A 'Critical
Friend'
- Partnership
- In-person & Virtual
Service Overview
In the ever-evolving landscape of UK education, professionals often find themselves overwhelmed by the competing demands of policy changes, resource constraints, and the drive to provide meaningful learning experiences. Many schools and education providers face challenges in sustaining a reflective, inclusive, and progressive approach. Often, the need for a trusted, objective partner to help navigate these complexities goes unmet.
Our Critical Friend Service bridges this gap by offering education provisions a reliable sounding board, an empathetic partner, and a fresh perspective tailored to their unique needs. Whether it’s refining strategies, supporting leadership teams, or fostering inclusive environments, we match you with experienced consultants who can provide the guidance and insight you need to thrive.
Service Duration
Minimum 1 hour
Suitability
Schools & Education Providers
Participation
Virtual or in-person
Certification
Certificate of Attendance
Accreditation
CPD Accredited Provider
Learning Outcomes
- Gain an unbiased perspective on your current practices and strategies.
- Develop actionable solutions for identified challenges within your provision.
- Access tailored guidance from consultants with relevant expertise.
- Strengthen leadership capabilities through partnership and support.
- Access long-term, or one-off guidance to act as a 'sounding board' of support and networking
- Increase confidence in navigating complex educational landscapes.
Service Information
The Critical Friend Service is designed to be a flexible and impactful support mechanism for education providers across the UK. It begins with a comprehensive needs assessment, ensuring that we match you with a consultant whose experience and expertise align with your unique goals. Whether you require a one-off consultation or ongoing collaboration, our approach is adaptable to your circumstances.
Sessions are collaborative and focus on reflection, action, and growth. Consultants provide a supportive yet challenging perspective to encourage innovation and best practices. Each session is underpinned by our core values of connection, kindness, and curiosity, ensuring that solutions are empathetic, thoughtful, and sustainable.
With years of experience in education and inclusion, our consultants understand the frustrations faced by schools and educators. From the constraints of rigid systems to the desire to create meaningful change, we’re here to help you turn challenges into opportunities. By working together, we aim to foster environments where every student and staff member can truly belong and succeed.
Whether you’re looking to improve inclusion, refine strategies, or address specific issues, our Critical Friend Service is here to guide you. Let us support your journey towards creating a thriving educational setting—one reflective step at a time.
Prefer to discuss your needs with our team?
We'd be more than happy to help you to consider what options would serve you best. We're a friendly bunch. We can catch up over a brew and/or Teams and go from there!
THE TIME FOR KINDNESS
AND CONNECTION IS NOW
We know just how busy you are. We’d love to chat to you about how these courses work and the impact they will have on your school. You may also be unsure about what level of training your school may need – let’s talk!
We’ll get to know you, your school and the needs of your children, staff and community to deliver a bespoke and unique session.
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