Tutor

Delivering a range of topics in health and social care:-

Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care , Level 1 Award Caring for Children , Employability Health Check, Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder, Introduction to Learning Difficulties , Level 1 Mental Health Awareness , Safeguarding Children, Young People and Adults , Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and Signing in a Care Setting.

E: ashley.arscott-stiles@ocsw.co.uk

Community Learning Tutor

Art & Crafts, Cooking, Floristry, Foraging, Mosaics, tile painting, soaps, bath bombs, candle making, card making, Jewellery making, glass painting, silk painting and tie dying.

E: maggie.graham@ocsw.co.uk

Family Learning Tutor

I am an experienced Family Learning team member and mainly deliver 2 hr paediatric (babies and children's ) first aid workshops for new parents, carers and grandparents. This is done in partnership with children's centres in the city.

E: laura.foley@ocsw.co.uk

ICT Tutor

Teaches subjects on IT and modern Technology. At present concentrating on mini Raspberry Pi computers. This involves programming (Python3), Electronics and Robotics. Also teaches Fusion360 (CAD), Blender (3D Modeling). I am starting courses on 3D Printing Troubleshooting & Maintenance.

E: barry.wood@ocsw.co.uk

BSL Tutor

I teach Introduction to BSL and Deaf Awareness. This is a great course to teach as I help to create a community where hearing and deaf people can communicate without barriers. With my teaching you will be learning a language which can be used to communicate in secret or across a noisy room!

E: jason.trotter@ocsw.co.uk

Family Learning Tutor

I teach arts and crafts through family learning. My sessions are centred around wellbeing through crafting and show learners how they can develop creative skills that will positively impact their mental health.

It is such a rewarding subject to teach, seeing learners grow in confidence in their work and talk freely about how their new found skills have helped their mental wellbeing is really special.

Don't hesitate, you won't regret furthering your education and taking time to learn a new skill. Be confident in yourself and know that you have such wonderful people behind you with OCSW.

E: samantha.russell@ocsw.co.uk

Maths & Digital Skills Tutor

I have been teaching for 15 years and I love Maths because it's abstract and reliable, there's no room for ambiguity. I find solving problems relaxing and calming.

Maths is the logic and reasoning behind everything we do. Maths helps us understand patterns, relationships and the world around us, while also developing our problem-solving skills. Can be fun sometimes or stressful some other times, but it's always rewarding.

E: diana.Apostol-Brown@ocsw.co.uk

Science & Maths Tutor

I have been teaching Science, Maths and more for 23 years. Science helps us to understand ourselves and the world around us and covers a range of fascinating topics, the links to every day life help bring the subject to life. The ability to explore through practical makes science exciting and fun.

Go for it! Its never too late to learn new skills, change your career or develop!

E: claire.stevens@ocsw.co.uk

Lead Tutor - Family Learning

Hello! An ex-primary school teacher of 24 years, I now work at OCSW as a 'Lead Tutor' for Family Learning. I also teach Entry Level Maths Functional Skills.

My Family Learning role requires liaising with Stakeholders (Schools, community centres / hubs) to look into setting up and running a range of Family Learning activities, as well as parent & child activities for school holidays. I currently visit primary schools across the city and deliver Maths workshops entitled - 'Bag of Number' - to parents of primary aged children, providing them with the confidence to support their children at home with their maths. 

Please get in touch if you would like to join in with any type of Family Learning at your child's school.

E: noel.mitchell@ocsw.co.uk

Humanities Tutor

Andy is a well know face in the South West having been a television reporter and presenter on BBC Spotlight for more than twenty years. For a number of years Andy wrote a weekly column for the Western Morning News. Since leaving the BBC Andy has joined Plymouth Hospital’s Charity as Communications Officer. Andy lives in Plymouth.

E: andy.breare@ocsw.co.uk

Tutor

Jasmine is a qualified Wellbeing Educator, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Complementary Therapist who has a depth of experience from which she can draw to teach and treat people on how to sustain mental, emotional and physical health with a holistic approach. She teaches complementary therapies such as reflexology, aromatherapy, Indian head massage and Swedish massage, coaches hypnotherapy clients and presents holistic wellbeing seminars, workshops and courses. She also uses her yoga teaching qualification knowledge to hold mindfulness workshops and teach practical techniques in stress management. Her passion has always been mental, physical and emotional wellbeing: learning about it, teaching it and sharing the knowledge to help others.

E: jasmine.fadhli@ocsw.co.uk

Sports Tutor

Ian Davis is an Advanced Oxygen Advantage® instructor, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Animal Flow® instructor, Imagery Coach® and co-wrote, managed and taught the south-west’s first degree course in Strength & Conditioning between 2007 and 2023. Ian has worked with grass-roots, academy, professional, adaptive and Olympic level teams/athletes from a breadth of sports including basketball, rowing, surfing, fencing and football to name a few. Starting ROOTS Health & Performance in 2023 he now delivers training, coaching, education and consultancy services to teams, individuals, educational establishments and businesses. He is a big believer in using holistic approaches to physical and mental health and performance, injury prevention and rehabilitation.

E: Ian.davis@ocsw.co.uk

Family Learning with English speciality Tutor

I have been a primary school teacher in Plymouth for over 20 years and now work at OCSW as part of the family learning team.  I visit primary schools across the city and deliver English workshops to parents of primary age children in order to provide them with the confidence to support their children at home with all aspects of English including early reading, writing, spelling and grammar.

E: sarah.ridgwell@ocsw.co.uk

Languages Tutor

I’ve been teaching French and Spanish for over 20 years in different parts of the world, including Bermuda, France, Spain and here in the UK. For me, languages aren’t just about grammar and vocabulary — they’re about connecting with people, discovering new cultures, and seeing the world in a different way.

At OCSW, I run the French Language programme as well as workshops and Digital Skills. That includes things like the Volunteer Digital Passport, Get Work Ready - CV and Interviews, Google Workspace, and Online Safety and Digital Wellbeing sessions for parents. I love being able to support both students and families, whether it’s learning a new language or feeling more confident with technology.

I try to make my lessons fun, practical, and full of encouragement so that everyone feels they can succeed and enjoy the process of learning.

E: celeste.tenorio@ocsw.co.uk

Creative Arts Tutor

Sheron King is a multidisciplinary artist, designer, and workshop tutor based near Plymouth. She runs Mad Hatter Studio, a creative haven for adults to explore art in a relaxed, interesting and inspiring setting set within a medieval,  historic location on the edge of Plympton. Alongside her teaching, Sheron develops her own design practice under Rosa King Designs. Her work spans mixed media, printmaking, and textile-based surface design, often inspired by her travels, colour, texture, and layered mark-making. She is currently building a portfolio of designs and prints that reflect her distinctive, expressive style — vibrant, textural, and full of life.

Sheron loves helping others rediscover their creativity while continuing to evolve her own artistic journey. Her courses invite people of all levels to experiment freely and leave inspired, with new ideas and techniques to explore.

E: sheron.king@ocsw.co.uk

AAT Lead Tutor & Assessor

I have worked in Further Education for nearly 20 years and have a passion for high quality teaching, learning and assessment in the field of bookkeeping & accounting. Here at OCSW I am in charge of our AAT L1, L2 & L3 qualifications as well as the new Accountancy Apprenticeships we now offer. I have a PGCE in PCET (FE), A1 Assessor Award, Diploma in Accounting, and am experienced in using Sage and Xero accounts packages. I am also committed to inclusivity and sustainability which are reflected within my teaching and resources. I am so pleased to be part of such an experienced, friendly and supportive team. 

E: chris.rowe@plymouth.gov.uk