He holds a post graduate certificate in business from the university of lancashire business school. Darren has had a varied career and after training as a textile artist he worked as a designer in the UK and abroad. His teaching career includes lecturing students from degree level as well as teaching students in the post 16 further education and skills sector.

Prof Julie Wilson-lecturer in core skills - has worked in the education sector for 20 years, in both large london colleges of higher education. During this time, she has predominantly taught english from below entry level up to GCSE, but has also taught ICT, research methods and study skills to university students. Her BA(Honours) degree was a dual honour qualification, consisting of english literature and mental health and, although this may seem an unusual combination,

Prof. Andrew Fairhurst head of department for EFL and study programmes city and islington & westminster kingsway College, london, UK. Andrew Fairhurst is an experienced teacher trainer, manager and coach. He has managed a wide variety of curriculum areas, including english for speakers of other languages, teacher training and additional learning support. As a Head of Department with substantial amount of experience, he currently manages

Graduated with a Bsc Hons Psychology Degree from university of east london and masters in education management from kings college london. Worked at various colleges such as southwark college, college of north west london. Also, at a sixth form college teaching a level psychology and at london metropolitan university teaching early years foundation degree.