Facilitator
Richard Moore
Richard Moore, Richard Moore Solutions
Richard started his own further education and skills consultancy company in November 2015, specialising in supporting post-16 providers such as colleges and work-based learning companies to improve the quality of their provision for their learners and students.
Prior to that he worked as Her Majesty's Inspector (HMI) with Ofsted with particular expertise in inspecting and supporting colleges, training providers and employer providers to improve. He has 12 years inspection experience as a full-time inspector. Richard's subject specialism was hospitality and catering management.
Richard initially started his career managing in luxury hotels such as the Savoy, Claridges, The Connaught, Gleneagles and Turnberry for 12 years after graduating from Surrey University with a degree in hotel management. Following his hotel career, he spent 10 years in further education, starting as a lecturer before progressing to a number of different senior management positions in ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ colleges. He sits on the board of the ‘outstanding’ Chichester College Group where he chairs the curriculum and quality committee and is also on the boards of a number of other training and employer providers.
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Guest Speakers
Claire Sides
Head of Training, STERIS Instrument Processing
Claire Sides is the Head of Training at STERIS Instrument Processing and oversees the delivery of internal training and an inhouse apprenticeship programme to a workforce of over 1,300 employees in the UK. In addition, Claire is also the Designated Safeguarding Lead, Mental Health First Aider and SENDCO
With over 30 years’ experience in the education sector, 18 of those in the apprenticeship space, Claire leads a successful apprenticeship provision as an employer provider, approved since 2018.
With specific and extensive experience working with individuals with Special Educational Needs and neuro differences, Claire has created opportunities for all employees to achieve and flourish in their careers through apprenticeships. She has designed a programme to encourage young people into the healthcare sector through the apprenticeship route by, partnering up with schools and colleges as a Careers Development Professional.
Working for independent training providers and as an employer provider, Claire understands the value and challenges of apprenticeship delivery.
Guest speaker
Dr Barbara Van der Eecken
Education and Training Consultant
Barbara has an extensive background in the Further Education and Skills sector, spanning over 30 years. Her career journey includes roles in Colleges, Adult Education, Independent Training Providers and Universities. Initially teaching Modern Foreign Languages, her career evolved and she took on management and senior leadership positions, overseeing diverse provision and delivery methods. Barbara’s expertise lies in strategic leadership, governance, quality assurance and improvement. She aligns her work with the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) Professional Standards and recognised quality frameworks.
Barbara leads the AoC Senior Leadership Development Programme and contributes to the DfE Apprenticeship Workforce Development Programme. As a strategic adviser with the Pacific Institute® and an accredited user of the BluePrint Toolset®, she facilitates the impactful Leading with Impact programme. Her approach, fuelled by curiosity, collaboration, action and reflection, drives progress and positive change.
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