Our story at hales educational consultancy
Welcome to Hales Educational Consultancy, based in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. We're dedicated to empowering schools and education leaders to achieve excellence. Discover what makes us unique and how we collaborate to create lasting impact for your school community.
Our unique approach and core values
At Hales Educational Consultancy, we stand apart through our commitment to personalised, one-to-one support combined with practical, impact-driven expertise. Our bespoke, hands-on approach, rooted in over 20 years of real leadership experience, ensures every strategy is tailored and actionable. We don't just consult; we build trusted partnerships. Our work is guided by core values: Collaboration, ensuring ownership; Integrity and honesty, providing trustworthy guidance; Practicality and impact, delivering measurable improvements; Empowerment, building confidence; Excellence and ambition, striving for the highest standards; and Respect and understanding, acknowledging each school's unique context. We provide honest, constructive challenge to ensure lasting improvement for staff, leaders, and pupils alike.
Our biggest goal for your school
Our biggest goal at Hales Educational Consultancy is to empower schools and leaders to reach their full potential, fostering thriving, sustainable learning communities. We aim to help leaders build strong teams, confident staff, and effective systems, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning is deeply embedded. Our dream is to see every school we work with flourish – where leaders feel capable, teachers are motivated, and pupils achieve their best academically, socially, and personally. We strive to create a lasting impact that leaves schools stronger, more resilient, and truly equipped for long-term success.
Our journey in education
Inspired by a profound commitment to educational excellence, Hales Educational Consultancy was founded on a wealth of experience. With over 10 years in educational leadership and more than 20 years dedicated to the education sector, I have worked across a diverse range of schools, from primary to special and alternative provision. This extensive background provides a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within various educational settings, driving our passion to support and uplift every school community we partner with. My journey ensures our advice is always grounded in real-world school operations.
"I can't say enough about the outstanding service I received from Hales Educational Consultancy. Their team went above and beyond to meet our needs and exceeded our expectations, delivering truly transformative support for our school."
Oliver Hartman, headteacher