
Indexing and Proofreading
Jo Penning
Qualifications and background​
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Copyediting 1: Introduction
Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), 2024​ -
Proofreading 1, 3 and 4 (Mentoring)
Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP), 2016-2019 -
Basic Proofreading V5 by Distance Learning
Publishing Training Centre, 2018 -
Accreditation in indexing
Society of Indexers, 2015 -
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Primary)
Goldsmiths College, University of London -
BSc in Speech Therapy (Clinical Language Sciences)
Leeds Polytechnic (now Leeds Beckett University) -
A’ levels in English, French and History; AS level in Psychology

Career​
I originally worked as a community speech and language therapist for five years in various NHS Trusts, then following
parenthood, took a sideways step into working with adults with learning disabilities in local community projects.
Since 2015 I have been a freelance professional indexer and proofreader, and am a dedicated Advanced Professional Member of the Society of Indexers, and an Intermediate Level Member of the Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders (CIEP). I value being part of the team involved in the final stages of book production.
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I actively work to enhance and update my professional skills through courses, discussion groups and involvement with local groups and attendance at annual conferences.