Michael is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Manchester. His work explores the feasibility and impact of early intervention and prevention approaches in child mental health, with a particular focus on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). Michael is a Chartered Psychologist and Fellow of the British Psychological Society. He has advised and collaborated with number of stakeholders including the Early Intervention Foundation, Department for Education, Education Endowment Foundation and the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.