Helen Davidson
Ormskirk,Lancashire
Summary
Driven professional with a focus on compliance and regulatory standards.
I have worked within the further education sector for over 20 years and am passionate about ensuring a compliant and quality delivery to meet the needs of all students undertaking their chosen career pathway. From starting as an Apprenticeship trainer to where I have progressed today, I have a varied and clear understanding of the various aspects within teaching, learning, and the Apprenticeship sector. This ensures a high-quality experience for both students, employers, and stakeholders.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work history
Degree Apprenticeship Compliance Officer
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk, Lancashire
07.2021 - Current
- Supporting the Senior Compliance Officer with the compliant and auditable delivery of the degree apprenticeships programme.
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of developments with the ESFA apprenticeship funding rules and other regulatory bodies.
- Protecting against fines and reputational damage caused by potential non-compliance.
- Managing the day-to-day compliance of the degree apprenticeship provision, including onboarding days.
- Analyses written reports and statements to verify regulatory compliance.
- Maintains accurate and detailed compliance records.
- Working independently, making key decisions relating to the effectiveness and reliability of evidence requirements, and using my initiative and problem-solving skills to resolve any issues.
- Managing the apprenticeship compliance processes to ensure effective and efficient communication with internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Reports on compliance performance to senior management.
- Providing specialist support and guidance to colleagues within the university as well as employer partners to ensure their correct understanding of apprenticeships and giving additional support when required.
- Managing the university apprenticeship service account, ensuring records are accurately maintained.
- Leading the development, implementation, and management of processes and training documents to ensure compliance within the ESFA funding rules.
- Providing monitoring reports to accurately monitor performance and forecast financial outcomes.
- Line management of administrative staff, including performance reviews, delegation of tasks, and mentoring.
- Evaluating evidence and data to identify potential areas of risk.
- Assisting in the preparation of Ofsted inspections.
Apprenticeship Curriculum Lead
Training Works North West
Blackpool, Lancashire
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Researching, planning, and preparing a planned programme of Curriculum Hub activity and new Standards to support each learner’s knowledge development and understanding.
- Ensuring that each sector has a developed and relevant Curriculum Plan with delivery supported by the Curriculum Hub.
- Ensuring that the delivery of each Apprenticeship fully meets ESFA & Education Inspection Framework (EIF) criteria.
- Ensuring that Safeguarding, Prevent, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, and Health &Safety are discussed and embedded in all planned curriculum programmes.
- Ensuring that all documentation and reports are completed in a comprehensive timely manner, with quality underpinning the process.
- Actively participating in quarterly quality reviews and progressing actions promptly.
- Meeting with the Director of Operations every month to discuss personal aims, objectives, targets, current priorities and developments.
- Liaising closely with the Quality Manager, Training Manager & Compliance Officer to ensure that all programmes and experiences delivered are compliant and provide the highest standards of quality planning & chairing
- Actively participating in: standardisation meetings, sector-led team meetings, all staff meetings and IQA team meetings.
- Maintaining a planned programme of Teaching & Learning Observations, ensuring all Trainers are delivering provision at Grade 2 minimum
Early Years Lead
Training Works North West
Blackpool, Lancashire
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Verification of assessment decisions and quality of delivery, meeting national standards.
- Providing induction, initial assessment, advice, and guidance to learners wishing to undertake apprenticeships.
- Ensuring the effective delivery of employer engagement.
- Delivering workshops and one-to-one training sessions relating to knowledge. skills and behaviours.
- Conducting assessment, evaluation, and progress reviews as required.
- Implementation of improvements identified as a result of performance reviews and internal verification processes.
- Undertaking the role of designated safeguarding lead within the business.
- Liaise with Awarding Bodies and co-ordinate Quality Assurance visits.
- Direct management of a small team of word-based trainers.
- Prepared training materials and aids to support employee comprehension.
- Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts to refine and update training resources.
Early years Trainer
Intraining
Manchester
08.2008 - 08.2016
- Verifying assessment decisions and the quality of programme delivery, ensuring national standards are maintained and met.
- Identifying and operating within various training programmes such as Children and Young People’s Workforce, Playwork, Team Leading and Management, and Level 5 Leadership and Management in Children and Young People's Services.
- Providing induction, initial assessment, advice, and guidance to learners wishing to undertake apprenticeships.
- Undertaking assessment of learner’s progress and maintaining records of learning.
- Delivering workshops and one-to-one training sessions relating to knowledge and skills development.
- Conducting assessment, evaluation, and progress reviews as required.
- Providing regular reports to learners and employers, with an agreed plan of learning in place which allows completion within agreed target dates.
- Implementing any improvements identified as a result of performance reviews and IV sampling.
- Working alongside Delivery Managers and Employer Engagement Consultants to maintain learner numbers.
- Working alongside Senior Assessors to ensure effective management of caseloads and data.
Internal Verification Co-Ordinator
Training West Lancashire
Skelmersdale, Lancashire
01.2007 - 08.2008
- Verifying assessment decisions and managing the quality of programme delivery, ensuring national standards were maintained and met.
- Conducting Standardisation Meetings across sub-divisions.
- Maintaining Centre files and up-to-date records relating to assessment and internal verification.
- Liaising with External Verifiers, arranging and preparing for External Quality Assurance Visits.
- Updating systems, procedures, and processes and communicating this across the sub-divisions.
- Identifying and addressing the training needs of a large team of assessors.
- Development of verification sampling strategy including both formative and summative assessment.
Early Years Assessor
Training West Lancashire
Skelmersdale, Lancashire
04.2004 - 01.2007
- Verifying assessment decisions and the quality of NVQ delivery, ensuring national standards are maintained and met.
