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Curriculum and quality expertise
Karren Gail Culshaw
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Wigan, United Kingdom
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I am a qualified assessor, trainer, teacher and IQA with a passion and specialism in quality and curriculum. I have over 6 years of experience from delivery to strategic planning and an extremely broad skillset to bring from a variety of different organisations. I am looking for a permanent role where I can use my skills to benefit an organisation.
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United Kingdom
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Language
English
Fluently
Ready for
Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
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Available
My experience
2020 - ?
freelance
Associate Contractor
Various Employers.
• Assisting an Employer with gaining Matrix Accreditation
• Curriculum development for AEB contracts
• Internal Quality Assurance across a range of standards
• Delivering short courses online
• Achieved direct claims on first EV visit
• Curriculum development for AEB contracts
• Internal Quality Assurance across a range of standards
• Delivering short courses online
• Achieved direct claims on first EV visit
Contracts, Quality Assurance, Development, Online, Contracts
2019 - 2020
job
Quality Manager - Remit Training
unknown.
(Redundant post)
• I took responsibility for contribution to the development and implementation of Remit's quality management system from QIP to SAR.
• I supported the planning, delivery and evaluation of existing and new programmes, including learning resources and feedback to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• I identified the early identification of areas of risk in terms of quality to the Quality Director and SMT and to propose and coordinate urgent interventions to drive up improvements in conjunction with operations.
• I led the operations teams in the preparation for external inspection from quality standards agencies (e.g. Ofsted, Awarding Organisations). I also worked closely with the operations teams cohesively to plan activities and discuss areas for improvement.
• I am experienced in interpreting and managing feedback mechanisms from learners and employers and ensure appropriate improvement actions are implemented.
• Wrote and delivered the L3 AET course to internal candidates achieving direct claims on first visit.
• I took responsibility for contribution to the development and implementation of Remit's quality management system from QIP to SAR.
• I supported the planning, delivery and evaluation of existing and new programmes, including learning resources and feedback to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• I identified the early identification of areas of risk in terms of quality to the Quality Director and SMT and to propose and coordinate urgent interventions to drive up improvements in conjunction with operations.
• I led the operations teams in the preparation for external inspection from quality standards agencies (e.g. Ofsted, Awarding Organisations). I also worked closely with the operations teams cohesively to plan activities and discuss areas for improvement.
• I am experienced in interpreting and managing feedback mechanisms from learners and employers and ensure appropriate improvement actions are implemented.
• Wrote and delivered the L3 AET course to internal candidates achieving direct claims on first visit.
Operations, Training, Management, Quality Management, Implementation, Development, Manager, UP, LED
2018 - 2019
job
Head of Product Development
unknown.
- Interserve Learning and Employment (Redundant post)
• I developed, maintained and executed our curriculum development road map of over 50 programmes on time and within budget.
• Managed the curriculum development team (including content and curriculum designers and eLearning Manager) - building best in class learner experiences, including all learner facing materials (both online and offline) and the organisation's teaching and learning intellectual property.
• Ability to think creatively about our delivery model to ensure our curriculum continually surprised and motivated our learners and line managers.
• Use of a variety of tools in curriculum design
• I have been involved in creating EPA testing resources to ready candidates for EPA.
• Ability to build key relationships both within the business, and to become a trusted advisor to our operational and quality teams, and our external clients
• Achieved award winning materials and best provider for childcare provision.
• I developed, maintained and executed our curriculum development road map of over 50 programmes on time and within budget.
• Managed the curriculum development team (including content and curriculum designers and eLearning Manager) - building best in class learner experiences, including all learner facing materials (both online and offline) and the organisation's teaching and learning intellectual property.
• Ability to think creatively about our delivery model to ensure our curriculum continually surprised and motivated our learners and line managers.
• Use of a variety of tools in curriculum design
• I have been involved in creating EPA testing resources to ready candidates for EPA.
• Ability to build key relationships both within the business, and to become a trusted advisor to our operational and quality teams, and our external clients
• Achieved award winning materials and best provider for childcare provision.
Design, Product development, Budget, Teaching, Content, Testing, Development, Organization, Online, Trusted Advisor, Manager, Winning
2018 - 2018
freelance
Freelancer
self-employed.
- Learning Links Ltd - (self-employed)
• Freelance in all areas of delivery, consultancy in quality assurance and Ofsted and IAG preparation., EPA and IQA.
• I also delivered TAQA IQA and Teaching qualifications on a freelance basis. In addition, I also undertake assessing and IQA to maintain my expertise.
• I am also familiar with the delivery of Standards. I have also recently been involved in writing resources including lesson plans and schemes of work for a college overseas.
• Freelance in all areas of delivery, consultancy in quality assurance and Ofsted and IAG preparation., EPA and IQA.
• I also delivered TAQA IQA and Teaching qualifications on a freelance basis. In addition, I also undertake assessing and IQA to maintain my expertise.
• I am also familiar with the delivery of Standards. I have also recently been involved in writing resources including lesson plans and schemes of work for a college overseas.
Writing, Teaching, Quality Assurance
2018 - 2018
job
Head of Quality
Interim Post.
• Led on all aspects of quality assurance from quality planning and strategy to compliance and Ofsted preparation.
