Dr Christine Rose Email and Phone Number

I have an extensive portfolio of clients, and provide E&D advice, consultancy support and training to the following sectors:• Further education colleges • Sixth form colleges • Independent specialist colleges • Work-based learning providers • Adult and community learning providers • County councils and local authorities • Government agencies • Universities • Schools • Voluntary and community organisations

You can download a list of my clients from my website at www.christinerose.org/clients

Delivered training to teaching staff, curriculum managers, advanced practitioners and members of the observation team on embedding E&D in teaching, learning and assessment, and worked with staff to improve practice, for example embedding E&D within the learner voiceChristine’s help was invaluable in helping us to identify ways in which we could further improve our practice at the College. Plotting through the learners journey from admission all the way through into the classroom, led us to amend policy, practice and staff development and to really embed E&D into our teaching and learning. June Morrow, Director, Walsall College‘The promotion of equality and diversity is consistently good and often outstanding. Within lessons teachers routinely challenge stereotypes and improve students’ understanding of equality and diversity by making them aware of its importance and relevance in everyday life.’ (Walsall College, Ofsted Inspection Report Feb 2013, grade one for QTLA and overall effectiveness)

An extensive range of E&D activities, including supporting staff to embed E&D in quality improvement, lesson observations, self-assessment, teaching and learning and HR practice. 'Dr Rose has acted as a consultant for the College on many occasions over the last 5 years. With her extensive knowledge of the subject area the College has received first class advice and direction on both operational and strategic areas. Her contribution to the work undertaken by the College is underpinned by the effective demonstration of advanced interpersonal skills such as the ability to provide clear verbal and written communication. Dr Rose has proved to be invaluable in supporting the College to progress equality and diversity’.Dennis Francis, Head of Equality and Diversity, City and Islington

Interim senior manager for E&D, driving forward changes such as embedding E&D in quality improvement, customer service, and learning support. Led on a whole college approach to embedding E&D in teaching, learning and assessment‘Christine has worked with staff at all levels of the College over an extended period to redevelop our equality and diversity policy and practice. She has delivered very well-received training to governors, senior managers, teaching and support staff. Her knowledge is bang up to date and she is able to translate sometimes complex material into workable models for staff. She became a source of expert advice for staff and particularly managers in key roles. Her approach is good humoured, business like and task driven but with the needs of learners her uppermost concern’. Cliff Hall, Deputy Principal, North East Surrey College of Technology

Trained tutors, programme leads and curriculum managers to embed E&D in teaching, learning and assessment.'Christine came to our College to deliver Equality Training for our Curriculum staff. The workshops focused on embedding Equality and Diversity in the Curriculum. We received excellent feedback from staff, Christine was not only knowledgeable, but able to put across in an engaging delivery style the subject matter. I would have no hesitation in recommending her for any organisation wanting to make a difference in this area.' Greg Wood, Staff Development Manager

E&D review of organisational practice, to help develop and implement an equality action plan for improvement‘We found Dr. Rose to have an extensive knowledge of her subject area, resulting in a comprehensive action plan being created. The value of this consultation was only too evident during our recent Ofsted inspection, allowing us to achieve a fantastic result in Equality and Diversity. Dr Rose has a tremendous work ethic, offering advice and guidance from policy making to delivery, and is certainly value for money. We really did value her guidance’. Martin Darby, Quality Manager, Raytheon

Delivered a range of disability equality activities, such as revising learning support processes for disabled students. ‘Christine has met with many teams across college to help them understand how Equality and Diversity issues affect how they work. She has closely examined our processes and procedures and helped us establish a culture that is inclusive and non-discriminatory. She has helped us redesign our Admissions process, our process for students to obtain the learning support they need and our Student Referral procedure. She has delivered training to Senior Managers, Curriculum Managers, Advanced Practitioners, the Additional Support team, Human Resources and our Marketing team. Throughout the time we have been working with Chris she has acted as our guide and mentor. The work she has done with us has had a real impact on the experience of our students. It has also given staff clear guidelines and considerably raised their awareness. We consider her to be a valued friend’. Lis Bates, Director, Chichester College

Executive steering group for a number of action research projects to drive forward improvement in the sector, including DDA taking the work forward and SES support programmes‘Christine has a been a central member of the team that has delivered major national and regional programmes of support on the Disability Discrimination Act, making major contributions to the planning, delivery and evaluation of the contracts. She has a deep knowledge and understanding of managing change and promoting equality. Her organisational and project management skills are exceptional, with close attention to detail. The evaluations of sessions delivered by Christine are outstanding and she has worked collaboratively and effectively with a range of colleagues. I can recommend Christine without hesitation’. Sally Faraday, Research Manager, Learning and Skills Network‘Christine has undertaken the role of project manager on Skills for Life Quality Improvement, trainer and facilitator for staff development in areas including the Disability Discrimination Act, disability disclosure and risk assessment, and has written many guides and documents. She can support staff development in the areas of problem solving and change management to assist organisations to identify and achieve goals. She has an excellent understanding of equality issues in relation to education. We would have no hesitation in recommending her’. Barbara Waters, Chief Executive for Skill: National Bureau for Students with Disabilities

A range of E&D improvement activities and staff training and development. Also facilitated a number of action research projects to drive forward improvement at the college‘Fabulous course with a superb speaker, knowledgeable and very practice orientated’. Sarah Riding, Blackpool and the Flyde College

A range of E&D improvement activities, including embedding the process of equality analysis across the organisation‘Christine gave us valuable insight into the challenges that the ACL sector faces around E&D’. Alan Carter-Davies, WEA

Provided a range of consultancy support and training, including support to develop an equality action plan, revise HR policies and procedures and train managers in E&DChristine provided invaluable support in developing our single equality scheme and action plan. She has been a source of expert advice to the UniversityDr Peter Briggs, Principal of Southlands College and Adviser to the Vice Chancellor Roehampton University