Our Team

Simon Piper-Masha

Director, Tutor, Assessor, and Quality Assurance

BSc Hons Economics and Social History PGCE

Director Simon Piper-Masha, a qualified teacher with over 20 years of experience, founded SPM Development Services in 2013 with the vision of providing alternative provision, tuition, homeschooling, and outreach services. His aim was to cater to the needs of children who require specialised support not available in mainstream school settings.

At SPM Development Services, Simon leads a team of experienced educators dedicated to supporting children with diverse needs, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Their collective expertise spans teaching, outreach, and mentoring, enabling them to deliver tailored educational programs that address the individual needs of each student.
Simon’s passion lies in improving educational standards and making learning accessible to all. Under his leadership, SPM Development Services strives to bring learning “to life” across all subject areas, ensuring that every student can access and excel in the curriculum.

Besides his administrative and leadership roles, Simon actively engages in tutoring across a broad range of subjects, provides mentoring to students, and fulfils the crucial role of Safeguarding Officer, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.

Hayley Jupp

Lead Tutor, Assessor, Curriculum Designer, Internal Verification and Quality Assurance Coordinator
BA Hons Fine Art
Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA)
Hayley Jupp holds a First-Class Honours degree in Fine Art and completed her Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) training while working as a secondary art teacher at the Harris Federation. With over fifteen years of experience in education, Hayley has taught a diverse range of subjects, including the core curriculum of maths, English, and science at Key Stages 3 and 4. She is experienced in planning and delivering GCSE, BTEC, and Functional Skills qualifications.
Previously, Hayley served as the Head of Key Stage 3 within a Pupil Referral Unit. In her current role at SPM Development Services, she is responsible for designing the curriculum, overseeing its implementation, and ensuring the verification, moderation, and quality assurance of qualifications. She also teaches various subjects and mentors students, providing support and sharing best practices with other tutors.
Throughout her career, Hayley has collaborated with various stakeholders, including families, carers, local schools, social services, healthcare professionals, the police, and the youth offending service. Her ability to work effectively as part of a multi-agency team has led to successful referrals to other agencies, secured and delivered reintegration plans to mainstream provisions, and ensured the best outcomes and support for young people and their families.
Always eager to expand her knowledge, Hayley has pursued further training as a Mental Health Champion with Place2Be and a Mental Health First Aider with MHFA. Additionally, she has recently trained as a teacher of mindfulness.

Demet Guneser

Tutor and Assessor
Diplome d’Etudes Superieure
Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate (TEFL)
Demet Guneser brings extensive experience in linguistics, teaching, and business to her role. She holds a joint degree in European Business Studies, a testament to her passion for combining language studies with business acumen.
Demet’s teaching journey spans across international and UK schools, where she has passionately taught English, French, and ESOL. Her commitment to education led her to hold leadership positions, including Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) and Summer School Coordinator. In these roles, Demet spearheaded the redevelopment of curriculums, ensuring they were tailored to enhance learning outcomes and meet the diverse needs of students.
Known for her adaptable and supportive approach, Demet employs a creative teaching style that engages and motivates students, making learning both enjoyable and memorable. She meticulously monitors progress, employing various assessment techniques to ensure each student’s success.
Proficient in schedule management and policy implementation, Demet consistently upholds high professional standards. Her dedication to student support and encouragement makes her approachable and effective in fostering positive learning environments.
Demet’s commitment to ongoing personal development is evident through her completion of safeguarding and mental health awareness training. This training equips her to confidently collaborate with multi-agency teams, ensuring the holistic well-being of students.

