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DfE: ministerial overseas travel and meetings April to June 2026
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| Minister | Date | Name of Individual or Organisation | Purpose of Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Phillipson | 15/04/2026 | University of York, Child Poverty Action Group. | Changing Realities Roundtable |
| Bridget Phillipson | 15/04/2026 | For Women Scotland Ltd | Meeting to discuss the Equality and Human Rights Commission's Code of Practice |
| Bridget Phillipson | 23/04/2026 | Catholic Education Service | Termly meeting to update on any issues and discuss the Schools White Paper |
| Bridget Phillipson | 23/04/2026 | Church of England | Termly meeting to update on any issues and discuss the Schools White Paper |
| Bridget Phillipson | 27/04/2026 | GMB Union | To discuss support staff and pay issues. |
| Bridget Phillipson | 05/05/2026 | Georgia Clark, Maud Sampson, Daniel Sumner, Nicola Holland, John Reid, Sarah Robb, Helen Lavery, Tessa Dean, Rachel Johnson | Roundtable with Teachers and SENCOs as part of the SEND Consultation. |
| Bridget Phillipson | 13/05/2026 | AQA | To discuss the development of a Ukrainian GCSE |
| Bridget Phillipson | 14/05/2026 | Association of Directors of Chilren's Services | To discuss reform in relation to SEND and children's social care. |
| Bridget Phillipson | 18/05/2026 | Malala Yousafzai | An introductory meeting to discuss inclusive education. |
| Bridget Phillipson | 18/05/2026 | Ukrainian First Deputy Minister of Education and Science | To discuss support for English Langauge learning in Ukraine and the progress on the Ukrainian GCSE. |
| Bridget Phillipson | 20/05/2026 | Sri Lankan Prime Minister and Minister for Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. | To discuss educational relationship between the two nations. |
| Bridget Phillipson | 20/05/2026 | UNISON and UCU | To discuss financial sustainability of the higher education sector |
| Bridget Phillipson | 21/05/2026 | Ofqual | To discuss national assessments over the sumber and reform. |
| Bridget Phillipson | 21/05/2026 | Patchwork Foundation | Discussion with the foundation's masterclass programme about the Secretary of State's role. |
| Bridget Phillipson | 03/06/2026 | Pearson | To discuss the development of a Ukrainian GCSE |
| Bridget Phillipson | 09/06/2026 | Mayor of West England | To discuss childcare provision in relation to the West of England. |
| Bridget Phillipson | 17/06/2026 | Association of School and College Leaders | Quarterly Catch Up with the General Secretary |
| Bridget Phillipson | 30/06/2026 | National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers | Stakeholder call ahead of teacher pay announcement |
| Bridget Phillipson | 30/06/2026 | Association fo School and College Leaders | Stakeholder call ahead of teacher pay announcement |
| Bridget Phillipson | 30/06/2026 | National Association of Headteachers | Stakeholder call ahead of teacher pay announcement |
| Bridget Phillipson | 30/06/2026 | National Education Union | Stakeholder call ahead of teacher pay announcement |
| Jacqui Smith | 14/04/2026 | Association of Colleges, UCS College Group, NCG, Universities UK, De Montfort University, University of East London | FE/JE Collaboration Advisory Group meeting. |
| Jacqui Smith | 15/04/2026 | Lancaster and Morecambe College, Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackburn College, Association of Colleges, Myerscough College, Burnley College, East Lancashire Learning Group, Runshaw College, Lancashire Colleges Ltd, West Lancashire College | Meeting with the Lancashire Colleges Principles to discuss qualification reform, college funding and financial pressures, staff recruitment and retention |
| Jacqui Smith | 15/04/2026 | Committee of University Chairs | To discuss the CUC's HE governance review, including its initial draft of its revised code of governance |
| Jacqui Smith | 15/04/2026 | Fran Perrin | To discuss the EHRC Code of Practise |
| Jacqui Smith | 16/04/2026 | UCU, Unison, Unite, Bayo Alaba MP, David Burton-Sampson MP, and Cllr Daniel Cowan | To discuss the proposed closure of the University of Essex's Southend Campus |
