
I was keen to join the fantastic team at LMC and to broaden my horizons after teaching and leading in primary education for many years.
Clare joined Lancaster & Morecambe College in 2025 after completing her Training, Assessment and Quality Assurance Assessor qualifications with us. She had previously worked in primary schools as a Teacher, and decided that the step into FE education would be the challenge that she was looking for.
I was keen to join the fantastic team at LMC and to broaden my horizons after teaching and leading in primary education for many years.
We asked Clare what her favourite part of working at LMC in her role is and she said...
As I assess on Distance Learning, my workload is incredibly flexible and fits alongside my other roles well. I also love the welcoming and nurturing team I work in, even though we rarely see each other in person, they support my development and are always available to offer advice.
Clare assesses on a range of courses, including the Special Education Needs and Disability Level 2 Certificate and the Understanding Autism Level 2 Certificate. She offers constructive feedback to aid learners in their progression and suggests advice and ideas for further training and development.
We asked Clare what would she say to someone who was thinking of taking part in a Distance Learning course and she said...
The courses I assess on have fascinating content, they offer practical ideas and back them up with relevant theories and ideas – I wish they had been offered to me whilst I trained as a teacher!
The vocational skills development we offer at College are exceptional. The partners we work with are excellent and will help the students to develop further, as well as the opportunities we provide such as the Alicante trip are amazing, and you would struggle to find another college or sixth form that offers similar opportunities.
My favourite aspect of my role is seeing learners who struggle to believe in themselves when they first begin their journey at LMC, but eventually realise that they are very capable. It is a lightbulb moment when they realise they can be or do anything they want to. Learners walk through our gates unsure of themselves and sometimes struggle to believe in their abilities, but by the end of their journey they walk out of LMC confident and ready to take on the world.
My favourite part of the role is guiding my students through the more practical aspects of Forensic Science, especially latent fingerprint collection and evidence handling. I enjoy watching them develop their confidence and skills in these techniques
The course gives people experiences of business in many forms which can be used in a huge variety of possible future careers – past students have gone on to work in sectors as diverse as fashion, charities, social media, nuclear energy, defence manufacturing and the public sector.
I love working at Lancaster & Morecambe College with such an amazing team that are passionate about delivering outstanding teaching across the departments. The Apprenticeship courses at LMC are well developed programmes that offer students amazing opportunities and experiences, whilst allowing them to earn while they learn as they progress through the Apprenticeship.
I’ve seen first hand how learners from all backgrounds thrive here at College, and it’s amazing to watch their confidence grow as they realise what they’re capable of. Education really can open doors, and LMC is a great place to start that journey.











