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Chris Benson

Chris Benson is a former headteacher who has led schools in the UK and internationally including in both France and Monaco.

All articles by Chris Benson
Neurodiversity in the teacher workforce: what new data tells us
A quarter of teachers self-identify as neurodivergent, according to new Teacher Tapp research that raises questions about what the sector can do to support these staff, writes Chris Benson
General
16 April 2026
Neurodivergent umbrellas
What other sectors can teach education about supporting neurodiverse staff
Teaching should use Neurodiversity Celebration Week to consider how other professions support staff to enhance its own processes, says Chris Benson
General
19 March 2026
What other sectors can teach education about supporting neurodiverse staff
We need to talk about the neurodivergent teachers in our schools
There must be plenty of teachers who are neurodivergent, but we never hear about them, says one former head who has ADHD. Are they getting the support they need in schools?
General
12 March 2026
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