Chris Sinclair

Tutor and Assessor

BSc Mathematical Sciences
Chris Sinclair is a highly qualified mathematician with a first-class degree in Mathematical Sciences from the University of Exeter. He also boasts a scientific publication with IEEE in the field of machine learning, showcasing his expertise in mathematics and technology.
With a strong background in software engineering within the financial
technologies sector, Chris is currently pursuing a master’s degree in mathematics from Kings College London. His academic background is complemented by extensive tutoring experience, which began at the age of 16. Over the past five years, Chris has provided private tutoring in mathematics and volunteered in UK schools as both a mathematics tutor and a swim instructor.
Chris’s passion for education extends beyond borders. He dedicated 12 months to voluntary teaching in Ghana, West Africa, where he worked in three schools in the Volta region. In this role, he taught mathematics, English, ICT, and RME, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to empowering students through education.
Known for his flexible approach to tutoring, Chris adapts teaching methods to suit each student’s individual needs. He provides multiple methods to reach a solution, allowing students to find the approach that best aligns with their way of thinking.
Chris’s diverse experience, coupled with his dedication to student success, makes him an asset to any educational setting.

Louise Green

Tutor and Assessor

Qualified Teacher Status BA Hons Humanities
PGCE Primary Education
Louise Green holds a BA honours degree in Humanities and a PGCE in Primary Education. She completed her QTS training at a large primary school in Bromley, where she taught for 12 years leading Music. Louise then went on to teach in Croydon where she took on the role of a specialist Maths Teacher, teaching across the whole school and training staff. Louise has 18 years of experience working with children in education, where she was consistently graded outstanding by OFSTED. For the last few years, she has focussed on tutoring maths and 11+ where she is able to help a whole range of children on a one-toone basis. She is also experienced in teaching Functional Skills Maths.
Louise is a positive and friendly teacher who is passionate about seeing all children access the curriculum. She strives to find ways to help all children overcome any barriers to learning, planning work around their interests. She communicates well with parents and carers, ensuring everyone is aware of the next steps in learning.

Angharad Callaghan

Tutor and Assessor

BSc Science
Post Graduate Diploma in Education
Angharad Callaghan holds a Bachelor of Science and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from Monash University (Melbourne, Australia). With seven years of experience in Australia, she attained the position of Head of Maths and Science before relocating to the UK to pursue her passion for education and travel. Over the past 16 years, Angharad has worked in various comprehensive schools, obtaining her Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) along the way.
In her most recent role as Second in Charge of Maths, Angharad was responsible for GCSE Maths and implemented additional programmes such as GCSE Statistics. Under her leadership, Maths grades consistently improved, and she collaborated with the Bowland Trust to develop problem-solving skills.
Angharad is known for her passion and dedication to education, particularly in supporting young people with additional needs. Currently, she works with college students resitting their GCSE Maths and provides support to other KS3/GCSE students. Specialising in delivering GCSE Maths and Level 1 and Level 2 Maths in the Alternative Provision area, Angharad’s patience, diligence, and adaptability ensure that students can access their curriculum and achieve success.

Georgia Doyle

Tutor and Assessor

BA Hons Creative Writing MA Screenwriting
Georgia Doyle holds a First-Class honours degree in Creative Writing and a master’s degree in Screenwriting from the University of Roehampton. She is currently in the process of pursuing a PGCE.
In the four years while pursuing her degrees, Georgia occasionally worked as a tutor for students preparing for their English Language and Literature GCSEs. In addition to this, she has experience working with younger children through her time volunteering in multiple roles at a UK primary school.
Aspiring to create a comfortable and inclusive learning environment, Georgia tailors her tutoring approach for each individual she works with. She works with her students in order to find the learning methods and approaches that best help them learn.

Cleo Jay

Tutor and Assessor

BA Hons Philosophy with Spanish

PhD Post-colonial Studies

Cleo Jay is an education professional with over 7 years of teaching experience at primary and secondary levels. Originally from France, she graduated with a BA in Philosophy with a Spanish minor from Paris-Nanterre University, and then completed a PhD in Post-colonial Studies from SOAS University in 2018.
She worked as an arts facilitator in primary schools for several years, and she joined the Researchers in Schools programme in 2016, where she participated in training as an MFL secondary school teacher, completed her QTS in 2017, and taught workshops to promote university access and research skills to pupils.
While her strengths are in French and Spanish, she is very passionate about teaching languages generally and organised Arabic and Latin groups for students. She also enjoys working on Academic English skills with students and helping them structure their thoughts and write excellent essays.
Cleo continues her own research in her spare time and regularly takes part in conferences and publications related to North African culture. Recently, she contributed a chapter to an anthology on African Theatre.

