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Mia’s NEC experience and her pursuit of knowledge
How homeschooling is helping Amelia work towards a medical career
Distance learning as a mature student working abroad: Chun’s Experience
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Leadership Team
Holly Brown
NEC
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Rachel Marshall
Member of the Board, NEC
Rachel Marshall is a highly self-motivated governance expert with extensive experience in providing high-level advice and support to Boards and Committees
Esther Chesterman
CEO, NEC
Esther is NEC’s CEO and Head of Centre. She works with college trustees and senior management to widen learning opportunities through flexible, high-quality education.
Kerrin Compton
Deputy Director, Finance and Operations
Kerrin is NEC’s Deputy Director of Finance and Operations. As part of the executive team, he leads finance and IT, oversees operational infrastructure, and supports the strategic direction of the college by improving efficiency and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
Amanda Davies
Marketing Manager
Amanda is NEC’s Marketing Manager. She leads on strategy and delivery across marketing, communications, and PR—driving campaigns, shaping NEC’s public voice, and ensuring consistent messaging that supports the college’s mission and growth.
Helen Davies
Online Learning Manager
Helen is NEC’s Online Learning Manager. She leads the development of NEC’s digital learning environment, driving innovation in course delivery and ensuring that online learning is accessible, engaging, and future-focused for all students.
Richard Dorrance
Member of the Board
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Alison Edwards
Education and Quality Manager
Alison is NEC’s Education and Quality Manager. She leads the student support and tutor teams, ensuring students receive high-quality guidance and that tutors are well-supported, trained, and aligned with NEC’s educational standards.
Ros Morpeth
Member of the Board
Ros has been involved with NEC since 1987 and describes working with the late Michael Young as both a pleasure and a privilege.
Vanessa Pittard
Chair of the Board of Trustees, Chair of the Finance & Governance Sub-committee
Vanessa is Deputy Chief Executive of MEI, a leading education charity working nationally with schools and colleges to provide students with the best possible maths learning experiences.
Ceri Rose
Member of the Board
As a trustee of National Extension College, Ceri brings an extensive and diverse skill set accumulated over two decades of experience in both commercial and public sectors.
Samreen Shah
NEC
Samreen is an education researcher and consultant. She is an experienced school leader specialising in evidence-based practice, staff development and educational consultancy.
Helen Smith
Office Manager
Helen is NEC’s Office Manager and Board Secretary. She ensures the smooth running of NEC’s day-to-day operations and provides governance support to the Board, maintaining high standards of organisation and compliance.
Louise Tolhurst
Examinations and Assessment Manager
Louise is NEC’s Exams and Assessment Manager. She oversees all aspects of assessment, including delivery in secure environments such as prisons. Louise ensures compliance, manages awarding body relationships, and drives innovation in assessment access, enabling all students to succeed—whatever their circumstances.
Martin Weller
Member of the Board
Martin Weller is Emeritus Professor of Educational Technology, at the Open University and the author of numerous books including The Digital Scholar, 25 Years of Ed Tech and Metaphors of Ed Tech.
Colin Woolliscroft
Member of the Board, Vice Chair of the Finance & Governance Sub-committee
As an NEC trustee he relishes the opportunity to contribute to an organisation committed to making a positive impact on society through education.