Today’s the day!

My professional development tour of India begins in the vibrant city of Chennai, where I’m heading to Alphabet International School for the first stop on this incredible adventure.

I’ll be spending three days with the inspirational Kavita Saraf and her amazing team, diving deep into Universal Design for Learning (UDL) -a transformative framework that drives inclusion, student agency, and powerful, personalised learning for all.

And this is just the beginning... Over the coming weeks, I’ll be travelling over 14,200 miles, visiting 9 schools across 8 incredible cities - each location promises a rich tapestry of diverse educational contexts and conversations. A time to celebrate the amazing work happening in classrooms across India.

This journey wouldn't be possible without the quiet brilliance behind the scenes. A huge thank you to Michael Blackburn for masterminding the logistics of this ambitious tour - every flight, transfer, and detail handled with calm precision. You are, as always, my rock.

I think this is going to be something truly special!