Education Consultancy and support tailored to your school’s needs, delivered by experienced education specialists.
Every school faces different challenges, from improving outcomes and strengthening teaching practice to navigating changes across safeguarding, SEND, assessment and curriculum.
Our school consultancy services provide practical, personalised support designed around your setting’s specific priorities. Whether you need specialist teacher advisory services, bespoke training or an independent review of current practice, our experienced education advisers are here to help.
What gives us an edge is that our team have first-hand experience working in education as teachers, school leaders, pastoral staff and Designated Safeguarding Leads. We understand the realities of school life and provide advice that is practical, relevant and designed to make a lasting difference.
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Why Work with SFE?
- Experienced education professionals: Receive practical support from advisers with first-hand experience as teachers, school leaders, pastoral staff and Designated Safeguarding Leads.
- Award-winning support: Work with an established education charity recognised nationally and regionally for excellence in training, SEND, education and community impact.
- Â Support built around your setting: Access school consultancy services, in-school audits and bespoke training built around your priorities and challenges.
- Specialist knowledge across key areas: Benefit from expert guidance covering safeguarding, SEND, assessment, curriculum development and wider school improvement.
- Creating positive outcomes for pupils: We work with schools to strengthen teaching, learning and wellbeing, helping every young person reach their full potential.
Education Consultancy Services for Schools
Our education consultancy services provide expert advice and practical guidance across key areas of school development. From SEND and safeguarding to assessment, curriculum support and PSHE/R(S)HE, our experienced education consultants work with your team to identify priorities, develop staff confidence and strengthen practice across your setting.
Tailored Training and Moderation for Schools and Settings
Our experienced advisers can deliver expert, hands-on training on a range of topics at your setting. Whether you need whole-staff INSETs to embed robust safeguarding practices or specialist-led moderation to support assessment across reading, writing, and maths, we provide practical sessions that empower your team and boost school-wide confidence.
In-School Audits
Understanding your current strengths and areas for development is an important part of continuous school improvement. Our in-school audits provide an independent review of your existing practice, offering expert insight, practical recommendations and clear next steps to support your setting.
Specialist Advisory Services
Price range: £1,550.00 through £1,850.00
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Price range: £1,550.00 through £1,850.00
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Safeguarding
Price range: £1,550.00 through £2,500.00
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Bespoke School Consultancy Support Tailored to Your Setting
Need help with a specific challenge in your school? Our experienced education advisers can create a bespoke package of training, advice and school improvement support based on your priorities.
They’ll visit your school to understand your requirements, provide specialist guidance and work with your team to identify practical next steps. Get in touch to find out more.
Meet Our Team
Jo Perrin - Head of School Support, Adviser, Services For Education
Jo Perrin is a seasoned Education Adviser with a strong background in safeguarding. She has held key roles as a Designated Safeguarding Lead, secondary school teacher and pastoral lead in the education sector. Facilitating training to enhance the knowledge and skills of professionals working directly with children and young people is her passion.
With a wealth of experience in teaching PSHE and expertise in childhood trauma from her time as a foster carer, Jo is dedicated to supporting organisations that work with children and vulnerable adults on safeguarding issues.
She is actively involved in professional safeguarding groups in the West Midlands and is currently collaborating on a research project with colleagues from the University of Birmingham focusing on FGM awareness within communities. Jo has worked as a West Midlands' Adviser for national PSHE resources, presented at the Sex Education Forum National Members' Event and authored an advertorial for PSM magazine, and articles for both SEND magazine and SecEd.
Jo's expertise extends to training on topics such as Safer Recruitment and Mental Health at Work. She is also a facilitator for the nationally recognised NPQSL and NPQ SENCO qualifications, supporting senior leaders in education. Her contributions to publications and development of resources for RSE provision have been well-received by schools nationally and internationally.
With her extensive experience and dedication to professional development, Jo Perrin is a highly respected figure in the field of education. Her guidance on safeguarding, mental health awareness, personal development, and relationships education is highly valued within the industry.
