Yvonne Mackey is an experienced food teacher and is currently Head of Food and Nutrition at The Royal Masonic School for Girls in Hertfordshire. She has worked in both the state and independent sectors in the UK and Middle East. Yvonne has extensive examining experience, having developed specifications for GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition and having worked as an NEA adviser, GCSE Lead Assessment Writer and Lead Examiner. She has co-authored textbooks for GCSE and Key Stage 3 Food, Preparation and Nutrition and WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering. Most recently, she has also co-authored a food and nutrition textbook for the international market.