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

I was a special schools teacher for 28 years then an ICT SEN Advisor for a local education authority before setting up my own Assistive Technology company doing consultancy, assessment and training in the area of Assistive Technology. I am a council member for the British Assistive Technology Association and the producer of "The Power of Assistive Technology film series.  I am a freelancre trainer with Neurobox as well as an international speaker  at events here in the UK at The Dyslexia Show,  BETT Show & BDA groups around the country

Hi, I’m Katy Leckenby. I’ve spent most of my 17-year teaching career in special education settings. In recent years I have worked at Ace Centre which is a national charity, where I support schools and services to develop inclusive practice—particularly for learners with complex physical and / or communication needs. My focus is on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT). At Ace Centre I deliver consultancy and training to help educators feel confident using AAC and AT to support learner's access, engagement, and communication in the classroom. I’m also the author of “AAC and Aided Language in the Classroom: Breaking Down Barriers for Learners with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs”, which is part of the Nasen Spotlight Series. The book is designed to be practical and accessible, offering ideas and reflections for anyone working with children and young people who use AAC. I’m passionate about making sure every learner has a voice and a way to participate meaningfully in their education. If you're working in SEND and looking to build your confidence around AAC or AT, I’d love to connect.

Every Cherry is an award-winning publishing imprint, dedicated to providing high-quality reading material for individuals with learning disabilities and differences. We seek to improve accessibility in children's literature by offering books that meet Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) requirements, ensuring people of all abilities and backgrounds can easily find and enjoy wonderful stories. Our selection includes various genres and focuses on reducing barriers to reading, featuring simplified classics, sensory products and symbolised books designed to enhance understanding and enjoyment for those with diverse needs. Despite having only launched in May 2024, Every Cherry has been recognised at conferences, fairs and events across the globe and has sold thousands of units, showcasing an undeniable thirst for accessible publishing. We also offer free teaching and learning resources, as well as workshop and event options that can be tailored to educators, SEND professionals, faculties or, of course, members of the SEND community.

Chair of SEDSConnective the foremost charity for neurodivergence and hypermobility www.sedsconnective.org   Also the UK representative for European Neurological Federations Associations and exAHT ex lead for NAS AET for Autism ADHD Dyspraxia 

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.

As the UK's largest show in the sector, the Tes SEND Show brings together expertise from across the sector to help you bring learning alive for pupils with SEND. Through a rich mix of content spread across two days, you will: gain the latest policy updates and what recommendations mean for you in practice take home tools and strategies at the cutting-edge of SEND provision put your questions to policy influencers share your successes and challenges with your peers test the latest products and receive exclusive offers from exhibitors The 2025 show saw a brilliant turn-out, with a packed floor of exhibitors, delegates and speakers. All seminars will be uploaded to the SEND Network video library.