Mark Brundrett is Emeritus Professor of Education Research at Liverpool John Moores University and Editor of Education 3-13: International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early Years Education.

Gary Beauchamp is Professor of Education at Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Paul Latham is a former primary headteacher and LA Principal Adviser. He is now an international education consultant and Chair of the Association for the Study of Primary Education.

Malini Mistry is Senior Lecturer in Education Studies (Primary and Early Years) in the School of Teacher Education at the University of Bedfordshire.

Michelle Murray is Chief Executive Officer at the Education Learning Trust based in Gatley in Cheshire.

Becky Taylor is Principal Research Fellow in the Centre for Teachers and Teaching Research at UCL Institute of Education.

Peter Wood is a senior lecturer in Education in the School of Education at Liverpool John Moores University.