Speaking at the Confederation of School Trusts People and Culture Conference, November 2026

Speaking at the Confederation of School Trusts People and Culture Conference, November 2026

Speaking at the Confederation of School Trusts People and Culture Conference, November 2026

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Training, consultancy, mediation and national voice for neurodiversity in education.

Training, consultancy, mediation and national voice for neurodiversity in education.

Training, consultancy, mediation and national voice for neurodiversity in education.

I bring headship, parent experience, ADHD UK leadership and national advocacy into practical training, consultancy, mediation, speaking and writing for schools, trusts and families.

I bring headship, parent experience, ADHD UK leadership and national advocacy into practical training, consultancy, mediation, speaking and writing for schools, trusts and families.

“I was immediately bowled over by how exceptional Chris Benson is. An incredibly impressive person who has done a lot.”

“I was immediately bowled over by how exceptional Chris Benson is. An incredibly impressive person who has done a lot.”

“I was immediately bowled over by how exceptional Chris Benson is. An incredibly impressive person who has done a lot.”

Henry Shelford, CEO, ADHD UK

Chris Benson

Chris Benson

Chris Benson

I’ve sat in every chair around the table — school leader, parent, advocate and neurodivergent educator.

I’ve lived it. I’ve led it. I’ve been accountable for it.

Plenty of people can tell a school what to do. Far fewer have ever held the responsibility for making it work.

Plenty of people can tell a school what to do. Far fewer have ever held the responsibility for making it work.

Credibility that helps schools and families take the work seriously

Credibility that helps schools and families take the work seriously

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“His contribution has left a lasting legacy on our school.”

“His contribution has left a lasting legacy on our school.”

“His contribution has left a lasting legacy on our school.”

Tara Marshall, Headteacher, and Amy Bowden, SENCO, Highfields Primary School

Tara Marshall, Headteacher, and Amy Bowden, SENCO, Highfields Primary School

A year-long partnership: SLT strategy, staff training, parent sessions and a bespoke blueprint.

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What leaders say

Trusted by school and charity leaders

Trusted by school and charity leaders

“His contribution has left a lasting legacy on our school.”

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Tara Marshall and Amy Bowden

Headteacher and SENCO

Highfields Primary School

“His contribution has left a lasting legacy on our school.”

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Tara Marshall and Amy Bowden

Headteacher and SENCO

Highfields Primary School

“What sets his work apart is the rare combination of depth, breadth and real insight into the realities of school life and the students and families we serve.”

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Chris Komodromos

Headteacher

Churchill Special Free School

“What sets his work apart is the rare combination of depth, breadth and real insight into the realities of school life and the students and families we serve.”

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Chris Komodromos

Headteacher

Churchill Special Free School

“I was immediately bowled over by how exceptional Chris Benson is. An incredibly impressive person who has done a lot.”

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Henry Shelford

CEO

ADHD UK

“I was immediately bowled over by how exceptional Chris Benson is. An incredibly impressive person who has done a lot.”

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Henry Shelford

CEO

ADHD UK

HeadFirst Consulting works with schools, families and organisations across the UK to close the gap between what we know about neurodivergent young people — and what actually happens for them in schools.

“The UK’s fastest growing voice in neurodiversity and education.”

“The UK’s fastest growing voice in neurodiversity and education.”

Dr Tom Nicholson, Northumbria University

Dr Tom Nicholson, Northumbria University

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agreed it improved their understanding of ADHD and neurodiversity

100%

100%

would recommend the training to other schools

90%

90%

of participants rated sessions Excellent or Very Good

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ADHD Back to School Guide

ADHD Back to School Guide

ADHD Back to School Guide

A practical three-part guide for schools, parents/carers and pupils preparing for the return to school, with an accompanying video to talk through the key ideas.

A practical three-part guide for schools, parents/carers and pupils preparing for the return to school, with an accompanying video to talk through the key ideas.

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