Speakers

Glynda Cullen is a specialist SEND educator, dyslexia assessor and Executive Function practitioner. She holds a master’s degree in Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) from IOE, UCL, and is an AMBDA-qualified specialist teacher and assessor.

Her experience spans inclusive primary education, independent-school leadership and specialist SEND provision. She has taught learners across primary, Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 5, including pupils following sensory, SEMH, employability and Functional Skills pathways. Her practice has involved close collaboration with families, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists, alongside the effective implementation of EHCP provision.

As the founder of Guiding Star Dyslexia, Glynda provides diagnostic assessments, specialist teaching, consultancy and professional training. She also tutors through SENsational Tutors and regularly speaks at conferences. Her work focuses on translating research into practical, inclusive strategies that teachers can use to strengthen executive functioning and improve outcomes for learners with SEND.