Truly Holistic Staff Training

Danielle Brown MBE is a double Paralympic gold medallist and five-time World Champion in archery. She made history as the first disabled athlete to represent England in an able-bodied event at the Commonwealth Games, where she won gold. Passionate about inclusion, Danielle works with schools to improve access to sport for girls and disabled children and reduce participation drop off. Her book Run Like A Girl was named the Sunday Times Sports Children’s Book of the Year.

Danielle Brown MBE is a double Paralympic gold medallist and five-time World Champion in archery. She made history as the first disabled athlete to represent England in an able-bodied event at the Commonwealth Games, where she won gold. Passionate about inclusion, Danielle works with schools to improve access to sport for girls and disabled children and reduce participation drop off. Her book Run Like A Girl was named the Sunday Times Sports Children’s Book of the Year.

Pete Wharmby is an autistic writer, speaker, ex-secondary school teacher and advocate dedicated to improving awareness, understanding, and acceptance of neurodiversity. Diagnosed as autistic at 34 in 2017, Pete’s journey has been transformative, leading him to embrace his identity and champion change for the wider neurodivergent community. Motivated by the stark realities surrounding mental health and life expectancy for autistic individuals, he has committed himself to creating a more inclusive and supportive world for all neurodivergent people.

Isaac Hay is the founder of Holos and Hays Coaching and an ADHD expert by experience.
Isaac combines Occupational Therapy and Strength and Conditioning principles to teach schools exactly how to improve coordination in children by up to 56% more than P.E. alone. These improvements also transfer into the classroom, helping every child unlock their physical and academic potential.

Dr Lucy Russell is a clinical psychologist specialising in child mental health, running one of

the largest clinics in the UK, called Everlief Child Psychology. Lucy has worked in NHS CAMHS teams and, for the past twenty-plus years, has supported children and teenagers aged 5-18, most of whom are neurodivergent, many of whom find school incredibly difficult to manage, for many reasons.

Sarah speaks passionately about her journey navigating the education system with neurodivergent children. Her family’s story is one of great success, but she recognises that many families are not so fortunate. Drawing on her personal experiences, Sarah offers invaluable parental insight into how schools and families can communicate to bridge the gap between home and education, highlighting both the positive approaches that work and the barriers that need to change.

​Nicci has been an Occupational Therapist for over 25 years and is passionate about supporting children and adults with sensory and motor needs.​ Nicci has worked across a range of settings, runs her own company and delivers nationwide training.

Nicci supports young people and their families to better understand their neurodivergent needs. She is a strong advocate for collaborating with neurodivergent speakers to help others provide kind, neuroaffirming, and effective support.

Dean Beadle is an autistic speaker and trainer who has delivered over 1,000 sessions worldwide, sharing insights from his lived experience. He has worked with schools, universities, healthcare providers, Sony Pictures and other global companies promoting inclusion and understanding. Known for his engaging, humorous style, Dean collaborates with leading autism specialists and holds honorary roles at three UK autism charities. Dean is also a singer and former journalist, committed to challenging stigma and creating more accessible, empowering spaces for autistic people.

Andrea Thornton is a producer and filmmaker; her last documentary, ‘ATTENTION PLEASE’, was made in the hope of bringing about reform on how we treat and recognise ‘labelled’ children in the Western World. ‘ATTENTION PLEASE’ had its first screening at the Cannes Film Festival and went on to premiere in the US, winning ‘Best Short Documentary  - Mental Health’ at the A.C. Cinefest, before being released worldwide on Amazon Prime. It also screened on all Virgin Atlantic flights.

Stephanie is the Headteacher of an infant school with 30 years’ experience in education. Passionate about laying strong foundations at the very beginning of a child’s learning journey. Stephanie believes that physical development is the cornerstone of all learning, supporting children’s health, confidence and readiness to achieve. Dedicated to creating opportunities for active play, movement and skills that help every child thrive.