Linda Edwards
General manager & safeguarding leadLinda manages contracts, safeguarding, and compliance at Debut Training Academy while providing career guidance and overseeing Health & Safety.
Linda began working as an Administrator for Debut Training Academy in 2011. Her previous jobs spanning 10 years included Office Manager, Secretary and PA. The knowledge and experience in the subjects of Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding and Health & Safety within previous employment has been invaluable within her role and responsibilities she currently holds.
Linda is Contract Manager for Study Programme 16-19 years learners, providing initial careers advice as well as monitoring progress and achievement from start to successful completion. Linda attends Careers Events at local Secondary schools & Council events where she provides impartial information, guiding year 9 to 13 students on the options of classroom-based courses or apprenticeships. She actively builds relationships with outside agencies, schools and colleges to ensure Debut Training Academy continues to provide information to an ever-widening audience.
More importantly, Linda is Debut’s Designated Safeguarding & Welfare Lead. She actively ensures learners, staff and employers receive regular safeguarding updates and information, raising awareness of vital subjects to keep everyone safe, managing safeguarding logs, providing safeguarding training and overseeing the safeguarding team. Other responsibilities include Lead roles as Fire Marshal, Invigilation, E&D Officer, H&S and Data Protection.
Linda oversees the processes associated with the company’s Matrix formal accreditation audits. Along with other Senior Managers, Linda assists in the vital and continuous reviews associated with the Centre’s Self-Assessment and Quality Improvement Plan. Linda‘s keen eye for attention to detail is invaluable in her duties relating to quality compliance of processes and her feedback supports continuous improvement and high-quality practices. Her moderation ranges from quality checking learner reviews to proof reading documents/manuals. Her role as General All Centre Manager includes overseeing H&S at all centres, completing periodic audits with spot checks on compliance.
The above outlines a small bit of the roles and responsibilities Linda covers on a daily basis, anyone who knows Linda will attest that she is passionate about Debut Academy, offering an excellent standard of service to all our learners and stakeholders.
Something you may not know about Linda:
“I previously worked at a Preschool for 17 and a half years as a Key worker, I was responsible for creating an exciting curriculum each term for the 3–5-year-olds attending the provision. Seven years ago, I took the daunting step of purchasing a bungalow that needed extensive renovation where I project managed every element of work needed to create my perfect home! I really enjoy baking (lucky for the Debut girls), gardening, canoeing and exploring the countryside and coastlines of the UK.”
