Gert is Professor of Educational Theory and Pedagogy at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. He is also Professor of Public Education at Maynooth University, Ireland.

Mary is an education adviser, writer and speaker. She curates Myatt & Co where she works with colleagues to develop thoughtful work on the curriculum and wider school improvement.

Ron is the acclaimed Senior Advisor for EL Education, a best-selling author, and Harvard Graduate School of Education professor.

Valerie is a global thought leader, inspiring systems to re-think what ‘success’ will mean in the C 21st, and the implications for education.

Hywel is known by many as the TES 'Travelling Teacher'. He is a champion of curriculum and pedagogy that respects the art and humanity of the teacher and the rights of the child to see themselves in their learning.

Clio Brown is the National Director of Early Years and Early Reading at E-ACT. She has held a variety of roles from teaching positions to EYFS lead, Assistant Headteacher, DSL, Lead Practitioner and National Advisor. 

Robin is Head of the School of Psychology and a Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Sussex.

Georgina is the founder of the award-winning SEN Resources Blog, hosts the podcast ‘SEND in the Experts’ and is the author of three Special Educational Needs and Disability books.

Alex is the author of 'Closing the Writing Gap', 'Closing the Reading Gap’, 'Closing the Vocabulary Gap', 'The Confident Teacher' and 'Teach Now! English'.

Judy leads the Transformative Educational Leadership Program alongside Dr. Linda Kaser at the University of British Columbia. As an educator and leader, Dr. Judy Halbert is dedicated to social change

Linda is an Educator, administrator, and senior policy advisor, she is a champion of innovation in public education. She is the co-author of ‘Leadership Mindsets: Innovation and Learning in the Transformation of Schools’ with Judy Halbert.

Marc is the adviser for improving outcomes for disadvantaged learners for the Unity Schools Partnership. He is a recognised national expert on the effective use of Pupil Premium Funding

Frances is an expert in SEND education. She is a former headteacher of a Secondary Special School (11-19) for learners with Autism and associated difficulties and a qualified SENCO.

Mick was head of curriculum at the QCA making important decisions about curriculum content. Professor Waters has long been a champion of the child's right to a broad and meaningful education.

Sally is a Senior Teaching Fellow and delivers the Maximising the Impact of Teaching Assistants school improvement course for school leaders and the Maximising the Practice of Teaching Assistants training for school staff.

Amjad Ali is a Teacher, Trainer, Trust Training and Inclusion Lead, SENDCO, and Author of ‘A Little Guide for Teachers: SEND in Schools’.

Margaret Mulholland is a specialist in inclusivity and Special Educational Needs. She is advisor on SEND policy for the Association of School and College Leaders.

David is author of the SEND Review Guide, a national peer-review framework that has now been downloaded by over 5000 schools, as well as the editor of ‘Great Expectations, leading an effective SEND strategy in school’.

Sarah is the founder and director of Quinn Education Development, author of ‘Responsible Behaviour Curriculum’ and specialist advisor on executive functioning.

Simon is National Director of SEND for E-ACT who are a national MAT currently with 29 academies. He has 10 years as an experienced SENDCo and 7 as a MAT leader for SEND

Cassie is Executive Inclusion Lead for Our Community Multi-Academy Trust (OCMAT) which is a mixed church and community primary trust with 10 schools and an SRP for Speech, language and communication disorders.

Pete is an autistic author, speaker and advocate. He has published two books ‘What I Want to Talk About’ and ‘Untypical’, both about autistic experience and how the world can be improved to help autistic people fit in.

Natalie is an Independent Education Consultant, specialising in SEND and school improvement. She is the author of ‘The Perfect SENCO’ and ‘The Teacher’s Guide to SEN’.

Susana is an Associate Professor in Psychology and Special Needs at the Centre for Inclusive Education at UCL in the Department of Psychology and Human Development. She is also leading a range of SEND projects for the DfE

Neeki is Principal & Head of Learning at Gaia Learning. She is consistently trying to make a positive impact in education and the world, creating well-rounded humans who are prepared for real-life, not just exam results.

Toby's research is focused on how policy and practice interact to shape educational opportunities and outcomes, in particular across local systems and through networks, and the nature and role of leadership in these processes.

Eleanor is a former a school and trust leader who has undertaken research for a range of organisations, including A Constant Dance, which she co-wrote with Professor Toby Greany.

Ally is a specialist in intent based leadership at Intent Based Leadership International. She has previously worked for Swiis Foster Care Scotland, Dundee City Council and LGBT Youth Scotland.

Gary is the author of ‘The Lone SENDCO’, a handbook of 300 questions and answers for busy SENDCOs. He currently works for Whole Education as lead on the MAT SEND School Improvement programme.

Rachel is a keynote speaker, school improvement facilitator, curriculum designer, primary adviser and runs a variety of innovative education projects.

Caroline Essame is a child development specialist with extensive experience in clinical practice, education and international development. She is the founder of Developmental Play.

Edwinia is the Chair of the Association of Directors of Children's Services. She has been a Director of Children’s services in four local authorities.