08 November 2023
Sad passing of Deborah Godwin
We were also saddened to hear of the death of CDI member Deborah (Debbie) Godwin. Kath Wright has written the following tribute to her friend and colleague:
Deborah (Debbie) Godwin, June 1960 – November 2023
Debbie was an amazing History teacher she was also passionate about careers education and work-related learning. Her approach to both was very much looking at the ‘cause and effect of actions’- why we are doing things and what should/could be the intended outcomes. She knew how to bring her teaching and learning to life for the students through an action-packed progressive careers programme.
Debbie had a great network of likeminded colleagues in South Essex and between them they shared resources, employer links, attended each other’s ‘drop down’ days, wrote materials and all achieved the Quality in Careers Award (RoQA). It was during the Real Game training that I first met Debbie and I took a chance and made her ‘redundant’ and after a few expletives our friendship started!
At the time that the DfE was supporting the Advanced Skills Teacher scheme, Debbie was working at Greensward College and the Principal was very supportive for Debbie to come and work with EST Connexions whilst still teaching. It developed into a great partnership. A true professional with a brilliant sense of humour, Debbie brought so much to the world of careers and work- related learning; writing resources for Year 7&8 to the 14-19 Diplomas, a member of the Essex County Council RoQA Task Group and the IAG Consultative group, driving the Essex Employability for Life scheme forward, writing the post-16 version to support RPA and delivering CPD across the Eastern Region supporting David Andrews on the Cambridge course.
Later nationally in her role as Council Member for NACGT/ACEG she presented workshops and wrote a series of lesson plans for the ACEG journal. The David Andrews Conferences in York were a highlight of the year with her being known for her Christmas Shopping experiences!
She led on careers education across the Academies Enterprise Trust (AET) working to inspire and support Careers Leaders up and down the country. After leaving AET she continued with the End Point Assessment (EPA) for apprenticeships.
Debbie also trained as a mentor for the first CDI Mentoring Scheme.
Debbie passed away quietly at home from a brain tumour on the 7th November.
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Deborah (Debbie) Godwin, June 1960 – November 2023
Debbie was an amazing History teacher she was also passionate about careers education and work-related learning. Her approach to both was very much looking at the ‘cause and effect of actions’- why we are doing things and what should/could be the intended outcomes. She knew how to bring her teaching and learning to life for the students through an action-packed progressive careers programme.
Debbie had a great network of likeminded colleagues in South Essex and between them they shared resources, employer links, attended each other’s ‘drop down’ days, wrote materials and all achieved the Quality in Careers Award (RoQA). It was during the Real Game training that I first met Debbie and I took a chance and made her ‘redundant’ and after a few expletives our friendship started!
At the time that the DfE was supporting the Advanced Skills Teacher scheme, Debbie was working at Greensward College and the Principal was very supportive for Debbie to come and work with EST Connexions whilst still teaching. It developed into a great partnership. A true professional with a brilliant sense of humour, Debbie brought so much to the world of careers and work- related learning; writing resources for Year 7&8 to the 14-19 Diplomas, a member of the Essex County Council RoQA Task Group and the IAG Consultative group, driving the Essex Employability for Life scheme forward, writing the post-16 version to support RPA and delivering CPD across the Eastern Region supporting David Andrews on the Cambridge course.
Later nationally in her role as Council Member for NACGT/ACEG she presented workshops and wrote a series of lesson plans for the ACEG journal. The David Andrews Conferences in York were a highlight of the year with her being known for her Christmas Shopping experiences!
She led on careers education across the Academies Enterprise Trust (AET) working to inspire and support Careers Leaders up and down the country. After leaving AET she continued with the End Point Assessment (EPA) for apprenticeships.
Debbie also trained as a mentor for the first CDI Mentoring Scheme.
Debbie passed away quietly at home from a brain tumour on the 7th November.
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