Tes SEND Show London 2026

9 October 2026 – 10 October 2026

Business Design Centre, London, United Kingdom

89 sessions · 99 speakers

Media Partners (7)

Headteacher Update · Autism Eye · SEN Magazine · Nursery World · SEND Network · SecEd · Children & Young People Now

Sponsors (3)

humanutopia · UNOWA · AQA

Association Partners (2)

nasen · ASCL

Exhibitors (148)

Read Revive · Every Cherry Publishing · Trauma Informed Schools & Communities UK CIC · Therapeutic Thinking Ltd · Amazing Interactives Ltd · SENDsible · The National College of Education · Sensory Guru Ltd · IDL · Tes · Wordshark · Moon Hall School + Assessment Centre · A2ndvoice CIC · Mindspark CIC · OCN London · Smartbox Assistive Technology · Parker Smith Inclusion · British Dyslexia Association · Money Carer · Grow to School CIC · School Sensory Solutions · Dravet Syndrome UK · Equal Education · Supporting Education Group · London Speech Therapy · Ace Centre · Peili Vision · Enemy Of Boredom Academy · SENsible SENCO · SCANNING PENS · The Reading Doctor · Sendix AI · Murrays Medical UK · Mencap Training Academy · Cosy · Schologists · Nudge Education · nasen · CENMAC Assistive Technology in Education · Tipsen · Pearson Clinical Assessments · Five Sense · Wacebo UK Ltd · Connections In Mind · Littlemagictrain · ANCHOR Inclusion · Dolphin Computer Access · B Squared Ltd · Winchmore Tutors · Education Elephant · Anzuk Education · SkillGrow Technologies Limited · ClassLabs · Learning Village: EAL, Language & Literacy Programme · Antser Group · Inclusive Care Support Ltd · Sad Dog Literacy · FINDEL: Hope Education · LIFT Music app · Twinkl · youHQ · Cambian Group · Creative Activity Group · Learn Mind Mesh · The ADHD Centre · KinderLib · Crick Software Ltd · Zen Educate · Empower ADHD · Academy 21 · Ribbons & Reeves Education Recruitment Experts · Terapia · Mighty Writer Ltd · RentaDinosaur · BeyondAutism · Nessy · Arete Education Ltd · Rhino Sensory UK · TeachingTimes · Crusader AV · Speech & Language Link · Maths For Life Limited · SENDcast · ANTON · Safety Pod International · Evolve Skills and Research Academy · TLC LIVE Online Tutoring & Online School · Remedy Recruitment · Headstart Wellbeing Ltd · Tackling Tables · SPINI VR · MOFLIN by Casio · SEN Legal · Safe2Sharp · Inclusion Loop · ClassVR · Grammarsaurus · The Haven: Education ReImagined by Autistic Girls Network · Simple Acoustics · EK Outreach Services · Home from Home Care · Fresh Start in Education · edtech.direct · Widgit Software · eSENDplan · Real Group - ESF Apprenticeships · Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity · AT Superstore · UNOWA · 0maths · EDClass Ltd · TTS Group · Novalis Trust · Wayground (formerly Quizizz) · DEMAND Design & Manufacture for Disability · Powertutors · Clinical Partners · Cambridge Online Education · Chatterbug Speech and Language Therapy Service · Morning Marvels · VisionAid · Tute Education · SEN Books · Jiraffe · Elklan Training · Literacy Gold · Young Giants Education · VenturEd Solutions UK · ESPO · The SEND Consultancy Group · Dynamo Maths (Jelly James Publishing) · Crossbow Education Ltd · Chiltern Music Therapy · DoodleLearning by Discovery Education · Hamish & Milo Wellbeing Resources · Safer Handling · Diverse BY KSG · PIVATS · AQA · SV Law · Autopress Education · Liquid Personnel · Aperion Training · Ace Music Therapy CIC · Speech and Language UK · Shaping Lives · Rethink Maths · Aspris

Supporting Partners (2)

Texthelp · The CPD Group

Speakers (99)

