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Andy Forbes
Head of Development at the Lifelong Education Commission and Apprenticeship Champion for UCAS
Andy began his career as an English teacher before moving into further education by joining Manchester College. He has over 20 years' experience of senior management, including 12 years as Principal of colleges in Hertfordshire, London and Bristol. He is currently Head of Development for the Lifelong Education Institute and works part time as an Apprenticeship Champion for UCAS. He is Chair of Governors of Barking and Dagenham College, a Board member of Manchester Metropolitan University and a Trustee of educational charity Ambitious about Autism.