The British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) proudly announces that Dr. Katy Hensby, a highly valued member of our Awarding Body Committee, has been selected by the Department for Education (DfE) to join a new advisory group focused on the future of Further Education (FE) teacher training.
Katy, who serves as the Senior Head of Faculty for Professional and Community Education at South Devon College, is one of just thirteen experts chosen for this influential national panel.
Enhancing Standards at the National Level
The newly formed advisory group will play a critical role in setting curriculum content standards for FE initial teacher training programmes across the country. Dr. Hensby’s appointment underscores her expertise in educational governance, quality assurance, and professional development—experience which she brings directly to her advisory role with the BCAB.
Lee Pooley, Responsible Officer commented: “We are deeply grateful for Katy’s commitment and significant contribution to our Awarding Body Committee. Her participation at this national level ensures that the highest standards of educational governance and quality assurance continue to inform our work in the paddlesport sector.”
This prestigious appointment highlights the caliber of expertise advising the BCAB and reinforces our commitment to delivering regulated qualifications that are aligned with the highest standards of the UK’s education and vocational training landscape.
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