Mary Mountstephen is a UK-based early years’ and primary inclusion specialist with a background that spans over 30 years of working in a range of school settings.
This includes roles as headteacher, SENCo, senior leadership roles in specialist settings and working internationally providing training and support.
She is a respected international expert and consultant in the field of learning differences such as dyslexia and Dyspraxia, with a focus on early years and primary settings.
She is a popular presenter at international conferences , as well as supporting international focus groups.
Mary Mountstephen has developed, over many years, a particular interest in researching and developing ways of addressing learning differences that draw on the role of rhythm and motor skills in contributing to inclusive intervention programmes. This has led to her involvement as consultant to various organisations and institutions, providing insights, advice and direct staff training.
Mary Mountstephen works with a range of organisations associated with early learning and the role of motor skills in contributing to inclusive programmes, providing insights, research and on-going contributions to projects.
She holds post-graduate qualifications, and doctoral experience, and is published in academic journals, professional association and parent-focused publications.