Education

We believe wholeheartedly in the power of education to transform lives.  We know what exceptional looks like, and we have the experience, evidence and roadmaps to get there from any starting point.

‘I want to let you know how impressed I was with the whole experience.  It was a real pleasure to experience the warm and welcoming environments you have cultivated…the depth of knowledge shown…great pride… purposeful atmosphere - a true testament to the dedication and professionalism of your staff and the example set from your leadership…It was a privilege to witness firsthand.’

- MAT Board Member

We understand the power of effective governance and support Boards to embed excellent practice.  We are passionate about translating vision, values and culture into action; driving strategies that accelerate growth and improvement; delivering meaningful MAT evaluation; developing leaders through coaching; strengthening communications; and championing exemplary EDI and safeguarding practices that make a real difference for students and staff.

We help Trusts and schools raise outcomes for disadvantaged students; elevate achievements for students with SEND; and design industry-backed, place-based curricula that truly meet local needs.   Working with us, means partnering with people who are invested in your success, alongside providing the insight and support that delivers lasting impact for your community.

‘[This] is a school where pupils flourish in a supportive and inclusive community.  They are highly motivated, resilient and engaged in an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum delivered by teachers with strong subject knowledge.’

- Ofsted HMI, 2024

How we can support

Vision, values and culture

• We work with stakeholders to uncover what your values really mean and how they resonate across teams

• We translate values into practical, role-specific behaviours through inclusive, experiential workshops

• We co-create a clear, actionable values framework with associated attributes and behaviours

• We design memorable, engaging communications to embed values across the organisation

• We align people, culture and strategy to drive engagement, collaboration and measurable impact.

Strategy for growth and improvement

• We help you co-create a strategy that embeds your culture and delivers measurable organisational outcomes

• We analyse your opportunities, reviewing foundations, enablers, and strategic initiatives to identify priorities for growth

• We turn strategy into action, designing reporting structures, implementation plans and and organisational rhythms to keep progress on track

• We ensure your teams are fully engaged, making sure strategy is clearly communicated, understood, and embraced by everyone

• We support your leaders to accelerate impact, maintain momentum, make confident decisions, and drive sustainable improvement.

  
  

Leadership coaching

• We help your leaders turn intent into impact, aligning identity, potential, and outcomes to drive organisational success

• We facilitate human-centred, lasting change by combining executive experience, organisational psychology, and insight into people dynamics

• We offer flexible coaching sessions virtually or in person, tailored to your leaders’ schedules and needs

• We provide Live Coaching, attending key meetings, events, or projects with your leaders and following up with reflective sessions to accelerate learning and application.

  
  

Trust evaluation and development

• We deliver comprehensive evaluations reflecting Ofsted criteria alongside additional robust, evidence-based measures

• We collaborate with stakeholders to uncover strengths, USPs, priorities and opportunities for growth

• We provide actionable recommendations with dual impact: strengthening organisational capacity; and focusing on high-impact development areas

• We partner with leaders, to implement insight, embedding change that drives sustained improvement and measurable outcomes.

Interim executive leadership and recruitment

• We provide experienced interim executive leaders who can step in to strengthen your Trust or school and drive immediate impact

• We match leaders to your culture and strategy, using organisational psychology and insight into people dynamics

• We help define the values and behaviours that will drive your culture, strategy, and success

• We design tailored personas and recruitment approaches, applying a design-thinking approach to identify the right leaders for your needs

• We support the full recruitment journey, ensuring you secure substantive leaders who deliver lasting improvement.

Governance excellence

• We work with your Board and executive team to ensure strategic and cultural alignment, maximising your organisation’s impact

• We introduce and optimise tools and systems, including dashboards and structures, to strengthen performance and accountability

• We coach Board Chairs, provide interim leadership, and support recruitment, ensuring you have the right people in key positions

• We bring extensive governance expertise, combining local authority experience with multi-sector leadership to deliver robust, trusted guidance.

Safeguarding

• We deliver safeguarding training rooted in real-life experience, practical scenarios, and human connection, using relevant case studies to support effective learning

• We conduct comprehensive reviews of safeguarding policy, practice, governance, and stakeholder understanding, helping you create strategies that enable your team to spot safeguarding concerns more effectively and implement impactful initiatives

• We provide targeted training for DSLs, trustees, and governors, including CPD on specialist areas such as FGM and cyberbullying, ensuring your team gains confidence, clarity, and empowerment in real-world contexts.

Inclusion and alternative provision

• We work with your leadership team to review SEND and alternative provision using a holistic, evidence-based approachWe provide actionable insights and recommendations, aligned to Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted standards, as well as global best practice, to strengthen provision and outcomes

• Drawing on decades of experience in engagement, creativity, and culture, we help you design, implement, and measure provision that maximises impact for your students.

  
  

‘[This] is a rapidly improving school.  The transformation in culture, ambition and outcomes is clear to see.  Staff and students alike take great pride in being part of the school’s success.’

- Ofsted HMI, 2023