‘I’ve worked with Denise on a number of different projects for the IMI, including development of materials and resources to support the new Apprenticeship standards.

Denise brings with her a wealth of knowledge and assessment expertise, and from a quality perspective it’s been really useful to share ideas, gaining viewpoint and input from another assessment expert to reach consensus on most effective approach to employ.

I value and appreciate her professionalism, reliability and calm measured approach towards projects, Denise is a pleasure to work with and provides an excellent service, highly recommended.’ –Dr Pam Phillippo BSc (Hons), PhD (IMI Product Specialist)

‘Great structure to the day and really helped those that hadn’t developed qualifications before. Having developed before from mostly shared units this was a great opportunity for those of us that had developed before to sit back and reflect on how we have been doing it and how it can be improved.’ – Rob Shaloe, CEO, Qualifications Network

‘Denise was an invaluable part of our qualification development during our ‘Focus Week’ in July.  Her wealth of knowledge and experience were invaluable at all levels of our coach development pathway. Her contributions during the discussions were all greatly received and appreciated by all of those involved.  We look forward to working with Denise again during other phases of our qualification development.’ – Martyn Kiel, Coach Development Learning Design Lead, England and Wales Cricket Board

‘Denise, I just wanted to say thank you so much for the support and advice you have given me during the time you have worked with us at Skillsfirst Awards. I have learned so much from you and your enthusiasm is infectious, which has been ideal for someone like me who is new to qualification development. I hope our paths will cross again in the not too distant future.’  – Kay O’Neill, Project Development Coordinator, Skillsfirst Awards Ltd

‘Just wanted to say thank you Denise.  You doing this has saved me mountains of time when I’m under such pressure to get these guidelines out.  And as always you’ve done a thorough and inspired job.  So glad you’re on the team, don’t know what I’d do without your expertise.’ – Sharon Czudak, Qualifications Development Leader, Pearson 

‘Denise is a delight to work with, she combines an extensive understanding of education (particularly the development and delivery of qualifications) with a conscientious and imaginative approach that delivers demonstrable results.

I was so impressed with Denise as a colleague that as soon as she was available I immediately hired her as a consultant, for a job that she completed accurately, efficiently and professionally, just as I knew she would.’ – Stephen Wright, formerly Managing Director of ISMM and CEO of FAB

‘Your calm professional support during our decision making processes and meetings, but also through a few false starts, has been invaluable. You gave me the confidence to feel we were equipped to develop our own qualifications and make the improvements we wanted and you were right!’ – Angela Griffiths, Director, Greyfriars Veterinary Rehabilitation Referrals

‘Just wanted to pass on my thanks for doing such a thorough job on the editing of these [Saudi Arabian National Occupational Standards] and giving clear direction for the qualification development phase.  Look forward to working with you again on the next phase.’ – Karen Brown, Saudi NOSS team lead, AlphaPlus Consultancy Ltd

‘I have worked closely with Denise for the last six months.  Denise provides an excellent service and is extremely knowledgeable and approachable.  Responses to requests for information are always speedy and research and implementation of new course materials are dealt with efficiently and with great attention to detail.  I have no hesitation in recommending Denise’s company as “outstanding”.’ – Liz Beasley-Suffolk, Head of Operations, British Wheel of Yoga Qualifications

‘Thanks again for the training you provided for QW over the past two days.  I found the day very useful.’ – Charmaine Richards, Qualifications Wales

‘I’ve always been very impressed and happy with the work you produce.’ – Steve Smith, Director of Business and Product Development, ABE

‘Great event and workshop, very thorough and knowledgeable, felt like this is practical to apply in the workshop – Denise is brilliant!’ ‘Denise was very knowledgeable, the pace was good and I would recommend anyone needing a course in development to attend this days training.’  ‘Denise made this very easy to learn.’ ‘Professionally presented, learnt loads.’  ‘The trainer covered a lot of ground in the time which was good. She made the group work and think, which made the day go quickly!’ – Delegate feedback from the Federation of Awarding Bodies training event ‘An introduction to developing vocational qualifications’, designed and led by Denise Edens

‘I just wanted to say that it was very refreshing to work with you as you clearly know and understand Quality Assurance! so thank you.  Thank you also for your support of the BWYQ, and the work you have achieved to enable the BWYQ improve and progress.’ – Cathy Rickhuss, Director and Chair, British Wheel of Yoga Qualifications

‘The trainer is knowledgeable and answered all the questions asked.  Well managed session.’ Afzal Sayed Munna, delegate at ATHE training event ‘Improving Assessment’ led by Denise Edens