Meet the experts shaping SEND in 2027

Discover the expert speakers joining us at Tes SEND Show North 2027. Bringing together leading voices in SEND, experienced practitioners and education specialists, our speaker line-up offers fresh perspectives, practical guidance and valuable insight into inclusive education.

From SEND reform and leadership to early identification, inclusive classroom practice, mental health and preparing for adulthood, hear from specialists who understand the challenges facing schools and settings today.

Explore our confirmed 2027 speakers below and discover the expertise you can learn from across two days of CPD, discussion and professional development. More speakers will be announced as the event approaches.

Join us on 5–6 February 2027 at Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester. One seminar ticket gives you access to all CPD seminars across both days.

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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
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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
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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 Martin Bailey

Martin Bailey

Director (Animate 2 Educate) & Digital Enrichment Leader (Birchwood Primary School), Animate 2 Educate
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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
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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,
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Kath Bromfield

Parent & consultant in inclusion
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Kate Browning

School Improvement Consultant, School Improvement for SEND
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Alessandro Capozzi

Executive Head, Academy21
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Matthew Carroll

Principal, Rushbrook Academy
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