Meet the experts behind Tes SEND Show North

Explore the 2026 speaker line-up, featuring leading voices, SEND specialists and experienced practitioners who shared their expertise, practical strategies and fresh perspectives on inclusive education.

From SEND leadership and policy to classroom practice and supporting children and young people with additional needs, our speakers brought valuable insight to the North's SEND community.

We're now preparing an exciting speaker line-up for Tes SEND Show North 2027, taking place on 5–6 February at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.

Our 2027 speakers will be announced soon. In the meantime, secure your place and join us for two days of expert insight, practical learning and valuable connections.

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Speaker profile image for Gary   Aubin

Gary Aubin

Director, SEND Matters UK
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Dawn Cranshaw

North West Regional Lead for Whole School SEND, Whole School SEND, nasen
Speaker profile image for Kelly   Dillon

Kelly Dillon

Senior Manager - Progression, Transition and Removal of Barriers, The Careers and Enterprise Company
Speaker profile image for Mel Ainscow CBE

Mel Ainscow CBE

Emeritus Professor of Education, University of Manchester; Professor of Education, University of Glasgow; Adjunct Professor, Queensland University of Technology
Speaker profile image for Ange Anderson

Ange Anderson

SEND and Neurodiversity Adviser, Author and Former Special School Headteacher
Speaker profile image for Halui Angus FCCT

Halui Angus FCCT

Science teacher, former headteacher and founder of The Excellence Classroom
Speaker profile image for Vicky Barker

Vicky Barker

Head, Woodbridge SEND Service
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Lou Barnes

Founder of Unlock Learning, teacher, trainer, consultant, Unlock Learning
Speaker profile image for Stephanie Batey

Stephanie Batey

Founder and CEO, Inclusive Teacher Co
Speaker profile image for Maria  Bloom

Maria Bloom

IPSEA Legal Team, Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (IPSEA)
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Paul Bray

Founder & Director, Insight Training & Consultancy
Speaker profile image for Marcia  Brissett-Bailey

Marcia Brissett-Bailey

Educator, Author, Careers Coach, Dyslexia Advocate & Neurodiversity Champion,
Speaker profile image for Kath Bromfield

Kath Bromfield

Parent & consultant in inclusion
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Kate Browning

School Improvement Consultant, School Improvement for SEND
Speaker profile image for Alessandro Capozzi

Alessandro Capozzi

Executive Head, Academy21
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Matthew Carroll

Principal, Rushbrook Academy
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Jayne Carter

Programme Development Lead, Partnership for Children
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