- Identifying and operating within various training programmes such as Children and Young People’s Workforce, Early Years Educator, Play work, Team Leading and Management at Levels 2 and 3 and Level 5 Leadership and Management in Children and Young People's Services.
- Providing induction, initial assessment, advice and guidance to learners wishing to undertake apprenticeships and NVQ’s.
- Undertaking assessment of learner’s progress and maintaining records of learning.
- Delivering workshops and one-to-one training sessions relating to knowledge and skills development.
- Conducting assessment, evaluation, and progress reviews as required.
- Providing regular reports to learners and employers, with an agreed plan of learning in place which allows completion within agreed target dates.
- Implementing any improvements identified as a result of performance reviews and IV sampling.
- Working alongside Delivery Managers and Employer Engagement Consultants to maintain learner numbers.
- Working to monthly targets, KPIs, and deadlines.
- Working alongside Senior Assessors to ensure effective management of caseloads and data.
Baby Room Leader
Bridge House Day Nursery
Ormskirk, Lancashire
04.2002 - 04.2004
- Responsibility for the organisation and development of the nursery environment and resources to facilitate the learning process.
- Regular supervision of staff including identification of career development and training needs.
- Communicated daily observations with parents and guardians, maintaining detailed development records.
- Practiced safety and hygiene protocols by maintaining a clean work environment.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional, and educational growth.
- Developed strong alliances and communication with staff, parents, and carers to manage early learning needs.
- Documented learning and development milestones of children to determine progress and growth.
- Managed and administered medications and minor first aid treatments, prioritising child safety and wellbeing.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks, carefully adhering to individual dietary requirements.
- Engaged in advanced childcare training to acquire more knowledge and amplify skills.
- Adhered to policies and procedures and legislative requirements relating to child care.
Deputy nursery manager
Busybees Day Nursery
Southport, Merseyside
09.1997 - 04.2002
- Safeguarded children appropriately to meet legal requirements.
- Supervised and mentored staff to deliver high-quality child care provisions.
- Devised programmes to improve children's physical, social and mental development.
- Submitted written reports to parents detailing the progress and development of children.
- Liaised with external social service provisions for excellent care continuity.
- Delivered rich learning opportunities for children with diverse abilities.
- Developed activities to stimulate children's educational engagement.
- Supervised and supported children during meal times with strict attention to detail to mitigate risks.
- Tailored activities to make use of resources and engage all children based on their age, interests, and abilities.
- Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
- Kept accurate learning journey records, sharing updates with parents and carers for cohesive childcare.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Childcare and Education
Skelmersdale College
Lancashire /1994 - /1995
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare and Education
Skelmersdale College
Lancashire /1995 - /1996
D32 Assess candidates performance
Skelmersdale College
Lancashire /2002 - /2002
D33 Assess candidates using differing sources of evidence
Skelmersdale College
Lancashire /2002 - /2002
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 4 Certificate in Further Education Teaching (Stage one)
City and Guilds
/2004 - /2005
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 4 Certificate in Further Education Teaching (Stage Two)
City and Guilds
/2005 - /2006
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 4 Conducting Internal Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process
City and Guilds
/2007 - /2007
NVQ Level 3 - Playwork
City and Guilds
/2007 - /2007
GCSEs - Maths - Grade C
AQA
/2009 - /2009
Functional Skills - Level 2 Maths, English and ICT
Pearson Edexcel
/2014 - /2014
Level 3 Diploma - Business Administration
TQUK
/2018 - /2018
Level 2 Certificate - Information, Advice and Guidance
Cache
/2019 - /2019
Skills
- Governance understanding
- Information security proficiency
- Regulatory awareness
- Regulatory knowledge
- Excellent written skills
- Compliance reporting
- Internal auditing
- Policy development
- Audit report writing
- Compliance monitoring plan development
- Team Leadership
- Quality Assurance
- Written and verbal communication
References
References available upon request.
Other
I have a full and clean driving licence and an excellent knowledge of the local area.
Timeline
Degree Apprenticeship Compliance Officer
Edge Hill University
07.2021 - Current
Apprenticeship Curriculum Lead
Training Works North West
08.2020 - 07.2021
Early Years Lead
Training Works North West
08.2016 - 08.2020
Early years Trainer
Intraining
08.2008 - 08.2016
Internal Verification Co-Ordinator
Training West Lancashire
01.2007 - 08.2008
Early Years Assessor
Training West Lancashire
04.2004 - 01.2007
Baby Room Leader
Bridge House Day Nursery
04.2002 - 04.2004
Deputy nursery manager
Busybees Day Nursery
09.1997 - 04.2002
NVQ Level 2 - Childcare and Education
Skelmersdale College
/1994 - /1995
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare and Education
Skelmersdale College
/1995 - /1996
D32 Assess candidates performance
Skelmersdale College
/2002 - /2002
D33 Assess candidates using differing sources of evidence
Skelmersdale College
/2002 - /2002
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 4 Certificate in Further Education Teaching (Stage one)
City and Guilds
/2004 - /2005
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 4 Certificate in Further Education Teaching (Stage Two)
City and Guilds
/2005 - /2006
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 4 Conducting Internal Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process
City and Guilds
/2007 - /2007
NVQ Level 3 - Playwork
City and Guilds
/2007 - /2007
GCSEs - Maths - Grade C
AQA
/2009 - /2009
Functional Skills - Level 2 Maths, English and ICT
Pearson Edexcel
/2014 - /2014
Level 3 Diploma - Business Administration
TQUK
/2018 - /2018
Level 2 Certificate - Information, Advice and Guidance
Cache
/2019 - /2019
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