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UK New Year and Birthday Honours for Young People with Special Educational Needs
60 people have received a UK honour for Young People with Special Educational Needs in the Birthday and New Year Honours of King Charles III and, before him, the late Queen Elizabeth II. Read the official citation behind each award, and search or filter the recipients below.
Young People with Special Educational Needs - awards over time
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2025
Member (MBE)
Christine Lingard
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2025
Ilkley, West Yorkshire
“Lately Headteacher, Ravenscliffe High School, West Yorkshire. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs”
Carol Watterson
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2025
York, East Riding of Yorkshire
“Lately Lead Educational Psychologist, Darlington Borough Council. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs”
2024
Member (MBE)
Richard Alexander Stewart
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2024
Brighton, East Sussex
“Lately Trustee and Chair of Trustees, St. John's School and College. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Paul John Lord
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2024
Walsall, West Midlands
“Director of Sport and Senior Leader, Westcroft Special School. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs”
Geraldine Hills
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2024
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
“Founder, Manchester Parent Champions. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Robert Beaumont
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2024
Brighouse, West Yorkshire
“Lately Governor, Ravenscliffe High School and Sports College, Halifax. For services to School Governance and to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs”
2023
Member (MBE)
Lynne Haines
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2023
London, Greater London
“Headteacher, Greenvale School, London Borough of Lewisham. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs”
Frances Elizabeth Davies
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Watford, Hertfordshire
“Manager, Totally Different Playscheme, Bushey, Hertfordshire. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs”
Marie Howley
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Brixworth, Northamptonshire
“Lately Senior Lecturer, University of Northampton. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Caroline Mary Grant
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Banbury, Oxfordshire
“Lately Headteacher, Billing Brook Academy Trust, Northampton, Northamptonshire. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Officer (OBE)
Graham Quinn
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Bury, Greater Manchester
“Chief Executive Officer, New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, Oldham, Greater Manchester. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Stephen Hughes
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
“Chief Executive Officer, Education Impact Academy Trust, Birmingham, West Midlands. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Clare Howard
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Derby, Derbyshire
“Chief Executive Officer, Natspec. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Tina Emery
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Street, Somerset
“Co-Chair, National Network of Parent Carer Forums. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Chantal Louise Bryan
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Chippenham, Wiltshire
“Founding Trustee and Campaigner, Teach Us Too. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs”
Maureen Morris
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
“Lately Co-Chair, National Network of Parent Carer Forums. For services to Parent Carers of Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Vivian Hinchcliffe
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Sevenoaks, Kent
“Chair and Managing Trustee, St. Jude Foundation. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs”
Celia Elaine Dawson
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
London, Greater London
“Headteacher, Cricket Green School, London Borough of Merton. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs”
Adam Boddison
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2023
Coventry, West Midlands
“Lately Chief Executive Officer, nasen and Chair, Whole School SEND. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs”
2022
Member (MBE)
Paul Cook
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2022
Blyth, Northumberland
“Principal and Chief Executive, Herewood College. For services to Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Michelle Kay Willett
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2022
Enstone, Oxfordshire
“Chief Executive Officer, The Gallery Trust, Oxfordshire. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Angela Holdsworth
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2022
Rossendale, Lancashire
“Chief Executive Officer, The Sea View Trust, Lancashire. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs”
Officer (OBE)
Paula Webb
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2022
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
“Trustee, The Pathological Demand Avoidance Society. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Elizabeth Maudslay
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2022
Uckfield, East Sussex
“Lately SEND Policy Manager, Association of Colleges. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Claire Dorer
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2022
Chudleigh, Devon
“Chief Executive Officer, The National Association of Independent Schools and Non-Maintained Special Schools. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
2021
Member (MBE)
Pamela Fry
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2021
London, Greater London
“Chief Executive Officer, PlayWise Learning CIC. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Karen Wespieser
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Maidenhead, Berkshire
“Chief Operations Officer, Parent Ping. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, particularly during the Covid-19 Response”
Haleema Yousaf
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Solihull, West Midlands
“Team Leader, Fair Access and School Exclusions, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Claire Waldrom
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
“Deputy Headteacher, Rosehill School, Nottingham. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Mark Andrew Vickers
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Brighton, East Sussex
“Chief Executive, Olive Academies. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Tracy Upton
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2021
London, Greater London
“Makaton Tutor, Singing Hands. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Suzanne Elizabeth Miell-Ingram
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2021
London, Greater London
“Makaton Tutor and Director, Singing Hands. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Susan Crocker
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2021
London, Greater London
“Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Head of Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, City of London and London Borough of Hackney. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Emma Cobley
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Minehead, Somerset
“Principal, Foxes Academy Residential SEN College. For services to Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Officer (OBE)
Mrunel Sisodia
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Bedford, Bedfordshire
“Co-chair, National Network of Parent Carer Forums. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, particularly during the Covid-19 Response”
June Palmer
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Brixham, Devon
“Headteacher, Mayfield School, Torquay. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Darryl Morgan
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Alton, Hampshire
“Headteacher, Ridgeway School, Farnham. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Surrey”
Christine Ann Hill
PersonOfficer Order Of The British Empire · 2021
Stourbridge, West Midlands
“Headteacher, Westminster School, Rowley Regis. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
2020
Member (MBE)
Jayne Beverley Moore
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2020
Fleet, Hampshire
“Lately Deputy Headteacher, Ridgeway School, Farnham. For services to Education and Young People with Special Educational Needs”
Sarah Jackson
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2020
London, Greater London
“Headteacher and Founder, Parayhouse School, Hammersmith. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs”
Hugh McInnes Steele
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2020
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
“Lately Headteacher, The Dales Special School, Northumberland. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.”
Brian Smith
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2020
Nottinghamshire
“Teacher and Founder, R.E.A.L Education. For services to Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Claire Caroline Pashley
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2020
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
“Music Teacher and Chief Examiner, Victoria College Examinations. For services to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”
Jane Davenport
PersonMember Order Of The British Empire · 2020
Henley- in- Arden, Warwickshire
“Headteacher, Reynalds Cross School. For services to Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities particularly during Covid-19”