Louise Lewis

Specialist Teacher, Lewis Support

www.lewis-support.co.uk  louise@lewis-support.co.uk I've been working in education for over 20 years, and now specialise in supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), particularly those with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and cerebral palsy (CP). I hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Language, Literacies and Dyslexia, Approved Teacher Status (ATS) from the British Dyslexia Association (BDA), and a PGCE from Exeter University. Over the years, I've taught everything from Pre-Key Stage right through to A-level, working with learners across a wide range of abilities. I genuinely love teaching and supporting young people, and I'm committed to making sure that all students, regardless of their abilities, can access meaningful learning opportunities. I'm particularly interested in complex communication needs/MSI and have experience working with AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) users. I'm currently learning British Sign Language, working towards my BSL Level 1. For me, it's all about ensuring every young person gets the support they need to reach their potential.
Michael O'Dwyer

SENDCO, St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary Academy

Claire Walsh

Chair, Derbyshire Parent Carer Voice

Morgan Attride-Stirling

Neurodiversity-Affirming Educator & Founding Director, Neurokind

Hello! My name is Morgan, and I am the founding director and lead educator at Neurokind ✨ I am keen to connect and collaborate with other professionals in the field so please do feel free get in touch! Neurokind provides specialist community-based education, bespoke play sessions and personalised family support for neurodivergent and disabled children. All sessions are tailor-made to support the individual needs of each child and their family and are delivered by a qualified teacher (who is also neurodivergent). We specialise in working with nursery and primary-aged children with complex needs including autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, developmental delays, as well as speech and language difficulties/disorders. As neurodiversity-affirming practitioners, we: see each and every child as a unique individual worthy of respect and dignity follow a strengths-based approach to learning stemming from the child's personal interests believe neurodivergent children should have the opportunity to be taught by neurodivergent adults firmly believe in child-led learning through play value connection over compliance and always prioritise emotional regulation celebrate all forms of communication while advocating for greater access to AAC see ‘behaviour’ as a form of communication or expression of an unmet need encourage bodily autonomy and always respect personal boundaries
Eman

SEND TA, Career teachers

Kat Link

Best Start for Surrey Strategy Lead, Surrey County Council

Lisa henshall

Send strategic lead , St Barts

Rebecca Douglas

Parent carers/LPCF steering group member , Voluntary

Kerry Duerden

Managing Director , Acedia Care