I also work with employers and industry sectors to create tailored training and development solutions within the customised learning programmes that we offer. This includes Leadership and Management, Teacher Training, Information, Advice & Guidance, Customer Service and Health & Safety.

During my 9 years within Hull City Council I have also worked on numerous Welfare to Work Projects. Managing and Marketing Work Placement Initiatives, and working closely with local employers assisting with recruitment & selection.

I am a member of the Institute of Leadership and Management and the Institute for Learning. I have a MSc in Human Resource Management and a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business and Finance.

I would be happy to advise, support or listen on any issues.

Main areas of knowledge:

Quality assurance
Contract management
Organisational change and development
Staff development
360 degree appraisals
Contract negotiation
Facilitation skills

I represent Hull Training at the Institute for Learning’s Advisory Council and recently achieved QTLS status. I have a degree in Graphic Design and a PGCE in Post 16 Education.

I would be happy to advise on any issues regarding learning support, teaching practice and principles, equality law, promoting E&D and combating stereotyping, Every Child Matters, the IFL or any other relevant issues.

During 17 years there I worked on many projects ranging from civil aircraft such as Airbus to military aircraft like the Red Arrow’s Hawk. I was also lucky enough to work around the country at various sites and airfields.

In April 2003 I started with Hull Training, which was then based at our old site on Studley Street, Holderness Road. Since that time I have had many different roles within the centre including tutor, assessor and centre coordinator. Throughout my career at the centre I have constantly undergone training to help in my own development and the development of the centre itself. The latest of these was the BA(Hons) in Education, a 3 year course studied in my own time at Bishop Burton College.

I believe an engineer is one of the most rewarding trades to be involved in, there is a massive variety of skills and opportunities available with no end to the prospects that the industry can offer.

I would be happy to advise or help anyone looking to be involved with engineering and I also have several employers willing to help and pass on their experiences if required.

Good luck in whatever career you choose.

I began as a learner at Hull Training Business Academy, was subsequently employed by the Raywell St Campus, and developed my skills within the organisation. I have an NVQ Level 3 and a National Diploma, both orientated around ICT Installation and Development.

I would be happy to advise on issues related to website or software development, or any generic ICT issues.

One of my areas of focus is to carry out quality assurance and improvement initiatives such as observations of teaching and learning, curriculum review meetings and centre quality support visits. I support managers and teaching staff to improve the quality of the teaching delivery and address issues identified to improve the overall quality of the service that Hull Training provides.

My area of expertise also includes development of leadership and management provision to level 5, supporting internal verification and curriculum development within the Vol / Com sector.

For the past 15 years I have worked with various different types of subject sector areas and providers including the Voluntary and Community Sector , Work Based learning, ACL, NHS and the PCT. This has enabled me to accumulate a variety of experience and knowledge at strategic level working with senior managers to promote whole organisational learning and quality improvement initiatives.

I liaise closely with relevant professional agencies to ensure safeguarding legislation is kept up to date and policies and procedures are in place and we comply with OFSTED regulations.

I carry out CRB checks for staff and learners and work closely with the Hull City Council CRB team.

I have a particular interest in Dyslexia and am currently in the process of implementing a dyslexia screening tool into our centres.

Some of my qualifications include Preparing to teach in the Lifelong sector, NOCN in management, NNEB/CACHE in Childcare and education, NCFE in Equality and diversity, Recruitment and Selection, SENCO Advanced training, CAF Training, First Aid in the workplace, IOSH in Health and Safety, various safeguarding training courses, Autistic Spectrum Disorders and AD/HD in children and Adolescents including separation, attachment and loss training.

I also have responsible for the development and management of Health and Safety within Hull Training this involves the continual monitoring of Health and Safety standards and documentation through site inspections and self assessment for all Hull Training’s centres. I chair The Group Health and Safety meetings which are held quarterly to discussed issues around all centres, I am also the named of contact for Health and Safety for Hull Training with the Skill funding agency.

At present I am involved in the development of the Horticultural project down at Hull Training Orchard Park site where there is a small team of two Gardeners which are supported by the participants on the work choices program developing a four acre site.

I would be happy to advise on any aspect of estates management, Health and Safety, Health and Safety Law