Speakers
October 2026
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Join Figen to find out the implications of the new Home Office legislation on Martyn’s Law.
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Figen Murray is the mother of Martyn Hett, who at 29 years of age was tragically killed alongside 21 others at the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in May 2017. Since the Manchester Arena attack, Figen has been working with the Government and the security industry to make the tangible changes that can help ensure no other family has to go through what hers has. She is the force behind Martyn’s Law (Protect Duty), a legislation requiring publicly accessible locations to improve security against the threat of terrorism. Her ambitions to better understand counter-terrorism saw her achieve a distinction in a counter terrorism master’s degree from the University of Central Lancashire. Figen’s dedication and work in counter terrorism saw her awarded an OBE in the 2022 New Year’s Honours List. She is a Visiting Fellow for the Institute of Strategic Risk Management, a member of the senior leadership team for TINYg, and an Associate Member of the Security Institute. Figen was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Salford in November 2022.
She dedicates most of her time to talk about the legislation, giving a personal account of why she feels so strongly about it, telling the audience about the harrowing days following the attack and how life has been since then. Figen also explains her journey to Martyn’s Law, how it all started and some of the difficulties she has encountered. She ends her presentation with an update of the latest development of the legislation.
Join Cameron & Education Industry Professionals to discuss….
Cameron Parker – BIO
Cameron is a speaker and coach who’s worked with over a 1,000,000 teenagers from around the world, also racking up 6,000,000+ views online through his educational videos. Cameron is in schools every day delivering the well-established ‘Power Programme’, a programme that is mainly focused on working with Pupil Premium students. The goal of the programme is to always deliver impact through improved behaviour, increase in attendance and academic performance. Instagram – @CamParkerD2R. Twitter – @CamParkerD2R. www.cameron-parker.com
Alongside his TV exploits, he is an active keynote speaker, especially in the area of social enterprise and education aimed at inspiring young disadvantaged audiences to fulfil their dreams. He is often hired to speak at Black History Month events where he offers up his own experience with racism.
Teresa Kelly – BIO
Teresa has led and managed the operational, compliance, and governance functions in Denbigh High School for the last 15 years and she has been instrumental in taking the school through academy conversion, sponsoring a local primary school and setting up the Chiltern Learning Trust, which included the planning and creation of an effective governance structure for the MAT. Teresa has been the company secretary for the Trust since 2013, ensuring the governing reporting structure is effective and timely to meet statutory legislation. During this time, the Trust has increased its teaching excellence, student numbers, financial strength, value for money and employee relations. Teresa also has strong links with local businesses, which gives her an insight into educational business management from a different perspective.
Adrian Rogers – BIO
Adrian has served as CEO of Chiltern Learning Trust for eleven years, overseeing its growth from three to twenty-one schools. Under his leadership, the Trust has excelled in transforming challenging schools, with several now rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. Originally focused on secondary education, Chiltern Learning Trust consistently ranks among the top performers nationwide for GCSE outcomes. The Trust also operates multiple teacher training programmes, two teaching school hubs, behaviour hubs, and an attendance hub. Before joining Chiltern, Adrian was Headteacher at a school rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted on three occasions, a role he held for fourteen years. During this time, he established a multi-academy trust and served as Executive Head across several schools. Adrian has also been a National Leader of Education for the past sixteen years.
Teresa Allotey – BIO
I’m a passionate education business leader, consultant, and executive coach with extensive experience supporting schools and multi-academy trusts to strengthen operations, improve sustainability, and create the conditions for young people and staff to thrive. Over the years, I’ve worked across finance, governance, HR, safeguarding, estates, and organisational transformation, holding senior leadership roles including Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of both the strategic and operational challenges schools face, as well as the importance of building strong, people-centred cultures. I currently work as an Independent School Business Management Consultant, partnering with schools and trusts to review systems and processes, improve efficiency, strengthen governance, and align resources with educational priorities. I’m particularly passionate about helping leaders navigate change in a way that is sustainable, collaborative, and ultimately focused on improving outcomes for children and young people. What drives me most is the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in education — helping schools provide students with the experience of a lifetime.
Join Amjad for a session on what adaptive teaching means, entails and isn’t! How can we as teachers ensure that what is needed for some, benefits all.
