Training, consultancy, mediation and national voice for neurodiversity in education.

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I’m a parent

I bring headship, parent experience, ADHD UK leadership and national advocacy into practical training, consultancy, mediation, speaking and writing for schools, trusts and families.

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Chris Benson

I’ve sat in every chair around the table — school leader, parent, advocate and neurodivergent educator.

I’ve lived it. I’ve led it. I’ve been accountable for it.

Plenty of people can tell a school what to do. Far fewer have ever held the responsibility for making it work.

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Media and articles

BBC, Tes Magazine, ADHD UK and more — the credibility links that help people trust the work.

Upcoming workshop

Confederation of School Trusts: People and Culture Conference

Major trust-sector conference appearance — a high-trust signal for school leaders.

Parent talks

Talks for parents, carers, governors and staff

A clear, shareable talk offer for parent and carer communities.

Credibility that helps schools and families take the work seriously

TES Magazine

ADHD UK

ASCL

Confederation of School Trusts

Channel 5

Ambitious About Autism

BBC

ThriveND

HeadFirst Consulting works with schools, families and organisations across the UK to close the gap between what we know about neurodivergent young people — and what actually happens for them in schools.

“I was immediately bowled over by how exceptional Chris Benson is. An incredibly impressive person who has done a lot.”

Henry Shelford, CEO, ADHD UK

90%

of participants rated sessions Excellent or Very Good

100%

agreed it improved their understanding of ADHD and neurodiversity

100%

would recommend the training to other schools

FREE DOWNLOADS

ADHD Back to School Guide

A practical three-part guide for schools, parents/carers and pupils preparing for the return to school, with an accompanying video to talk through the key ideas.

Guide Part One

For schools

Guide Part Two

For parents/carers

Guide Part Three

For pupils, 9–15 yrs old

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