Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (RQF)

Teachers training up to postgraduate level, assessment and quality assurance, management and leadership training.

Accounting and Finance

• MBA in Accounting and Finance at the University of East London
• BSc. (Hons) Accounting and Finance

Management and Leadership

• MSc. International Business Management at the University of Gloucestershire

Education and Training

• Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA – Ref: PR134295)
• Level 3 Education & Teaching Training (E & T/PTLLS)
• Level 3 Training, Assessment, & Quality Assurance (TAQA)
• Successfully mentored a Trainee on the PGCE/PCE Programme

A keen learner myself, I am actively involved in a range of teachers training courses for the past few years all the way up to postgraduate level. I have extensive experience of dealing with the awarding organisation compliance because of a strong background in assessment and quality assurance. I have trained a wide range of teaching professionals working in a range of schools, sixth form colleges and in the higher education sector.

Assessment and quality assurance in academia, business, accounting and finance lecturing, and teacher training.

Accounting and Finance

• MBA in Accounting and Finance at the University of East London
• BSc. (Hons) Accounting and Finance

Management and Leadership

• MSc. International Business Management at the University of Gloucestershire

Education and Training

• Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA – Ref: PR134295)
• Level 3 Education & Teaching Training (E & T/PTLLS)
• Level 3 Training, Assessment, & Quality Assurance (TAQA)
• Successfully mentored a Trainee on the PGCE/PCE Programme

I have over 15 years’ experience in teaching and training. During this time, I have undertaken teacher training, been a lecturer and course supervisor for ICM, and cohort leader and lecturer for HND (BTEC-Pearson). I have taught business management units/modules at various levels (and awarding bodies) including Certificate, Diploma, Advance Diploma, and Foundation degree levels. I enjoy learning through continuous professional development and have achieved my Fellowship with the Higher Education Academy. I enjoy utlising my experience in training, assessment, and quality assurance to train the education professionals of the future.

Vocational skills training, teaching numeracy, and leadership training

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Secondary Mathematics
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
• Level 3 Qualifications in Mathematics, Economics, and Biology

I have a wealth of expertise teaching learners in various vocationally-related subjects such as mathematics and employability skills. Working with education and training professionals to attain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) is also something I have thoroughly enjoyed in the last couple of years.

Teachers training, assessment and quality assurance, quality assurance in academia, management and leadership training and research.

Education and Training

• Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
• Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)

Marketing

• MA in Strategic Marketing, University of Greenwich, UK
• BBA in Marketing, Independent University Bangladesh, Bangladesh

Management and Leadership

• PhD in Entrepreneurship (passed viva), University of Essex, UK
• MBA in General Management, University of Wales, UK
• Diploma in Business and Admin, UK

Humanities

• Social Entrepreneurship, University of Oxford, UK

I am a PhD candidate (passed viva) at the University of Essex. My specialisation in PhD is Entrepreneurship. I am an active researcher with specific interest in Entrepreneurship, SME, Marketing and UK Higher Education (UKHE). I have over 14 years work experience in UKHE, which includes extensive experience of quality assurance in the sector. Furthermore, providing academic training to teaching professionals in the higher education sector is my passion.

Accountancy and assessor training, as well as assessment and quality assurance.

Accounting and Finance

• AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping
• AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting
• AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting

Education and Training

• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
• Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment

I have experience in the finance and accounting sector and utilise these skills to approach education in a methodical and logical manner. I am passionate about the advancement and implementation of efficient teaching and learning practices. I am responsible for centre liaison with awarding bodies to ensure compliance, and am advancing my skills in assessment and quality assurance through learning and on the job training.

Assessment and quality assurance for levels 2 to 5 in Teacher Training, Leadership and Management, Health and Social Care, Customer Service and Childcare.

Education and Training

• Level 4 Certificate in Teaching and Education
• Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship in Learning & Development
• Level 5 Certificate Learning for All (Open University E242)
• 120hr TEFL certificate
• D32/33 and 34 Assessor and IQA Awards

Customer Service

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Customer Service

Health and Social Care

• MAKATON LEVEL 1
• TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication
• Level 3 Health and Social Care

Childcare

• L3 Diploma in Pre-School Practice

I have worked in education for 34 years, in various guises. I managed a busy nursery for 12 years before branching out into Assessment and Quality Assurance, more than 20 years ago. My practice has developed alongside the ever-evolving training and apprenticeship sector, and I have worked in many different settings, including colleges, private training agencies and a foster care agency. I also work part time as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant for a local charity that supports higher level education for young people with Special Educational and/or behavioural needs and as a tutor for a bespoke programme for one-to-one support. I really enjoy supporting learners of varying abilities and experience to achieve their best and to become qualified in their chosen field.