Gareth Lewis is the co-founder of Navigate Education and a former headteacher of a Pupil Referral Unit in Wales, recognised for his strategic leadership in behaviour, inclusion, and alternative provision. He works closely with local authorities to drive equity, improve attendance, and strengthen support for children and young people with the highest levels of need. Gareth co-founded Navigate to bring clarity to an overcrowded behaviour and mental health landscape — helping leaders 'join the dots', build predictable systems, and move from awareness to implementation. As a father of three girls, he brings both professional rigour and personal empathy to every space he works in.
 

Gareth supports schools, local authorities, and organisations to embed relational practice, strengthen culture, and create environments where every young person can thrive. He also serves as the Local Authority Lead for Deprivation and Rural Challenges, an ESTYN Peer Inspector, and a member of national forums shaping equity in education. Alongside this, Gareth has successfully supported the next generation of school leaders, mentoring aspiring headteachers and NPQH candidates. His work centres on one consistent belief; when adults create safety, consistency, and connection, young people flourish.