| Jacqui Smith | 22/04/2026 | Mary Ann Stephenson (EHRC) | Introductory meeting |
| Jacqui Smith | 22/04/2026 | Alan Milburn | To discuss the Young People and Work Report |
| Jacqui Smith | 06/05/2026 | EPNE, East Lancashire Learning Group, Cheshire College South and West, Luminite, Sheffield College, Loughborough College, Leicester College, Heart of Worcestershire College, Newcastle and Staffordshire College Group, Harlow College, Suffold New College, Waltham Forest, Christ the King Sixth Form College, South Hampshire College Group, EKC Group, Cornwall College Group, Yeovil College, Macmillan Academy, Altus Education Partnership, Thomas Rotherham College, Redhill Academy, Three Spires Trust, Saffron Waldon County High, Swanlea School, Bohunt School, Callywith College, Ark Schools | Inaugral meeting of the Qualifications Pioneers Board |
| Jacqui Smith | 11/05/2026 | Enginuity | To discuss the findings of Enginuity's survey of SMEs in the manufacturing and construction sectors |
| Jacqui Smith | 13/05/2026 | Community Security Trust, Union of Jewish Students, Inter-Communal Professorial Group, University Jewish Chaplaincy, Universities UK, Association of University Campus Security Officers, Office for Students, National Union of Students, Board of Deputies, UJS, ICPG, CST | Extremism and Antisemitism on HE Campuses roundtable |
| Jacqui Smith | 14/05/2026 | Kier Group, CITB, Kier Quantity Surveying | Roundtable with Kier Group's construction apprentices |
| Jacqui Smith | 21/05/2026 | Youth Employment UK | To follow up on Youth Employment UK's February Roundtable (Minister Smith could not attend) which discussed harnessing young people's skills for the future of work |
| Jacqui Smith | 28/05/2026 | B&M | Roundtable with B&M's retail apprentices |
| Jacqui Smith | 03/06/2026 | DFN Project Search | To discuss their supported internships programme |
| Jacqui Smith | 04/06/2026 | Universities UK, University of East London, Royal Northern College of Music, University of Worcester, Queen Mary University of London, Open University | Higher Education Vice Chancellors Advisory Group |
| Jacqui Smith | 16/06/2026 | Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education | To discuss student complaints, student protection in market exit and sexual misconduct |
| Jacqui Smith | 17/06/2026 | Industrial Cadets | To discuss how the Industrial Cadets programme can support the Government's agenda to reduce NEETs, address skills shortages in clean energy, and work experience in STEM |
| Jacqui Smith | 18/06/2026 | High Value Manufacturing Catapult, Women in Manufacturing Steering Group | To discuss women in the construction industry |
| Jacqui Smith | 18/06/2026 | Get Further | Follow-Up on Curriculum and Assessment Review |
| Jacqui Smith | 18/06/2026 | GMB | To discuss apprenticeship routes as well as the proposed ITB merger |
| Jacqui Smith | 22/06/2026 | University of Salford, National Union of Students, Universities UK, Students for Organising Sustainability, Student Minds, Independent Higher Education, Office of the Independent Adjudicator, Office for Students, University of St Andrews, Advance HE, Together Coalition/Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion, Association of Colleges, GuildHE, Theos Think Tank, Union of Jewish Students, British Muslim Trust | Social Cohesion Charter Advisory Group |
| Jacqui Smith | 23/06/2026 | Edge Foundation | To discuss the Post-16 White Paper, Growth and Opportunity Missions and Get Further's report on apprenticeships |
| Jacqui Smith | 25/06/2026 | University of the West of England | To discuss with Sir Steve West about the university, its contribution in driving economic growth locally and regionally, its partnerships, and Sir Steve’s role on the Mental Health Task Force. |
| Olivia Bailey | 01/04/2026 | DIVA Magazine | To discuss the draft Conversion Practices Bill ahead of publication. |
| Olivia Bailey | 03/04/2026 | LGB Alliance | To discuss the draft Conversion Practices Bill ahead of publication. |
| Olivia Bailey | 04/04/2026 | Stonewall | To discuss the draft Conversion Practices Bill ahead of publication. |
