Dr Peter Gray has worked for over 20 years as a consultant to local and national government on a range of SEND policy and provision issues. He has a particular interest and expertise in high needs funding and has carried out a number of reviews for local authorities which have led to positive progress and outcomes. He has supported the Department for Education through advisory groups and other discussions in reviewing their approach to this area and their response to increasing pressures and demands. He has also had significant involvement in developing effective approaches to behaviour support and intervention and local area systems for the management of alternative provision. Peter is co-coordinator of the national SEN Policy Research Forum (with Professor Brahm Norwich) and was previously Chair of NASEN’s policy subcommittee.