BEGIN YOUR CONSULTANCY JOURNEY.
A consultancy that’s built to last
1) Reading and Research If you're going to advise headteachers and CEOs, your thinking needs to stand up to scrutiny. This module helps you find the right evidence, make sense of it for practice and shape it into a clear offer that people trust.
2) Self and Mindset Consulting asks you to step into a different role, but the best consultants don't leave themselves behind to do it. We'll work on getting clear about your values, your niche and the kind of work you'll walk away from, so you can show up calm, confident and consistent.
3) Partnerships The fastest way to grow in education is through trust that already exists. This module covers how to build partnerships that genuinely make sense, open the right doors and lead to work you're proud to be part of.
4) Running a Business Nobody gets into consultancy because they love invoicing. But getting the operational side right early on gives you the freedom to focus on the work that matters. We'll cover pricing, delivery, admin and boundaries in ways that are simple enough to actually stick.
5) Positioning When a school leader hears your name, can they immediately place what you do and why it matters? This module helps you get specific about your niche, what sets you apart, and the language you'll become known for, so buying from you feels like an obvious decision.
6) Marketing Most consultants either undersell what they do or overcomplicate it. We'll work on messaging that makes your value easy to understand, easy to share and easy to act on, even when you're working across complex school and trust structures.
7) Sales Good selling in education looks a lot like good leadership. It's about clarity, fit and sensible next steps. This module gives you a simple, ethical process that feels natural and professional, with none of the awkwardness.
8) The Art of Consultancy This is the craft of the work itself. How to diagnose well, listen properly, read the room and create change that lasts. The goal is impact that gets remembered and renewed, without becoming yet another initiative that fades after a term.
9) Outcomes and Impact Schools and trusts need to see that your work made a difference and so do you. We'll cover how to track impact, capture voice and build evidence you can use in reports, case studies and renewal conversations, so your practice grows with integrity
From Education Leader to Education Consultant. Over 120 education leaders joined this live session to hear how the move from school leadership to independent consultancy actually works, what stops most people from making the leap and what a realistic first six months looks like.
Recorded live, March 2026
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“I had been at a crossroads in my career and over the past few weeks and months I've gained the knowledge and confidence to recognise and value my unique skill set and start putting together a consultancy package to offer to schools and trusts. I honestly wouldn't have made the leap without the course.”
Emma - Course Graduate