Nigel Anderson – Learning Team, Chester House Estate

Nigel Anderson entered the world of education in September 2019 as an Extended Services Manager with NCC, working with a cluster of schools in the Nene Lakes area to support the delivery and sustainability of the Extended Services Agenda. Schools were involved in a number of initiatives, including Children’s University, UFA, Study Support, and GetSet 2012 Olympics.

In 2012, the first NCS (National Citizen Service) programmes were launched, and Nigel was fortunate to be involved, working alongside UFA (University of the First Age). He went on to hold various roles, including NCS Northants Project Manager, Regional Business Development Manager, NCS Lead, and NCS Project Coordinator Consultant.

Nigel later began volunteering at The Chester House Estate, where he developed new skills. During this time, his strong transferable skills—particularly within education—were quickly recognised.

Nigel is currently part of the Learning Team, helping to design and deliver a series of history workshops for local primary and secondary schools. Since April 2022, this programme has grown to over 4,000 student visits per academic year, with more than 150 schools now engaged.

Lucy Westley – Senior Lecturer and course lead for the PGCE 5–11 with QTS at the University of Northampton

With extensive experience in primary teaching and leadership across Northamptonshire, she is an Advanced Skills Teacher in mathematics and previously an SLE and mastery specialist for the NCETM. She holds a BEd with QTS and an MA in Education and is completing her PhD in 2026. Her research explores mathematical self-efficacy, anxiety, and dyscalculia in preservice teachers. She is a member of several professional organisations and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Eunice Lumsden – Emeritus Professor of Child Advocacy at the University of Northampton and the former Head of Childhood Youth and Families.

Eunice Lumsden is Emeritus Professor of Child Advocacy at the University of Northampton and the former Head of Childhood Youth and Families. Professor Lumsden has served on several government advisory groups and is a member of the Education and Early Years Route Panel advising Skills England on technical qualifications. She also led the development of the Early Childhood Graduate Competencies for the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network and is the Editor of the International Journal of Birth and Parent Education. She has received several awards for her work, including a Lifetime Achievement award for services to Early Childhood.