About Us
Who we are, what we offer and where you can find us
More about Evolve…
Evolve is based in the centre of Ripon and is an important part of the local community.
You will benefit from large college services whilst studying in a smaller environment. We have excellent student support services (inc EHCP), NUS cards, counselling, bursary application and financial support. Evolve tutors and support staff are highly trained professionals with many years of experience. Our aim is to support you to enjoy learning, expand your knowledge and develop in confidence whilst achieving your aspirations.
Meet the Staff
Alex Whitfield
Progression Support Assistant
Angie Rainbow
Progression Support Assistant
Anya Farquharson
Specialist Instructor in The Arts
Bev Skaife
Head of Evolve
Caroline Milne
English Lecturer
Emily Grainger
Industry Placement Officer
Faye Atherley
Progress Coach: Digital Skills
Hannah Rushforth
Industry Placement Officer
Jane Foyle
Teaching Assistant
John Cockshaw
Progression Support Assistant & Oral Language Modifier
Kim Hobbs
SEND Administrator
Lena Conlin
Progress Coach: Independence
Maggie Harvey
Progress Coach: Employability Skills
Meg Jackson-Argent
Progress Coach: Science & Enterprise
Michael Myers
Horticulture Lecturer
Nicki Fillingham
SEND Coordinator
Peter Crossman
Programme Leader & Maths Lecturer
Pia Sahi
Progression Support Assistant
Rachel Gilby
Progress Coach: Health & Wellbeing & Humanities
Sandra Richardson
Progress Coach: Hospitality & Catering
Tamsin Fauntkane
English Lecturer
Teresa Pridmore
Progression Support Assistant
Yasmin Crossman
Specialist Instructor in The Arts