| Olivia Bailey | 16/04/2026 | ICF Consulting Services Ltd | To discuss School Food Standards related to ICF's research on children's food preferences. |
| Olivia Bailey | 21/04/2026 | Oak National Academy | To discuss the work of Oak National Academy in relation to digital and AI innovation. |
| Olivia Bailey | 23/04/2026 | Insitute for Government | To discuss Best Start in Life strategy. |
| Olivia Bailey | 27/04/2026 | The Jewish Leadership Council and Partnerships for Jewish Schools | To discuss Free School Meals, Breakfast Clubs and Mental Health in schools. |
| Olivia Bailey | 27/04/2026 | Refugee and Migrant Children's Consortium | To discuss Child Poverty Strategy. |
| Olivia Bailey | 28/04/2026 | Stonewall | To discuss the draft Conversion Practices Bill ahead of publication. |
| Olivia Bailey | 28/04/2026 | Ban Conversion Practices Coalition | To discuss the draft Conversion Practices Bill ahead of publication. |
| Olivia Bailey | 28/04/2026 | Wellington College Education | To discuss AI in education. |
| Olivia Bailey | 29/04/2026 | The Terrance Higgins Trust | To discuss the draft Conversion Practices Bill ahead of publication. |
| Olivia Bailey | 30/04/2026 | Coram PACEY | To discuss Coram PACEY's 'Magic of Childminding' event. |
| Olivia Bailey | 30/04/2026 | Bremner & Co | To discuss Free School Meals policy. |
| Olivia Bailey | 28/05/2026 | Stonewall | To discuss the draft Conversion Practices Bill ahead of publication. |
| Olivia Bailey | 01/06/2026 | Evangelical Alliance | To discuss the draft Conversion Practices Bill ahead of publication. |
| Olivia Bailey | 01/06/2026 | LGB Alliance | To discuss the draft Conversion Practices Bill ahead of publication. |
| Olivia Bailey | 01/06/2026 | Dr Michael Brady | To discuss the draft Conversion Practices Bill ahead of publication. |
| Olivia Bailey | 03/06/2026 | Equally Ours | Introductory meeting to discuss the work of Equally Ours. |
| Olivia Bailey | 03/06/2026 | Meeting with families affected by misconduct in Early Years settings | To discuss EY safeguarding. |
| Olivia Bailey | 08/06/2026 | Institute of School Business Leadership | To discuss the work of the Centre for Educational Operational Excellence. |
| Olivia Bailey | 08/06/2026 | LEGO Group | Introductory meeting to discuss enrichment, play, and AI. |
| Olivia Bailey | 08/06/2026 | Humanists UK | To discuss measures in the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act. |
| Olivia Bailey | 09/06/2026 | Memorandum of Understanding and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy | To discuss the draft Conversion Practices Bill ahead of publication. |
| Olivia Bailey | 10/06/2026 | EEF | To discuss ongoing partnership work with the Department for Education. |
| Olivia Bailey | 10/06/2026 | EY Alliance | To discuss Early Years policy. |
| Olivia Bailey | 15/06/2026 | Ban Conversion Practices Coalition | To discuss the draft Conversion Practices Bill ahead of publication. |
| Olivia Bailey | 16/06/2026 | 1001 Critical Days Foundation | To discuss a Private Members' Bill related to Children and Family Services. |
| Olivia Bailey | 16/06/2026 | Independent School Inspectorate | To discuss independent school policy and inspections. |
| Olivia Bailey | 16/06/2026 | National Working Group against Spritual and Ritual Abuse | To discuss the draft Conversion Practices Bill ahead of publication. |
| Olivia Bailey | 17/06/2026 | Dr Anastassis Spiliadis | To discuss the draft Conversion Practices Bill ahead of publication. |
| Olivia Bailey | 17/06/2026 | Courtney Lee | To discuss anti-bullying policy. |
| Olivia Bailey | 17/06/2026 | Sex Matters | To discuss the draft Conversion Practices Bill ahead of publication. |
| Olivia Bailey | 18/06/2026 | LGBT Foundation | To discuss the draft Conversion Practices Bill ahead of publication. |
| Olivia Bailey | 22/06/2026 | Jayne Ozanne | To discuss the draft Conversion Practices Bill ahead of publication. |
| Olivia Bailey | 29/06/2026 | Independent Schools Council | To discuss independent school policy. |
