Dr. Sean Warren
Learning Design Specialist
Dr. Sean Warren has worked in education since the 1980s, holding a variety of roles across schools and higher education - including Advanced Skills Teacher (AST), University Lecturer, National Strategy secondee, as well as an experienced Head of Department.
Throughout his career, each of his academic qualifications - B.Ed (Hons), Diploma in Education, MA (Ed), and PhD - has deepened his practical and theoretical understanding of how people learn. During his final 11 years in the classroom, every formal observation, including those by senior leaders and Ofsted, was graded Grade 1-Outstanding.
Sean is also a published author, with his writing focused on learning, professional reflection, and evidence-informed practice. Since leaving teaching, he has continued to apply research-led learning principles - first within the FA's Talent ID department, where he worked on improving how England's national scouts interpret player performance, and more recently through the design of innovative digital learning tools rooted in evidence-informed instructional design.
His collaboration with Capt. Sean Noonan on HF-Sea Sense reflects a shared commitment to improving safety at sea. The programme translates complex Human Factors insights into accessible, applied learning for both seafarers and shore-based personnel - underpinned by a coherent, progressive learning pathway built on robust pedagogical foundations.
Alongside his work in education, Sean has also played a long-term role in leadership development. He is an honorary member of the Resilient Leaders Elements (RLE) community, having been an accredited member since its inception in 2000. Elements of his methodology have contributed to the development of the Resilient Leaders Development Programme (RLDP), a framework now used to support leadership growth in a wide range of sectors.