Dave Strudwick is Principal at REAL School; an innovative new school in Budapest focusing on making the world a better place. He’s worked as a leader in mainstream and specialist settings in the UK, US and China. Dave is a published author and his inquiry based approach enables young people and adults to navigate a rapidly changing world. He’s been a Headteacher and co-founded three schools, including the UK’s first trauma informed school, for at risk youth, School for Inspiring Talents. At Blackawton Primary the curriculum was judged outstanding by Ofsted. He has developed and supported online schooling, including leading a virtual school. In Plymouth the school was referred to as a beacon of hope by the Edge Foundation for its PBL and recognised in the Parliamentary Review. He also co-created the world’s youngest published scientists - Blackawton Bees and the i,scientist programme at the National Science Museum in London.