Contact Us

    HLTA Team
    VT Four S
    Bay Tree Avenue
    Kingston Road
    Leatherhead
    Surrey KT22 7UE

    T: 0800 073 4444 ext: 835035
    F: 01372 834283 (FAO HLTA Team)
    E: hlta@vtplc.com

    NB: Candidates’ completed tasks should be emailed to
    HLTAtasks@vtplc.com


    Meet the HLTA Team

    Ian Hollingsworth
    HLTA Project Manager
    Ian has worked closely with all stakeholders to promote effective training programmes for support staff in schools in London and the South East.  He worked with the TDA to develop the HLTA programme in the two regions.
    Ian’s background is in teaching and he has been a consultant in workforce development since 2004.

    Mandy Bowler
    HLTA Project Manager
    Mandy has driven the HLTA programme since its conception.  She, with Ian, is responsible for the high quality training programmes available for support staff in schools.  Mandy is Chief Assessor for the HLTA project in London and the SE.
    Mandy’s background is in teaching and she has been a consultant in workforce development since 2002.


    Support Staff:
    Pam French: Local Authority Liaison, Training and Preparation
    Andrew Lucas: Training and Preparation (Resources Co-ordinator)
    Paula Champion: HLTA Assessment Co-ordinator
    David Durant: HLTA Assessment Administration
    Elaine Dolton: Project Support
    Rosie Turner: Project Support

    Appeals Process

    In the unlikely event that a candidate is unhappy about the final outcome of their assessment, there is an appeals process that is clearly followed. In the first instance, we recommend contacting the VT Four S HLTA team direct. However, the appeals process is available on request.