Meet the Team

David Morgan

Managing Director

David is an experienced training professional primarily in the delivery of Government funded work based learning having spent 10 years working in the training delivery sector as a direct trainer, Personnel Manager and the Senior Manager for Wales and the Thames Valley. He has considerable experience of strategic development, project management, business development and quality assurance in work based learning.

An experienced and highly competent conference and seminar speaker on all issues relating to work-based learning, assessment and verification, basic skills, and social inclusion issues, David is responsible for development, dissemination and delivery of the strategy and objectives relating to marketing and communications.

David is recognised as the authoritative voice on assessment and verification and works closely with Awarding Bodies and QCA on such matters as well as commissioning new products and services to support the use of the standards in the workplace. 

David is Managing Director of ENTO Direct, one of the People Development UK Group of companies.

Michelle Taylor

Quality Manager

Michelle joined ENTO Direct after 9 years with a National Training Provider where she held the role of Quality Assurance and Staff Development Manager with over 1500 learners undertaking learning programmes.

Michelle is a competent and highly experienced Assessor and Internal Verifier and is responsible for the quality assurance systems within ENTO Direct, including the development and support of the Assessment and Verification Team as well as managing the relationship with our Awarding Bodies and maintaining our accreditation. Michelle is an excellent communicator, articulate with the ability to deliver in defined timescales and to a high quality.

Part of her role is to work with our internal team and external practitioners on the development of new and innovative learning programmes, developing materials and resources and quality assuring procedures and processes before delivery. Evaluation is an important aspect of our delivery process and Michelle takes responsibility for ensuring this is conducted, reviewed and evaluated, ensuring that any actions that fall out of this are addressed and implemented in a timely manner.

Michelle is a chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Kathy Hollingworth

Trainer/Assessor

Kathy comes from a military background having joined the Armed Forces at 21 and served over 8 years both in the UK and overseas. After leaving the Armed Forces Kathy made a career change selecting the field of learning and development, utilising all her training and experience from the services. Kathy went on to gain learning and development qualifications and subsequently worked and supported the Military in developing NVQ assessment and verification centres across all locations in a variety of roles, including developing training courses and materials, mapping exercises and other centre approval requirements.

Kathy is a skilled, experienced and highly competent trainer, Assessor and Internal Verifier, possessing excellent interpersonal skills, dedicated to developing and maintaining QCA requirements. Able to communicate and teach effectively at all levels, while exercising tact and diplomacy, Kathy is enthusiastic in her approach and willing to take on a challenge.

Richard Blower

Trainer/Assessor

Richard comes from a catering and hospitality background.   After gaining extensive knowledge and skills within this sector he naturally progressed into training and development enabling him to support others and enhance progression in their personal careers.  His previous role was delivering training to company employees and NVQ qualifications within the prison service nation wide.  He has worked in a variety of sectors and has a clear understanding of the importance of achieving customer’s expectations.

Richard is an experienced and skilled trainer, Assessor and Internal Verifier and has experience of managing an NVQ centre to QCA and Awarding Body standards.  Richard is an excellent communicator who believes in supporting and encouraging his learners to achieve their goals.

He is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Michele Parker

Trainer/Assessor

Michele comes from a Management/Administrative background.  Having worked in the Further Education sector for 16 years, Michele has an extensive knowledge of National Vocational Qualifications and Modern Apprenticeship Frameworks.

Michele co-ordinataed in-company work-based programmes for a number of FE colleges in a variety of occupational areas and has worked with employers in the development of their APL systems and procedures and internal verification policies and processes.

Michele is a competent and experienced trainer, assessor and internal verifier who, prior to joining ENTO Direct, was been involved in both the delivery and internal verification of the assessor and internal verifier awards.

Nicola Grant

Trainer/Assessor

A qualified FE Lecturer Nicola comes from an Administration/Finance background.  During her 9 years in FE she has gained an extensive knowledge of National Vocational Qualifications along with a varied range of experiences, having worked with both teenagers and adults, within schools, colleges and in the workplace.  Additionally Nicola has gained experience as a mentor working alongside a charity to help homeless people back to independent living.  As a part of her job role she has written, planned and delivered a range of courses within a variety of settings and situations.

Nicola is an experienced and enthusiastic trainer, assessor and internal verifier who prior to joining ENTO Direct was involved in both the delivery and internal verification of the A and V awards. 

Nicola is a member of the Institute of Further Learning.

