Annamarie Hassall MBE is Chief Executive of nasen – the National Association for

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) - the leading membership charity that exists to champion, connect and support those working in the education community from the early years to schools, post-16, specialist schools and wider settings, with and for children and young people with SEND and learning differences.

Annamarie has held local, national and government advisory roles that span the breadth of education, children’s social care, early years and SEND. Annamarie is steadfast in her resolve that high-quality education should be a right for all children and young people.