Lynn Watson has over 17 years of senior leadership experience across special education, school improvement, and national policy advisory roles. Former Headteacher with a proven track record in achieving ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted ratings, later appointed Director within a leading national disability charity overseeing schools, college, employability programs, a sports centre, and residential services—all rated Good or Outstanding under Lynn’s leadership.

An influential voice in national education reform, Lynn contributed to the Department for Education’s Secondary/Post-16 Reference Group for seven years, working alongside ministers on safeguarding, curriculum, education policy, and staff well-being frameworks. As a National Leader of Education and Teaching School Head, she supported schools in challenging circumstances and continues to serve as a School Improvement Partner for multiple local authorities and MATs.

Notable for her advocacy in SEND, she was a registered Ofsted Inspector, keynote speaker at international disability conferences, and Chair of the Ascent Multi Academy Trust. Her career is marked by unwavering commitment to inclusive education, professional development, and outcomes for disadvantaged learners. Awarded an OBE in 2022 for services to SEND.