| Mark joined the DfES Standards Unit in
January 2006, to work on implementation of FE workforce reforms, as
described in ‘Equipping Our Teachers for the Future – 2004’. Alongside
overseeing the development of regulations for new FE teacher
qualifications (QTLS), he has led on FE White Paper proposals for
leadership and CPD. From March 2006, he has provided the FE lead for the
Department’s work on safeguarding. His current role is as Deputy
Divisional Manager for FE Workforce Development and Leadership. Before
joining the Unit, Mark was ‘Director, Young People & Skills’ in Government
Office for Yorkshire and the Humber (03-06), where he supported
development of Connexions services, Local Area Agreements and
implementation of the Skills Strategy. Before this, he worked in DfES on
development and implementation of the Connexions service (00 – 03) and was
Head of Adviser Training in the Employment Service (96-00). |
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