THE CO-FOUNDERS
DANIEL WELLINGS
Daniel’s work includes the establishment of new special schools as Proprietor and operating independent secondary schools as Executive Chair Person. Daniel has developed schools to be more dynamic in how they support diverse ways of learning whilst strategising to make the schools more relevant to the local communities they served.
Being neuro-divergent himself, Daniel has a personal motivation to see improvements in the implementation of more supportive and well provisioned specialist education. Daniel wants to see all children with special needs have the chance to thrive and live quality independent lives.
AMY CREATURA
Amy has spent 15 years working in special education, 12 of which have been in school leadership as a Headteacher and Deputy Executive Principle. With time spent at both the grassroots and strategic levels of education organisations Amy has an in depth understanding of the sector.
Amy, who is also neuro-divergent, believes that the whole of society benefits from enabling children with special needs to thrive. Having seen how quality education can transform the lives of children with special needs, Amy is determined to disrupt the special school system and drive progress in the sector for them.
OUR ADVISORY BOARD
Victoria Bagnall
Victoria Bagnall
Victoria Bagnall
CO-FOUNDER AND MD CONNECTIONS IN MIND CIC
“The Divergent School Group’s pioneering philosophies and inclusive practices will benefit not only the children they serve, but the wider education system.”
Daniel Cohen
Victoria Bagnall
Victoria Bagnall
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT MTM CONSULTING AND DATA DRIVEN INSIGHTS
“I am proud to be part of The Divergent School Group. A hugely important initiative to allow all children to develop the skills they need to flourish.”
Adam D’Souza
Victoria Bagnall
Jonathan Harper
FOUNDER AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CONSULTANT COMMONS EDUCATION
“I am committed to inventing new educational models. The Divergent School Group fulfils a huge need — unlocking the potential of neurodivergent children.”
Jonathan Harper
Victoria Bagnall
Jonathan Harper
CEO FUTURE FOUNDATIONS, FUTURE SOLUTIONS ONLINE AND CO-FOUNDER OUR FUTURE GROUP
“Proud to support the development of the Divergent School Group which will provide education that will have a big impact on young people by providing them with an environment where they can thrive.”
Andy Knights
Natalie Packer
Natalie Packer
CHIEF EXECUTIVE TRAFALGAR EDUCATION, STAGECOACH AND DRAMA KIDS
“I have witnessed the significant number of young individuals who require support that surpasses what schools and institutions can offer. It is evident that there is a pressing need to bridge this gap to rectify the imbalance in educational opportunities and promote learning equality.”
Natalie Packer
Natalie Packer
Natalie Packer
INDEPENDENT EDUCATION CONSULTANT
NATALIE PACKER EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANCY
“The Divergent School Group offers an opportunity for its pupils to thrive in a quality, targeted, specialised provision, enabling access to a range of inclusive opportunities.”
Helen Wright
Natalie Packer
Helen Wright
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION ADVISOR,EXECUTIVE COACH GLOBAL THOUGHT LEADERSHIP LTD, LEAD COACH LSC EDUCATION
“Every child has the right to equal access to education; this pioneering project makes it happen.”
TBC
Natalie Packer
Helen Wright
Watch this space as we announce our eighth board member later this year…