Consultancy, Interim and Pilot Programmes
Karen is available on a part time basis throughout the UK or based within her own office for a variety of Consultancy, Interim or Pilot Programme Delivery Work.
During the last four years her freelance projects have included Extended Services advisory work, supporting LA’s and schools, project management, strategic development, monitoring and evaluation, the verification of qualifications, awards and Kite Marks, mentoring, rolling out pilot programmes, advising on teaching and learning, training, Critical Friendship, network co-ordination and fundraising assistance.
In particular projects have included;
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Department of Health Breakfast Clubs and Cookery Clubs Pilot projects - resulting in the Healthy Eating blueprint for schools
Food Standards Agency Cook It Project
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City of York Extended Services Consultant
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DCSF Starting schools project though FPI/DCSF
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Critical Friend for North West Arts within the National College of School Leadership Network to Network programme
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Presented seminars and workshops and facilitated at National conferences for DCSF, ContinYou and CELSI
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Critical Friendship of LA’s through the DCSF Quality Development Project
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Writing training guides for LA officers and trainee and newly qualified teachers
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Facilitated consultation sessions across all client groups for Building Schools for the Future programme
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Member of the Management board of Wearable Charity
Trustee for the Citizens Advice Bureau