Meet The Team
Emma Caswell – BSL Centre Manager & BSL Teacher
Emma has been teaching BSL since 2009 and became the BSL Centre Manager in 2012. Emma is a qualified teacher, BSL/English Interpreter and has BSL NVQ Level 6. Emma was awarded Signature Regional Teacher of the year in 2014 and received the Professional Contribution Award in 2017. Emma works closely with the Awarding body Signature to maintain courses and support with Curriculum development. Emma is a member of ABSLTA and Unison.
Zayne Thomson – BSL Teacher
Zayne joined the BSL Centre team in 2013. Zayne is a qualified BSL teacher and has BSL NVQ Level 6. He enjoys teaching BSL Level 1 to BSL Level 4, especially our Young people courses. Zayne was awarded Signatures Emerging Teacher Award in 2017. Zayne works with the awarding body Signature to develop courses. Zayne is a member of ABSLTA.
Robyn Coles- BSL Teacher
Robyn joined the BSL Centre team in September 2018 and is training to qualify as a BSL teacher. Robyn has BSL level 4 and is just completing BSL NVQ Level 6. She currently teaches BSL Level 1 and is enjoying helping learners to develop their skills.
Marie-Elise Ashton – Administrator Signature Co-ordinator
Lise joined the BSL Centre team as the Centre Administrator in September 2019. Lise’s role of administrator also encompasses exams officer, finance and exam invigilator.