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 Jayne Carter

Jayne Carter

Programme Development Lead, Partnership for Children
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Natasha Chalk

Head of EK Outreach, EK Outreach Services
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Alexandra Chiorando

Early years teacher, consultant and trainer; Founder, Marmalade Early Years Consultancy
Speaker profile image for Julia  Clouter

Julia Clouter

Head of Education for Empowering Tech, Empowering Tech
Speaker profile image for Hilary  Cook

Hilary Cook

Head of SEND (Tameside) and Deputy Regional School Lead WSS North West, Whole School SEND, nasen
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Vicky Cook

SENDCO, St Peter at Gowts C of E Primary School
Speaker profile image for Amanda Corcoran

Amanda Corcoran

Director of Education, Manchester City Council
Speaker profile image for Mari Davis

Mari Davis

NASS - National Association of Special Schools
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Liz Day

Education and Communications Consultant, Collectively Diverse C.I.C.
Speaker profile image for Nicole Dempsey

Nicole Dempsey

Director of SEND and Safeguarding, Dixons Academies Trust
Speaker profile image for Dr Chandrika Devarakonda

Dr Chandrika Devarakonda

Associate Professor, University of Chester
Speaker profile image for Liz  Devlin

Liz Devlin

IPSEA Legal Team, Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (IPSEA)
Speaker profile image for Gail Donlon

Gail Donlon

Lead LSA for Intervention / Together Type 1 Young Leader
Speaker profile image for Claire  Dorer

Claire Dorer

CEO, NASS - National Association of Special Schools
Speaker profile image for Erica Douglas-Osborn

Erica Douglas-Osborn

Principal Educational Psychologist, Tameside MBC
Speaker profile image for Cat Eadle

Cat Eadle

Co-founder, The Dyscalculia Network C.I.C
Speaker profile image for Helen Edgar

Helen Edgar

Founder; SEND Teacher, Autistic Advocate, BA Hons, PGCE, PGDip SEND, Autistic Realms
Speaker profile image for Anna Elgee

Anna Elgee

Head of Learning Outside the Classroom Service, Blackpool Council - Children's Services
Speaker profile image for Kate Ellor

Kate Ellor

Senior Audiologist, Seashell Trust
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