection investigation and assessment within the Canadian Children’s Services, she has had leadership experience within a secondary school setting supporting the school to improve Ofsted actions as part of National Challenge. She has experience on leading on strategic carer coordination with multi agency public and private sector partners across health and adult social care.

Deobrah has also led as a strategic lead within Early Help with responsibilities including young carers, FGC, mediation, vulnerabilities and locality family hubs. She has a special interest in conflict resolution and relational practice with a BA in Behavioural and social studies and a Postgraduate in Education. She has led on developing a conflict resolution mediation service and developing family group conference and lifelong links to a national best practice standard with a focus on providing the very best for families, young people whilst supporting professionals.

Deborah is an experience trainer who has previously delivered restorative practice and Signs of Safety to BA and MA students at Hull university and local authority social worders, practitioners and multi-agency partners.

Deborah is a published author and is committed to supporting her local veteran’s charity and legion and is passionate about the importance of connection and community.

Jacob specialises in the whole-system implementation of Relational and Restorative Practice across schools, trusts, local authorities, services, and wider communities. His work focuses on building cultures where relationships, inclusion, and high expectations are the foundation of everyday practice.

With over a decade of experience spanning mainstream, SEMH, alternative provision, and specialist settings, Jacob has developed a strong national reputation for supporting leaders and practitioners to embed relational approaches that strengthen belonging, improve behaviour, and transform outcomes for children, young people, and adults.

Before joining L30, Jacob played a significant role in developing Positive Regard, a nationwide behaviour support service grounded in the principles of unconditional positive regard.

He helped shape practitioner development pathways, behaviour and culture frameworks, behaviour curriculum design, and large-scale strategic implementation across a broad range of settings. These experiences reinforced his belief that every individual is worthy of connection, respect, and high expectations and values that continue to underpin his approach at L30.

Kelly has extensive knowledge in Restorative Practice, Homelessness, ADR, Training and Family Mediation. Kelly will often be your first point of contact at L30. 

Qualified Social Worker qualified for over 25 years. Wide ranging experience in Social Work with Children and families including Team and Service Management, Independent Reviewing Officer, Child Protection Conference Chair and Project management. Passionate about Restorative Practice.

Paul brings 30 years of experience working and training in Restorative Practice. Implementing our training programmes and working across sectors both nationally and internationally. Paul is a founder team member and brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to L30. Paul leads on Training at L30 Relational Systems. 

Pauls career spans over 30 years, working within a variety of care settings, Paul is a qualified social worker , trainer, and advocate of Restorative Practice. 

Advanced Award in Social Work (SILP) Independent Reviewer. Specialist skills relational, trauma and safeguarding related practice. Training and keynote speaker. 

Wend is a specialist Trainer in Relational Practice, Speech, Language and Communication Needs, ELKLAN Trainer, Positive Behaviour Support CoachSolution Focused Approaches, Leadership Skills, and School Governance.