General 2026 speaker

After delivering a successful AI rollout at his pupil referral unit in Wandsworth, Ben Duggan is now working with his local authority on a pilot programme to replicate its impact across schools. As a former Deputy Head of School, Head…

Ed Hall is a Regional Director with extensive operational and leadership experience in specialist and alternative provision. He plays a key role in implementing OFG’s Trauma‑Informed Practice and Behaviour Strategy across regions and has supported the rollout of the organisation‑wide…

Dr Leanne Johnson is the strategic lead for Behaviour and Culture across OFG. She has led the development and embedding of the organisation’s Trauma‑Informed Practice (TIP) Framework and Behaviour Strategy, ensuring consistent, relational approaches across all settings. Leanne also developed OFG’s…

​​Hayley has over 15 years' experience in supporting schools and trusts. ​Noted as a 'rising star' in the West Midlands, clients value her proactive approach, speed of support and her pragmatic and sensible advice. Her strategic outlook and ability to…

With over 18 years in Supported Employment, David works with primary schools promoting careers inclusion from an early age and supports secondary & special schools as well as colleges and post-16 institutions to embed Supported Employment within their careers guidance…

Alicia is a distinguished educational and employment strategist holding the position of Director of Post 16 at The Education People. Her expertise encompasses: Developing supported employment pathways for individuals with barriers to employment, facilitating their access to sustainable job opportunities. Leading…

Dave Woods – NAHT President (As of September 2026) Dave is currently the head teacher at Beaconsfield Primary School in Southall, London, and is NAHT’s President (As of September 2026). He started his career training and working in Sydney, Australia,…

Working as part of The Education People’s Primary School Improvement Team, Jan is both nationally and internationally recognised as a specialist in Early Childhood Education. After working as an Early Years Consultant and Senior Adviser, he was appointed by the…

Clive Dunn is a Senior His Majesty's Inspector. He has considerable experience inspecting across maintained and independent mainstream and special schools. He also conducts inspections of initial teacher education and local area arrangements for special educational needs and/or disabilities. Clive…

Sarah Brough is the Programme Lead for Jigsaw PSHE 3-11, with extensive expertise in primary education and PSHE. As a qualified teacher with diverse experience across primary school roles, Sarah transitioned into advisory and consultancy work, supporting local authorities and…