NATIONAL COUNCIL
The SEBDA National Council consists of representatives from SEBDA membership nationally and is responsible for ensuring that the Association
- is representative of its members.
- pursues its agreed aims.
- builds an effective organisation.
- identifies and disseminates good practice.
- provides relevant training and materials
Click on the image in the links below to find out more about our National Council members.
Pam Jones, OBE Chair of SEBDA
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Chair of SEBDA, Chair of Trustees, Finance and Business Team |
Dr Rob Long
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Vice Chair Professional Development Team |
Bob Law
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Treasurer of SEBDA, Finance Team Lead |
Les Sage
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Hon Gen Sec of SEBDA, Trustee, Research and Conference Team |
Joan Pritchard
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SEBDA Trustee and President, Campaign and Policy Team |
Dr Amanda Barrie
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Professional Development Team, Joint Lead |
Asif Bhatti
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Paul Emmerson
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Dr Kathy Evans
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Professional Development Team |
Vince Evans
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National Council Member |
Dominic Gunn
Liz Key
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National Council Member |
Helen Millar
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Professional Development Team |
Steve Russell
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Professional Development Team |
Sue Salisbury
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Professional Development Team |
Chloe Stanton
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Campaign and Policy Team |
Juliet Taylor
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Professional Development Team |
Marguerite Watt
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Trustee, Business Team Lead, Programme Manager for SEBDA/Brookes PG Diploma in SEMH |
Marcia White
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National Council Member |
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