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Unity through Diversity – Championing Inclusion Across the Middle East

by Belinda Breeze

Louise Dawson, a UAE-based inclusion consultant and training center owner, has over 12 years of experience in Dubai, eight years in Hong Kong, and 19 years in the UK.

She specialises in supporting people of determination and extends her impact across the Middle East in education, industry, government, and the wider community. Louise has also delivered training in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Pakistan and Iraq.


After leading inclusion in three outstanding Dubai schools, Louise is well-versed in educational frameworks, identification of additional needs, and implementing strategies for progress. As the International SEND Ambassador for the National College, she provides hands-on support through strategic leadership and delivers training for TES, Real Training, and EduCare.  Louise is also a keen partner with resource providers enabling schools and families access to inclusive resources in the Middle East.


Her training services fall under four distinct groups:

  • Children
  • Parents
  • School Staff: inclusion, assistants, teachers, and leaders
  • Technology

Her areas of expertise include:

  • Special Needs
  • Gifted and Talented
  • Well-being
  • English as an Additional Language

She also recently expanded her team to include expertise in:

  • Early Years
  • English
  • Inclusive Sport and Physical Education; and a
  • Learning Support Assistant Trainer

Louise is proud of the fact that every school that she has worked with in the past 24 months has increased in quality assurance rating level. She is a voluntary Governor with seven schools, each with a different curriculum.


For further information, delve into Louise Dawson’s comprehensive website, where you’ll uncover detailed insights, expert analyses, and engaging content that illuminate every facet of ‘unity through diversity’, empowering you to deepen your understanding and embark on a journey of discovery like never before.