Swabra is the Headteacher of Forest Academy, part of the Inspire Partnership Trust, and brings over 15 years’ experience across education sectors. She holds a Master’s degree in Leadership from UCL and is a founding member of the Chartered College of Teaching. Her leadership is rooted in a belief that strong early years provision lays the foundations for lifelong outcomes. She is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, ensuring that no child’s socio-economic background limits their early development or future potential. Swabra is passionate about raising aspirations and creating environments where children thrive from the very start of their education. She has led a DfE Attendance Hub and now leads Forest Academy’s DfE RISE Attendance and Behaviour Hub. She has contributed to the DfE Attendance Toolkit and presented at DfE Reception–Year conferences, supporting national efforts to improve early attendance, engagement and readiness for learning.