About the Staff
Directors & Trustees
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Our Staff
All our directors and trustees are volunteers, who give much of their own time to the development of the project.
- Pitstop is dedicated to all staff and will develop personal development plans in line with Pitstop expectations and requirements for the job
- All staff are CRB checked and this is renewed every 2 years of employment
- Staff undergo in-house training sessions throughout the year, i.e. Teacher Training (provided through companies such as LSN), Health & Safety (provided through companies such as BSC) etc
- Individuals are then trained in job specific areas
Our Directors
Graham Cosby
Graham was Assistant Head at Langleywood School – responsible for Community Activities and was a car mechanic many years ago.
Graham Hinks
Graham is a Manager at Slough Business Community Partnership and once ran a similar motor vehicle project.
Peter Ward
Peter is a Senior Manager in the Education Department within Slough Borough Council and is responsible for 14 – 19 Education in the borough.
Jon Goosey
has worked in Slough for 7 years now covering various roles. My current role is as the partnership/ Community Safety Inspector for the Slough Police Area, where I am involved in a multitude of work involving communities in Slough, businesses, agencies, the local council, and many others who work hard to bring Slough together and make it a good place to live and work.
Ramesh Kukar
Ramesh is chief executive of Slough Council of Voluntary Services, and has been involved in many community projects that engage young people and deliver programmes to assist them into employment and further learning.
Helen Huntley
Helen Huntley has been teaching for the past 26 years both in maintstream and special schools.
Helen is currently the Executive Headteacher of Haybrook College which provides an education for young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
John Devine
I served in the Metropolitan Police from 1962 until September 1994. I spent nearly all my service in Central London, Paddington, Kilburn, Harlesden, Willesden, Marylebone and 8 Area HQ before finally being transferred to Buckingham Palace where I was 2nd. in charge of security for all the Royal Palaces in England and Scotland. I retired from the police in September 1994 and joined Business Watch where I have now been for 14 years. Fortunately I have been successful in reducing crime on the Trading Estate which is now one of the safest areas in the Thames Valley to have a business.
Our Trustees
All board members apart from Graham Hinks are trustees
Our Staff
Emma Appleton, Centre Manager
Overview:
I bring over 15 years of administration/managerial knowledge to Pitstop. I have worked in different fields from Marketing to pharmaceutical to property. I have also run my own business. Since joining Pitstop I have undertaken various training courses to help enrich/fulfil my role as Centre Manager.
Qualifications gained / training completed whilst employed by Pitstop:
- Sexual Health Awareness – NHS, May 2010
- Supporting Pupils with SEBD (to achieve in the classroom) – Haybrook College, March 2010
- Level 1 An Introduction to Child Protection – SBC, February 2010
- Level 2 Community Management Awards – OCN, December 2008
- Minibus Training – Midas, September 2008
- Fire Awareness - Smartlog, February 2008
- Basic Counseling Practice, EBC – August 2007
- Level 2 certificate in Risk Assessment – BSC, June 2007
- Review H & S Procedures in Workplace - OCR, April 2007
- Child Protection – LSC, Mar 2007
- Appraisal Skills – EBC, Jan 2007
- Health & Safety for Work Placement Personnel - IOSH, Dec 2006
- Foundation Certificate in Health & safety in the Work Place – CIEH, Dec 2006
- Managing Health & safety – EBC, Dec 2006
- Level 4 Certificate in FE Teaching Stage 2 – C&G, July 2006
- Level 4 Certificate in FE Teaching Stage 1 – C&G, Feb 2006
- First Aid at Work Refresher (2 day) – British Red Cross, Jan 2006
- STEPS – The Pacific Institute, Oct 2005
- Initial Training, Chrysalis-Club 2000 - Chrysalis-Club 2000, Sept 2005
- Level 1 Certificate in Adult Numeracy – C&G, July 2005
- In-company training course:
Safety Representatives & Safety Committees – BSC, May 2005 - Introduction to Child Protection – SBC, Mar 2005
- Level 2 Certificate in Adult Literacy – C&G, Mar 2005
Rebecca Hillis
Overview:
I joined The Pit Stop Project in 2008 as a volunteer whilst studying at East Berkshire College for my IMI national diploma in motorsport/motor vehicle.
In August 2009 after a short break I was offered to re-join the team as a full time tutor of motor vehicle studies.
I come from a family with a motorsport/motor vehicle back ground and bring 3.5 years trade experience with me.
