Providing education consultancy, advisory and professional development services to local authorities, MATs, schools and individual professionals.

We bring strategic expertise, practical insight and credible sector knowledge to support organisation-wide improvement, build sustainable change, develop professional capacity, and strengthen joined-up working across education, children’s social care and wider partner services.

Elmway Education provides consultancy, advisory and professional development services for local authorities, MATs, schools, academies, education organisations and individual professionals. The company was established to provide high-quality support across the education sector, at both organisational and individual level.

Elmway Education is led by an experienced former Assistant Director of Children’s Services / Director of Education, teacher, senior leader and Ofsted Additional Inspector, with 30 years’ experience across education, schools, SEND, inclusion, early help and skills, working across central and local government, schools and commissioned services.

We work with schools, trusts, local authorities, education organisations and individual professionals to provide thoughtful, practical and tailored support for organisational improvement, professional development and career progression.

Strategic consultancy for schools, trusts, local authorities and education organisations, including support for school and system-wide improvement, governance, appraisal, academisation, SEND, inclusion, service redesign, local authority and school inspection preparation, targeted organisational reviews, and independent chairing of improvement boards.

Consultancy Services and Advisory Support

Bespoke leadership development and professional learning, CPD programmes, coaching, workshops and conferences for individuals, teams and organisations. Support is available for aspiring, new and experienced leaders across all sectors.

Leadership Development and Professional Learning

ElevateEd is our flagship 1:1 career development programme. We work with individual professionals through bespoke support to help them identify the right role for their skills and aspirations, craft and submit strong applications, and prepare confidently for interview.

ElevateEd - Career Progression Programme

Why choose Elmway Education?

  • 30 years’ experience across education, schools, SEND, inclusion and skills

  • experienced former Director of Education / ADCS across local authority children’s services

  • former Ofsted Additional Inspector

  • strong track record in school effectiveness, improvement and partnership working

  • tailored support for organisations and individual professionals

  • practical, professional and values-led approach

  • additional specialist expertise available through trusted associate support

  • committed to going the extra mile

We believe in working in partnership with you to meet your distinctive contextual needs.

Whether you are seeking strategic consultancy, leadership development, Headteacher appraisal support, SEND and inclusion advice, or career progression support through our ElevateEd programme, Elmway Education offers experienced and credible support shaped around your needs.

  • “Deborah brought steady, credible leadership through a challenging period. Her commitment, energy and partnership working made a real difference.”

    Health Partner

  • “In a very challenging period, Deborah achieved a tremendous amount and made a significant impact.”

    Local Authority Senior Leader

  • "Deborah's leadership and positive attitude helped stabilise the local area when it was needed."

    Strategic Partner