Cathy Bowstead
Director of Foundation Learning & Enrichment
Cathy has worked within Further Education since 1994, and she has held the position of Director of Foundation Learning & Enrichment at Bristol City College since October 2019.
She is responsible for the development of the Foundation and Skills Curriculum including our 16-18 and Adult ESOL provision, 16-18 and Adult English & Maths, Service Industries and our Community Curriculum.
Cathy graduated with a degree in Three-Dimensional Design from Brighton Polytechnic and completed her PGCE while teaching Art and Design.
Her career started in Further Education as a passionate Art and Design Lecturer, a Programme Leader and a Head of Department for Foundation and Community. During this time, Cathy had an amazing opportunity to visit Tanzania on two occasions, representing °µÍø¸£Àû. This inspired both her teaching and leadership and has fuelled her passion to work with, and reduce barriers for, disadvantaged groups.