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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Rob Jennings

Co-founder, The Dyscalculia Network C.I.C
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Richard Kirkup

Programme Lead for Children and Young People; Chair, National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi); Special Education Consortium
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Kim Lawther

Product Manager – Education, Smartbox Assistive Technology
Speaker profile image for Katy Leckenby

Katy Leckenby

Specialist teacher, AAC consultant and Partnerships and Consultancy Manager, Ace Centre
Speaker profile image for Wendy Lee

Wendy Lee

Speech and Language Therapy Consultant, LINGO
Speaker profile image for Christine Lenehan DBE

Christine Lenehan DBE

Strategic Advisor, SEND, DfE
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Dr Ben Levy

Senior Educational and Child Psychologist; Founder, Magic Lessons
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Dr Julia Lindley-Baker

SEND Regional Lead, The Elliot Foundation
Speaker profile image for Mark Loveday

Mark Loveday

Headmaster, Frewen College
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Matthew Malone

Head of Outreach, Beyond Autism
Speaker profile image for Eleanor Margesson

Eleanor Margesson

Assistant Head (Training & Outreach), More House School
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Cate Marsden

Director of External Partnerships, Woodbridge Trust
Speaker profile image for Zoe Mather

Zoe Mather

Education Officer, nasen
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Sam McFarlane

Education Officer, nasen
Speaker profile image for Karen 	 McGuigan

Karen McGuigan

CEO & Founder, Maths For Life Limited
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David Mills

His Majesty’s Inspectors and Specialist Adviser for SEND & AP, Ofsted
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Laura Mills

SEND Regional Lead, nasen Spotlight
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Charlotte Mitchell

Assistant Director for Schools and Inclusion, Rochdale Borough Council
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Phil Mitchell

Landlord, Queen Vic
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