Using technology to increase access and support belonging — Esther Messinger and George Barlow

How can technology be harnessed to remove barriers and create more inclusive learning environments? In this session, Esther Messinger and George Barlow share practical strategies from their schools for using digital tools to increase access for all learners and foster a deeper sense of belonging.

Esther Messinger is the SEND MAT Leader and Deputy Headteacher at Cathedral Schools Trust, where she leads on inclusion across a family of schools. With a strong focus on equitable access, Esther brings expertise in SEND leadership and whole-school strategy.

George Barlow is Principal at both Belgrave St. Bartholomew’s Academy and St. Michael’s Community Academy. A passionate advocate for digital learning, he is also an Apple Professional Learning Specialist, supporting schools nationally to embed technology in meaningful and inclusive ways.