Stephen has been responsible for UCAS, including Oxbridge, at a comprehensive school. He was an Open University Tutor in Education for 14 years and Editor of ‘Social Science Teacher’, the journal of the Association for the Teaching of Social Sciences for eight years. He has delivered INSET training on preparing students for competitive courses and university application to Higher Education Co-ordinators and Heads of Sixth Form at national conferences, as well as providing INSET for teachers and students in their institutions.

Stephen has written regularly for the Times Educational Supplement and other publications. His books include Supporting Applicants for Competitive Degrees, Supporting Applicants to Oxford and Cambridge, AS Critical Thinking, 50 Presentations for Post-16 Students, Developing Outstanding Personal Statements: 25 Subject Specific Guides, Develop a Growth Mindset: Complete Powerpoint Scheme (2015) and HE Applications: Complete Powerpoint Scheme (2015).