Smith has had extensive experience at a national level and is a regular speaker at conferences. She is currently a member of the Special Educational Needs Working group and was on the working group producing a report on the future role of special schools.
Smith's stature as an expert is evident through her extensive national-level experience and frequent conference appearances. Currently, she plays a key role in the Special Educational Needs Working group and contributed to the working group that explored the future prospects for specialized schools.