Laura Phillips began her teaching career in Surrey in 2006 and has since held a range of senior leadership roles, including SENCO, DSL and deputy headteacher. She is now Trust Lead for Safeguarding, Attendance and Inclusion at King’s Group Academies, overseeing the development and delivery of safeguarding and SEND strategy across the trust. Laura is passionate about equity in education and improving opportunities for all children. She leads the trust’s work on tackling violence against women and girls and plays a key role in developing inclusive practices that have real impact on young people’s lives. Alongside this, she supports leadership development by facilitating SENCO and NPQSL courses, helping staff grow in confidence and expertise. She also works collaboratively with colleagues in other trusts, sharing best practice and strengthening safeguarding and inclusion at a wider level.