Ben Kingston-Hughes

CEO

United Kingdom33 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Award-winning author with two published books.
International keynote speaker on children's development.
Managing Director with extensive training experience.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in child development and educational training.

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Skills

Core Skills

TrainingChild DevelopmentTeachingCommunity DevelopmentPolicyOrganizational Development

Other Skills

ConsultancySupportPlaywork QualificationsInspirational PlayEarly Years SessionsParticipationSafeguarding policiesStrategic DevelopmentProject ManagementPlayworkChild EngagementPlayingIdeasPresentation SkillsInspiring Others

About

Ben is the Managing Director of Inspired Children providing award-winning, inspirational training for any agency working with children across the UK and internationally. Ben also delivers entertaining and thought-provoking key note speeches for a wide range of conferences and events. He has now twice appeared on TV working with vulnerable children and his book "A Very Unusual Journey into Play" was published in April 2022. His latest book "Why Children need Joy" is a finalist for a Nursery World Award.

Experience

33 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

9 yrs

Average Tenure

15 yrs 1 mo

Current Experience

The mighty creatives

Participation Manager

Jul 2011 – Mar 2012 · 8 mos · Leicester, United Kingdom

Responsible for all aspects of participation and ensuring young peoples opinions, voices and needs are reflected across the organisation. Also responsible for Safeguarding policies and procedures.

ParticipationSafeguarding policiesCommunity DevelopmentPolicy

Inspired children ltd

Managing Director

Apr 2011 – Present · 15 yrs 1 mo · UK

Inspired Children delivers high quality training, consultancy and support for any agency working with children or families. Currently working with schools, local authorities, children’s centres, after school clubs and nurseries. We also work with children and families across the UK.

TrainingConsultancySupportChild DevelopmentCommunity Development

Children's links

Play Development Coordinator

Sep 2006 – Feb 2011 · 4 yrs 5 mos · UK

Working with children and young people aged 0 to 19 across multiple projects throughout the UK. Working at strategic level with local authorities developing various strategies for children's well being. Managing several award winning projects nationally.

Strategic DevelopmentProject ManagementChild DevelopmentOrganizational Development