Hello, I'm Lynn. I'm an educational consultant supporting all things SEND (but especially SENCos). I have 20 years of primary teaching and SLT experience. I have been an Assistant Head, Lead Mentor for ITT and SENCo. I love to write and also have my own SEMH and staff mental health blog: www.positiveyoungmind.com I hold an MA in Education, NASENCO and NPQH. My particular areas of interest are wellbeing (staff and pupil), SEND, SLCN, children’s mental health, leadership, mentoring and coaching. Recently I started an Educational Consultancy business for SEND (SEND support) and Teacher Wellbeing (The Wellbeing Lady). All my SENCO freebies can be found here: https://positiveyoungmind.com/senco-resources/  I have a teacher coaching group on Facebook; a group for those wishing to improve their work-life balance in school or who need support in moving out of teaching: https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingforteacherwellbeing  Looking forward to connecting!

www.lewis-support.co uk Louise has 20 years of experience in education, specialising in supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Holding a Postgraduate Certificate in Language, Literacies and Dyslexia, alongside Approved Teacher Status (ATS) from the British Dyslexia Association (BDA), and a PGCE from Exeter University, Louise has delivered a diverse range of subjects from Pre-Key Stages to A-levels. Passionate about the transformative power of education, Louise finds joy in teaching and supporting young learners, ensuring that all young people, regardless of their abilities, can access education. With a keen interest in complex communication needs, Louise has experience working with AAC users and is currently pursuing British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 certification.

Hi, My name is Cheryl and I am an award winning trainer and consultant working across the UK as well as being an international speaker, supporting early years settings and schools to deliver quality neuroinclusive practice.  I have 30 years experience within the sector and am passionate about ensuring ALL of our children are supported to thrive through understnading and connection.  I am a parent to two amazing boys who are neurodivergent and ensure my lived experiences are shared to support others. 

Hello -  I'm Ellie, Director at Square Peg.  We're a social impact community interest company established to raise awareness and effect change on behalf of children facing barriers to attendance and accessing education and learning. We work nationally on policy, practice, research, campaigns, lobbying. We are rooted in the voices of lived experience - parents, carers, children and young people - to drive improvement, inclusion, equality and diversity within all systems families encounter. We are passionate about co-production, wellbeing, mental health and happiness and offer consultancy and training. Our book, Square Pegs, launched in Feb 2023 and hit the Top 100 of all books on Amazon within 24hrs of publication.  It is currently on its 3rd print run, is an Amazon Best Seller and Most Wished For title and has been recommended by the National Children's Bureau to the DfE as core reading. Great to be here and connect. Square Pegs is available to order direct via Crown House Publishing or Independent Thinking Press or via Amazon.