• Margaret Mulholland ASCL SEND Policy Specialist & TES Columnist, Association of School & College Leaders
• Chris Lefcovitch SEND Strategic Lead & Inclusive Learning Head, Twinkl Educational Publishing
• Carol Allen Failed Retirement Educator, Inclusi
• Courtney Pemble Founder, Self Employed
• Joe Lane Executive Director, Children's Commissioner
• Dr Asha Patel Clinical Psychologist & Trauma Informed Practice Expert, Innovating Minds
• Graham Moore CEO, Humanutopia
• Kate Browning School Improvement Consultant, School Improvement for SEND
• Laura Graham Consultant Occupational Therapist, Laura Graham Occupational Therapy
• Mykhailo Kalitkin Co-founder & CEO, UNOWA
• Jane Friswell Educational Consultant & Parent Advocate, Jane Friswell SEND Consultancy Ltd / Autism & Parental Blame Advisory Group
• Emma Balchin Chief Executive, National Governance Association (NGA)
• Duncan Casburn PDA Dad UK, Devon Carers/DIAS/PDA Society
• Glynda Cullen AMBDA Registered Dyslexia Assessor and Specialist Teacher, Guiding Star Dyslexia and SENsational Tutors
• Julia Clouter Head of Education for Empowering Tech, Empowering Tech & Scanning Pens
• Alexandra Chiorando Early years teacher, consultant and trainer; Founder, Marmalade Early Years Consultancy
• Cate Marsden Director of External Partnerships, Woodbridge SEND Service - Woodbridge Trust
• Peter Reeves Digital Education Lead, Abingdon House School, Cavendish Education
• Dr André Imich OBE SEN and Disability Specialist Adviser
• Kellie Bright Actor, mum to a boy with ASD, ADHD and dyslexia, and SEND advocate
• Adam Hayes Managing Director, Therapeutic Thinking Ltd
• Adrienne Nichols Head of Unit Award Scheme, AQA
• Aimee Molloy SEN Services Hub Lead, King's InterHigh
• Alexandra Loewe ADHD Coach, Parent Coach & Mindfulness Coach, Coach Supervisor BMus, MA, DipTCA, Dip ICCS, The ADHD Centre
• Alexis Quinn Associate, Autism Central
• Alice Jones Bartoli Deputy Director, Education and Early Years at the National Children’s Bureau, and Professor of Psychology in Education at Goldsmiths, University of London.
• Alison Neal Consultant Occupational Therapist, School Sensory Solutions
• Amanda Cheney National SEND Careers & Education Manager, Talentino!
• Amelie Thompson Assistant Director of Education - SEND and Specialist Provision, Formby High School, Greenshaw Learning Trust
• Amjad Ali Trust CPD and Inclusion Lead, Chiltern Learning Trust
• Amy Nash UKBA(Cert), BCBA Managing Director, Supporting Positively / PBS Matters
• Asma Khanum Chatterbug CEO, Founder + Consultant SLT, Chatterbug
• Aurora Reid School Improvement Lead, Sir John Hunt Secondary School, Plymouth / Greenshaw Learning Trust
• Beth Tanton Director of SEND (Mainstream), Compass Eko Trust
• Carrie Caceres-Taguiang Outreach Consultant, BeyondAutism
• Cath Kitchen Chairperson, National Association for Hospital Education
• Cathal Lynch Educational Consultant and Founder of the Well-being Quality Mark, Well-being Quality Mark
• Chantal Bryan OBE Director, Teach Us Too
• Claire Burton Director of SEND and Alternative Provision, Department for Education
• Claire Thomson Education Advisor, Inclusion
• Colin Foley CEO, Neurodiversity Training UK
• Cynthia Caria Outreach Consultant, BeyondAutism
• Darren Coxon Founder, Kompass Education
• Deborah Salsbury Founder / Director/QTS / Reading Recover Teacher, The Reading Doctor
• Dez Holmes Deputy Chief Executive, National Children's Bureau, and Director, Research in Practice, Research in Practice
• Dr Beverley Samways Founder Director, Unique Connections
• Dr Farnaaz Sharief MBE GP, ADHD Assessor