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As a Trust Training and Inclusion Lead at Chiltern Learning Trust, I leverage my experience in education to provide training, CPD, keynotes, workshops, and support to schools and organisations across the country. My areas of specialisation include Adaptive Teaching, teaching and learning strategies including differentiation, stretch and challenge, and the effective behaviour for learning in the classroom, particularly for low prior attaining learners. I am also the co-founder and trustee of #BAMEed, a national initiative aimed at helping Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic teachers into education or senior leadership positions. Through my work, I strive to create inclusive and diverse learning environments that cater to the needs of all students. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and expertise with others and contributing to the advancement of education.
With the growing number of SEN pupils in mainstream schools and the recent DfE schools whitepaper and funding announcement for SEND, explore the art of the possible and how modular solutions can help deliver purpose-built inclusive spaces on time and within budget.
Jashan Bahad – BIO
Jashan Bahad is an Education Sector Manager at Portakabin, working with schools and colleges to create high‑quality, student‑centred learning environments. With several years’ experience as a Psychology and Health & Social Care teacher, she brings strong insight into academic outcomes, wellbeing, and safeguarding. Jashan also serves as Vice Chair of Governors at Broadfield Primary Academy – a school within the TKAT Trust, contributing to strategic leadership and school improvement. Jashan is passionate about aligning educational vision with practical, sustainable solutions that support inclusive and inspiring educational spaces and promote both academic achievement and well-being.
Sarah Denton – BIO
Sarah Denton is a National Commercial Manager at Portakabin, with over 30 years’ experience helping schools, colleges, and universities transform learning environments. She champions early engagement and collaborative design to ensure educational spaces truly support teaching, learning, and wellbeing. A passionate advocate for “getting it right first time”, Sarah brings deep insight into capacity challenges, sustainability, and modern methods of construction. She brings her experience grounded in real projects and helps empower education leaders to make informed, future‑ready decisions that deliver lasting impact for students, staff, and communities.
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Shaun Wallace is best known for being The Dark Destroyer on the TV quiz show The Chase (2009-). His TV quizzing started in 2004 when he appeared on Mastermind, and since then he has appeared on a number of high-profile shows including Countdown (2019), Catchphrase (2019), and The Weakest Link (2001).
Alongside his quizzing, Shaun is a barrister at Great James Street Chambers, having been called to the Bar in 1984. He has taken part in hearings at the Old Bailey, and at several magistrates’ courts in England, Wales, and Scotland. He is also a member of the South Eastern Criminal Bar Association. Owing to his heritage, he has been a member of the Jamaican Bar since 1999.
Alongside his TV exploits, he is an active keynote speaker, especially in the area of social enterprise and education aimed at inspiring young disadvantaged audiences to fulfil their dreams. He is often hired to speak at Black History Month events where he offers up his own experience with racism.
Helping inspectors understand your organisation’s uniqueness is key. We’ll explore smart, practical strategies to help them see the full picture—your purpose, your people, your impact.
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James is a qualified teacher with extensive experience across both primary and secondary education. He spent three years as one of His Majesty’s Inspectors, during which he also served as a Regional Trainer. Prior to joining Ofsted, James held senior director-level roles in two different multi-academy trusts. He has also been a successful headteacher, appointed through the former Talented Leaders programme. In addition to continuing his work in inspection, James now works as an educational consultant, providing specialist coaching support to a variety of schools and trusts. In his spare time, James coaches football at EJA level.
Education Support’s mission is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff. In this interactive workshop, they’ll explore the importance of being well, in order to lead well. With 84% of education leaders reporting feeling stressed, this conversation matters. You’ll leave with a range of practical tools for helping you stay well, as well having space for reflection and connection with your peers.
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Faye McGuinness is Director of Programmes at Education Support, the mental health and wellbeing charity for the education workforce across the UK. She is responsible for the development and delivery of programmes and services aimed at improving the mental health and wellbeing of the education workforce.
Since 2020 Faye has led Education Support’s Professional Supervision services across England and Wales. She holds oversight of service delivery, quality assurance and impact.
Most of Faye’s career has been spent working within the third sector, predominately with a focus on workplace health and wellbeing. This work has focussed on supporting individuals at work to prioritise their own mental health and wellbeing as well as working with employers across the public, private and third sector to cultivate cultures that priorities staff mental health and wellbeing.