Denise Harris - Adviser, Services For Education
Denise has enjoyed many years working as a qualified teacher in Birmingham. She has taught across the age range in schools, in an Education Action Zone, and in a Youth Offending Unit.Â
As a local authority primary numeracy consultant, she has supported many schools to effectively develop their maths provision, and this continues through her management of the very successful 'Every Child Counts' mathematics interventions, developed and supported by Edge Hill University, and which are proven to have a significant impact, not only on underachieving and SEND pupils, but also on teacher and teaching assistant subject and pedagogical knowledge, classroom and whole school practice.
Nowadays, Denise successfully delivers the primary statutory assessment contract for moderation and monitoring on behalf of Birmingham LA. She has been instrumental in effectively managing the changes over time to the statutory assessment processes but does not lose sight of the need for schools and teachers to make use of ongoing formative assessment strategies as part of the teaching and learning process to monitor pupil progress. In her statutory role, Denise works closely with other moderation managers both locally and nationally to ensure a consistent understanding of national guidance and related requirements. She recruits, trains, and accredits both KS1 and KS2 pool moderators and utilises her knowledge and understanding of these processes to ensure, through her training offer, that schools are equipped to fulfil their statutory duty confidently.
Emma Mudge - Adviser, Services For Education
Emma has more than 20 years' experience in primary education and has worked in a variety of roles, including Assistant Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher and Acting Head Teacher - working at the forefront of school leadership and improvement for the majority of her career.
Emma now works as an Educational Adviser, sharing her experience and knowledge to continually promote and improve the standard of teaching and learning in English, develop and extend the safeguarding culture within schools and to support leaders with their school improvement implementation overall.
Supporting schools with the accuracy of their writing assessments is an important part of her role, using her expertise as the moderation and monitoring manager to inform, train and support teachers and school leaders.
Emma is also part of the team which delivers the Health For Life programme (improving the healthy opportunities for primary aged children) and has delivered the NPQSL for 3 years, where she proudly supports the development of our aspiring leaders in the city.
Helen Grundy - Adviser, Services For Education
Helen's journey began in 1998 when she proudly graduated with a first-class honour’s degree in English and Education Studies. Her time studying in Amsterdam at the Hogeschool Holland added a TESOL element to her degree, opening her eyes to international approaches to education.
Her teaching career in Staffordshire saw her excel in various roles, from subject leadership to SENCo and SLT. Helen's passion and dedication led her to become a Leading Maths Teacher, supporting colleagues and ultimately transitioning into consultancy and advisory roles.
Joining Services For Education in 2015 as an Education Adviser, Helen's initial focus on Maths Advising quickly expanded to include managing the highly successful Health for Life in Primary Schools programme and overseeing ECT Induction. Her expertise is also sought after for delivering parts of the nationally recognised NPQ suite of qualifications.
Helen's journey is not just a career, but a testament to her unwavering commitment to education and the betterment of schools and students.  Â
Lucie Welch – Adviser, Services For Education
Lucie Welch has worked in Primary Education for over 15 years, holding a range of leadership positions including Assistant Headteacher, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Attendance Lead and Designated Teacher for Looked After Children. Having worked across several local authorities and multi-academy trusts, Lucie has developed extensive expertise in safeguarding and supporting children and young people to thrive both academically and personally.
At Services For Education, Lucie is a member of the Safeguarding Team, working with schools, colleges, trusts and other educational settings across Birmingham and beyond. She delivers statutory safeguarding and training, supports organisations through safeguarding audits and reviews and works collaboratively with leaders to strengthen safeguarding culture and practice.
Alongside her safeguarding work, Lucie leads the impactful Health for Life programme across Birmingham, supporting schools to promote healthy lifestyles, wellbeing and positive outcomes for pupils, families and wider communities. Drawing on her extensive school leadership experience, she also contributes to teacher development through her previous work with the SCITT programme and as a facilitator of the Early Career Framework (ECF), supporting trainee and Early Career Teachers to build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for successful careers in education.
What Customers Say About our Tailored School Support
 After many years leading safeguarding in school we wanted to ensure that we were doing all that we could to ensure the most effective and impactful practice, given the demands faced by our pupils and their families and the ongoing changes in the safeguarding landscape.We welcomed Jo and Marsha in for a full day’s audit, having completed significant preparatory work and documentation in advance. As a process this was a most robust and intense opportunity to really drill down into our practice, to reflect on all aspects of safeguarding and to highlight the significant impact that an effective culture and climate of safeguarding creates across the school, contributing positively to outcomes from all angles.
