General 2025 speaker

Polly has held the position as a senior advisor at The Education People for 11 years, bearing responsibility and accountability for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in schools across Kent. She also leads the Primary School Improvement Team in…

Zara is passionate about breaking down barriers to participation, with a firm belief that education should be accessible and inclusive for all. As an Engagement Officer at The Education People, she designs and delivers targeted assemblies, workshops, and interventions for…

Angi is the head teacher of Hadrian Park Primary School and became a member of NAHT in 2009, becoming a deputy head sector representative on NAHT's national executive in 2011 and moving into the north east regional representative seat on…

Paul Whiteman took up the role of general secretary of NAHT in September 2017, bringing with him a wealth of trade union knowledge, as well as hands-on experience of the vast range of challenges faced by school leaders. Paul joined…

Ollie is a teacher, trainer, facilitator and performer. Following his theatre degree at St Mary’s University, Ollie taught Performing Arts & Drama in secondary schools as well as co-founding a Street Theatre Company Absolute Characters. Ollie then set up an…