Meet the NASBTT Team

Emma Hollis, Executive Director

BSc (Hons) Psychology, QTS

Emma Hollis is Executive Director of the National Association of School-Based Teacher Trainers (NASBTT) which promotes high-quality schools-led programmes of training, education and professional development of teachers.

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Emma’s absolute passion is teacher education and, after gaining a degree in Psychology and training as a primary teacher, she quite quickly traded her class of Year 6 children for cohorts of adult learners when she became Head of ITT for a SCITT provider in Milton Keynes. She sees teacher education as a continuum and, whilst her heart will always be very close to the initial stages of a teacher’s career, she is also dedicated to ensuring teachers are given access to high quality professional development throughout their careers. Whilst maintaining her connections with the SCITT, Emma also became Head of Teaching School and subsequently Head of Education Strategy for a newly formed MAT.

Emma has worked closely with NASBTT since January 2016 when she joined the Management Team. She took up the role of Executive Director in April 2017.

When she is not immersed in all things education, Emma is a voracious reader and loves the theatre especially contemporary ballet and musical theatre. When she grows up, Emma would like to write a novel and travel the world in a luxurious style!

Alison Hobson, Executive Officer

BA (Hons) English, MA

Alison is responsible for organising the Executive Director's diary, providing administrative and clerking support to the Board of Trustees, all aspects of finance for NASBTT, member support and liaison and the management of specific projects.

E: ahobson@nasbtt.org.uk

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Alison is the Executive Officer for NASBTT. Following an undergraduate degree in English at The University of Wales Aberystwyth, Alison has been working in education for 15 years as a Learning Resource Centre Manager and ITT College Administrator. Whilst working full time, Alison completed a Masters degree in Victorian Studies at The University of Leicester and an NVQ Level 3 in Information and Library Services. Alison has been working with NASBTT since September 2013, firstly as the administrator and then as the Executive Officer from September 2016.

Away from work, Alison volunteers on a narrow gauge railway in North Wales, and enjoys walking, nature, arts and crafts, reading and going to the theatre.

Jayne Hoskins, Communications Manager

Jayne leads all aspects of communications, marketing and events at NASBTT to help raise the organisation's profile and grow the membership.

Jayne manages the communication channels including the member blog and newsletters, website and social media channels. Jayne is also responsible for organising all events including the Annual Conference, the Annual Awards Evening and the CPD calendar.

E: jhoskins@nasbtt.org.uk

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Caroline Draper, Administrator

Caroline supports the NASBTT Team with a range of administrative duties including the administration for our Teacher Educator and Mentoring Zone.

E: cdraper@nasbtt.org.uk

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NASBTT Consultants

James Coleman

James' favourite thing about working in education is that he is able to work in an environment where there is always something new to learn and he is never happier than when collaborating with colleagues. James is passionate about trying to raise professionalism within the teaching profession and ensuring that teachers are held with the respect they deserve within society.

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James believes being a teacher is one of the most important and rewarding careers you can embark on. Having trained to teach at the Institute of Education, James spent the majority of his teaching career in London, leading the development of the foundation subject curriculum and assessment. He also worked with numerous SCITT providers across London, before moving to Hampshire and being appointed SCITT Director for a primary provider. Here he spent 3 years delivering the most effective and engaging training as possible, with a focus on delivering teachers who are resilient, confident and prepared for a long and successful career within education.

A real 'foodie' and a lover of sport, James can often be found on the New Forest with a tennis ball and his beloved Labrador Purdey, or attempting to cook up a storm in the kitchen.

Phil Smith

Phil is the PR Consultant for NASBTT. All media enquiries, interview requests and speaking invitations should be directed to:

Phil Smith, NASBTT PR Consultant

Tel: 01778 218180 or 07866 436159

Email: phil@philsmithcommunications.co.uk

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Phil Smith is a specialist PR consultant for the education sector. He has operated as an independent communications and stakeholder engagement consultant to organisations since 2014 having previously worked for 12 years in both in-house and consultancy roles. Formerly a print and online journalist, Phil brings a total of 18 years’ experience in education.

During his career Phil has provided communications strategy, delivery and training support to over 90 schools, multi-academy trusts, universities, and education, professional and skills-related businesses. He has worked with NASBTT since 2017. A member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), and approved supplier for the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA), Phil abides by the Professional Charter and Codes of Conduct set out by these professional/industry bodies.

In his spare time, Phil is a Governor at Bourne Westfield Primary Academy (part of Keystone Academy Trust) in South Lincolnshire. He has been a governor since 2015 and currently has strategic responsibility for curriculum and pupil experience. He is also manager of an Under 10s junior football team.