• Involved in preparation for delivery of new standards and liaising with Awarding Organisations.
• I led on all aspects of Prevent, Safeguarding and wellbeing.
• I was also involved in the re-accreditation of IiP and the Matrix standard which were successful.
• Involved in preparation for delivery of new standards and liaising with Awarding Organisations.
• I led on all aspects of Prevent, Safeguarding and wellbeing.
• I was also involved in the re-accreditation of IiP and the Matrix standard which were successful.
Compliance, Quality Assurance, LED
2016 - 2017
job
Head of Quality and Improvement - Talent Training
unknown.
(Redundant post due to company insolvency)
• Led the self-assessment review and quality improvement planning processes, including timely, accurate and inclusive completion of the self-assessment report
• Acted as nominee/deputy nominee for all Ofsted inspection purposes
• Caried out performance management interviews, as required, ensuring that actions and attitudes appropriate to positive performance were supported.
• Carried out personnel management tasks, as appropriate, including workforce planning, staff selection and recruitment, maintenance of work records and involvement in key staff related procedures.
• Developed excellence in teaching, learning and assessment through quality improvement processes such as classroom observation, course reviews, impact review panels and self-assessment.
• Secured effective quality assurance and audit systems - including appropriate policies and procedures.
• Led on promoting wellbeing and safeguarding the welfare of learners across Talent Training, and to help prevent acts of radicalisation and extremism through links with WRAP training and CHANNEL.
• Worked closely with local Safeguarding Children and Adults Boards.
• Led the self-assessment review and quality improvement planning processes, including timely, accurate and inclusive completion of the self-assessment report
• Acted as nominee/deputy nominee for all Ofsted inspection purposes
• Caried out performance management interviews, as required, ensuring that actions and attitudes appropriate to positive performance were supported.
• Carried out personnel management tasks, as appropriate, including workforce planning, staff selection and recruitment, maintenance of work records and involvement in key staff related procedures.
• Developed excellence in teaching, learning and assessment through quality improvement processes such as classroom observation, course reviews, impact review panels and self-assessment.
• Secured effective quality assurance and audit systems - including appropriate policies and procedures.
• Led on promoting wellbeing and safeguarding the welfare of learners across Talent Training, and to help prevent acts of radicalisation and extremism through links with WRAP training and CHANNEL.
• Worked closely with local Safeguarding Children and Adults Boards.
Teaching, Audit, Training, Performance Management, Management, Recruitment, Quality Assurance, Assessment, Audit, Processes, LED
2016 - 2016
job
Curriculum Development Manager - Talent Training
unknown.
• Development and design of courses to awarding organisational requirements, contractual and SFA requirements as well as ensuring that funding is secure and Ofsted CIF criteria were met.
• I also led the transition from paper based to electronic portfolio, writing resources and materials to support the integration of the OneFile portfolio system.
• I also led the transition from paper based to electronic portfolio, writing resources and materials to support the integration of the OneFile portfolio system.
Design, Writing, Training, Integration, Support, Development, Manager, LED
2015 - 2016
job
Learner Support Manager Capita Education and Talent Partnerships
unknown.
• I was responsible for the Safeguarding of learners at national level and all the associated policies and procedures to include the Prevent Duty and its embedding into our Apprenticeship programmes and delivery as well as IAG.
• I assisted operations in troubleshooting underperforming areas, assisting in implementing strategies to ensure timely learner completion.
• Matrix standard preparation and accreditation
• Any provision which involves supporting learners within the organisation and striving to become a grade 1 provider fell under my remit.
• I assisted operations in troubleshooting underperforming areas, assisting in implementing strategies to ensure timely learner completion.
• Matrix standard preparation and accreditation
• Any provision which involves supporting learners within the organisation and striving to become a grade 1 provider fell under my remit.
Operations, Support, Organization, Manager
2014 - 2015
job
internal staff
IQA Capita Education and Talent Partnerships.
• This role involved all aspects of IQA across several subjects. I was also responsible for mapping qualifications and site visits.
• While at Capita I was responsible for the writing and rollout of the Award in Education and Training at level 3 while has subsequently been rolled out to CTP internal staff.
• I was the IQA for several different subjects including BA, TL, MGT, CS, ILM AET.
• I also assisted with the training of staff to undertake observations of teaching, learning and assessment. I wrote and delivered this workshop to train the internal staff to undertake these observations to Ofsted standards.
• While at Capita I was responsible for the writing and rollout of the Award in Education and Training at level 3 while has subsequently been rolled out to CTP internal staff.
• I was the IQA for several different subjects including BA, TL, MGT, CS, ILM AET.
• I also assisted with the training of staff to undertake observations of teaching, learning and assessment. I wrote and delivered this workshop to train the internal staff to undertake these observations to Ofsted standards.
Writing, Teaching, Training, Assessment, Workshop
My education
2011
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2013
UCLAN
BA Hons, Education and Professional Practice
BA Hons, Education and Professional Practice
Self initiated module on the effectiveness of schools in tackling Cyber Bullying.
Youth Crime contributory and protective characteristics.
The effectiveness of Work Based Learning for learners with a disability.
Alternative 'free' schooling vs National Curriculum.
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