Authors and contributors

Primary teacher and author Adrian Bethune writes on pupil and staff wellbeing and serves as Deputy Chair of the Well Schools strategic board.

EdTech entrepreneur Adrian Burt, founder of MarvellousMe, works to help schools strengthen parent engagement and communication through technology.

Al Kingsley MBE, NetSupport CEO and school governance leader, writes and speaks on digital strategy, safeguarding and educational technology.

Former deputy headteacher and author Andrew Cowley provides practical approaches for schools to support staff and pupil wellbeing and mental health.

Andrew Morrish, former headteacher and trust CEO, provides insight into school leadership and transformation through his work with Makana Leadership.

Executive Headteacher Andy Hunter leads a Suffolk school partnership and has two decades of senior leadership and school improvement experience.

Andy Kent is an education technology leader and HeadteacherChat contributor. He supports schools and public-sector organisations with digital products.

Angie Browne, a former education leader and Director of Being Luminary, works with schools on equity strategy, belonging and inclusive culture.

Charlie Higson is a British author, comedy writer, and actor known for the Young Bond and The Enemy series, and as a co-creator of The Fast Show.

Chris Dyson, headteacher of Parklands Primary School in Leeds, writes about school improvement through the lens of care, community and culture.

Teaching and learning consultant Claire Gadsby works with schools on assessment, responsive teaching and professional learning to improve effectiveness.

Daisy Christodoulou, Director of Education at No More Marking, writes on assessment, curriculum and evidence-informed teaching in her books.

Former school leader Dan Edwards writes on people-centred leadership, organisational culture, wellbeing and creative approaches to education.

Education consultant and author David Didau examines English, curriculum, cognitive science, accountability and evidence-informed teaching practices.

Education researcher Dylan Wiliam contributes to evidence-informed practice through his work on formative assessment and improving teaching and learning.

Ed Fairfield, an education technology leader and Vice Chair of Naace, supports schools with digital strategy, technology planning and effective EdTech use.

Emma Porter-Weeks provides insight via FlashAcademy® regarding EAL provision, multilingual learners and inclusive support for pupils in schools.

Emma Turner is an experienced primary education leader, author and speaker with expertise in curriculum, professional development and leadership.

Headteacher, executive coach and author Hannah Carter provides practical support for school leadership and safeguarding through her books and professional work.

Former international school principal and lawyer Helen Kelly advises schools on strategic approaches to leader and staff wellbeing and workplace culture.

John Cunliffe provides specialist financial advice for teachers and education professionals, covering mortgages, family finances and retirement.

Educational consultant Jon Smedley advises schools on active learning, curriculum engagement and physical activity throughout the school day.

National Leader of Education Jonny Uttley specialises in ethical leadership, staff culture and school improvement. He co-authored Putting Staff First.

Kate Jones is a teacher, leader, and bestselling education author. She serves on the Advisory Board at Evidence Based Education and specialises in retrieval practice, assessment, and evidence-informed teaching.

Kirsten Colquhoun is an educator and pastoral lead whose work addresses pupil wellbeing, inclusion and professional development for schools.

Lee Haywood, founder of Online Safety UK, provides schools with support on online safety, safeguarding, public speaking and practical pupil guidance.

Education leader Lekha Sharma is a school improvement specialist and author of Curriculum to Classroom, with experience in curriculum and assessment.

Luke Pargeter, founder and CEO of iAM Compliant, provides school-focused support for statutory compliance, estates management and operational assurance.

Educational consultant and SENCO trainer Lynn How provides expertise on SEND, mental health, staff wellbeing, leadership, mentoring and coaching.

Mandy Coalter, former Director of People at United Learning, advises schools and trusts on workplace culture and is author of Talent Architects.

Margaret Mulholland, an ASCL specialist, works with schools and trusts on inclusive practice, SEND policy and outcomes for learners with additional needs.

Maria Brosnan is an educational leadership and wellbeing specialist who supports school leaders and trusts with resilience and stress regulation.