This really was very much a whole school process which allowed us not only to celebrate and affirm our key areas of strength but also to offer some tangible ways forward as to how as a school we can effectively manage the significant increase in the demands placed on schools as the both role of the DSL and also the role of the school in terms of safeguarding is redefined. If you are looking to review your practice I would recommend this audit without reservation. The process was professional, robust and conducted by experts in the field who are committed to supporting schools with all aspects of safeguarding as this arena becomes ever more complex and demanding.
JO DAw – dsl – holy trinity
Thank you for the report and more importantly for your time. It was a pleasure to work with Jo and we really appreciate the help, support and advice. I have already fed back to the MAC regarding the matters we discussed and we look forward to implementing your suggestions. Looking forward to continuing to work with you and thank you and the team for the excellent work and support we receive.
RACHEL GIRLING – HEADTEACHER – holy SOULS
Communication with Emma ahead of her visit was excellent, she was available when needed to support us in planning the day so that it was as successful and effective as possible. The support was tailored to the needs of the children in our school, Emma had a clear understanding of this. Her feedback on the day was supportive in tone and helped us to both recognise potential and identify clear next steps. Her visit has bought some real momentum to this area of curriculum development and was a very positive experience.
CASSIe manly – senco/inclusion lead and reading lead, ST francis’ catholic primary school
 Emma was a fantastic and thoughtful presenter. She was reassuring and supportive but also offered supportive critic and challenge that helped everyone in the room. Thank you Emma.
JACK POOLE – ASSISTANT Headteacher, ST THOMAS MORE
 Lucie Welch is not only highly knowledgeable and skilled but also exceptionally engaging, making each session a memorable and enriching experience for all participants. It has been a pleasure to welcome her into our school community, and her positive impact is palpable.
sacha benjamin-coker – deputy head and dsl, the blue coat school
Services For Education recently carried out a safeguarding audit at Christ’s College Finchley and the experience was excellent from start to finish. Lucie and Jo were friendly, positive and compassionate, while also being diligent, thorough and highly professional. They approached the process with great sensitivity, ensuring staff felt supported throughout. Importantly, they took the time to understand our school context, highlighted our strengths, and provided fair and honest findings. The feedback was detailed and constructive, with excellent advice on how we can continue to strengthen safeguarding and improve the experiences of both students and staff. We are very grateful for their guidance and would not hesitate to recommend them.
ruth hill – headteacher, christ’s college, finchley
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FAQs About School Consultancy Services
What are education consultancy services?
SFE’s education consultancy services provide expert advice and support to help schools improve teaching, learning, safeguarding, SEND provision and wider school practice.
At Services For Education, our experienced advisers work directly with schools to provide consultancy, audits and training based on your specific priorities.
What are specialist teacher advisory services?
Specialist teacher advisory services provide schools with expert guidance from experienced education professionals. Support can include training, audits, curriculum advice and practical recommendations designed to improve outcomes for pupils and staff.
How much do educational consultants charge?
The cost of an educational consultant will depend on the type and level of support your school requires. This may include one-off consultancy sessions, in-school audits, staff training or longer-term school improvement support.
Our education consultancy services are tailored around your setting’s needs, helping you access the right level of expertise and support. Please contact our team to discuss your requirements.
What areas can your education consultants support with?
Our education consultants provide support across a wide range of areas, including safeguarding, SEND, assessment, English, maths, PSHE/R(S)HE and wider school improvement.
Do you provide school consultancy services in Birmingham?
Services For Education provides school consultancy services for schools and education settings across Birmingham and beyond.
Can consultancy be tailored to my school/ setting?
Yes. Our school consultancy services are tailored to your individual needs. If you require support that is not listed, our advisers can work with you to create a bespoke package of training, consultancy or audit support.
Who delivers your education consultancy services?
Our consultancy services are delivered by experienced education advisers who have previously worked as teachers, school leaders, pastoral staff, DSLs and specialist education professionals.
How can school improvement support benefit my setting?
External school improvement support provides an opportunity to review current practice, identify priorities and receive expert recommendations to help strengthen outcomes for pupils and staff.
