Janet is wearing a smart stripey jacket and black top. She has pink lipstick and red-brown hair and is facing towards the camera.

Janet Rowson

Director of Apprenticeships
London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism
janet.rowson@uwl.ac.uk

Janet Rowson (MBA, BSc, SFHEA Cert Ed) has over thirty years' experience of education; specifically in vocational education and work based learning. Currently she has a strategic and operation lead for the implementation and delivery of the Higher and Degree Apprenticeship offer for the University of West London working with the Schools and Colleges to ensure a consistent and innovative apprenticeship offer. This blends her expertise in work based learning and leadership skills. Quality Assurance is a key aspect of her role and she was the Ofsted nominee for the University when it was awarded an outstanding grade in 2013.

Janet continues to share her expertise as a consultant for degree apprenticeships and takes on external examiner role for apprenticeships and for hospitality subjects.

  • Qualifications

    BSc International Culinary Arts (University of West London), Certificate in Education (Garnett College), MBA (University of West London)

  • Memberships

    Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
    Professional Association of Catering Educators
    Craft Guild of Chefs
    Les Dames d’Escoffier

Research

  • Research and publications

    Self-Assessment Reports (SAR)

    Rowson.J ( 2010-11) Self- Assessment Report 2010-11, University of West London

    Rowson.J ( 2011-12) Self- Assessment Report 2011-12, University of West London

    Rowson.J ( 2012-13) Self- Assessment Report 2012-13, University of West London

    Rowson.J ( 2013-14) Self- Assessment Report 2013-14, University of West London

    Media work

    BBC1: Inside Out 29/10/12, 20 minute current affairs article on Asian apprenticeships

    Malaysian TV network: July 2011 – UWL Profile and Healthy Eating in Malaysian Cuisine -15 minute broadcast    
        
    BBC1 News: Food Hygiene and Event Catering 07/07/05

  • Conferences

    Rowson. J (2015) Achieving Ofsted Grade 1 Excellence in vocational subject areas. Excellence in FE Teaching and Learning Conference,
    London.

    Rowson. J (2014) A practical guide for the two day notice inspection, Professional Association of Catering Educators/Hospitality Guild Conference. Televised presentation and workshops.