My Services
Educational Consultancy
Whether you need regular support with a dedicated Improvement Partner, or more bespoke and occasional support, I have three main areas of consultancy, all which offer supportive challenge and
an external perspective for impactful school improvement outcomes.
School Improvement Partner
Leadership Support
Head Teacher Appraisal
Empowering leaders.
Enhancing practice.
Improving outcomes for all.
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I provide supportive challenge and expert guidance to help schools strengthen leadership, sharpen self-evaluation, and drive sustained improvement. Each partnership is tailored to the school’s context, combining coaching, evidence-based review, and practical next steps that build capacity and confidence.
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What's included:
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Support, challenge, and validation of self-evaluation
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Leadership development and improvement planning
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Teaching and learning reviews
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Coaching-based approach that promotes independence and clarity​
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Available on a termly or half-termly basis, for full or half-day visits, each including preparation, on-site work, and a detailed report with identified strengths and clear, actionable recommendations.
Building leadership capacity.
Shaping effective teaching.
Driving improvement.
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I offer bespoke support to strengthen leadership, review practice, and enhance teaching and learning. Drawing on evidence-informed research, I help schools focus on how pupils learn and how teachers can be most effective — ensuring improvement makes a real difference for every learner.
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Areas of expertise:
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Reviews of teaching and learning with clear feedback and recommendations
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Accredited WalkThrus Instructional Coaching support
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Implementation planning and development of WalkThrus coaching programmes
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Leadership coaching and guidance for targeted school improvement
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Available for half-day or full-day sessions, tailored to your school’s needs.
Objective.
Collaborative.
Focused on growth and impact.
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As External Advisor, I support Governing Boards in fulfilling their statutory duty to review and set Head Teacher appraisal objectives. The process is professional, supportive, and developmental — designed to strengthen leadership, sustain improvement, and promote the Head Teacher’s ongoing professional growth.
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What's included:
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Clear schedule, process, and documentation
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Guidance and consultation throughout
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Supportive, developmental approach
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Written report with clear feedback, strengths, and recommendations
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Preparation, appraisal meetings, and a mid-term review to ensure ongoing progress
Training
Practical training that builds confidence and capacity
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Bespoke CPD tailored to your school’s needs, designed to build knowledge, confidence, and capacity across staff teams. Training is practical, evidence-informed, and focused on supporting school improvement.​
Areas of expertise:
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Principles of Instruction – what makes for effective teaching & learning
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WalkThrus Toolkits - implementation and instructional coaching
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Subject leadership development - setting a vision, curriculum design and effective evaluation
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Available as staff training sessions - twilights or INSET days - depending on your needs.
Coaching
Goal-oriented, solution-focused coaching to support self-awareness, personal growth, and purposeful decision-making.
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Personal Development – Exploring values, strengths, and motivations to clarify goals and create actionable steps towards fulfilment.
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Confidence & Resilience – Providing a safe, confidential space to enhance self-management, resilience, and work–life balance.
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Leadership Readiness - Exploring self-management, people management, and goal setting to support new and aspiring leaders.
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Available as hourly sessions, in person or online, with a commitment to a minimum of 6 sessions after a free exploratory 'taster' session.