NicolaCollins posted on April 29, 2010 13:14
The VTCT Conference 2010 - "Sharing of good practice within the teaching of hair, beauty and complementary therapies"
VTCT held its first ever national conference on Monday 26 April 2010, in association with the Beauty UK/Holistic Health exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham.
Alex Lofthouse, Director of Curriculum for Walsall College, a VTCT centre offering VRQs, gave an inspiring account of how the college transformed into a centre of excellence. While Habia's Deputy Chief Executive, Andrew Darby, stepped in to cover for Wendy Nixon who was stuck in Spain due to the recent travel problems. Andrew offered advice about health and safety measures when the inspector pays a visit.
At lunch time, delegates visited Beauty UK, to gather up-dates about the industry and to watch UKSkills beauty competitions, sponsored by VTCT.
The following centres presented their good practice examples after winning the VTCT Conference Competition before receiving their award and cheque for £500. Presentations are available to download by clicking on the title.
- Wakefield College:- "I.L.T or “I Love Technology” presented by Helen Savill, Programme Area Manager Hair, Beauty & Holistic Therapies, Vanessa Gill, Curriculum Coordinator and Jill Ardon, Subject Learning Coach.
- South Devon College - My Role as a Co-ordinator for Employer Engagement presented by Nikki Boone, Co-ordinator for Employer Engagement.
- Cambridge Regional College - Tutorial Matters presented by Emma Mackay, Programme Area Manager, Beauty Therapy and Sarah Hayes, Beauty Therapy Lecturer.
- Eastleigh College - Being Square – Sharing Good Practice presented by Zoe Huggins, Learning Manager Hair & Beauty and Jenny Jupe, Area Advanced Practitioner.
- Preston College - The use of HeadCams and iTunes U in H, B&CT presented by Damien Kilkenny, Innovation and Excellence Manager.
Nic said: “We were delighted with the success our first conference. Our guest speakers provided delegates with a thorough insight into working towards excellence in a centre and the competition winners presented how they perform good practice in the teaching of hair, beauty and complementary therapies. The event went so well, we hope to hold another conference next year.”
If you would like to see Preston College's presentation please e-mail marketing@vtct.org.uk