About us

Improvement without evaluation is impossible. As one of the UK’s most trusted networks of independent education consultants, this is a belief we live by.

Drawing on our vast experience as headteachers, Ofsted inspectors, former HMIs, local authority school improvement officers and/or DfE Advisers, we work with inspiring education leaders to review, improve, succeed and surpass. Our overriding goal? To ensure your pupils benefit from the highest quality education.

OUR SERVICES

Our approach is simple: bespoke, transparent and grounded in real experience. Every school, trust and local authority operates in a different context – so our guidance has to meet that reality. We start with a conversation to understand what you need to achieve and the timescale you’re working to.

From there, we match you with the consultant whose expertise fits your situation, and build a proposal that’s tailored, practical and focused on improvement that lasts. You’ll get honest insight, clear direction and support shaped by people who’ve led and improved schools first-hand.

Understanding a school’s strengths and areas for development is the foundation of better outcomes – for pupils, for staff and for leaders. But doing that well, and doing it objectively, is tough when the landscape keeps shifting, policy changes overnight and workloads never seem to ease.

That’s where we come in. We bring fresh perspective, deep experience and honest, evidence-led feedback that helps leaders see their school clearly and make decisions with confidence.

We’re part of the Premier Education Group – the UK’s leading provider of sport and physical activity in schools.

Being connected to a wider organisation with the same commitment to improving children’s wellbeing and outcomes gives us a broader perspective and a deeper evidence base. It means we can share insight across the sector, learn from each other’s expertise and bring even richer support to the schools we work with.

The Ofsted training was extremely well delivered and highly informative. The trainer demonstrated excellent subject knowledge and explained complex requirements clearly and confidently. Their engaging approach encouraged discussion and reflection, making the session both practical and relevant. I left the training feeling more confident, better prepared and with a clearer understanding of how to apply the guidance effectively in practice.

Misba Mir

Carlton Junior and Infant School

school improvement partners

School improvement partners

Wraparound

Wraparound Care Support

leadership development

Leadership development

Developmental school reviews

Developmental school reviews

Safeguarding audits

SEND in Early Years

Early Years

Pre- and post-Ofsted support

Pre- and post-Ofsted support

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Services to Multi Academy Trusts

SEND

Curriculum development

Website review

Apprenticeship review

Apprenticeship Reviews

Experts in their field.

You get the right consultant for your school’s context. We match you with serving or recently serving headteachers, inspectors, or specialists who understand what stands up to scrutiny. They provide clear evaluation and specific next steps, so leaders make decisions with confidence. Your school’s phase, culture, and priorities shape the support.

Here are three of our consultants, and you can review all our consultant profiles to see exactly who will be working with you.

Trusted by MATs & schools across the UK.

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