Natalie Parish is a founding partner at Isos Partnership, a research and advisory organisation that specialises in providing support to public sector and charitable organisations working in the fields of education and services for children and families. As a Director at Isos Partnership, Natalie Parish has led on several national research projects that have had a significant impact on policy-making and thinking, particularly in the areas of SEND and inclusion. Recent publications include "Towards an effective and sustainable approach to send in England" and "The missing piece – understanding mainstream school spending on supporting children and young people with SEND". Prior to founding Isos Partnership, Natalie worked as a senior policy officer in the Department for Education and as an assistant director in a London local authority.