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Leadership Consultancy for Schools

From classroom to staff room, we unlock the leader in everyone and transform school culture. Driving performance and wellbeing through trauma informed practices.

The Process

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Phase 1 -
Diagnostic

• Review of inspection reports and delivery plans.

• Pupil and staff focus groups.

• Leadership collaboration sessions.

• One to one strategic review with the Head.

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Phase 2 -Analysis & Formulation

• Triangulated analysis identifying key themes for focus.

• Presentation of findings to SLT and wider school.

• Priority setting session.

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Phase 3 -Transformation Delivery

Targeted student interventions.

• CPD sessions and supervision (incl. SENCOs and DSLs).

• SLT and executive coaching.

• Team development and implementation support.

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Phase 4 - Evaluation & Follow-Up

We are committed to delivering impact so we will return and review your progress, helping keep you on track.

How Our Process is Different

• Dialogic approach – Real change through conversation, not compliance.

• Whole school, not soloed – Aligns leadership, staff and students.

• Flexible delivery – we work in partnership with you over 6–12 month.

• Any service, as needed – Coaching, training,pupil support, all included.

• Excellent value – Time used where it makes the most difference.

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All interventions are tailored to the school’s culture, the required changes and the

strengths of the school community, driving relevant, impactful improvements.

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Why Schools Choose Us

• Real-world expertise from senior leadership in justice and education.

• Trained psychologist with deep understanding of trauma and behaviour.

• Triangulated insight — working with staff, leaders and students.

• Results-focused: improving wellbeing, inclusion, and performance.

• Reduced exclusions and absence

• Improved staff morale and retention

• Stronger relationships across your school

• Aligned leadership and sustainable performance

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Our Culture Transformation Programme is available as a long-term partnership on a flexible day rate, with negotiated pricing based on your needs. Every element can also

be accessed as a standalone service. What follows is a breakdown of each offer, with a price list to help you plan with confidence.

Our Approach

I’ve worked with young people failed by every system, led turnarounds under intense

scrutiny, and supported staff through high-pressure environments.

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I understand what schools are up against, and I bring an objective, experienced and​ trauma-informed lens to help you create lasting change across your school.

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I work in partnership with your school over 6 to 12 months, using time flexibly across the

community.

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You get access to any of my services, applied where they’re needed most, for better outcomes and better value for money.

 

This is a joined-up model, aligned with your vision, culture and challenges. It ensures

everyone is part of the change, and nothing happens in isolation.

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Creating Resilient Teams and Confident Leaders

Teaching and leadership can be emotionally demanding. When wellbeing declines, performance does too - and schools feel the pressure in absence, attrition and morale.

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Through 1:1 coaching and structured supervision, we provide the safe space and practical

strategies staff and leaders need to stay well, stay engaged and perform at their best.

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Supporting wellbeing isn’t a luxury; it’s a smart investment. Healthier, happier staff drive better student outcomes. With teacher absence costing schools thousands each term, investing in coaching and supervision can significantly reduce burnout and improve day-to-day performance.

 

The Impact:

• Improve retention

• Reduce stress-related absence

• Build emotionally intelligent teams

Coaching That Challenges and Champions

We bring an external lens grounded in real-world leadership. Whether you’re leading whole-school improvement or stepping into senior leadership for the first time, we offer coaching that sharpens strategic focus, challenges assumptions, and builds confident,

values driven leaders.

 

We support principals, SLTs and aspiring leaders to lead change with clarity, calm, and

credibility. No echo chambers. Just coaching that gets results.

 

The Impact:

• Strengthen strategic alignment.

• Improve leadership confidence and capability.

• Boost team morale and performance.

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Client Testimonials

Below are testimonials from past and current clients, press the arrows to read more.

"I cannot recommend Heather highly enough. Her work is incredibly useful in an education setting, where strong, reflective leadership is essential, and her support has had a lasting, positive impact on both me and my team."
Danielle Walley Assistant Principal, Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy

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Matt Bullard HMPPS, G4S
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