| Josh MacAlister | 14/04/2026 | Local Government Authorities | Quarterly meeting to discuss Children Social Care and updated priorities inluding the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill and next steps for children's social care reform |
| Josh MacAlister | 15/04/2026 | Family Fund | To discuss Family Fund's Supporting Families with Disabled Children programme |
| Josh MacAlister | 22/04/2026 | Matt Hyde | To discuss safeguarding reform in out-of-school settings including for higher-risk provision |
| Josh MacAlister | 27/04/2026 | Clare Chamberlain; Ashley John Baptiste | To discuss the Government's Care Leavers Deaths Review |
| Josh MacAlister | 27/04/2026 | Adoption England, One Adoption West, Adoption Partnership South East, Adoption UK, Coram, Association of Directors of Children's Services | Roundtable with representative groups to discuss adoption support |
| Josh MacAlister | 28/04/2026 | Group of adoptive parents and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) carers, Proud 2b Parents, Action Against ASGSF changes, We are Family, Kinship | Roundtable with adoptive parents and Special Guardianship Order carers to discuss adoption support |
| Josh MacAlister | 28/04/2026 | Confederation of School Trusts | To discuss the work that academy trusts do on safeguarding and the next update of Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance |
| Josh MacAlister | 28/04/2026 | Child Migrants Trust | To discuss the legacy of the former child migrant programmes, including the impact of the 2010 Government apology, ongoing support for former child migrants, and reflections from the Child Migrants Trust |
| Josh MacAlister | 29/04/2026 | Group of young people, Adoption East Midloands, Adopt East, Hertfordshire adoption support, Adoption UK | Roundtable with children and young people to discuss adoption support |
| Josh MacAlister | 29/04/2026 | Royal Springboard | To discuss the Broadening Educational Pathways programme |
| Josh MacAlister | 12/05/2026 | Coram | To discuss foster carers’ experiences and perspectives on fostering, innovative approaches to supporting foster families, and the launch of the Fostering Innovation Fund |
| Josh MacAlister | 13/05/2026 | Mumsnet | To discuss fostering in England, including recruitment and retention, support for foster families, and planned reforms |
| Josh MacAlister | 14/05/2026 | Bradford Children and Families Trust | Meeting to discuss progress of children's social care in Bradford since the launch of the Trust including progress in early and family help, fostering and kinship care |
| Josh MacAlister | 19/05/2026 | Evelyn Grace | To discuss the use of the Everlyn Grace Academy site for educational purposes |
| Josh MacAlister | 19/05/2026 | Home for Good and Faith Leaders | To discuss a proposed Lifelong Guardianship Ceremony for care-experienced individuals to recognise enduring relationships and lifelong connections |
| Josh MacAlister | 20/05/2026 | Prison Advice Care Trust | To discuss support for children and young people affected by parental imprisonment |
| Josh MacAlister | 21/05/2026 | Foster for Greater Manchester hub, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Stockport Council, Rochdale Council | To discuss performance and delivery of the fostering recruitment and retention programme, including actions to improve recruitment and retention outcomes in Greater Manchester |
| Josh MacAlister | 21/05/2026 | Karen Constantine | To discuss progress towards a government apology on historical forced adoption practices |
| Josh MacAlister | 08/06/2026 | Foster Greatness | To discuss the Foster Greatness Exchange platform and future initiatives |
| Josh MacAlister | 09/06/2026 | Mother of vulnerable child | To meet with the mother of a vulnerable child to discuss the process around Serious Incident Notifications, the intersection of SEND and safeguarding, and strengthening partnership working to prevent child harm |
| Josh MacAlister | 10/06/2026 | Home and Future | To discuss funding arrangements for Regional Care Cooperatives, including proposals for grant payments to support mobilisation and delivery |
| Josh MacAlister | 11/06/2026 | Reign Collective | To discuss approaches to tackle child sexual abuse and reducing child exploitation in child residential care homes |
