Megan Stephenson is an Associate Professor in Primary Education at Leeds Trinity University, with over 20 years of school teaching experience. She has co-authored books for teachers and trainees, focusing on writing, phonics, and professionalism.

Angela Gill is an Associate Professor at Durham University and Deputy Director for the Centre for CPD and Outreach. She has over 20 years of primary school teaching experience. Angela has written and edited widely on Primary English and the wider curriculum, presented at national conferences, and organised training events for student teachers.

Ed Podesta is an Associate Professor in Secondary Education at Leeds Trinity University. Formerly a secondary History teacher, he has worked in higher education since 2015, leading the Secondary PGCE and teaching at undergraduate and MA levels. He is currently completing a PhD at the University of Leeds on teacher autonomy and curriculum agency.