ABOUT BVDE QUALITY SOLUTIONS
'I am passionate about education and training and about developing practitioners, leaders and other professionals so they can be the best version of themselves and excel in their roles.
I am a catalyst for growth and a changemaker, a positive advocate for education, an honest and no nonsense leader who is motivated to empower others to fulfil their goals and ambitions. My work is centred around the power of collaboration, action and reflection. I have helped many organisations advance their Leadership and Quality Development activities through practical and impactful approaches.
I act as an executive coach, mentor, critical friend and confidante for leaders and managers, looking at individuals as well as teams holistically to achieve agreed targets. I believe that high levels of challenge and support are essential for outstanding performance and achievement. A strategic partner for the international Pacific Institute and The BluePrint Toolset, I use their diagnostic tools and renowned Investment in Excellence and Leading with Impact programmes to help individual and organisations to build more effective mindsets. I have extended that work and now also deliver keynotes and webinars.
With over 30 years of experience in the Education and Skills sector, I have worked in many senior leadership positions in Colleges, Adult Education, large Independent Training Providers and Universities covering a wide range of programmes and delivery types. I am specialist in the delivery to 16-18 learners, adult learners and apprentices on government-funded and non-accredited RARPA programmes.
My career started as a lecturer and I am still a keen practitioner, always looking for innovation and creativity in teaching and learning, working closely with colleagues to develop a coherent curriculum, appealing resources and clear plans for optimal delivery. I always seek to enhance colleagues' practice through in depth conversations, supportive observations and sharing of ideas.
I plan and deliver inspirational staff development to cover all aspects of Leadership and Management and Teaching, Learning and Assessment.
My commitment to the education sector over my career led me to become the Chair of the Society for Education and Training management board for nearly 10 years and I also served as observer for the the Education and Training Foundation. I now serve as a Governor for Walsall College and sit on the Student Voice and Learning and Quality Committees. I sit on Multiverse Quality Sub-Committee and chair on a number of Apprenticeship Governing Boards. Since starting my business, I have worked across various projects with trusted organisations. I enjoy networking and can introduce you to other professionals, consultants and organisations to support your own growth or company's business needs.
I am an experienced Ofsted and Skills development Scotland nominee as well as specialist in the Matrix standard assessment and Leaders in Safeguarding audit. I lead on the development of quality assurance and improvement projects for independent providers, universities and colleges, impacting directly on learners' experience and results, on colleagues' performance and buy-in and consequently on company overall outcomes. I rigorously analyse, plan and monitor quality activities and shape continuous and sustainable improvement arrangements at all levels. I prepare organisations for quality audits and inspections to achieve the required outcomes and also can support post inspection or audit to bring about swift changes through focused action plans.
I created BVDE Quality Solutions because I want to make a difference in a positive and collaborative way. Get in touch so we can work out the best solution for you and your teams.
I can't wait to hear from you and start on your journey of growth and success!
Speak soon
Barbara