Consultancy

Transforming Behaviour, Raising Standards, and Building Knowledge-Rich Schools

Transforming School Culture, Curriculum and Student Achievement

Schools succeed when they combine high expectations, a strong culture, and a carefully designed curriculum. Throughout my career, I have worked at every level of the education system—from classroom teacher to Head of English, senior leader, school improvement practitioner, and independent educator.

I offer consultancy services to secondary schools seeking practical, evidence-based solutions to improve behaviour, raise achievement, and strengthen curriculum design.

Unlike many consultants, I remain an active teacher. Since 2021 I have taught students online from around the world, earning more than 500 five-star reviews for my teaching. My recommendations are grounded not only in educational research but also in extensive day-to-day teaching experience.

Whole-School Behaviour and Culture Transformation

Improving behaviour is not about imposing ever more sanctions. Sustainable improvement comes from creating a culture in which students understand expectations, value learning, and take pride in their school.

I was part of the leadership team that transformed a struggling secondary school in Great Yarmouth. During this period, the school moved from being a difficult and often intimidating environment into a calm, orderly and aspirational community where students treated one another and staff with respect.

This work included:

  • Establishing clear and consistent behavioural expectations
  • Creating systems that staff could implement confidently
  • Improving classroom culture and routines
  • Raising aspirations across the school
  • Building consistency between departments
  • Supporting leaders in implementing change effectively

I can help schools develop practical approaches that improve behaviour while strengthening relationships and raising academic standards.

Consultancy Services

  • Behaviour audits
  • Culture reviews
  • Leadership coaching
  • Staff training
  • Behaviour policy development
  • Classroom routines and expectations
  • Implementation planning
  • Ongoing school improvement support

Evidence-Informed Curriculum Design

A curriculum should be designed around how students actually learn.

My curriculum work draws heavily upon cognitive science and the research of leading educational thinkers such as Daniel Willingham and Daisy Christodoulou. I help schools move beyond fashionable initiatives and focus on approaches supported by evidence about memory, knowledge acquisition and long-term learning.

Areas of support include:

  • Curriculum sequencing
  • Knowledge-rich curriculum design
  • Assessment design
  • Retrieval practice
  • Reducing cognitive overload
  • Developing durable student knowledge
  • Improving curriculum coherence across key stages
  • Aligning curriculum, teaching and assessment

My aim is always to help schools create curricula that are both academically rigorous and practically deliverable.

English Department Consultancy

As a former Head of English with extensive experience teaching literature and language, I offer specialist consultancy for English departments.

I can support departments with:

Curriculum Development

  • Key Stage 3 curriculum design
  • GCSE curriculum planning
  • Literature sequencing
  • Vocabulary development
  • Writing progression
  • Knowledge organisers
  • Assessment frameworks

Raising Outcomes

I have extensive experience improving outcomes in English. During a major school improvement programme, English GCSE results doubled within a single year.

I can help departments:

  • Diagnose barriers to progress
  • Improve curriculum alignment
  • Strengthen assessment systems
  • Develop effective intervention programmes
  • Improve the teaching of writing
  • Increase challenge for high-attaining students

Subject Leadership Support

  • Coaching for Heads of English
  • Department reviews
  • Improvement planning
  • Staff development
  • Quality assurance processes

Why Work With Me?

Schools deserve advice from people who have successfully implemented change rather than simply written about it.

My experience includes:

  • Thirteen years in secondary education
  • Former Head of English
  • Senior leadership experience
  • Successful whole-school improvement work
  • Significant experience improving behaviour and culture
  • Proven record of raising attainment
  • Doctorate in Literature
  • More than 500 five-star reviews as an online educator
  • Ongoing teaching experience

I combine practical school leadership experience with a deep understanding of curriculum, teaching and learning.

Available Services

I offer:

  • One-off consultancy visits
  • School reviews
  • Staff training and INSET
  • Leadership coaching
  • Department reviews
  • Curriculum audits
  • Ongoing school improvement partnerships
  • Online and in-person support

Get in Touch

If you would like to discuss behaviour improvement, curriculum development, English provision, or wider school improvement, I would be delighted to arrange an initial conversation.

Together, we can build a school culture in which students thrive, teachers succeed, and academic standards rise.

Get in touch to find out more!