Author profiles

Dr Fiona Jackson, Head of Primary and Lower Secondary Development, Curriculum Programmes Team. Fiona is responsible for managing the development of the ten subjects that comprise the Cambridge’s Primary and Lower Secondary programme. She has also developed and delivered training on curriculum design with many of our ministry partners. She has a particular interest in fidelity of implementation. Before joining Cambridge International, Fiona worked on research projects related to whole school behaviour and Before that she worked for 20 years as a telecommunications engineer. Fiona has a Masters and PhD in Education from the University of Cambridge, a BEd Primary Education from Griffith University in Australia and she is a qualified teacher.

Jannah Jubori is a Grade (Year) 6 student, studying her Cambridge Primary qualifications at Azzan bin Qais school in Oman.

Lloyd Jeeves, Curriculum Development Manager. Lloyd is responsible for Art & Design, Computing and IT related subjects. He has has a deep interest in creative subjects and is keen to promote the educational and broader social benefits that digital technology provide. He has recently developed the new Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary Computing curriculum, and its supporting resources. Lloyd has also developed a range of other Computing related resources, including training and teaching guides, to cover topics such as programming, artificial intelligence, automation and safety and wellbeing within the digital world. He has previously worked on similar developments for Art & Design and Digital Literacy. Before joining Cambridge International, Lloyd worked for OCR where he researched images for inclusion in assessment materials, managed copyright permissions and supported learners who were switching from one UK awarding organisation to another between their AS and their A Level. Lloyd is a graduate in English Literature and Environmental Studies.

Matt James has over 20 years' experience of working with schools and educational organisations around the world, developing strategy, implementing change, developing and delivering products which positively impact teaching and learning. After an early career in radio broadcasting, he taught English, Media and Film Studies in the UK and has held leadership roles at the International Baccalaureate, Fieldwork Education as well as Cambridge University Press & Assessment, where he has led work on professional development, teacher support and assessment. In his current role as Head of Online Education, he oversees Cambridge International's work with online schools.