Ofsted's external reference groups: list of members
Updated 26 March 2026
Applies to England
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Wellbeing of leaders and staff external reference group
Members are:
Chair: Matthew Purves, Ofsted
Alison Peacock, Chartered College of Teaching
Ann Graham, Haringey London Borough Council
Dominic Siwoku, Department for Education (DfE)
John Young, Ofsted
Laura Fordham, Bedford Academy
Lisa Telling, Katesgrove and Southcote Primary Schools
Neil Leitch, Early Years Alliance
Peter Fonagy, Anna Freud
Polly Harrow, DfE Student Support Champion
Sarah McIntosh, Mental Health First Aid England
Sinéad Mc Brearty, Education Support
Stuart Allen, SCL Education & Training Limited