Prior to and along side my studies I worked at a local vehicle service and repair centre as a trained technician. To the owner I am extremely grateful as it is here that I was fortunate enough to acquire the skills and knowledge to enable me to embark on a successful career in the motor trade.
Since joining Pit Stop I have gained a number of qualifications, including PTLLS, first aid at work and my fork lift truck licence.
I have also been fortunate enough to undertake a number of training courses to enable me to better understand our learners at Pit stop and also the ever changing curriculum. These courses include child protection, SEBD training and team teach.
As part of my CPD I have recently spent some time at Ferrari UK and I am also currently working towards my IMI level 4 master technician diploma which I am due to complete in July 2010.
Qualifications gained / training completed whilst employed by Pitstop:
- Sexual Health Awareness – NHS, May 2010
- Level 1 An Introduction to Child Protection – SBC, April 2010
- Lift Truck Operator Basic Training – Fullers Logistics, March 2010
- Supporting Pupils with SEBD (to achieve in the classroom) – Haybrook College, March 2010
- Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector – East Berkshire College, February 2010
- Emergency First Aid at Work – First Aid Training Service Ltd, January 2010
- Team Teach – Haybrook College, September 2009
Jo Elliott
I joined Pitstop for a year in 2005, as a voluntary apprentice, in my 2nd year of training after completing the ABC Diploma course at East Berkshire College, Langley. Tom, Liam, Darren and Dave were my mentors during this time and they passed on a vast amount of knowledge and expertise to me regarding motor vehicle and teaching. On leaving in 2006 I continued with my 3rd year studies as a volunteer apprentice at Ferrari GB which Emma facilitated for me through her connections at Pitstop. Ferrari GB was a real eye opener and a truly fantastic experience! On leaving Ferrari, I spent a few months at Woking Garage, when I left there I came out of the trade for a few months, then spent some time continuing to gain experience with Ray Williams. From Ray Williams I went to Triple S to study as an MOT Tester. I was asked to re-join Pitstop as a full time Tutor and decided to take up the offer. I thoroughly enjoyed Pitstop when I volunteered; I left only to continue my studies in Motor Vehicle. Since starting Pitstop in August 2009 I have gained my PTTLS, Team-teach and First Aid at work. I gain new skills and knowledge daily, regarding Motor Vehicle and Teaching. Since September 2009 I have been studying a Level 4 Master Technician Diploma at East Berkshire College, Langley as part of my continued development in my Motor Vehicle studies.
Qualifications gained / training completed whilst employed by Pitstop:
- Sexual Health Awareness – NHS, May 2010
- Level 1 An Introduction to Child Protection – SBC, April 2010
- Lift Truck Operator Basic Training – Fullers Logistics, March 2010
- Supporting Pupils with SEBD (to achieve in the classroom) – Haybrook College, March 2010
- Emergency First Aid at Work – First Aid Training Service Ltd, January 2010
- Team Teach – Haybrook College, September 2009
Richard Appleton
I started my career as an apprentice mechanical engineer, I then joined the armed forces (parachute regiment). When I left the forces in 1973, I set up my own business. In 2003, I joined the Pitstop board in setting Pitstop up, I then went back to my own business but am pleased to be back on a sessional basis to help Pitstop out.
Qualifications gained / training completed whilst employed by Pitstop:
- Level 1 An Introduction to Child Protection – SBC, May 2010
- Supporting Pupils with SEBD (to achieve in the classroom) – Haybrook College, March 2010
- Emergency First Aid at Work – First Aid Training Service Ltd, January 2010
Rachael Siddall
I bring 7 years Reception and Administration experience to Pitstop, 2 years of which I worked at Marriott Hotels where I completed the NVQ L2 Reception qualification.
After leaving the Marriott I worked at Misys Internet Banking fo 3 years as Facilities Receptionist / Administrator where I gained a First Aider at Work qualification and was also awarded a Recognition Award for hard work.
Since joining Pitstop in June 2009 I have gained a wider understanding of charity and government funded work.
I have received adequate training for PICS and am working towards a Customer Service qualification.
Qualifications gained / training completed whilst employed by Pitstop:
- Level 1 An Introduction to Child Protection – SBC, May 2010
- Sexual Health Awareness – NHS, May 2010
- Supporting Pupils with SEBD (to achieve in the classroom) – Haybrook College, March 2010
