Join us at the Engage National Conference 2024
June 3, 2024, 9am - 4pm
William Henry Smith School, Brighouse, West Yorkshire
We are thrilled to announce that the 2024 National Conference will be taking place on 3rd June 2024 at William Henry Smith School.
This conference promises to be an enriching and insightful event, where we aim to ‘Celebrate Workplace Inclusivity & Empowering Students – the muddle of ASC, ADHD & SEMH’.
We are excited to announce our esteemed keynote speakers who will inspire and enlighten us with their expertise.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are having issues trying to use the booking form, please submit delegate details via email – general@engageintheirfuture.org.uk
Professor Amanda Kirby
Amanda Kirby is the founder and CEO of Do-IT Solutions, with extensive clinical and research experience, she founded and led transdisciplinary teams for two decades. Amanda, a medical doctor and emeritus professor, holds a PhD in emerging adulthood and neurodiversity.
She has authored numerous books and over 100 research papers, Amanda advises government boards, international charities, and sits on the Professional Advisory Group for DWP. Amanda is a leading voice for neurodiversity, reaching over 115,000 followers through her weekly Neurodiversity 101 newsletter.
Amanda’s commitment to advocating for neurodiversity and showcasing talents in work settings remains unwavering.
On the day…
- Amanda will describe the evidence base for how different neurodivergent traits and conditions overlap, along with what are also intersecting adversity factors.
- Discuss the impact of having this information when considering why students ‘behave’ in different ways, with different people and in different settings.
- Discuss both universal design principles in education and the balance between this and taking a person-centred approach.
Tom Vodden
Tom Vodden is a keynote speaker, organisational development consultant and trainer. Tom brings a wealth of professional experience informed by a deep understanding of organisational and educational psychology, rooted in evidence-based practice.
Tom specialises in aiding schools and organisations in crafting and refining comprehensive approaches to inclusion, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and mental health and behaviour. Tom’s training sessions focus on catering to the needs of neurodivergent children. He is often engaged by schools and Multi-Academy Trusts for project-based support in strategic planning, leadership, and organisational development, including providing supervisory guidance to senior leaders.
Registration is now open!
Secure your spot today – standard registration fee is £90pp. However, we are pleased to offer an early bird discount of £75pp for those who register before March 1st, 2024.
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