Anita Devi

Dr Anita Devi FRSA is a prolific voice and leader in the field of special educational needs, disability, and inclusion (SENDi). She is a published author, speaker, and researcher. Anita has a PhD in Education and Social Justice, a Masters degree in Inclusive Education and a degree in Psychology, amongst other practitioner qualifications. Anita is dedicated to making real improvements for those with SEND and has many years of experience supporting school leaders, local authorities, and wider practitioners, as well as parents. Her why is rooted in ‘the joy of learning’ and therefore enabling those who are inhibited to learn. Anita wrote the first SEND Guidebook for those new to teaching amongst other trailblazing research and publications, as well as winning the international Influential Education Leaders Award (2017) and National MAT Award (2023) for her giving back to schools resourcing strategy. Anita has worked internationally with practitioners and learners in early years, primary, secondary, further, and higher education. Through upskilling, training and capacity building Anita is committed to improving the impact of local communities in change for the good. In 2025, Anita was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Buckingham, for her four decades of dedication to education. Anita is a Catholic Christian and actively serves in her local church. She has a deep heart for prayer and serving the cries of the poor.