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The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
SEND Update - Manchester
Lead sponsor
Optimus Education is proud to bring you this conference, connecting school leaders

Conference speakers

Margaret Mulholland is chair of SEND Update 2026
Chair
Margaret Mulholland
ASCL
SEND and Inclusion Specialist
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Speaker
Michelle Bowen
Biophilic Innovations
Education Consultant and Business Director
Natalie Packer specialises in SEND and school improvement. Join her at Optimus Education's conferences.
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Natalie Packer
SEND Specialist and Author
Kitty Jack-Thomas
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Kitty Jack-Thomas
Pegasus Coaching
Development and Transition Coach
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Speaker
Kenny Wheeler
SEND, Inclusion and Leadership Consultant 
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Speaker
Shahista Zamir
Regents Park Community Primary School
Headteacher
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Speaker
Manor Hall Academy Trust
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Speaker
More speakers to be added soon