Deryn is the fastest growing public affairs consultancy in Wales. We have a strong team which includes senior level, cross party experience in campaigning, government relations and politics in Wales. We help organisations and businesses that need to engage with political decision makers, policy makers and communities across Wales.Deryn has a number of specialist consultants supporting the core team. www.deryn.co.uk

Portal is a dynamic and innovative bilingual training consultancy, with a core purpose is to raise teaching and learning standards across Wales and beyond. We support those working at all levels in educational establishments - schools, colleges, work-based learning providers and the youth justice system.Our courses are taught by some of the best practitioners and we are proud of our sector-leading team. www.portaltraining.co.uk

The Advisory Committee for Wales advises Ofcom about the interests and opinions, in relation to communications matters, of persons living in Wales.The remit of the Advisory Committee is: seek to identify issues affecting the communications and postal sectors in Wales, both collectively as a Committee and individually for Members, with particular reference to the sectors where they have particular knowledge or expertise to provide advice to Ofcom about… Show more The Advisory Committee for Wales advises Ofcom about the interests and opinions, in relation to communications matters, of persons living in Wales.The remit of the Advisory Committee is: seek to identify issues affecting the communications and postal sectors in Wales, both collectively as a Committee and individually for Members, with particular reference to the sectors where they have particular knowledge or expertise to provide advice to Ofcom about general and specific issues concerning the communications and postal sectors arising within Wales to provide advice and comment as required on matters brought to the Committee by Ofcomto offer comment as appropriate on consultations undertaken by Ofcom where requested by the Content Board, to provide specific advice to that Board on matters relating to television, radio and other content on services regulated by Ofcom when so requested by the Ofcom Board, to provide advice to the Communications Consumer Panel on matters affecting consumers in Wales in the communications sector. to produce an annual report reflecting issues within the communications and postal sectors in WalesThe Committee usually meets five times a year. The Committee’s minutes are provided to the Ofcom Board Show less

The First Minister established the Commission on Public Service Governance and Delivery (the Williams Commission) in May 2013 to provide an opportunity to examine how public services are governed: that is, held accountable for their performance and delivered most effectively to the public.The aims of the Commission :gather and provide an objective, authoritative assessment of the extent to which current arrangements for public service governance and delivery in Wales meet the… Show more The First Minister established the Commission on Public Service Governance and Delivery (the Williams Commission) in May 2013 to provide an opportunity to examine how public services are governed: that is, held accountable for their performance and delivered most effectively to the public.The aims of the Commission :gather and provide an objective, authoritative assessment of the extent to which current arrangements for public service governance and delivery in Wales meet the needs and aspirations of people today and provide a sustainable basis for the futurepropose an optimal model of public service governance and delivery for Wales, that will ensure that efficient, effective and accessible services are provided to the citizen; and support continuous improvement in those services against the background of financial and demand pressuresand, as part of this, to engage with those who provide and use public services.The Commission is asked to consider the above, taking account of the Welsh policy context, including:The final Commission report can be found here - http://wales.gov.uk/topics/improvingservices/public-service-governance-and-delivery/report/?lang=en Show less

The role of the Board is to act as a critical friend to Blaenau Gwent Local Authority, and to provide support and challenge to the Commissioner and Local Authority as they progress with a post inspection action plan.

Following the Estyn inspection of education services in Blaenau Gwent in 2011, which placed the authority in special measures the Education Minister, Leighton Andrews issued a direction to the authority under section 497A of the Education Act 1996. The direction involved appointing education commissioners, who, from 5 September 2011, assumed responsibility for all of the education functions within Blaenau Gwent that were previously the responsibility of the executive. The two… Show more Following the Estyn inspection of education services in Blaenau Gwent in 2011, which placed the authority in special measures the Education Minister, Leighton Andrews issued a direction to the authority under section 497A of the Education Act 1996. The direction involved appointing education commissioners, who, from 5 September 2011, assumed responsibility for all of the education functions within Blaenau Gwent that were previously the responsibility of the executive. The two executive commissioners are Bethan Guilfoyle and Isobel Garner, and two advisory commissioners are Alan Evans and Nerys Evans. The education commissioners are accountable to the full council, along with its scrutiny and audit committees, as the executive was previously. In carrying out their function, their key focus will be on Estyn’s findings and recommendations. Show less

Head of Policy, Campaigns and Communications for Macmillan Cancer Support in Wales for a 11 month maternity cover. Macmillan Cancer Support provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.

Elected to the National Assembly for Wales to represent the Mid and West region for Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales.Responsibilities were to carry out the Assembly’s democratic work; representing the interests of Wales and its people, make laws for Wales and hold the Welsh Government to account.Was Plaid Cymru's Education spokesperson during the Plaid - Labour One Wales Coalition. Chair of the Assembly's broadcasting sub-committee and member of the Enterprise and… Show more Elected to the National Assembly for Wales to represent the Mid and West region for Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales.Responsibilities were to carry out the Assembly’s democratic work; representing the interests of Wales and its people, make laws for Wales and hold the Welsh Government to account.Was Plaid Cymru's Education spokesperson during the Plaid - Labour One Wales Coalition. Chair of the Assembly's broadcasting sub-committee and member of the Enterprise and Learning Committee and Committee on European and External Affairs.Chaired the cross party groups on Broadband and Epilepsy. Show less