• Dr Kathryn Gibb Lead Educational Psychologist & Managing Director of Educational Psychology Services for Schools, Educational Psychology Services for Schools
• Dr Laura Porter Clinical Assessment Psychologist, Hogrefe Ltd Oxford
• Dr Sarah Moseley Author, trainer, and consultant
• Dr Troy Page Founder, Cambridge Online Education Ltd
• Ed Robbins CEO, Fresh Start in Education
• Ella Savell-Boss Safeguarding Consultant, Ella Savell-Boss Ltd
• Emma Steel Head of Every Cherry Publishing, Every Cherry Publishing
• Gavin Hepherd-Hall Co-founder and Chair of Trustees, Rare4Schools
• Ginny Bootman Special Needs and Relationship Specialist
• Hannah Moloney SENCO, MAT Lead for SEND, Specialist Assessor, Author, Independent SEND Consultant
• Helen Ewumi Founder, Obimi CIC
• Holly Goodwin Designated Safeguarding Lead, The Tutors Association
• Jack Green Headteacher, Horn Park Primary School
• Jaimie Banks General Manager, Hogrefe Ltd Oxford
• Jennifer Kelly Senior Leader, Casio UK
• Jenny Tomei Nutritional and Eating Disorder Therapist and Founder, JenUp Community CIC
• Jo Petch His Majesty’s Inspector – Specialist advisor for SEND and AP, Ofsted
• Karen McGuigan CEO & Founder, Maths For Life Limited
• Katie Greenwood Head of Therapeutic Services, Thrive Education Partnership
• Laura Orme Head of Student Services, Academy21
• Laura Page Inclusion consultant/Director of Inclusion, Schools Supported Ltd
• Lisa Pinkerton BA (Hons), MA, PGCE, NASENCo, NPQSL, DipSpLD, CPT3A Head of Education, Widgit
• Lorena Almeida Clinical and Counselling Psychologist HCPC Registered Systemic Therapy, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, CBT, NVR, DBT, The ADHD Centre
• Lori Hall Lecturer: Special Educational Needs, Disability & Inclusion, Lincoln Bishop University
• Louise Selby Consultant, trainer and author in dyslexia and literacy difficulties, Louise Selby Dyslexia
• Marc Mollica Chief Examiner, Chief Examiner Performing and Production Arts & L4 Professional Diplomas, UAL Awarding Body
• Mark Dent Director of Education & Regional Hub Director, Lingfield Education Trust
• Mark Loveday Headmaster, Frewen College
• Mason Thornton
• Miranda Collins Consultant, nurtureuk
• Muhammad Rizwan Founder, eSENDplan
• Nathan Burns Teacher Educator, Mr Metacognition
• Pepe Di'lasio General Secretary, Association of School of College Leaders
• Rachel Berry Specialist Teacher, Woodbridge SEND Service - Woodbridge Trust
• Rachel Oxborough Founder and Director, ColourMeIn Wellbeing CIC MA Art Psychotherapist, HCPC. BAAT.
• S Asha Founder, ANCHOR Inclusion™.
• Samantha Asher Early Years and Primary SEND Advisor, Journey with Me
• Samantha Warwick Director of SEND & Inclusion, Formby High School
• Sarah Giles Education and Training Lead, Teach Us Too
• Shaun Brown Deputy CEO, The Difference
• Sherann Hillman MBE National SEND Leader; SEND Policy Lead; Keynote Speaker and SEND Consultant, Sherann Hillman SEND Constultancy
• Simon Airey Teacher and Neurodiversity Consultant, Neuroaffirming With Simon
• Stuart Grimshaw Founder, LIFT by Headsoup
• Tara Kierans Peer Guide, Autism Central
• Tara Kombostiotis Speech and Language Therapist and Lead Clinician, Outcomes First Group
• Vafa Taleban Leadership, Culture Change, Wellbeing Consultant, Personal Revolution
• Vicky Cull Chief Examiner Art & Design, UAL Awarding Body
• Carolyn Atkinson Freelance Reporter
• Chamika Hand IPSEA parent and trustee
• Simon Tanner Director of School Improvement (SEND), Authentic Education
• Taneisha Pascoe-Matthews SENCO and parent advocate
• Andi Hillman Founder and CEO, EduAurora Group

