The Bell Foundation
Thomas Beakes has extensive experience in the field of education, currently serving as a Trainer at The Bell Foundation since March 2020. Prior to this role, Thomas worked at Bell Educational Services Ltd from October 2011 to December 2022, holding positions as Academic Manager for Education Projects and Academic Project Manager, where responsibilities included managing teacher training and overseeing educational projects both in the UK and internationally. Earlier teaching roles included positions at CEDEI from April 2008 to December 2008 and Shane Global Language Centres from April 2005 to June 2007. Thomas holds a BA in English Language and Sociology from The University of Sheffield and a Master of Arts in Anthropological Linguistics from Bangor University.
The Bell Foundation
The Bell Foundation works to overcome exclusion through language education by working with partners on innovation, research, training and practical interventions. Through generating and applying evidence, we aim to change practice, policy, public opinion and systems for children, adults and communities in the UK disadvantaged through language. Our work benefits two target groups: learners with English as an Additional Language (EAL) and offenders and ex-offenders for whom English is not their first language.