Sylvia Kirkham

Sylvia Kirkham has extensive experience in quality assurance, assessment, and training within the education and skills sector, currently serving as Team Leader and Lead IQA at The Growth Company since October 2005. Responsibilities include leading quality assurance processes and implementing the Internal Quality Assurance Framework, contributing to compliance with awarding organization standards. Prior roles include Trainer, where Sylvia delivered underpinning sessions for various diploma levels and sector-specific courses, and Assessor, providing workplace assessments for NVQ candidates. Previous positions held include Assessor at Bury College, NVQ and Induction Facilitator/Co-Ordinator, and Rehabilitation Assistant at the Priory Group, as well as Senior Care Assistant at Manor Park Nursing Home. Sylvia holds a Professional Diploma in Education from The University of Bolton and additional qualifications from Bury College and Prestwich High School.