Novels Consulting - Expertise

Mark Novels has over 20 years experience in the education and skills policy environment, much of this in senior roles held at the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency, the National Council for Vocational Qualifications and City and Guilds.   

Working closely with stakeholders, Mark has played an integral role in shaping national education and skills policy and securing quality and coherence in the provision of standards and qualifications. 

Most notably Mark has:

• Managed the development and implementation of standards and qualifications in a range of sectors and at various levels
• Managed the recognition of awarding bodies and the accreditation of qualifications
• Led quality audits and produced reports and action plans to secure improvements to the qualifications system
• Designed and piloted innovative new strategies for planning and developing vocational qualifications to meet employer needs
• Managed complex projects and programmes for reforming qualifications to meet skills needs and UK competitiveness
• Developed and implemented policy and procedures for advising the Government on the eligibility of 14-19 qualifications for public funding
• Developed policy to underpin the establishment of the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency

For further information about his knowledge, skills and experience please take a look at Mark's CV.