| Josh MacAlister | 15/06/2026 | Association of Directors of Children's Services | An introductory meeting with the new ADCS President to discuss shared priorities across children's social care |
| Josh MacAlister | 15/06/2026 | Horizon Care, Caretech, The Shaw Trust, Esland, Witherslack, Polaris, National Children's Bureau, Children's Homes Association, Revolution Conslting, Children's Services Development Group, Meadows Care, Compass, Action for Children | To discuss challenges and opportunities in the children’s social care residential market and how the sector can support delivery of the Government’s reform programme |
| Josh MacAlister | 16/06/2026 | First 1001 days | To discuss shared priorities and the 1001 Critical Days campaign's views on support for babies, children, and families |
| Josh MacAlister | 17/06/2026 | Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel | To discuss learning from the Preston Davey case, including safeguarding, adoption and placement oversight, healthcare responses, and the Local Child Safeguarding Practice Review |
| Josh MacAlister | 23/06/2026 | The Big House | To watch a play about the experiences of young people subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders, and the balance between protection, care and personal freedom |
| Josh MacAlister | 24/06/2026 | Foster for Greater Manchester hub, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Stockport Council, Rochdale Council | To discuss performance and delivery of the fostering recruitment and retention programme, including actions to improve recruitment and retention outcomes in Greater Manchester |
| Josh MacAlister | 25/06/2026 | National Health Service | To discuss Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams, health system responsibilities for safeguarding, and opportunities to strengthen child safeguarding through NHS planning guidance and GP contracts |
| Josh MacAlister | 29/06/2026 | National Children's Bureau | To discuss improving mental health assessments for looked after children |
| Josh MacAlister | 30/06/2026 | Oldham Council; Bolton Council | To discuss the case of Preston Davey with the Directors of Children's Services and discuss the work of the National Facilitators |
| Georgia Gould | 08/04/2026 | Parents, school leaders and local organistions in Suffolk | To discuss SEND provision within Suffolk. |
| Georgia Gould | 13/04/2026 | ParentKind | Briefing for National Network of Parent Carer Forum Online event with participating panellists |
| Georgia Gould | 14/04/2026 | National Network of Parent Carer Forums | To discuss the White Paper |
| Georgia Gould | 14/04/2026 | Disabled Children's Partnership | Attended the All Members meeting for Disabled Children's Partnership to discuss SEND reforms. |
| Georgia Gould | 14/04/2026 | Hackney Council | Discuss education within Hackney and challenges facing the local area |
| Georgia Gould | 14/04/2026 | Advocate for Evacuation Safety in Schools | Met with a young person advocating for evacuation chair availability and safety awareness in schools. |
| Georgia Gould | 14/04/2026 | Surrey Parent / Carer Forum | Met a group of resprentatives from the PCF in Surrey to hear their concerns around SEND delivery and ideas for reform |
| Georgia Gould | 15/04/2026 | Catterick Garrison Assist Project | Met to discuss educational provision for children of armed forces families |
| Georgia Gould | 15/04/2026 | ParentKind, SEND Parent, Council for Disabled Children | SEND Consultation online parent conversation to raise awareness of the live consultation, give an overview of the key themes and create an opportunity for parent/carers to ask questions |
| Georgia Gould | 16/04/2026 | PCAN, Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust, Heckmondwike Council, Holme Valley South Council, Kirklees Council | Roundtable with parents and stakeholders on SEND reform |
