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Speaking at our conference in February 2026: Ben Kingston-Hughes

Author and Managing Director for Inspired Children

Ben Kingston-Hughes is an international keynote speaker, author and multi award-winning trainer. He is also the Managing Director of Inspired Children and has worked with vulnerable children across the UK for over 30 years.

Ben Kingston-Hughes has appeared on television several times working on a variety of children’s projects and his distinctive blend of humour, neuroscience and real-life practical experiences have made his training invaluable for anyone working with children. His ground-breaking book, “A Very Unusual Journey into Play.” is now available and his new book “Why Children Need Joy” was a finalist for the Nursery World Professional Book of the Year 2024 where it was awarded “Highly Commended”
“A life changing book, I can't recommend it enough. Everyone in Early Years should read it. The author is an inspiration!” R Taylor (Verified Amazon Purchase)

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