Bev

My name is Bev Tootill and I am the HSC lead tutor based here in Dewsbury. I teach L2 and L3 HSC and have several years experience working within the HSC sector. My roles have included: Care Assistant, Mental Health Support Worker and a Key Worker for children with disabilities.  I came into teaching after returning to learn as an adult learner, overcoming various challenges along the way.

I have also taught functional skills English, Customer Service, Retail and Business Administration in my time at aspire-igen. 

You can contact me by email (bev.tootill@aspire-igen.com) or phone the centre 01924 460290.

I am looking forward to supporting you on your learning journey.


This course will support you to develop your academic skills and prepare you for further study. 

An in depth course building on prior knowledge gained within the HSC sector, preparing  you to work in the sector and to be able to take on more responsibility. also to build UCAS points in preparation for further study . You will study 9 mandatory units including Equality, Diversity and Rights, Safeguarding and Reflective Practice and 1 externally set assessment. You will also be required to complete at least 75 hours of mandatory work experience as part of your programme. 

This course will prepare you to work in a variety of HSC settings by giving you knowledge on core areas of HSC: These include safeguarding, communication, growth and development, equality and inclusion and working in HSC. You will also have the opportunity to learn about mental health and nutrition in HSC.


This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to build on previous learning, to support progression into higher education or the workplace in a variety of roles.