| Georgia Gould | 16/04/2026 | Holy Spirit, Birstall Primary Academy, Headlands Primary BBG, Kirkheaton Primary, Birkenshaw Primary, Gomersal Primary, Crowlees Primary, Littletown Junior School, East Bierley Primary, Norristhorpe Primary, Heaton Avenue, Hollybank Trust, Heckmondwike Grammar, Castle Hall, MFG, Whitcliffe Mount, Barley Girls High, Spen Valley High | Roundtable with local headteachers and SENCOs on SEND reform |
| Georgia Gould | 17/04/2026 | DofE - The Duke of Edinburgh's Award | Meeting to discuss the work of DofE while on a constituency visit to Westminster Academy |
| Georgia Gould | 21/04/2026 | Special Needs Jungle | Meeting with stakeholder to discuss SEND reforms |
| Georgia Gould | 21/04/2026 | National Association of School Based Teacher Trainers, Universities Council for the Education of Teachers, Association of School and College Leaders, of Teaching, National Association of Special Schools, National Association of Headteachers | Meeting of the Initial Teacher Training Working Group |
| Georgia Gould | 21/04/2026 | Aylsham High School, Eden Academy Trust, Heart of Worcestershire College, Council for Disabled Children, Parentkind, Changing Realities, Let Us Learn Too, Global Child and Maternal Health, Nasen, NNPCF, Athelstan Trust, Dingley’s Promise, ADCS; Haringey Council, Olive Academies, Disabled Children’s Partnership, The Difference, Association of Directors of Children's Services | Part of a series of roundtables to engage and consult with key SEND stakeholders |
| Georgia Gould | 21/04/2026 | Church of England Office | Discussion with stakeholder on continued partnership |
| Georgia Gould | 22/04/2026 | Mission 44 | Discussion on delivery of Schools White Paper and related commitments |
| Georgia Gould | 22/04/2026 | National Autistic Society | Meeting with stakeholder to discuss special schools, workforce capacity, and reform deliverability |
| Georgia Gould | 22/04/2026 | SEND Rights Alliance | Meeting with stakeholder to discuss the SEND reforms |
| Georgia Gould | 23/04/2026 | Cambridge Mathematics, Purposeful Ventures, University of Nottingham, University College London, Axiom Maths, Mathematics in Education and Industry | Meeting to discuss the drafting of the Maths curriculum. |
| Georgia Gould | 27/04/2026 | NNPCF, Children's Trust, Ambitious About Autism, SEND Sanctuary, Sunningdale School, Contact, Downs Syndrome Association, Kids, Council for Disabled Children, Sense, Speech and Language UK, Challenging Behaviour Foundation, University of Birmingham, Natspec, Cause Communications, NHSE, WellChild, Children’s Hospital School, Mencap, Together for Short Lives, West Kirby Educational Trust, Leicestershire County Council, Rochdale LA | Roundtable consultation on SEND reforms and Complex Needs |
| Georgia Gould | 27/04/2026 | Down Syndrome Association | Meeting with stakeholder to discuss SEND reforms |
| Georgia Gould | 28/04/2026 | RISE Advisors | Joined a meeting of the DfE RISE Advisors to hear about their work on school improvement and embedding the RISE programme |
| Georgia Gould | 29/04/2026 | Education South West, The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School | Frontline Workers SEND Fireside Warmup |
| Georgia Gould | 29/04/2026 | The Richmond Project | Meeting to discuss financial literacy and the maths curriculum |
| Georgia Gould | 01/05/2026 | Brent Parent/Carer Forum | Meeting to discuss the SEND reforms and consultation |
| Georgia Gould | 05/05/2026 | SEND parents and carers in Kent | Roundtable discussion convened by the local MP |
| Georgia Gould | 05/05/2026 | Candidates for the SEND Experts Panel | Short fireside conversations with prospective Experts Panel members |
| Georgia Gould | 06/05/2026 | Candidates for the SEND Experts Panel | Short fireside conversations with prospective Experts Panel members |
| Georgia Gould | 11/05/2026 | Ambitious About Autism | Workshop session with Children and Young People with SEND |
| Georgia Gould | 12/05/2026 | Capacity, Windmills Foundation, Catch 22, Sefton Council, Halton Council, Liverpool City Council, Knowsley Council, St Helen’s Council, Wirral Council, Warrington Council, Cheshire West and Cheshire Council, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority | Roundtable with Capacity exploring practical approaches to delivering SEND reform (local and national level) |
