The introduction of 14-19 Diplomas has put a greater emphasis on the relationship between local schools and businesses. EBF has recruited a number of Local Diploma Champions to act as champions within their sector encouraging employers to get involved and support teachers and learners with Diploma delivery.
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> Current Diploma Champions
Current EBF Diploma Champions are:
Construction and the Built Environment
- David Pick, Director at Faithful and Gould, Nottingham
- Simon Meadows, Chair of CAGE (North Nottinghamshire)
Creative and Media
- Andrew Breakwell, Director of Roundabout and Education, The Nottingham Playhouse
- Tony Delahunty, Managing Director, Mansfield 103.2
Information Technology
- John Blankley, Account Manager, Toshiba Information Systems(UK) Ltd
- Paul Maloney, Director of Technology Management and Consultancy, Nottingham
- Adam Harris, Bear-I.T
Society, Health and Development
- Annette Lee, Vocational Training Leader for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Elaine Harrison, Workforce Planning and Implementation Officer for Adult Services, Housing and Health, Nottingham City Council
- Jo Beckwith, Widening Participation Manager, Nottinghamshire Health & Social Care Community Workforce Team
Engineering
- Nicola Millward, Millward Partnership
Hospitality
- Peter Ward, Director of Full Circle Catering, Mansfield
Please contact the Business Engagement Team business@futuresnn.co.uk or telephone 0115 9601540 if you would like a Diploma Champion or local employer to support your school or college.
EBF provides professional development placements for teachers, either on a group or individual basis and events around Diploma lines of learning. Please see the Events Calendar for details of forthcoming activities.