Previous employment

• 2002-2006
  National Specialism Coordinator: Technology Colleges, Specialist Schools and Academies Trust
• 1995-2002
  Senior Teacher / Head of Technology, Thomas Alleyne’s High, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire

Relevant experience

• developed design mark and now chief moderator
• responsible for developing the vision for design and technology across all Technology Colleges throughout England
• written and delivered IET Faraday Challenge Day
• project managed IET STEM teaching and learning materials – this second please
• member of UK Design Alliance promoting the 'Good Design Practice' campaign
• member of writing team for KS3 National Strategy: design and technology
• delivered presentations in England, USA and Australia on: creativity, KS3 flexible curriculum, national issues in D&T, what is design and technology?
• advice schools on designation and re-designation for SSAT