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Jerry Jarvis

Eastwood, East of England
Jerry came from a humble background but has had a hugely varied career. He spent several years testing nuclear submarines and has worked on the manufacture of army nerve agent detector, 'NAIAD'. He has managed the UK’s largest photography lab, holds a patent for the first 'play anywhere' CD and has worked with Pearson Edexcel to transform the UK exam system. He was featured in national press and TV news and his published book on advice to teachers, parents and students was ground breaking.

Available talks by Jerry Jarvis

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The Nuclear Deterrent and my part in Your Survival

A light-hearted journey through a young man's experience in gaining a role in the Royal Naval Dockyard, Rosyth, refuelling and refitting nuclear submarines. I always seek to engage and entertain my audience, combining serious issues with some laughter.
Other
Delivery: In person
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Me Versus Exams

A light-hearted but serious look at my long fight with the English exams system. Learn how your children and grandchildren’s exam results were full of errors and mistakes, and probably still are….
Arts
Delivery: In person
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The Race to Fix the Nerve Agent Detector

Threats from Saddam Husain and others to use deadly nerve agent. Our new detector failed to work and drove a massive effort to correct it including sessions in the secret weapons establishment in Porton Down. See how the detector worked and be amazed at the reason for the failure. Laugh at the characters involved.
Science and Technology
Delivery: In person

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