Billy Hammond

Tutor and Assessor

BA Hons Economics

PGCE

Billy Hammond holds a BA Honours degree in Economics and a PGCE in Business Studies. With over 31 years of experience, he has been a teacher of Economics and Business Studies since 1993.
Originally from Ghana, Billy completed his KS4 and KS5 education before attending Leicester University to study Economics.
Throughout his career, Billy has taught Business Studies from KS3 to KS5, demonstrating a strong knowledge of the Economics and Business Studies subject area. He served as Head of Business Studies at Hayes Manor for 5 years and as Head of Faculty at Tamworth Manor School for another 5 years, overseeing the Business Studies and Technology departments.
Billy has always had a passion for teaching Economics and Business Subjects, and his enthusiasm and passion make it easier for his students to enjoy accessing the curriculum. Known for his friendly and positive approach, Billy is always available when his students need him.

Ravin Anenden

Tutor

Ravin is a professional who is committed to helping young people achieve their career objectives. He has over 12 years’ experience of working with 16–24-year-olds who are furthest away from the job market. Ravin understands that finding the right job can have a huge impact on a person’s confidence, health and ability to lead fulfilling, independent lives. He can quickly understand the needs of people and have a track record of helping them to secure their desired outcome as quickly as possible. He has the passion and drive it takes to help unemployed people into employment by providing them with bespoke one-to-one advice, guidance or coaching.
Ravin works with SPM Development Services as well as the Multi-Billion Multinational Construction Group Kier as the Senior Employment and Skills Co-ordinator. Previously he was the Head of the World of Work Team at Croydon College, responsible for sourcing work experience opportunities for Croydon College students, aligning this work experience with their programme of study. He was also the Head of National Job Broking at the Hyde Housing Association, one of the largest Housing Associations where he worked with both local and national employers, universities and colleges to establish relationships that my clients benefited from. Through his work he has gained a strong understanding of the recruitment market. In addition to this he has learnt how to provide young people with experience of a modern workplace and now know how to further develop their employability and social skills.

Nikuru Aderanti

Tutor and Assessor

BSc Industrial Chemistry

Diploma Certificate in Business Mentoring

PGCE

SSAT Training Qualification

Mrs Nikuru Aderanti is an Educationist. She has taught in several secondary schools and sixth form colleges. She has a successful track record of directing a positive change in the attainment of students in inner London secondary schools.
Most recently armed with consistently outstanding grading by OFSTED, she hascontinued to provide science learning to disenfranchised students both in the formal school environment and in a homeschooling and one to one send provision settings.
Also, she focuses on the Gifted and Talented provision for inner London students.
She has a passion for teaching science through bringing learning alive with a focus on increasing the number of students who can articulate their learning, apply concepts learnt to decisions and interactions in their daily lives and embrace change in their learning which has been a major cause for concern within the education sector.
She has extensive experience in science teaching and learning, liaising with external organisations to promote student opportunities particularly with work placements and apprenticeships. Nikki has a passion to utilise science learning to close the gap that exists between students who don’t thrive in the standard classroom environment and their chances at success.

Sarah Pell

Tutor and Assessor
BA Fashion and Textiles
PGCE
GTP
Sarah Pell has over 15 years teaching experience. However, the majority of Sarah’s teaching experience has been working in Secondary education as well as teaching in the post compulsory sector. She is very much used to working with young adults who may be disaffected and typically who are less academic.
Most recently she has considerable experience in Public Protection Unit safeguarding where Sarah received significant training in Safeguarding both for children and adults and understands fully the red flags to observe for. She has a strong understanding of legal aspects of behaviour management. She has post-graduate qualifications in Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Educational Leadership and Management with the OU, in addition to her PGCE.
She regularly designs differentiated schemes of work and assesses formatively and summarily students’ progress against predictors and offering feedback and support to students. She produces statistical analysis for OFSTED purposes and tracking on students’ progress.

