Bennett is also a former nightclub manager on the Soho social scene, which he began when he moved to London in early adulthood.

Following this he trained as a teacher of religious studies and philosophy, a career he pursued at inner-city schools in the East End of London for over a decade.

He regularly makes appearances on television and radio, promoting the work of both researchED and his behaviour role.

In the same year he made the Huffington Post's ‘Top Ten Global Bloggers’ list.

Bennett was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to education.