Testimonials

I had the pleasure of working with Ahmar when I was Director of Inclusion at a secondary school. We had a large number of students with significant SEMH and additional needs, and Ahmar was consistently excellent with some of our most complex cases.

He built strong relationships with students and families, offered thoughtful one-to-one support, and helped parents feel genuinely listened to and understood. He also contributed hugely to our EHCP work and delivered training that made a real difference to staff practice.

Ahmar was especially supportive during a difficult critical incident, showing real care and professionalism towards both staff and the families affected. I’m very grateful for the work he did with our school and would wholeheartedly recommend him to schools, parents, and local authorities.

Cordelia Campbell – Director of Inclusion

“Dr Ahmar Ferguson made a significant impact on my son’s experience of education. During a period when there were recurring concerns about how my son’s primary school was managing what was described as challenging behaviour, Dr Ferguson provided steady, principled leadership in his role as pastoral lead.

Dr Ferguson acted as a credible intermediary, ensuring discussions remained focused on my son’s wellbeing and rooted in sound professional judgement. He took time to build meaningful relationships with parents and demonstrated a clear understanding of children’s needs beyond the confines of formal education. My son trusted him and responded positively to his involvement. His presence brought clarity and fairness to complex situations. He is truly an expert in his field.”

Juliana Ansah – Parent

“Ahmar is one of the best Educational Psychologists we have ever had. He has a kind and compassionate approach that puts parents and children at ease. Ahmar is extremely knowledgeable and makes insightful recommendations. He has also delivered some of the most memorable and inspiring training sessions to school staff.’

Monica Obiols – Inclusion Leader

“Working with Dr Ferguson was an incredibly supportive experience. He utilised a holistic approach to child development and looked well beyond immediate symptoms, seeking a deep understanding of the past behaviours and underlying triggers vital to a child’s progress and success. He provided innovative, flexible solutions and clear explanations that we found invaluable.

Dr. Ferguson was also a fantastic educator; his CPD workshops left our staff feeling empowered and informed. He was consistently professional, easy to work with, and truly went the extra mile.”

Dominique Hird – SENCO

“Dr Ahmar Ferguson is one of those rare speakers who can take a topic as complex and emotionally nuanced as Emotionally Based School Non‑Attendance and make every single person in the room feel both informed and empowered. I’ve heard him speak on this subject when I chaired a conference that he provided a Key Note for, and he explained it so clearly, with such compassion and depth, that you could almost feel the whole audience leaning in.

He has a fantastic ability to connect research with the real lived experiences of children and families. His delivery is engaging, thoughtful, and genuinely captivating.

He’s a brilliant keynote speaker, and I’d wholeheartedly recommend him to any school or organisation”

Georgina Durrant – SEND Specialist, Author and National Inclusion Lead.

“Dr Ahmar Ferguson has been an exceptional partner to the Kent and Beyond Early Years Stronger Practice Hub. His expertise and engaging delivery have consistently raised the standard of our CPD and conference programmes.

What truly sets Dr Ferguson apart is his ability to challenge and inspire practitioners to think deeply about early childhood development. He brings clarity to the importance of getting foundational skills right in the early years, encouraging reflective practice and empowering professionals to make meaningful changes in their settings.

His contribution has had a lasting and positive impact on our early years community.”

Neerasha Singh – Headteacher, Lead School for Kent and Beyond Early Years Stronger Practice Hub 

“Dr. Ahmar Ferguson is an asset to any school or organisation that works with him. I have seen him captivate a room full of adults and have reviewed his work as an educational psychologist. He holds a room by creating a sense or warmth and welcoming. In addition, his knowledge of the field is comprehensive and his ability to translate his understanding to a child, teacher or school leader is exemplary.”

Dr Zachary Walker – Professor of Leadership and Human Development