Work and Consultancy Background
Guest Speaking and Lecturing, Various Events - Focus: Equity for vocational learners in the Early Years Sector. Qualification updates. EYFS mandatory requirements. Upcoming Events: Nursery Management Show, NEC: "The Early Years Qualification Reforms - Navigating the Requirements for Your Setting"
Director of Teaching & Learning, National College for Care and Education - Focus: Leading the teaching, delivery, quality, and course production of NCCE's suite of qualifications; supporting the tutorial and assessment team; student success management
Qualification Development, Training Qualifications UK - Focus: Development of a range of Ofqual Regulated qualifications, including the lead developer for the reformed Early Years Educator qualifications for 2024
External Quality Assurance, NCFE CACHE - Focus: EQA Activities, supporting and monitoring the quality of centres across the UK offering CACHE qualifications in Child Care, Early Years, Social Care and Health
Head of Assessment and Product, Occupational Awards Ltd. - Focus: Leading the design, implementation, quality, and training of new and revised qualifications and End Point Assessment products across a range of sectors
Consultancy, Various Organisations and Bodies - Focus: Since 2014: Assessment instrument development, Quality Assurance management, Remedial Action implementation for training providers, qualification, curriculum, and resource development for awarding bodies, End Point Assessment organisations
Director of Teaching & Learning, National College for Care and Education - Focus: Leading the teaching, delivery, quality, and course production of NCCE's suite of qualifications; supporting the tutorial and assessment team; student success management
Qualification Development, Training Qualifications UK - Focus: Development of a range of Ofqual Regulated qualifications, including the lead developer for the reformed Early Years Educator qualifications for 2024
External Quality Assurance, NCFE CACHE - Focus: EQA Activities, supporting and monitoring the quality of centres across the UK offering CACHE qualifications in Child Care, Early Years, Social Care and Health
Head of Assessment and Product, Occupational Awards Ltd. - Focus: Leading the design, implementation, quality, and training of new and revised qualifications and End Point Assessment products across a range of sectors
Consultancy, Various Organisations and Bodies - Focus: Since 2014: Assessment instrument development, Quality Assurance management, Remedial Action implementation for training providers, qualification, curriculum, and resource development for awarding bodies, End Point Assessment organisations
Academic and Educational Achievements
Doctor of Education (Ed.D), Edgewood College - current study. Focus: Bridging the gap in Progression Opportunities for Early Years Professionals
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Manchester - Focus: De-radicalising ‘Prevent’: Encouraging Discussion and Connected Participation through the Development of Anonymous Online Communities
Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Assessment, University of Cambridge - Focus: End Point Assessment in the Early Years: A Critical Comparison of Assessment Methods
MA Digital Technology and Education, University of Manchester - Focus: Promoting Apprenticeship Communities of Practice in Online Settings
MA Early Childhood Education, North Wales University, Wrexham - Focus: Investigating the Barriers to Professional Development Opportunities in the Early Years Workforce
MA Montessori Education, Anglia Ruskin University - Focus: A Critical Analysis of the Alignment between Montessori Philosophy and the Early Years Foundation Stage in England
BA (Hons) Early Years Education (3-7) with Qualified Teacher Status, Sheffield Hallam University - Focus: Teacher Training in the Foundation Stage and Key Stage One
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Manchester - Focus: De-radicalising ‘Prevent’: Encouraging Discussion and Connected Participation through the Development of Anonymous Online Communities
Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Assessment, University of Cambridge - Focus: End Point Assessment in the Early Years: A Critical Comparison of Assessment Methods
MA Digital Technology and Education, University of Manchester - Focus: Promoting Apprenticeship Communities of Practice in Online Settings
MA Early Childhood Education, North Wales University, Wrexham - Focus: Investigating the Barriers to Professional Development Opportunities in the Early Years Workforce
MA Montessori Education, Anglia Ruskin University - Focus: A Critical Analysis of the Alignment between Montessori Philosophy and the Early Years Foundation Stage in England
BA (Hons) Early Years Education (3-7) with Qualified Teacher Status, Sheffield Hallam University - Focus: Teacher Training in the Foundation Stage and Key Stage One
Professional Certificates and Accreditations
CMI & ICF Level 7 Diploma in Trauma Informed Leadership and Coaching
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development
ILM Fellowship & Level 7 Diploma in Leadership and Management
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, QTLS Status (Qualified Teacher of Learning and Skills)
Quality Assurance and Assessment Qualifications (EQA, LIQA, CAVA, EPA)
Digital Learning Institute: Professional Diploma in Digital Instructional Design
Apprenticeship: Level 5 Apprenticeship in Digital Learning Design
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development
ILM Fellowship & Level 7 Diploma in Leadership and Management
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, QTLS Status (Qualified Teacher of Learning and Skills)
Quality Assurance and Assessment Qualifications (EQA, LIQA, CAVA, EPA)
Digital Learning Institute: Professional Diploma in Digital Instructional Design
Apprenticeship: Level 5 Apprenticeship in Digital Learning Design