Unique Ornament Academy Consultancy

As a Senior Leader and Consultant, I specialise in supporting schools Raise standards, Reduce staff workload, and deliver better outcomes. Every project is designed around your unique context — a bespoke provision.

I combine over 30 years’ experience in Education and the Design Industry with proven senior leadership expertise to deliver tailored, practical consultancy that transforms Teaching and Learning, Assessment and Data and staff retention. Unlike generic training packages, I provide bespoke, evidence-based strategies that schools can embed immediately — creating sustainable improvement, not short-term fixes.

You can expect:

  • Bespoke tailored Consultancy – Solutions built for your school.
  • Practical strategies – Real approaches that work in classrooms and leadership teams.
  • Sustainable impact – Building staff capacity so improvements last.
  • Clear results – Stronger teaching, smarter data insights, higher attainment, and improved staff confidence.

UOA Consultancy covers:

  • CPD for Middle Leaders
  • Targeted Maths Tutoring & Intervention Support
  • Data & Assessment Systems Development
  • Classroom Practice – Mentoring and Coaching
  • Curriculum Development (Maths, Computing, STEAM)
  • Bespoke School Improvement Projects

Specialist in Teaching, Learning, Leadership & Innovation

About Me

With over 30 years of combined experience in the Education sector and the design industry, I bring a unique blend of creative innovation, strategic leadership, and pedagogical expertise to schools, Academies, and Education providers. My career spans Senior leadership, Subject expertise, and Cross-trust development, enabling me to provide tailored consultancy services that drive improvement, inspire teaching and learning excellence, and deliver measurable impact.

My approach is rooted in collaborative and Hands On Action informed practice, creative problem-solving, and collaborative leadership. I specialise in developing systems and strategies that not only raise student achievement but also build sustainable capacity in staff teams and school structures.

Unique Services

1. Teaching & Learning Leadership

  • Former Assistant Headteacher for Teaching & Learning with proven expertise in leading whole-school pedagogical change.
  • Design and implementation of teaching frameworks (Coaching, and Mentoring models).
  • Development of high-impact CPD programmes for teachers, middle leaders, and senior leaders.
  • Specialist in embedding metacognition, assessment for learning, and adaptive teaching strategies.

2. Data & Assessment Strategy

  • Extensive experience leading Data and Assessment across secondary schools and academies.
  • Creation of robust assessment systems to track pupil progress and inform intervention.
  • Expertise in supporting schools to analyse and use data for school improvement, accountability, and Ofsted readiness.

3. Maths Tutoring & Curriculum Innovation

  • Experienced Lead Practitioner in Maths and Maths & Computing Lead of Academies.
  • Provision of one-to-one and small group tutoring for intervention and high-attaining learners.
  • Curriculum design and resource development to support GCSE success, Mastery teaching, and stretch/challenge.
  • Specialist in bridging maths with computing and digital literacy to prepare students for modern skills demands.

4. Cross-Trust Development & School Improvement

  • Experienced Cross Trust Development Coordinator leading collaboration between schools for shared improvement.
  • Design and delivery of trust-wide professional development programmes.
  • Facilitating school-to-school support, including peer reviews, coaching, and leadership development.
  • Supporting curriculum alignment and assessment consistency across multi-academy trusts.

5. Creative & Technical Leadership

  • Former Senior Head of Art & Technology Faculty with 15 years’ prior experience in the design industry.
  • Expertise in curriculum innovation linking design, digital, and creative skills with employability.
  • Supporting schools to enhance their STEAM provision, bridging the gap between arts and technology.
  • Experienced Assistant Head of House – expertise in pastoral leadership, behaviour for learning, and student wellbeing.

Why Work With Me?

  • Proven Leadership Track Record – leadership roles at faculty, senior, and trust levels.
  • Cross-Sector Expertise – unique perspective combining creativity from the design industry with the rigour of education leadership.
  • Tailored Consultancy – bespoke packages aligned to your school’s or trust’s vision, context, and improvement priorities.
  • Capacity Building – focus on sustainable growth by upskilling your teachers and leaders.
  • Impact Driven – evidence-based strategies that deliver measurable improvements in attainment, teaching quality, and student experience.

🔑 Key Differentiators (What makes me different):

  • Dual Expertise – Senior education leader + 15 years’ design industry experience, bringing creativity and innovation.
  • Whole-School to Trust-Level Impact – Experience as Assistant Head, Faculty Leader, Lead Practitioner, and Cross-Trust Coordinator.
  • Tailored, Practical Solutions – No theory-heavy models; strategies that work in real classrooms and leadership teams.
  • Capacity Building – I don’t just deliver training; I develop your staff to sustain improvement long after consultancy ends.


Consultancy Offerings

  • School Improvement Reviews (Teaching & Learning, Data, Curriculum)
  • Trust-Wide CPD and Leadership Development Programmes
  • Maths Tutoring and Specialist Intervention Provision
  • Coaching for Teachers and Leaders
  • Review and build Curriculum Innovation (Maths, Computing, Technology, Art, STEAM)
  • Bespoke Packages for Development

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