| Georgia Gould | 12/05/2026 | Right to Suceed, Steve Morgan Foundation, Northwood, Knowsley Council, Speke Training and Education Centre, Linacre, Halton Lea, Parr, Regional funding lottery | Roundtable about Right to Succeed approach to supporting children and young people from disadvantaged communities |
| Georgia Gould | 13/05/2026 | Alternative Provision Stakeholders Group, Olive Academies Trust, National Association of Hospital Education, River Tees Academy Trust, Alternative Learning Trust, Enable Trust, Youth Engagement Schools Trust, Bradford AP Academy, Cabot Learning Federation, Inclusive Education Trust, Ormiston Academies Trust, Prosper Learning Trust, Solihull AP MAT, Haringey Learning Partnership, Nottinghamshire’s SEND Partnership Improvement Board, Lionsheart school | Roundtable discussing send reforms and the impact on Alternative Provision |
| Georgia Gould | 14/05/2026 | Special Needs Jungle | Online webinar hosted by Special Needs Jungle on the SEND reforms |
| Georgia Gould | 13/05/2026 | NNPCF, Children's Trust, Ambitious About Autism, SEND Sanctuary, Sunningdale School, Contact, Downs Syndrome Association, Kids, Council for Disabled Children, Sense, Speech and Language UK, Challenging Behaviour Foundation, University of Birmingham, Natspec, Cause Communications, NHSE, WellChild, Children’s Hospital School, Mencap, Together for Short Lives, West Kirby Educational Trust, Leicestershire County Council, Rochdale LA | Roundtable consultation on SEND reforms and Complex Needs |
| Georgia Gould | 14/05/2026 | Eden Academy Trust, National Ausistic Society, Wilson Stuart School, Fiveways School, Nexus MAT, Orchard Hill College, National Star, Seashell Trust, Moor House School and College, Cavendish Education, Pivot Group | Roundtable discussing send reforms and the impact on Special Schools |
| Georgia Gould | 14/05/2026 | Council for Disabled Children, Nasen, Dingley's Promise, Disabled Children's Partnership, Let Us Learn Too, Global Child and Maternal Health, The Difference, Changing Realities, National Network of Parent Carer Forums, ParentKind. | Part of a series of roundtables to engage and consult on the SEND reforms |
| Georgia Gould | 14/05/2026 | Jewish Leadership Council, Partnerships for Jewish Schools, Gateways, Gesher School, Jewish Free School, Side by Side School | Roundtable with Jewish Community representatives on SEND and how the reforms would be delivered |
| Georgia Gould | 18/05/2026 | Education Endowment Foundation, AllChild, Fair Education Alliance, Challenge Partners, The Difference | Roundtable to gather feedback from stakeholders on the design and delivery of Mission North East and Mission Coastal |
| Georgia Gould | 20/05/2026 | Let Us Learn Too | Meeting with stakeholder to discuss SEND reforms |
| Georgia Gould | 20/05/2026 | Enrichment for All, The Careers & Enterprise Company, Big Education, Ferdinando & Luigi Innocenti Foundation, Orminston Trust | Roundtable with stakeholders ahead of the Enrichment Framework announcement |
| Georgia Gould | 01/06/2026 | Anne Frank Trust | Meeting to discuss antisemitism in schools |
| Georgia Gould | 01/06/2026 | Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford | To provide feedback for the Go-Lab led evaluation of the Test, Learn, and Grow Programme |
| Georgia Gould | 01/06/2026 | SHARES Lancashire schools | To discuss placed-based collaboration in the schools sector |
| Georgia Gould | 03/06/2026 | Ormiston Academies Trust, NHS England | Meeting with Co Chairs of the Expert Panel to discuss their work as part of ongoing SEND reforms |
| Georgia Gould | 03/06/2026 | Association of Education Advisors | To discuss the role of school improvement advisers and explore whether and how the Association of Education Advisers could contribute to delivery of the RISE programme |
| Georgia Gould | 04/06/2026 | National Institute of Teaching, Harris Federation, Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership, Initial Teacher Education, Harris Academy, Star Academies, Eden Trust Academy, Harris Primary Academy, Nexus Multi Academy Trust | Roundtable with the National Institute of Teaching to see their initial teacher training and understand more about how they are preparing their trainees for the opportunities and challenges of the classroom, with a focus on inclusion and SEND. |
