Advisory Board

Alessandro began his career as an English teacher. In his previous roles, Alessandro oversaw curriculum, teaching and learning, and inclusion and barriers to learning. He’s also been a Deputy Head in ...

I started my teaching career in 2002 and have been a SENDCo since 2012.  I am an Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Inclusion in a two-form entry primary school in Warwickshire with a highe ...

Claire is the International and Training Manager for SEND International (part of the Specialist SEND Group), where she leads on headhunting and training specialist staff for schools across the UK and ...

I am a serving Secondary Headteacher of 9 years on a special mission to inspire generations of effective school leaders, staff and young people. I am committed in my service of others and in particula ...

Up to April 2024. André  held the position of DfE SEN and Disability Professional Adviser for 14 years. This has involved providing advice to ministers and DfE policy leads across the department on al ...

Dr Elizabeth Gregory is a Lecturer in Education at the University of Manchester. She has taught in both the FE and the HE sectors and is particularly interested in the impact that educational transiti ...

Dr Julia Lindley-Baker has extensive experience of Special Educational Needs & Disability, both nationally and internationally. Having originally trained as a special needs teacher with a focus upon t ...

Geraldene Codina is a Professor of Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (ISEND) at the University of Derby. She has 25 years’ experience working in the field of inclusion and SEND, ...

Irina is the SEN Category Manager at TTS with 15 years of experience. She curates and develops ranges that create a love for learning and supports the wellbeing of every child. She is a highly regarde ...

For over 25 years, I have been passionately committed to supporting schools to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND. Over this time, I have worked as a SENCo, a SEN Advisory teache ...