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Keynote: SEND Reform: Putting Lived Experience at the Heart of Change

10 Oct 2026

To bring authentic voices and lived experience into the conversation, Kellie and the panel will explore the realities behind SEND reform, drawing on the experiences and perspectives of children, young people, parents and professionals.

Kellie will be joined by IPSEA parent and trustee Chamika Hand, youth advocate and campaigner Courtney Pemble, SENCO and parent advocate Taneisha Pascoe-Matthews and Margaret Mulholland, ASCL’s National SEND Policy Specialist and Tes Award judge.

Chairperson
Kellie Bright, Actor, mum to boy with ASD, ADHD and dyslexia, and SEND advocate
Panelists
Courtney Pemble
Courtney Pemble, Neurodivergent youth advocate and campaign owner
Margaret Mulholland
Margaret Mulholland, ASCL SEND Policy Specialist & TES Columnist - Association of School & College Leaders
Taneisha Pascoe-Matthews
Taneisha Pascoe-Matthews, SENCO and parent advocate
Chamika Hand
Chamika Hand, IPSEA parent and trustee
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