Former school leader Mark Anderson advises schools and trusts on the purposeful, effective and ethical use of technology and AI in education.

Mark Solomons, founder of Edu Intelligence, works on staff wellbeing, leadership culture and using evidence to inform school decision-making.

Matthew Evans is a headteacher and author of Leaders With Substance. His work covers school leadership, teaching and evidence-informed professional practice.

Matthew Lane is a primary teacher, writer and speaker whose work covers curriculum, leadership, change and Religion and Worldviews education.

Melanie Moore is a primary curriculum specialist and CEO of Cornerstones Education with experience in curriculum design and school advisory work.

Michael Chiles is a headteacher, school leader, principal examiner and Chartered Geographer. He writes on geography, curriculum, assessment and feedback.

Michael Harpham is a former headteacher and Director of School Leader Development Ltd. He provides leadership coaching, training and school improvement support.

Former headteacher Nadia Hewstone provides executive coaching for school leaders, supporting strategic clarity, sustainable leadership and wellbeing.

Parenting and relationship coach Nadim Saad supports schools, parents and children through work on emotional intelligence, confidence and resilience.

Nick Hart is a school leader and author of Impact and Culture. He writes and speaks on school improvement, leadership, assessment and school culture.

Niomi Clyde-Roberts is an assistant headteacher, author and educator. Her work covers pedagogy, curriculum and emotional intelligence, and she wrote The Emotionally Intelligent Teacher.

Patrick Lencioni, founder of The Table Group, writes on organisational health, teamwork and leadership to strengthen culture, trust and performance.

Patrick Ottley-O’Connor provides leadership consultancy, coaching, and speaking for school leaders, covering wellbeing and professional development.

Paul Ainsworth is an education consultant, speaker and author. He writes on practical, sustainable approaches to leadership and school improvement.

Former Ofsted lead inspector Paul Garvey provides practical guidance for school leaders on self-evaluation, inspection preparation and quality assurance.

Peter Hughes, former Mossbourne Federation CEO and author of Outstanding School Leadership, writes on teaching improvement and raising outcomes.

Peter Mattock is a maths teacher, specialist leader of education and NCETM secondary mastery specialist who develops classroom teaching practices.

Former headteacher and author Phil Denton writes about leadership, school culture, alternative provision and supporting vulnerable young people.

PiXL CEO Rachel Johnson works to support school leaders in improving outcomes and life chances for young people through leadership and collaboration.

Former headteacher and education consultant Rachel Macfarlane writes on school improvement, equity, inclusion and what makes a great school.

Cambridge headteacher and National Leader of Education Rae Snape writes on school leadership, culture and the role of the arts in education.

Financial planning professional Robert Surtees supports teachers and education staff in planning for long-term financial security and life goals.

Principal and CEO Sam Strickland writes on behaviour, school culture and leadership in books such as The Behaviour Manual and Education Exposed.

Selena Whitehead supports schools to embed character strengths and develop practical wellbeing approaches through teacher training and speaking.

Shazad Ali, Lead Alternative Provision Manager at Bradford Academy, works in pastoral support, behaviour management and alternative provision.

Sophie Wilkinson is an education technology product leader at CPOMS Systems. She previously worked as a teacher in the UK and leads safeguarding solutions.

Former headteacher and consultant Stephen Tierney draws on school leadership experience to address purpose, curriculum and school improvement.

Toria Bono explores teacher voice and professional reflection, hosting the Tiny Voice Talks podcast to help educators learn from one another.

Tracey O’Brien is a London headteacher and school improvement adviser with experience in deputy and acting headteacher roles and school self-review.

Victoria Bagnall, co-founder of Connections in Mind, provides practical approaches to executive function, self-regulation and wellbeing for schools.

Former headteacher Viv Grant provides coaching and support for school leaders regarding resilience, wellbeing and the emotional realities of headship.

Former headteacher and author Will Ryan writes about leadership with moral purpose, creativity, outdoor learning and inspirational teaching.

Zoe Enser is a former HMI and secondary English specialist, currently working as a school improvement lead for a multi-academy trust in the North West.