Dr. Neil Hawkes D. Phil (Oxford), MEd, BA, FRSA

Neil Hawkes is a doctoral graduate of Kellogg College, Oxford University. He is well known worldwide as an inspirational speaker, educator, broadcaster, author and social commentator. He is a popular TEDx presenter.

Neil’s thinking is having a profound influence on education globally. Neil first gained international recognition when, after a successful career as a Chief Education Adviser, he returned to being a Headteacher in Oxfordshire, UK. Here he conducted research, with the support of Oxford University, to devise and implement a transformational model of education, which would give pupils an ethical vocabulary, based on universal human values such as respect, tolerance, humility and justice. The school community found that pupils were empowered to embody ethical intelligence, the ability to ethically self-regulate their thinking and behaviour. Pupils developed the capacity to be ethical leaders of themselves and others displaying excellent behaviour and good character. The quality of their schoolwork was enhanced too because they took responsibility for their learning and had time for inner reflection. School staff modelled the school’s values and reported that Values-based Education (VbE) had created a harmonious school community, which fostered wellbeing.

Today Neil’s philosophy VbE has spread into all aspects of society worldwide and he is consulted by government agencies and school systems. He is one of the V20 Task Group of values experts who advise G20 leaders about the importance of values to humanity. See:

He is one of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) experts on ethical leadership and has spoken at the UN in Geneva.

To promote Values-based Living (VbL) Neil founded The International Values based Trust (IVET Foundation), https://www.ivetfoundation.com/social-transformation and its educational arm Values-based Education (VbE), https://www.valuesbasededucation.com He is one of the founders of the Global Alliance for Values-based Education (GAVE).

Neil’s bestselling book, From My Heart, transforming lives through values, celebrates the success of VbE worldwide. Neil’s co-authored with Jane Hawkes, The Inner Curriculum, how to nurture wellbeing, resilience and self-leadership. His latest book written with colleagues is called, On the Subject of Values…and the Value of Subjects.

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Dr. Hawkes can be contacted at dr.neilhawkes@gmail.com

Neil Hawkes

Neil Hawkes

Dr. Neil Hawkes is well known as an inspirational speaker, educator, broadcaster, author and social commentator. His passion is to promote ethical leadership.