A skills-rich curriculum
Advice, frameworks and staff training to build a skills curriculum from Reception to Year 13, drawing on years developing the Learning Skills Trust.
We combine extensive experience in schools with modern coaching and mentoring, supporting independent schools and the people in them.
We provide bespoke coaching and mentoring for independent schools, together with other key skills.
Decades of headship and senior leadership, and the founder of the Learning Skills Trust — one of the most experienced consultants on developing a skills-rich curriculum and mentoring heads.
More about JamesSeven years in coaching and mentoring and seventeen teaching Philosophy in senior schools — creator of the Eudaimonic Gardener programme, helping staff and leaders find purpose, structure and wellbeing.
More about HenryFifteen years in design — graphic design, websites and branding for schools and businesses, including the PSB and Learning Skills Trust sites, with a modern, AI-assisted approach.
More about Joshua
James, Henry & Joshua
Photo coming soonFrom developing a skills-rich curriculum to mentoring heads and coaching staff, we offer practical, caring support for the whole school community.
Advice, frameworks and staff training to build a skills curriculum from Reception to Year 13, drawing on years developing the Learning Skills Trust.
A confidential, experienced shoulder to lean on, understanding the issues heads and staff face and building strategies to meet them. Looking after people is what we do.
One-to-one and group coaching for staff and leaders: resilience, purpose and wellbeing, drawn from Henry's Eudaimonic Gardener programme.
Trusted by leading independent schools across the UK and overseas
James Barnes was expertly placed to undertake my appraisal. Through several school visits and a thorough 360-degree review, he really took the time to understand the school community — his experience was reflected in the authenticity of his observations, and his guidance has been invaluable.
Whether it's developing your curriculum, mentoring your leadership or coaching your staff, we'd be glad to help. Tell us what you need and we'll take it from there.