inclusion expert
London
Inclusion Expert’s founder, Daniel Sobel, is an internationally respected leader
in inclusive education and has advised the DfE, the EU and governments abroad.
Daniel is a well-known speaker, writes regularly for publications including
Headteacher Update and The Guardian, and is the author of several books
including Narrowing the Attainment Gap. Daniel left school with no A Levels and
read his first book aged 18. Gradually he fell in love with study and managed to
secure a place on a Master’s course in Education Psychology. He went on to take
four graduate courses in Psychology and Education, eventually running out of
money in the middle of doctoral training. Daniel moved to full time teaching and
quickly became a SENCO. Dismayed by how much of the job was pointless meetings
and paperwork, he started designing tools to better support his students. During
a stint as Assistant Head he continued to develop simple systems to help
teachers manage information and maximise the impact of their interventions.
Realising that many teachers were struggling with inclusion, that his ideas
really worked, and that there was an opportunity to make a difference to
children across the country, Daniel left teaching, somewhat hesitantly, to form
Inclusion Expert. Over the last few years the company has grown rapidly to
encompass a team of experienced practitioners who share Daniel’s vision that
every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their potential, regardless of
needs, background or ability.
