Ingotian is the on-line nickname of Ian Lynch. Ingotian has taught and inspected physics and a range of other subjects in high schools. He was formerly Curriculum Director for Science and Mathematics at the CTC Trust (now the SSAT) and assessor of the National Professional Qualification for Headteachers. He is the inventor of the innovative INGOT qualifications family co-funded by the EU Lifelong Learning Programme under the Leonardo transfer of innovation call. Past achievements include winning 3 British Powerlifting titles and representing Great Britain in 2 World Championships.