I was born in Cambridge.

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Studied in Brimingham where I achieved a Bachelor of Education in Youth and Community Studies and PE. This qualified me for Teaching and Youth Work.

I started my Career in the Hereford and Worcester Youth Service, first in Hereford and then Redditch before joining the Staffordshire Youth & Community Education Service.

Whilst living in Stafford I got married and we had two children. We moved to Cuddington on 1st July 1999, and we are still in the same house. My son and daughter have their own homes and I have two lovely granddaughters.

Since 2006 I have had an Education Consultant Business. Since the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy, I have been working with Private Training Providers to be fit for purpose.

Currently I am Director of Apprenticeships for D & A Training & Assessment - Construction Plant Operative Apprenticeship and Youth work Apprenticeships at Liverpool Football Club.

I have an in-depth knowledge of the Apprenticeship Reforms, Apprenticeship Training Provider Accountability Framework, and the Ofsted Process.

Also having a national influence in the development of Youth Work including being an

External Quality Assurer: NOCN Initially for Youth Work, Functional Skills, and Skills for Life and Employment.

I am a Director for InSide-2-Out CIC which supports and feeds the homeless in Birmingham.

I am also working with The Hidden Victims of Crime. Providing families with practical support to cope with the impact of a family member going to prison or going through the Criminal Justice System.

I’m very proud to be standing as your Reform UK candidate.