Andrew Hampton stepped away from Headship in 2021 after 18 years; he now trains teachers in ways to create cultures of mutual respect in schools for both boys and girls. Author of ‘When Girls Fall Out’ and ‘Working with Boys’, his most recent book is called ‘How to Run a School – a Manual for School Leadership’.
Anthony Benedict is CEO of Ambition Community Trust, a keynote speaker and an author. His new book, Seeing Children Differently: 52 weeks of Curiosity, Empathy and Relational Inclusion (published by Teacher Writers) will be available to buy in Summer 2026.
Education Consultant, Executive Leadership Coach, Mental Health Advocate and Speaker.
Charlotte is currently a Headteacher at a one-form entry primary school in Staffordshire. She trained as an English teacher and worked in secondary schools, both as a teacher and senior leader for over ten years. She is passionate about educational research, leadership and particularly key stage 2-3 transition.
David is an Education Improvement Consultant who worked in school improvement since 2013. He has also worked as a senior and executive leader in multi-academy trusts, led large, successful regional improvement programmes, and a thriving area learning partnership. He is a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching.
Jill taught for thirty years across six different schools in the UK, and was a head for the last ten. Since leaving headship she has completed a doctorate, researching the transition to headship; written a book: ‘Making the Leap - Moving from Deputy to Head’; and carried out a range of leadership development work. She blogs @jillberry102.blog
Hannah Carter is a Headteacher at Kemnal Academies Trust, an executive coach and the author of two books: The Honest Headteacher and The Honest DSL (published by Teacher Writers), available to buy now.
I am Director of Teaching and Learning at Ibstock Place School, a role I began in September 2025. I previously worked at Emanuel School and started my career at Sevenoaks School. I focus on practical, evidence-informed teaching and contribute to pedagogical and leadership literature.
Lee Pace is Deputy Head Teacher at James Bateman Middle School within the Creative Learning Partnership Trust. He brings 20 years of senior leadership experience, champions evidence‑informed practice and leadership development, and has completed an MBA specialising in implementation science.
Lucy is headteacher at Holy Rosary Primary in Chapeltown, Leeds. She has 16 years of school leadership experience in areas of high disadvantage. Lucy is passionate about crafting culture; cognitive science; equality, diversity and inclusion; and powerful knowledge.
With a proven track record in transforming educational outcomes and leading high-impact initiatives Mike has extensive experience in developing and implementing successful education programmes at local, regional, and national levels.
Phil Walklate is Headteacher at Erasmus Darwin Academy in Staffordshire.
Sam is the Principal of a large all-through school, the organiser of ResearchED Northampton, and author of The Behaviour Manual: An Educator's Guidebook, published by John Catt (2022).
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