School Support
Expert consultancy and coaching for school leaders, teachers and governing bodies across Kent and beyond.
Sparks Education works directly with schools to provide targeted support that makes a real difference to outcomes for pupils and staff. Whether you are looking for curriculum consultancy, leadership coaching or governor development, our experienced team brings practical, classroom-tested expertise to every engagement.
How we support schools
We offer a range of flexible packages tailored to the specific needs of your school.
School Consultancy
Following proven successful leadership of a Primary for almost a decade, Rosie offers school consultancy support to Primary Schools in Kent and East Sussex, with a focus on strategic planning, data, curriculum development, preparing for OFSTED and developing phonics and Early Years provision.
- Strategic planning and data
- Curriculum development
- Preparing for Ofsted
- Phonics and Early Years provision
Early Years Supervision
We offer termly EYFS supervision for all school staff working within Early Years, in line with mandatory requirements. This is led by an Early Years Professional and former headteacher (EYPS, QTS, NPQH) who also holds ISCP accredited Certificates in Coaching.
- Termly EYFS supervision for all Early Years staff
- Led by a former headteacher (EYPS, QTS, NPQH)
- ISCP accredited coaching certificates
- Meets statutory framework requirements
In-school Tuition
Our tutors can offer English and maths 1:1 SEND support, small booster groups and support for students eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant. Sessions are planned and resourced by tutors following consultation with staff, to ensure sessions lead to strong progress.
- 1:1 SEND support in English and maths
- Small booster groups
- Pupil Premium Grant support
- Sessions planned in consultation with staff
Coaching
Our coach holds an ISCP accredited Certificate in Performance Coaching and Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Coaching. Coaching is available to school leaders at all levels and can be provided on a weekly basis, for a minimum of six 50-minute sessions.
- ISCP accredited Performance Coaching
- Health and Wellbeing Coaching
- Available to school leaders at all levels
- Minimum six 50-minute weekly sessions
How we work
Our approach
We believe that the most effective school support is built on genuine partnership. We take time to understand your school's context, culture and priorities before making any recommendations. All our work is evidence-informed, practical and focused on sustainable improvement — not quick fixes.
Context first
We start by listening and learning about your school before offering any advice or recommendations.
Evidence-informed
Our recommendations draw on the latest research in education alongside our own extensive classroom experience.
Practical and sustainable
We focus on changes that are realistic, manageable and built to last — not one-off interventions.
Ongoing partnership
We stay involved to support implementation, review progress and adapt our approach as your school evolves.
What Ofsted Says
Independent recognition of the quality of leadership and provision that underpins our school support work.
"Early years provision is outstanding. Leaders have ensured a wide range of rich and varied activities are used effectively to fire children's curiosity and imagination so they make outstanding progress"
— Ofsted, 2015
EYFS judged outstanding in 2015 and 2017
"The headteacher has completely overhauled the way that pupils' achievement is tracked... Swift action is taken to provide additional support to pupils who need it. This has resulted in improved progress for all groups, including disadvantaged pupils and pupils who have SEND"
— Ofsted, 2017
"The headteacher's vision of high expectations is reflected throughout the school. The headteacher, in close partnership with governors, has established a drive for continuous improvement"
— Ofsted, 2017
"Pupils thrive in this school. Leaders have developed a culture where pupils feel listened to"
— Ofsted, 2022
"Leaders have created a well-sequenced curriculum that helps pupils to build their knowledge and skills. They weave the school's values throughout the curriculum"
"Leaders are clear about what pupils need to learn in all subjects. They have built a helpful structure for assessment"
"Pupils are given rich opportunities to learn beyond the classroom"
— Ofsted, 2022
Our Tutors
Who we work with
We work with maintained primary and secondary schools, academies, free schools and independent schools across Kent and the South East. We are equally comfortable supporting a single-form entry village primary and a large multi-academy trust.
Fees
Consultancy visit — half day
Consultancy visit — full day
Consultancy session fee includes a 'Note of Visit' report with suggested actions.
Coaching session
50 minutes
Ready to work together?
Get in touch to discuss how Sparks Education can support your school. We are happy to arrange an initial conversation at no cost.
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