Twinkl National Thought Leaders - Supporting Schools
We're passionate about supporting schools through a range of high-impact professional development opportunities. From inspiring keynote talks and subject-specific workshops to tailored consultancy and comprehensive training courses, everything we offer is designed to empower educators and leaders. Our work is rooted in real classroom experience and focused on providing practical strategies, fresh insights, and meaningful support that drive lasting improvement across teaching and learning.
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National Thought Leaders
All of our instructors are highly qualified professionals, widely acknowledged in their field.
Rebecca is a qualified secondary headteacher with an MA-Ed in SEND & Digital Learning who has worked in the education sector for over 16 years in a variety of roles including: Trust Teaching Excellence Lead (EYFS-KS4), Assistant Headteacher (secondary), Academic Professional (providing high-quality teacher training and end point assessment EYFS-KS5), Whole School Literacy Lead (KS3-KS5), Head of Department (Careers, PSHE & Media) and Teacher of English (KS3-KS5).
Georgina Durrant is the National Inclusion Lead at Twinkl- responsible for driving inclusion initiatives across Twinkl. A qualified teacher and SENDCO, she is also a published author in the SEND field. Georgina hosts the highly acclaimed podcast 'SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant,' and has penned three books on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: 'SEND Strategies for the Primary Years,' '100 Ways Your Child Can Learn Through Play,' and 'How to Boost Reading and Writing Through Play.' Currently, she is working on two new SEND books, one for secondary school teachers and another for early career teachers (ECTs). In 2023, Georgina was honoured with the Nasen Award for Positive Media Impact for SEND.
As a speaker, Georgina presents at conferences and schools about SEND. Her expert educational advice frequently features in major media outlets, including The Independent, The Guardian, and The Telegraph, as well as on Sky News, Channel 5 News, and BBC 5 Live.
Jack Wardle is Twinkl's National Curriculum Lead, collaborating with school leaders, MATs, and partner organizations to shape Twinkl’s offering. He champions initiatives that equip educators with the tools to design ambitious, high-quality curricula tailored to their unique contexts.
Jack joined Twinkl in 2024, bringing with him extensive experience as a primary school leader and teacher. His leadership journey includes roles as a primary Headteacher, Assistant Head and MAT Research Lead as well as serving as a KS2 moderator. Throughout his career, Jack has held whole-school curriculum responsibility as well as leading a number of subjects individually. Beyond school-based leadership, Jack has co-founded regional CPD events for educators, conducted action research in collaboration with a local university, and provided regional support as a Specialist Leader in Research with the Research Schools Network.
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