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 presenting at Tes SEND Show North

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Speaker profile image for Neil Stuart

Neil Stuart

Former National Education Manager
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Sam Swidzinski

Psychologist, Researcher, and Founder, Schologists
Speaker profile image for Alison Taylor

Alison Taylor

Former university lecturer in SENDI
Speaker profile image for Danielle Taylor

Danielle Taylor

Assistant Headteacher, Wales High School, Sheffield - The Bridge Specialist ASD Resource  
Speaker profile image for Derek Trotter

Derek Trotter

Entrepreneur, Trotters Independent Traders
Speaker profile image for Mark Vickers MBE

Mark Vickers MBE

Chief Executive Officer, DfE
Speaker profile image for Beverley Walters

Beverley Walters

Programme Director, Tes SEND Show
Speaker profile image for Carole Wood

Carole Wood

Education Advisor and teacher of the Deaf
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