General 2025 speaker

Stephen Cartwright is an experienced educational leader with over 30 years in the education sector, including 20 years in senior leadership. In his current role as Assistant Principal, he leads on SEND and Attendance, championing inclusive practices and student wellbeing.…

With a passion for engaging those hardest to reach young people, in every school Adam worked in he always established a Kart Racing team. Following a decade of Maths Teaching, he did a stint as a Formula 3 Race Engineer,…

Bethan Hall is the Programme Lead for Jigsaw PSHE 11-16, overseeing the development and direction of the 11-16 PSHE programme and supporting the community of Jigsaw secondary schools in delivering impactful PSHE education. With over 14 years of classroom experience,…

Efrosyni is the Subject Lead for the 11–16 PSHE programme at Jigsaw Education Group. Originally a qualified barrister, Efrosyni transitioned into education as a Citizenship specialist, bringing a strong foundation in civic knowledge and legal literacy to the classroom. With…

James is one of the co-founders of Arbor and has experience in managing and launching innovative products for large and small companies that are loved by millions of users. He is incredibly passionate about building tools that help to save…

June started out as a secondary school humanities teacher in south Croydon. Her passion for education has led her to roles in government, business, the third sector, and most recently primary schools, with several school governorships along the way. She…

Councillor Martin Round has been Headcorn "man and boy” since 1963 but was born in Lancashire. He went to Cranbrook School after briefly attending Maidstone Grammar School. Whilst at Cranbrook, Martin acquired a selection of O levels and played many…

With over 40 years of experience in the financial sector, I offer honest, friendly, and personalised guidance to help education professionals make sense of their finances. My in-depth knowledge of both the Teachers’ and Local Government Pension Schemes allows me…

Lisa Lea-Weston is an HCPC registered drama therapist with over two decades of experience in mental health and education. Passionate about helping children and young people live creative, well-supported lives, her career has spanned roles with Connexions in Oxford and…

Louise is a partner and the Employment Team Leader at Warners Solicitors. As a specialist employment lawyer with a passion for the education sector, Louise closely follows the rapidly changing education landscape, frequently delivering webinars on contemporary topics, writing for…