Em Walker-Smith

Senior Education Consultant

BA (Hons), PGCE, QTS, MA, ADOS-2 (pending)

Sittingbourne, Kent, UK

Emily has 20 years of experience in education across secondary schools, educational charities and higher education, and in a range of leadership roles. Her Masters research focused on the relationship between school-based mentors and university tutors in initial teacher education, and her doctoral research is currently exploring educational policy and inclusion.

Specialist Areas and Research Interests

Academic Writing
ADHD/ASC friendly practices
Adoption and LAC
Art and Design Education and Leadership
Attachment and Trauma
Behaviour
Classroom-based Diagnostic Coaching
Curriculum Design and Development
Critical Friendship
Early Career Teacher Development
Evaluation
Governor Support (inc. SEND and SG Link)
Initial Teacher Training
Leadership and Management Coaching
Parent Governor
Parent Community and Relationships
Professional Coaching
Professional Training Development
Research Skills and Development
Teacher Professional Learning
SEND and Inclusive Practice & Pedagogy
SENCO Coaching

Teacher Professional and Scholarly Learning
Teacher Educator Knowledge and Expertise
Educational Policy
SEND and Inclusion
ADHD and ASD
Trauma and Attachment