Robin Widdowson
Curriculum Adviser
QCA
Robin was appointed as Consultant for art & design and the arts at the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) in January 2004. He is now a Curriculum Adviser within the Curriculum Division at QCA, working across all phases of education, from early years to post 16 in the areas of curriculum and qualifications.
His main area of work is within the Curriculum Development and Implementation team where the focus is on developing and supporting the implementation of a curriculum that will inspire and challenge all learners and prepare them for the future. Working in partnership with schools, colleges, and local authorities is key to the success of this work.
He has over 16 years of experience in schools including co-ordinating ICT and providing INSET in a wide range of areas. He has also worked as an associate tutor for initial teacher training. His passion for the arts and ICT has involved working on research projects with Becta and the Paul Hamlyn Trust. He also has over 15 years experience working within the examinations system at all levels including as principal examiner for GCE.
In his own time Robin furthers his interest in supporting learners through his role as Chair of Governors at a junior school.
