Anita Walton is Head of Professional Development at Edge Hill University, responsible for professional development provision for teachers, early years practitioners, support staff and the wider school workforce. She has extensive experience of teaching on Foundatino Degrees for teaching assistants and MA Education for teachers.

Gillian Goddard was for many years Course Leader for the BA (Hons) in Teaching, Learning and Mentoring and led the Personal and Social Education specialism at Edge Hill University. She now works supporting children and young people who are suffering difficulties with bereavement and loss.