Author: FE Week Reporter

Naomi Clayton Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Employment Studies Previous Job: Director of Policy and Research, Learning and Work Institute Interesting fact: Naomi discovered Jobs Plus, an employment support programme for public housing residents, during her 2014 Churchill Fellowship. Now in its second year, the UK pilot she leads seeks to replicate its success in […]

Afzal Hussain Chair, Bmet Start date: February 2025 Concurrent Job: Chief Officer, Wittle Lodge Community Association Interesting fact: Outside college, Afzal serves as a deputy lieutenant for the West Midlands and was recently appointed to join the mayor’s Council of Experts helping drive change in the region. James Thorne Assistant Principal (Curriculum Skills), Nottingham College […]

Jon Laud Assistant Principal (Curriculum Innovation), Nottingham College Start date: January 2025 Previous Job: Assistant Principal, SMB College Group Interesting fact: Jon’s background is in TV production, working on shows such as Emmerdale and Countdown. His first work experience was on an Ant and Dec Christmas special! He also appeared on the Jerry Springer show, […]