In his previous role as Headteacher at Kensington Primary School the school was recognised for its innovative work and held flagship status in all manner of areas from inclusion to wellbeing. The school launched Curriculum K, an innovative new curriculum specifically developed to provide the best outcomes for children and prepare them for life in the 21^st Century. Kensington was Primary School of the Year and Mental Health and Wellbeing School of the Year in 2020 and Ben was awarded an OBE in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his services to education. 

Ben has advised the Department for Education on workload and wellbeing and was part of the Expert Advisory Group responsible for the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter. He is a National Leader of Education, Chair of Well Schools, a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching, a Board member for Thrive at Five and an ambassador for the Youth Sport Trust, the British Council, and TeachActive.