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Training & consultancy

Training. Tailored to your team’s needs.

Choose from structured training, bespoke consultancy, remote mentoring, or technical audits; delivered by trusted, expert professionals who understand your challenges. Our consultancy sessions are focused on specific goals set by you, for maximum impact.

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Over 94%

of customers feedback rates training and consultancy as ‘Excellent’ or ‘Great’.

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1,000+

training sessions delivered per year to empower school and MAT staff.

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40+ courses

covering leadership, operations, finance, data, engagement, and more.

Why choose us

Get the training or consultancy services you need, the way you need it. Our experienced consultants work with schools and trusts to deliver practical, hands-on training that fits your schedule; whether that’s on-site or online.

Structured training programmes

Catering for multiple delegates, our collaborative training approach makes it easy to successfully roll out new software and processes across your school and teams.

Bespoke content for light to superusers

Bite-sized remote sessions to build confidence and develop internal champions, with training customised to your unique needs.

Technical consultancy

In-depth guidance on everything from installation to migration needs, as well as on-site support for infrastructure or system challenges.

MIS platform audits

Get under the hood of your MIS and unlock its full potential with our extensive audit process.

New starters and onboarding

Perfect for new team members or those taking on new system responsibilities.

SIMS training courses

Tailored training to elevate your school’s performance

Boost your staff’s confidence and skills with SIMS through personalised training designed for your school’s needs. Browse, search, and book courses online in minutes.

1,000+ training sessions

delivered every year to empower school and MAT staff.

"The trainer was brilliant, informative, and helped with any questions we had. Went at a good pace so we could all keep up — excellent training."

Amy Tilt

Tenbury High Ormiston Academy

"Really useful training, expanding on my basic knowledge and identifying how functionality can be used to its full potential."

Catherine Loftus

Biddick Academy

"The trainer explained the content brilliantly. The pace was perfect, and she made a challenging session interesting and productive."

Claire Morrison

Oakwood Park Grammar School

"The course completely suited my needs: to refresh my knowledge and understand any new areas."

Jo Leeper

Hartismere School

"Training & consultancy service: trainer went above and beyond in delivering the training, consistently going the extra mile to explore solutions to every query raised. Their depth of knowledge was exceptional, and they demonstrated a clear ability to explain complex concepts with clarity and confidence."

Julie Manning

Plymstock School

"The trainer delivered the training clearly, which we found really informative, and he was able to answer our follow-up queries."

Marie Rilett

Empowering Minds Academy Trust

"The trainer was very enthusiastic and made the training very interactive and easy to follow."

Michael O'Halloran

Manningtree High School

"This is my second course. Very knowledgeable regarding the use of SIMS and the exams role too — easy to speak to and created a really open space for participants to speak and ask questions."

Rachel Pickeirng

Old Buckenham High School

"Really positive trainer — very knowledgeable and approachable. Their teaching style is very proactive and gets members of the group involved, making the process much easier to understand. Would highly recommend."

Robert Cooper

"This is the second course I have attended and both have been excellent! I now feel much more confident about what needs to be done on results day, and I appreciated the trainer taking the time to share insights based on his experience in the role. Thank you; an excellent day!"

Sue Hall

Humphry Davy School

"Very professionally delivered, at the right pace, allowing for practice and asking questions."

Sylvia Aristodimou

St Faith's School

Training. Built for you.

Our engaging training sessions are always tailored to the specific tools, needs, and ambitions of your team. 

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Flexible formats

Delivered by trusted professionals who understand your context and share your vision. 

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Bespoke & flexible

From remote workshops to on-site training for up to ten people – we fit around your schedule.

Technical audits

In-depth technical guidance and on-site support for infrastructure or system challenges.

Our process

Our training helps your team work smarter by simplifying complex tasks, reducing admin time, and unlocking more value from your existing systems.

Step 1

Explore

Discover the bigger picture with a full deep dive into your current systems, staff needs, and goals.

Step 2

Implement

Minimise disruption and achieve a smooth transition with expert guidance at every step.

Step 3

Streamline

Get the most out of your systems now and get set to adapt with confidence as your needs evolve. Our training equips your teams with the skills they need to succeed.

Related support services

Support that powers your progress

When you invest in cutting-edge EdTech, you need the peace of mind that expert help is always on hand. We don’t deploy and disappear. Our service levels are tailored to your school or trust, with fast issue resolution and practical training. We’re here to ensure you succeed. Every step of the way.

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