James is a lead professional for science at a secondary school in Sussex. He has an MA in Person Centred Education and, in conjunction with his teaching responsibilities, is currently completing a PhD at Cambridge focusing on evidence-based improvements to schools' curricula and pedagogy.

Kate has spent the last 12 years working to develop evidence-based approaches to improving outcomes for disadvantaged young people. She is currently working an Educational Consultant to develop her ideas more widely. Kate is also the founder of a charity that helps provide education for refugees.