Archie Dublin

Mentor
Boxing & Martial Arts Instructor
Archie is a professional boxing, and martial arts coach with 40 years of national, and international experience. This has been earnestly built by virtue of nurturing, and mentoring both amateur, and professional athletes throughout their careers.
He believes that boxing and martial arts are perfect for kids especially, as they teach, and engrain within them five of the most essential ingredients thatone must have in-order to be successful in life — reasoning, problem solving, grit, determination, and communicative skills.
They achieve this by meticulously learning an essential skill in a competitive environment — and are then provided the space, equipment, and guidance in-order to be able to debate, compete, and support their peers within their club, and wider communities as they grow, and develop both physically, and mentally.

Alexander Dawkins

SPM Sports Mentor and Coach
Anton ( Alexander) is a dedicated sports mentor and coach at SPM Development Services Ltd, focused on using sports to re-engage young people with education, particularly those with SEND or those disengaged from mainstream settings. His personalised coaching in basketball, football, and tennis helps build confidence, discipline, and teamwork, essential for students who struggle in conventional educational environments.
With a passion for sports and a commitment to educational excellence, Anton tailors each programme to his athletes’ specific needs, fostering a sense of achievement and belonging. His approach supports SPM’s mission to deliver holistic education solutions that cater to all aspects of a young person’s development, enhancing both their physical and emotional growth.

Katharine Phipps

Tutor and Assessor
BA Hons in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status
 
Diploma in Specialist Teaching
Katharine has a BA Hons in Primary Education and a Specialist Teaching Diploma, she offers a vast range of experience spanning 23 years of working in education.
She worked for 10 years in Broadstairs across both Key Stages leading English , French and Art. She moved to Reading with her family and worked in a large school as KS1 co ordinator and was part of the senior leadership team. It was here that she went across into Specialist Education.
On her return to Thanet , four years ago, she started Specialist Tuition on a one to one basis for a range of various needs, focusing on Functional Skills English and Mathematics.
Katharine is empathetic and friendly, she has a positive approach to individual needs and learning styles and is passionate to see all children succeed in education and reach their full potential. She is dedicated to use the child’s interests and strengths to overcome any barriers the child has and to make education a productive and fun experience.
She is an excellent communicator liaising with appropriate agencies to offer the best support and individualised education for her students and ensuring next steps in education are clear for the parents and everyone involved.

Alison

Tutor and Assessor
BSc Psychology HONS
With over 30 years of teaching experience, Alison has dedicated her career to empowering students and helping them reach their full potential while building their confidence. Her expertise extends to working with students who have special educational needs, social, emotional, and mental health challenges (SEMH), as well as looked-after children (LAC).
Alison’s dedication to supporting students extends far beyond conventional teaching approaches. She has invested in specialised training as a Still Method Coach and Drawing and Talking Practitioner, equipping her with the tools to offer additional assistance in processing challenging life events and fostering mental well-being. These skills are not only beneficial in the short term but also provide individuals with valuable tools that can last a lifetime, empowering them to combat anxiety, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, and more.
By becoming a Still Method Coach, Alison has honed her ability to guide individuals in managing anxiety and panic attacks. The Still Method uses a variety of trusted therapeutic techniques that can help individuals regain control over their thoughts and emotions. As a coach, Alison teaches these powerful strategies that will develop lifelong coping mechanisms to navigate stressful situations.
As a Drawing and Talking Practitioner, Alison possesses the expertise to use art as a therapeutic outlet. This technique encourages individuals to express their emotions and experiences through drawing and verbalising their thoughts. By engaging in this creative process, clients can explore and process their feelings in a safe and supportive environment, fostering emotional healing and well-being.
Alison’s commitment to learning these specialized skills showcases her dedication to holistic education and the well-being of her students. By providing support beyond the academic realm, she helps individuals develop essential life skills that can positively impact their mental health and resilience.

