Rachel Macfarlane is an education consultant, speaker and author. She was Director of Education Services at Herts for Learning (HFL) from 2018 to 2023 and, prior to this, head teacher of three contrasting schools for over 16 years. In 2011, Rachel set up an all-through 4–18 academy in Ilford. This was judged by Ofsted to be outstanding in all areas in 2014 and 2018.