Meet the team of expert first aid training instructors

Meet some of our training team members

We feel the knowledge and experience of our instructors is invaluable in helping people gain the confidence and skills to save lives and deal with emergency situations.

Nigel Barraclough – Training Director

Nigel has been a Registered Paramedic and First Aid Trainer for 12 years. He is the author of the UK's most popular range of first aid books, First Aid Made Easy, and holds a Certificate in Education.

Dr Andy Lockey – Medical Director

Andy is a Consultant in Accident and Emergency Medicine and Chairman of the Advance Life Support Course Committee of the Resuscitation Council UK. He is also a member of the Education Committee of the European Resuscitation Council and holds a Masters Degree in Medical Education.

Teresa Barron – Educational Lead Instructor

Teresa is a Registered Nurse with experience in A&E, Paediatrics and Occupational Health. She has taught first aid for 8 years and holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. Teresa delivers 'Train the Trainer' courses, including our Edexcel accredited 'PTLLS' training.

Toby McClane – Clinical Lead Instructor

Toby holds a wide range of advanced pre hospital care and medical qualifications. Following 9 years working for the Ambulance Service, he has completed a Certificate in Education and has experience of delivering instructor training programs to several UK police forces. Toby also delivers our IHCD accredited First Person On Scene (FPOS) courses.

Ian Beard

Ian has gained over 15 years experience in teaching first aid whilst working as an instructor for East Midlands Ambulance Service and as a Training Officer for Airport Fire Fighters. He is also responsible for training and coordinating a Community First Responder scheme and holds a Level 3 Training Development qualification.

Alan Beecroft

Alan worked for South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue as a fire fighter for 30 years. He has been a first aid instructor for over 20 years and holds a City & Guilds Certificate in Teaching.

Rachael Binns

Rachael is a Senior Staff Nurse with 7 years experience. She has taught first aid and health and safety courses for 5 years and holds a Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Professional Trainer's Certificate.

Wendy Bithray

Wendy is a serving Fire Fighter who is a Qualified First Aid Trainer for the Fire & Rescue Service. She is the Author of Fire Safety Made Easy and holds a Certificate in Education.

Julie Deaney

In addition to First Aid Training, Julie works for East Midlands Ambulance Service as a Community Resuscitation Defibrillation Officer. She has over 7 years of teaching experience that includes providing life support training to NHS nursing staff, doctors and consultants. She has also delivered specialist courses for staff working with vulnerable adults and instructor courses for the British Heart Foundation's 'Heart Start' programme.

Roy Goff

Roy was previously an instructor with East Midlands Ambulance Service and has experience in teaching First Aid and Health and Safety courses for over 10 years. He holds a Certificate in Education and a Diploma in Training Management.

Dave Heslop

David worked as a NHS Paramedic for 21 years and has taught first aid for 26 years. He holds a NHS Teaching qualification and is undertaking a City & Guilds Certificate in Teaching. David is also a qualified Driving Instructor.

Bill Joynes

Bill worked for 27 years in the Ambulance Service and was a station officer for 7 years. He also became a Senior Training Officer within the Ambulance Service and has been teaching first aid for over 20 years.

Joanne Moore

Joanne has worked as a Trainer for Yorkshire Air Ambulance and as a Field Based Assessor for the Ambulance Service. She has taught first aid for over 10 years and holds a City & Guilds Certificate in Teaching.

Jayne Myers

Jayne worked in the NHS Ambulance Service for 20 years, serving 12 years as a Qualified Paramedic. Jayne has taught first aid for 6 years and holds a City & Guilds Teaching Certificate.

Pam Selby

Pam worked for 23 years in the NHS Ambulance Service, serving 9 years as a Qualified Paramedic. She has taught first aid for 9 years and holds a City & Guilds Certificate in Teaching.

Chris Tempest

Chris is a Qualified Paramedic with over 23 years experience working for East Midlands Ambulance Service. As an instructor for 17 years with EMAS, he has taught first aid courses to a wide range of businesses, community groups and NHS staff.