Nick Gillard

Tutor and Assessor
BA (Ed) Honours
After working in the music industry, Nick qualified as a Primary teacher in 2004. In his first decade of teaching, he worked in schools in socially deprived areas. Working closely with organisations such as SureStart, he was successful in improving engagement in school from young people and their parents/carers helping them to develop an appetite for learning.
Nick has been the lead teacher for both English and Mathematics in schools as well as playing a pivotal role in embedding initiatives such as Excellence and Enjoyment in Schools and Every Child Matters.
Since leaving the classroom, Nick worked in Croydon on a 1:1 tutor basis for nearly a decade. This role involved working with vulnerable young people, school refusers, those with emotional / behavioural issues and young people with serious medical needs. This role involved engagement as part of a multi-agency team with various stakeholders, ranging from CaMHs, local authorities, social services, healthcare professionals, young people and parents.
During this time, Nick was able to develop young people’s confidence – helping them successfully transition back to mainstream or specialist educational establishments, providing mentoring support to help young people map out their future and preparing them for Functional Skills or GCSE’s.
Using a wide range of teaching and learning strategies dependent on the student, Nick is dedicated to helping young people on their road to success.

Mete Guneser

Tutor and Assessor
Legal Practitioners Course (LPC) & MSc in Law
Mete Guneser brings a strong academic background in law, business, and management to his role as a tutor at SPM Development Services Ltd. He holds a Legal Practitioners Course (LPC) & MSc in Law, Business and Management from the University of Law and also has a Bachelor of Law (LLB) from the University of Southampton, reflecting his commitment to continuous study and critical thinking. As a Class Representative at the University of Law, Mete advocated for his peers at a Student Staff Liaison Committee and as a student mentor during sixth form, Mete demonstrated his dedication to supporting others, fostering confidence, empathy, and leadership in his peers while encouraging academic growth.
Mete’s journey has spanned both academic and professional spheres, where he has combined his legal training with experience in business development and client-focused roles. His ability to break down complex concepts into clear, simple explanations makes him well-suited to support students at varying levels of ability.Nick has been the lead teacher for both English and Mathematics in schools as well as playing a pivotal role in embedding initiatives such as Excellence and Enjoyment in Schools and Every Child Matters.
Known for his approachable and supportive style, Mete creates a learning environment that encourages confidence, curiosity, and independent thinking. He draws on his experience in communication, organisation, and problem-solving to guide students effectively through their studies.
Mete is committed to ongoing professional development, excellence and personal growth, applying the same resilience and discipline he developed through his academic achievements and work experience to his role as a tutor. His dedication ensures that every student feels supported and motivated to reach their full potential.
Using a wide range of teaching and learning strategies dependent on the student, Nick is dedicated to helping young people on their road to success.

Becky Davison

Becky is an English major who holds a First-Class honours degree in Creative Writing and a master’s degree in Screenwriting from the University of Roehampton. She is a Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) member. Throughout the four years of studying, Becky voluntarily tutored fellow overseas students whose first language is not English and others with dyslexia and autism.
Becky has also worked as a mentor in life skills and uses methods such as teaching body language with images, videos, and role-play to improve communication. She works alongside parents to implement new routines to help the student with time management skills and ways to reduce anxiety/stress. Becky also mentors students in recognising dangerous situations and how best to remain safe, alongside conflict resolution. She puts a lot of importance in increasing independence, giving the student a chance to feel more in control and confident in maintaining their scheduling, making decisions, and nurturing ambitions and goals.
Prior to entering her degree, Becky worked as a company manager for ten years. She trained apprentices in office etiquette, improving their correspondence with suppliers and customers, telephone skills, and how to handle problems as they arise calmly and professionally. Becky also worked freelance in the creative industry. This increased her knowledge of running a business in an office environment and how to successfully network with people within various industries.
Becky is passionate about finding new and creative techniques to encourage students to have fun while increasing their skills. She also promotes the expansion of vocabulary to facilitate social interactions and increase independence and skills in the workplace after education.