William initially worked as a primary school teacher after a degree from Sussex and UC Berkeley. He is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education. Aditionally, William works on the Primary PGCE and teaches on the UG Education Tripos, and has Masters and PhD students. In research, he collaborates across the University, Education and Healthcare sectors in various Chief Investigator or Co-applicant roles, mainly on the topic of assessment and diagnostic pathways for children with possible autism, or other neurodivergent conditions.