Speakers

Alison Betts is a Whole School SEND National Coordinator, with nasen, bringing a wealth of experience from her extensive career in education. She has served as a class teacher, nurture teacher, SENCO, Deputy Headteacher, Head of a maintained Nursery School, and Head of Inclusion for Exeter Children’s Federation. Since 2016, Alison has been a resolute board member of nurtureuk, driven by her passion for enhancing the educational and life opportunities for children from deprived or difficult backgrounds.

Her commitment to supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health challenges led her to become a Specialist Leader in Education for regional teaching school hubs. In this role, she has played a key part in leading the Professional Community for SEND, advocating for and implementing nurturing principles in educational settings. Alison's firsthand experience with the positive impact of nurture in education underscores her dedication to fostering environments where all children can thrive.