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 Graeme Routledge

Graeme Routledge

School Improvement Advisor for Inclusion and SEND, City of Doncaster Council
Speaker profile image for Hannah Senel-Walp

Hannah Senel-Walp

Director, Tes Institute
Speaker profile image for Francesca Soan

Francesca Soan

Designated Clinical Officer (DCO) for SEND, NHS Greater Manchester
Speaker profile image for Gaby Sochacki

Gaby Sochacki

First year student at Leeds Arts University
Speaker profile image for Adam Sproston HMI

Adam Sproston HMI

Senior His Majesty's Inspector, SEND and Alternative Provision, Ofsted
Speaker profile image for Philippa Stobbs OBE, CDC Associate

Philippa Stobbs OBE, CDC Associate

Educational Consultant, Philippa Stobbs Consultancy
Speaker profile image for Laura Strachan

Laura Strachan

Principal Audiologist, Seashell Trust
Speaker profile image for Neil Stuart

Neil Stuart

Former National Education Manager
Speaker profile image for Sam Swidzinski

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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