Martin Rodwell

Trainer/Assessor

Martin has a wealth of experience from working in the automotive retail management industry gaining extensive knowledge and skill for both the public and private sector.

He has a passionate desire to motivate and encourage people to achieve their educational potential, so he naturally progressed into training and development. He joined ENTO Direct after 7 years, being with one of the UK's largest leading training providers.

He has trained a complete range of manufacturer development programmes for global automotive clients, helping them to maximise productivity in their workforce.

Martin is an experienced and skilled trainer, and has gained extensive knowledge of National Vocational Qualifications and Modern Apprenticeship Frameworks. He also has an adult teacher's qualification and is an experienced Assessor and Internal Verifier.

In additional to these credentials he is a member of the (IMI) Institute of the Motor Industry, The Institute of Further Learning and the Learning Network.

Nalda Ferguson

Trainer/Assessor

Nalda has a wide range of experience, and knowledge of training, assessing and internal verifying.

Originally coming from a Veterinary Nursing background, which fired her enthusiasm for training and assessing.

Having  reached management level in Veterinary centres for a large Veterinary charity, she then began to develop her passion for training – lecturing in Veterinary Nursing for a private training provider, whilst gaining her Certificate in Teaching.

She then progressed to lecturing, assessing and internal verifying for agricultural colleges, whilst gaining her V1 award.

She has worked alongside both school leavers and adults within colleges and work based learning, possessing excellent communication skills at all levels.

More recently working for a large Policing organisation undertaking training/ assessment and internal verification.

She is passionate about people achieving their goals, not only in regards qualifications, but also reaching their potential in the workplace.

Being an enthusiastic trainer and assessor her aim to make the NVQ journey a valuable and rewarding one.

Nalda is a member of the Institute for Learning

Don Pennell

Trainer/Assessor

Don's skills and experience as an effective trainer, assessor and verifier were developed during 30 years within the Police Force. He progressed through the Constabulary, gaining knowledge and experience in a range of disciplines including time served as Lead Intelligence Officer.

His interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for motivating others led him naturally towards training and development. He has developed and delivered a wide variety of programmes including Equality and Diversity, Leadership Development, and Trainer-Training.

His breadth of experience gives Don the ability to understand the strategic aspects of training and development. This insight, along with his high quality delivery, led him to be selected to devise and implement area-wide Police assessment and verification strategies. He proactively managed and trained a team of 40 Constabulary assessors and internal verifiers, receiving Awarding Body recognition for ensuring consistently high standards of practice and continued professional development.

He is a self-motivated individual with strong training, development, coaching and mentoring skills. He enthuses and supports others to achieve and maintain high standards within deadlines. He is passionate about transformational management and constantly strives to enable others to be the best they can be.

Neil Burridge

Trainer/Assessor

Neil’s background is military, retail and custodial care where he gained his extensive knowledge and skills in relation to training and development. He then progressed into a trainer/assessor and internal verifier role. Neil then became the Lead Internal verifier for a successful training provider and at this time he also enhanced his qualifications and interest in the world of health and safety.

Supporting and guiding learners is Neil’s most fulfilling aspect of his current role, he gains immense pride and satisfaction when learners succeed. Neil is a skilled, experienced and highly competent trainer, assessor and internal verifier who thrives on challenge. Neil at all times aims to fulfil awarding body requirements along with that of the QCA. Neil is a member of the Institute for learning.

Matt Strong

Sales and Marketing Co-ordinator

Mathew comes from a Retail Sales background, following his success he wanted to apply his skills and experience in an office based environment. Since joining ENTO Direct Mathew has had an excellent record and continues to grow into the role with his expanding technical knowledge.

As Sales & Marketing Co-ordinator for ENTO Direct, Mathew is the front line support for ENTO Direct products and services, as well as the first contact for customer queries and questions. 

Rosalyn Lovatt

Team Support Co-ordinator

Rosalyn comes from a Recruitment/Administrative background.  Having worked in the Recruitment environment for 4 years, Rosalyn has extensive knowledge and experience of organising meetings and assessment centres, booking venues at multiple locations and providing this information to clients and customers alike.

Rosalyn has designed and implemented time saving processes that enable her and others to do their jobs more efficiently. Liaising regularly with Clients and Candidates to constantly improve the service provided by the company.

As Team Support Coordinator at ENTO Direct Rosalyn’s role involves organising events, liaising with Trainers, Assessors and Learners on a daily basis and providing administration support to the team.

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