Kirsty Treherne

Kirsty Treherne is a former headteacher and education specialist recognised for her expertise in SEND, trauma recovery and inclusive practice. With a Master's in Education (MEd) in Inclusive Practice and over two decades of leadership, teaching and training experience, she now serves as Education Lead at iAM Compliant, where she develops CPD and IOSH-accredited training programmes for education professionals. A vocal advocate for teacher wellbeing and equity in schools, Kirsty combines her frontline experience with powerful lived insight into navigating leadership whilst managing chronic health conditions. Her keynotes and consultancy work equip educators, school leaders and multi-academy trusts with practical, trauma-informed strategies that transform inclusive practice and create emotionally safe, resilient school cultures where every learner can thrive.

After experiencing severe burnout whilst leading a school for children with complex SEND and trauma, Kirsty Treherne made a decision that would reshape her career and amplify her impact across the education sector. Rather than step away from the profession she loved, she chose to channel her frontline expertise into systemic change, becoming a nationally recognised voice on inclusive practice, trauma recovery and educator wellbeing. With a Master's in Education (MEd) in Inclusive Practice and over two decades of teaching and leadership experience, Kirsty has worked with some of the most vulnerable learners in the country, including children in care and pupils from socially deprived communities, and understands intimately the pressures facing schools today.

As Education Lead at iAM Compliant, Kirsty develops and delivers CPD and IOSH-accredited training programmes that equip education professionals with the knowledge and confidence to create trauma-informed, emotionally safe learning environments. Her work spans SEND, safeguarding, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH), translating complex policy and research into actionable strategies that schools can implement immediately. Kirsty has also contributed thought leadership on emerging challenges in education, including a recent article for EdTech Innovation Hub where she critically examined the UK government's AI action plan for schools, questioning whether technology investment addresses the sector's most urgent needs around funding, staffing and SEND provision. Her ability to combine practical classroom insight with strategic commentary has made her a trusted consultant to teachers, school leaders and multi-academy trusts seeking to strengthen inclusive practice at scale.

Kirsty's keynotes and training sessions are rooted in a simple but powerful belief: when educators are supported to thrive, the whole school community benefits. She speaks with warmth, authority and personal authenticity on topics including inclusive school leadership, supporting vulnerable learners, and building emotionally healthy workplaces for staff. Audiences leave her sessions with practical tools they can use the next day, alongside a renewed sense of purpose and possibility. By openly sharing her own journey through chronic health conditions and burnout, Kirsty creates space for honest conversations about sustainability and self-care in high-pressure roles. Her work helps schools move beyond compliance towards cultures that are genuinely inclusive, resilient and compassionate, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive regardless of background, need or circumstance.