Michele is a SEND Consultant and a qualified teacher with an MA in Educational Management. She has worked across secondary mainstream and specialist schools since qualifying in 1990.

Following her time as a teacher and senior schools’ leader, Michele has worked as a SEND consultant for 17 years. Most of this work has been in mainstream schools in London where she was involved in school improvement, working alongside a specialist team of senior leaders, deputy heads and headteachers. In addition to this work, she set up a new free school for children with speech, language and communication needs – Marylebone Bridge School, where she was the Headteacher until the school became more established. She also opened a resource base for girls with ASD (high functioning) at Tolworth Girls School in Kingston.

Michele is a Governor for a local special school, on the board of trustees for a specialist academy and works as an advocate for SEND parents in need of support and guidance. She is passionate about helping families and young people in navigating their way through the complex system of special educational needs to get the support they are entitled to.

Alison has worked in various sales and marketing positions both in the UK and across the globe, and is fluent in French, Italian, and Mandarin. She spent 10 years co-leading a British charity’s Beijing team before returning to the UK in 2013.

She has served in several governance roles, including 7 years as a Charity Trustee and 3 years as a Parent Governor of a mainstream secondary school. She has a good understanding of corporate governance in both the charity and education sector. Whilst a school governor she was a champion for SEND, inclusion and mental health, and served on various subcommittees including Curriculum & Standards and Admissions.

Alison is a SEND parent and has lived experience of a range of complex needs including PDA, Asperger’s, ARFID, PTSD, and teenage mental health. Alison’s personal and professional journey makes her a compassionate and insightful advocate for students, families and staff alike.

Robyn is currently Head of Inclusion and SENCo at a local Ofsted, outstanding school. She has also served as a parent governor at another local school. Robyn has a wealth of knowledge and experience in SEND, education and governance.