Before joining our team, Nick worked in further education and Edtech for around ten years, mainly dealing with colleges and the adult education sector. His role at RSUK allows him to use his knowledge and experience in the education sector to help teachers successfully implement Reading Plus in their schools.
What did you do before becoming a Reading Development Consultant at Reading Solutions UK?
I’ve worked in further education and Edtech for around ten years, mainly dealing with colleges and the adult education sector.
What attracted you to the education sector?
I pretty much fell into it. However, working within education has been wonderful in helping people better themselves. There is always change, and I’m continuously learning new things.
Describe yourself in 3 words.
Hardworking. Enthusiastic. Dedicated.
Tell us more about your role at Reading Solutions UK.
My role at Reading Solutions as a Reading Development Consultant is to advise schools on the best possible way to achieve their reading fluency goals, with the aim of students becoming lifelong readers.
What do you enjoy most about being a Reading Development Consultant?
There are many things I enjoy about being a Reading Consultant. The sense of achievement is at the top. I like working with a great team where we all have the same goal and vision. I also enjoy seeing students loving the programme and becoming better readers the most.
When you are not working, what do you enjoy doing?
I’d love to say something exciting, but I spend a lot of my spare time with my partner and children. We do lots of family activities, and kids’ football, dancing and singing take up a lot of my none working time. I do squeeze the odd Newcastle match in here and there!
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Don’t stress about the little things in life.
What was your favourite childhood book?
The Lion, the witch and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis.
What piece of tech can you not live without and why?
My phone. My whole life is on that device.
If you had a superpower, what would it be and why?
Time Travel. I’d love to be able to go back to some of the most important events in time. It would be amazing! Getting the winning lottery numbers wouldn’t go a miss, either.