Agenda

Showing 80 of 89 sessions.

• Breakfast Welcome 9 October 2026 · SEND Leadership Summit
• Experience to Empower: Practical Humanutopia tools for Making a Difference in SEND 9 October 2026 · SEND Leadership Summit
• Keynote: SEND Reform: Building SEN Services for the 21st Century 9 October 2026 · Auditorium
• Keynote: SEND Reform: Building SEND Services for the 21st Century 9 October 2026 · Auditorium
• SEND Leadership Summit 2026 In Partnership with ASCL 9 October 2026 · SEND Leadership Summit
• Celebrating every Success with AQA’s Unit Award Scheme 9 October 2026 · Exhibitor Workshop
• From trait to state: reconceptualising vulnerability 9 October 2026 · SEND Leadership Summit
• Safeguarding and Wellbeing in Education: Supporting Staff in a High Pressure Landscape 9 October 2026
• Applying Neuroscience and Relational Approaches to Support Children Affected by Trauma and Mental Ill Health 9 October 2026
• Built for Connection: Transforming Practice with Young People with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism and No Spoken Communication. 9 October 2026
• Collectively Common - Supporting Children with Rare Disease in Schools 9 October 2026
• Making Sense of SEND Reform and School Improvement: Evidence-based Implications for Schools and Trusts 9 October 2026
• Inclusive Technology: Beyond Previous Potential 9 October 2026
• Inclusion Without Limits: The Power of Flexible Learning to Reach Every Child 9 October 2026 · Solutions Theatre
• SEND Reform Overview 9 October 2026 · SEND Leadership Summit
• Every Learner an Artist: Inclusive Pathways Through UAL Awarding Body Qualifications 9 October 2026 · Futures Theatre
• The ISP without the EHCP fight: Lessons from a country that already did it 9 October 2026 · Exhibitor Workshop
• From Me to We: Building a Collectivist Culture Around SEND and Adaptive Teaching 9 October 2026 · SEND Leadership Summit
• Using multisensory teaching to support and develop spelling 9 October 2026 · Solutions Theatre
• Discussion Panel: Reform into Reality: Leading Inclusion with Confidence 9 October 2026
• Assistive Technology: What does it mean for your classroom? 9 October 2026
• Nurturing new ways of thinking: Autism & Parental Blame - perspectives of parents and practitioners 9 October 2026
• Responding to the challenge of Lost Learning 9 October 2026
• Big Feelings: Understanding Emotional Regulation through a Neurodivergent Lens 9 October 2026
• Culture Change Essentials In Education - Practical Change Management Strategies: Implications of The White Paper 9 October 2026
• Practical Strategies to lead a Neurodiverse classroom 9 October 2026
• Everyone Says They’re Inclusive. What Does It Actually Mean? 9 October 2026 · Futures Theatre
• Accessible Reading with Every Cherry Publishing 9 October 2026 · Exhibitor Workshop
• The LIFT Music Ensemble: Reimagining Orchestra Learning in SEND 9 October 2026 · Solutions Theatre
• ‘Belonging’ Exploring the Importance of emotional wellbeing and relational practice 9 October 2026 · Exhibitor Workshop
• When Behaviour Speaks 9 October 2026 · Futures Theatre
• Powering progress from individual start points 9 October 2026 · SEND Leadership Summit
• What works (and what doesn’t) when supporting students waiting for an autism assessment in mainstream settings. 9 October 2026
• A Whole School Approach To Trauma Informed Practice 9 October 2026
• They Aren't Playing "Wrong": Recognising the importance, Logic and Joy in Neurodivergent Play 9 October 2026
• From Voice to Influence: Embedding Children and Young People’s Rights in Mainstream Settings 9 October 2026
• Developing practical maths skills for those that find maths challenging 9 October 2026
• Metacognition that works for all 9 October 2026
• Education and schooling are no longer the same thing! 9 October 2026 · Solutions Theatre
• Student perceptions of barriers to their learning. An authentic workshop based on a pilot programme 9 October 2026 · SEND Leadership Summit
• How Ofsted Inspects Inclusion 9 October 2026 · Futures Theatre
