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Irina is the SEND Category Manager at TTS with 15 years of experience. She curates and develops ranges that create a love for learning and supports the wellbeing of every child. She is a highly regard ... -
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Claire is the International and Training Manager for SEND International (part of the Specialist SEND Group), where she leads on headhunting and training specialist staff for schools across the UK and ... -
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For over 25 years, I have been passionately committed to supporting schools to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND. Over this time, I have worked as a SENCo, a SEN Advisory teache ... -
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Alessandro began his career as an English teacher. In his previous roles, Alessandro oversaw curriculum, teaching and learning, and inclusion and barriers to learning. He’s also been a Deputy Head in ... -
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Geraldene Codina is a Professor of Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (ISEND) at the University of Derby. She has 25 years’ experience working in the field of inclusion and SEND, ... -
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I am a serving Secondary Headteacher of 9 years on a special mission to inspire generations of effective school leaders, staff and young people. I am committed in my service of others and in particula ... -
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A passionate and strategic leader in inclusive education, I bring a wealth of experience in my current role as Director of Inclusion, previously SENDCo across several schools, and qualified Specialist ... -
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Karima Esmail is an international speaker, author and advocate for children and adults with special educational needs and disabilities. Co-creator of numerous dyscalculia screeners and interventions s ... -
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Vanessa is an independent specialist, offering advice and support for practitioners within the Special Educational Needs sector. Vanessa has over thirty years of experience in teaching, leadership, an ... -
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I started my teaching career in 2002 and have been a SENDCo since 2012. I am an Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Inclusion in a two-form entry primary school in Warwickshire with a highe ... -
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Dr Elizabeth Gregory is a Lecturer in Education at the University of Manchester. She has taught in both the FE and the HE sectors and is particularly interested in the impact that educational transiti ... -
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Nancy Hamling is Marketing and Events Executive at Speech & Language Link, where she leads the delivery of professional development initiatives, including the Link Live virtual conference, and curates ... -
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Up to April 2024. André held the position of DfE SEN and Disability Professional Adviser for 14 years. This has involved providing advice to ministers and DfE policy leads on all matters relating to i ... -
Dr Julia Lindley-Baker has extensive experience of Special Educational Needs & Disability, both nationally and internationally. Having originally trained as a special needs teacher with a focus upon t ...
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As a SENCo and senior leader of 15 years, I am passionate about inclusion and championing the voice of SEND children and their families. I believe all children deserve a high-quality education and the ... -
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Billy Mitchell is the Marketing Events Manager at YPO, one of the UKs leading education suppliers. He leads the organisation’s national exhibition programme, webinars, and podcasts. Since joining YPO ... -
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Liz is the national Director of SEND of Star Academies, a large multi-academy trust comprised of 36 primary and secondary schools. She is responsible for leading the SEND strategy and supporting SEN ... -
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Lucy leads Moon Hall Assessment Centre, an innovative social enterprise providing gold standard assessments for all children, including means tested assessments. She also leading the set up and develo ... -
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Simon is National Director of SEND for E-ACT who are a national MAT currently with 38 academies. With 10 years as an experienced SENDCo and 8 as a MAT leader for SEND, Simon has developed effective S ...
13-14 March 2026, Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground
13-14 March 2026, Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground
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