Speaking & Collaboration

Abigail Hawkins is available for speaking engagements, panels, conferences, webinars, and selected collaborations that support the wider SEND sector through practical insight, professional experience, and clear, engaging delivery.

 

With over 30 years of SENCO experience, Abigail Hawkins brings practical expertise, strategic insight, and a grounded understanding of SEND leadership to professional audiences. Whether contributing to a conference, panel discussion, webinar, or collaborative project, Abigail helps organisations create conversations that are relevant, useful, and rooted in the realities of school life.

 

This can include

Conference speaking

Panel discussions

Webinars

Podcast appearances

Partner collaborations

Sector campaigns and professional contributions

Who this is for

  • Multi-academy trusts
  • Schools and SENCO networks
  • Event organisers
  • SEND-focused organisations
  • EdTech and education partners

What Abigail brings

Abigail combines professional credibility with practical clarity. Her experience allows her to speak with authority while remaining accessible, relevant, and grounded in the day-to-day realities faced by schools, SENCOs, and leaders. The focus is always on providing insight that people can take away and use.

Why organisations book Abigail

Organisations looking for a SEND speaker or collaborator often want more than a polished presentation. They want someone who understands the complexity of SEND in real settings, can engage a professional audience, and can contribute meaningfully to wider conversations around improvement, inclusion, leadership, and impact.

Looking for a speaker or collaborator with practical SEND expertise?

We would be pleased to discuss your event, audience, or project.