| Georgia Gould | 08/06/2026 | Education Endowment Foundation | Introductory meeting to discuss shared priorities and explore areas for collaboration |
| Georgia Gould | 09/06/2026 | Norfolk County Council | Meeting to discuss a local, rural school |
| Georgia Gould | 11/06/2026 | Rochdale Borough Council | Meeting to discuss SEND following them receiving the Shared System Vision Award at the National SEND awards |
| Georgia Gould | 12/06/2026 | Group of Headteachers | Roundtable discussion on challenges in the schools sector |
| Georgia Gould | 15/06/2026 | NNPCF, Children's Trust, Ambitious About Autism, SEND Sanctuary, Sunningdale School, Contact, Downs Syndrome Association, Kids, Council for Disabled Children, Sense, Speech and Language UK, Challenging Behaviour Foundation, University of Birmingham, Natspec, Cause Communications, NHSE, WellChild, Children’s Hospital School, Mencap, Together for Short Lives, West Kirby Educational Trust, Leicestershire County Council, Rochdale LA | Roundtable consultation on SEND reforms and Complex Needs |
| Georgia Gould | 16/06/2026 | Aylsham High School, Eden Academy Trust, Heart of Worcestershire College, Council for Disabled Children, Parentkind, Changing Realities, Let Us Learn Too, Global Child and Maternal Health, Nasen, NNPCF, Athelstan Trust, Dingley’s Promise, ADCS; Haringey Council, Olive Academies, Disabled Children’s Partnership, The Difference, Association of Directors of Children's Services | Part of a series of roundtables to engage and consult with key SEND stakeholders |
| Georgia Gould | 19/06/2026 | Nottingham Trent University, Meridian Trust, Twyford CofE Academies Trust, Northern Lights Learning Trust, Unity Schools Partnership, Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, Worcestershire CC (WM), Sheffield Hallam University | Met with attendees at the inaugeral RISE Regional Partnership meeting |
| Georgia Gould | 23/06/2026 | Aylsham High School, Eden Academy Trust, Heart of Worcestershire College, Council for Disabled Children, Parentkind, Changing Realities, Let Us Learn Too, Global Child and Maternal Health, Nasen, NNPCF, Athelstan Trust, Dingley’s Promise, ADCS; Haringey Council, Olive Academies, Disabled Children’s Partnership, The Difference, Association of Directors of Children's Services | Part of a series of roundtables to engage and consult with key SEND stakeholders |
| Georgia Gould | 23/06/2026 | York Council | Meeting to hear about the local approach to working in partnership to deliver better outcomes |
| Georgia Gould | 24/06/2026 | National Association of Special Schools | Meeting with stakeholder discuss SEND reforms and the impact on special schools |
| Georgia Gould | 25/06/2026 | Coritani Academy and Kirton Lindsey Primary Academy, Frederick Gough School, Lincoln Gardens Primary School, Outwood Junior Academy Brumby, Priory Lane Community School, St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy, St Hugh's Special School, North Lincolnshire Council, North Lincolnshire Council | Roundtable discussion with SENCOs on SEND reform |
| Georgia Gould | 29/06/2026 | Confederation of School Trusts | Meeting with stakeholder to discuss the upcoming CST CEO Summit |
| Georgia Gould | 29/06/2026 | Sutton Trust, Boys’ Education Commission | Attended APPG on social mobility roundtable discussing the report?‘Inside the mind of a young NEET’ |
| Georgia Gould | 30/06/2026 | Cambridge University, Finnish National Agency for Education, Institut National Supérieur du Professorat et de l'Éducation, Valteri, Sorbonne University (INSPE-Paris) | Roundtable of International SEND expert representatives and senior officials from Netherlands, Finland, France and Wales to share best practice in delivering SEND reform programmes. |
| Georgia Gould | 30/06/2026 | UNISON, GMB, Unite the Union | Stakeholder Calls ahead of teacher pay announcement |
| Georgia Gould | 30/06/2026 | Candidates for Oak chair role | Short fireside conversations with prospective Oak chair candidates |