About NAMSS

NAMSS are the national voice for student services across post-16 education and training, with more than 220 member institutions, representing nearly 600 individual members across the UK. Established in 1987, we work cross-sector, lobbying and working with government departments and agencies, shaping policy, influencing decision-making, raising standards and informing practice.

For over 30 years NAMSS has continued to grow, develop and engage with its membership to ensure that sharing best practice, developing provision and advising the sector on support services remains at our core.

NAMSS is managed by an Executive Team of voluntary Trustees who all hold leadership roles within Further Education.

Our Strategic Plan

The direction of NAMSS is set by its Executive Board who are elected Trustees and whose responsibility it is to further the profile, service and influence of NAMSS.

Download our full Strategic Plan

Our Intent
To be recognised as an influential organisation and leading provider of high-quality support and professional development for student services teams within the post-16 education and training sector.

Our Values

Inclusive
We will nurture a diverse and representative network of support which is responsive to the needs of our members, students and the sector.

Collaborative
We will seek to work with people who share our values and work together for the collective; driving improvement and innovation.

Integrity
We will strive to do the right thing with passion, for our members, for students and for the sector. We will draw upon skills, knowledge and expertise across the sector, to deliver high-quality and valued professional support services.

Meet the Executive Team

Chair and Associate Principal: Students/Customers at the Chichester College Group

Lisa Humphries

Deputy Chair and Deputy Principal at Bridgend College

Joe Baldwin

Treasurer and Director of Student Services at DN Colleges Group

Wayne Dewick

NAMSS Executive / Personal Development Lead and Vice Principal at Middlesbrough College

Aimey Adamson

NAMSS Executive / E&D Lead and Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at University College Birmingham

Haroon Bashir

NAMSS Executive / Safeguarding Lead and Vice Principal at Heart of Worcestershire College

Julia Breakwell

NAMSS Executive / Student Finance Lead and Vice Principal Adult Programmes and Student Services at Newham College

Sharon Cousins

NAMSS Executive and Head of Student Services / Deputy DSL at Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College

Sue Dafter

NAMSS Executive / Residential Provision Lead

Lisa Hartley

NAMSS Executive / Regional Leads Lead and self-employed education management consultant

Carla Hayes

NAMSS Executive/Student Engagement Lead, Director of Student Inclusion and Support, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) at The Bournemouth and Poole College

Lloyd Perry