• The Utility of Capable Environments in a Special Educational Setting: A Primary Level exploration. 9 October 2026 · Exhibitor Workshop
• The Work Between Us: Making Local Partnerships Work for Inclusion 9 October 2026 · SEND Leadership Summit
• How teachers and parents can support the same neurodivergent needs of their children in very different settings. 9 October 2026 · Solutions Theatre
• Lingfield Education Trust: Moving from inclusive principles to codified practice 9 October 2026 · SEND Leadership Summit
• Targeted Plus in Action: A Practical Guide to One-to-One Literacy Intervention for SEND 9 October 2026
• Ordinarily Available Provision 9 October 2026
• Rethinking Behaviour: Tools and Strategies for Sustainable, School-Wide Inclusion 9 October 2026
• SEND life and unconscious bias in mainstream settings 9 October 2026
• From Containment to Connection: Rethinking SEMH Through a Trauma-Informed and Relational Lens 9 October 2026
• Autism in Girls: Diagnosis, School Experiences, and Support Strategies in Mainstream Settings 9 October 2026
• Inclusion bases: Deliberate design for ‘flow’ and accessibility to universal provision 9 October 2026 · SEND Leadership Summit
• From GCSEs to Graduation: Helping Students with ADHD Thrive at University Before They Even Get There 9 October 2026 · Exhibitor Workshop
• From Referral to Readiness: Is Your School Ready for the New SEND System? 9 October 2026 · Futures Theatre
• Designing a SEND system as ambitious as the children it serves 9 October 2026 · SEND Leadership Summit
• Summary 9 October 2026 · SEND Leadership Summit
• Keynote: SEND Reform: Putting Lived Experience at the Heart of Change 10 October 2026
• Keynote and Keynote Fireside Chat: Fix the System, Not the Student - When a catalogue of unmet need meets inspiration 10 October 2026 · Futures Theatre
• How Providing Sensory Input in Learning Environments Supports Calm and Regulation 10 October 2026 · Exhibitor Workshop
• Supporting Executive Function in Mainstream Classrooms: Practical Functions That Work 10 October 2026
• How do we know our students with SEND are making good progress? 10 October 2026
• The Year of Reading: including every learner 10 October 2026
• Effective Parent Carer Engagement & Participation in Mainstream Settings 10 October 2026
• Comfort, Connection, and AI: Moflin in SEND Support 10 October 2026 · Solutions Theatre
• Safeguarding SEND - the role of tuition 10 October 2026
• Can EPs provide efficiency savings to MATs & schools? 10 October 2026
• Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders in SEND: Early Signs and What Helps at Home and in School 10 October 2026 · Futures Theatre
• Designing the room: what the environment must do for SEND 10 October 2026 · Exhibitor Workshop
• Meeting neurodiversity needs – understanding challenges and encouraging caregivers to build a network of support 10 October 2026 · Solutions Theatre
• Closing the Gap: Scalable Support for Families Waiting for ADHD and Autism Assessments 10 October 2026 · Futures Theatre
• Where Connection Meets Inclusion -Building learning communities where everyone belongs 10 October 2026
• License to Play: More Than a Pen Licence 10 October 2026
• Including learners with medical needs in mainstream settings 10 October 2026
• Neurodiversity Post 16 10 October 2026
• Pathways and Transitions for Young People with SEND: From Compliance to Culture 10 October 2026
• Regulate to Educate: Practical sensory based and trauma informed strategies for mainstream settings. 10 October 2026
• When Inclusion Isn't Accessible: Why Our Most Vulnerable Learners Still Face the Greatest Barriers 10 October 2026 · Exhibitor Workshop
• Literacy for All: Rethinking Access, Expectations and Entitlement 10 October 2026 · Futures Theatre
• Introducing PACT to education – Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy for Educators (PACT-E) 10 October 2026 · Solutions Theatre
• Working With Parents, Not Against Them: Practical Ways to Strengthen SEND Partnerships 10 October 2026 · Futures Theatre