We help schools, trusts and local authorities with all things education

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Jarvis Education is a trusted consultancy dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people. We partner with schools and organisations to deliver practical, child-centred solutions that drive lasting impact.

Education experts

that care

Why Schools, Trusts

& Local authorities

Choose Us

Bespoke Solutions
We design support around the specific context and priorities of your school or organisation—never a one-size-fits-all approach.

Expert and Transparent Guidance
Our consultants provide clear, practical advice and hands-on support, with a commitment to integrity and professionalism.

Sustainable Impact
We focus on driving meaningful, long-term improvement rather than short-term compliance.

Child-Centred Approach
Every recommendation and action is rooted in what benefits children and young people most.

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re looking for a friendly, results-driven partner who’s as passionate about your pupils as you are, let’s talk.

Our Success In Numbers

20+

Years Experience

20+

Associate Consultants

100+

Schools & Trusts

100%

Happy Clients

How we can help

We provide expert, reliable support designed to ease pressures and enable schools and organisations to move forward with clarity and confidence.

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SIP Packages

Our School Improvement Partner (SIP) packages provide a balanced approach of support and challenge. Tailored to your context, they deliver practical insight and drive meaningful, sustainable school improvement at every stage.

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Reviews & Audits

We provide clear, constructive feedback, identifying strengths and areas for improvement with a supportive, solutions-focused approach.

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Consultancy

Whether you’re managing a project or seeking strategic guidance, our consultancy provides thoughtful, transparent support from experienced education professionals.

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School Turnaround

Hands-on leadership and tailored support for schools facing challenges, helping rebuild stability, restore confidence, and deliver rapid, sustainable improvements in outcomes for children and young people.

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Safeguarding

Our safeguarding support is clear, tailored, and straightforward, ensuring all staff understand their responsibilities and can confidently maintain a safe and compliant environment.

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SEND & AP

Every learner deserves the opportunity to succeed. Our SEND and Alternative Provision support is pupil-focused, practical, and designed to deliver meaningful, real-world impact.

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Clients Who Trust Us

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We've carefully handpicked a team of highly knowledgeable, skilled and experienced education consultants ready to support your school, trust or local authority. 

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What our clients say

  • Relentlessly positive, cheerful and adaptable

    You are willing to receive and act upon feedback to improve practice further. You are leading high-quality inspections, are making significant contributions to our wider work, and are discretely helping others and are always ready to take on additional tasks. A great team player and a strong addition to the team.

    Previous Employer

  • Immense value to the individuals you have mentored

    In all areas of your performance, you have shown expertise and competence. Your work with mentoring has been excellent. You have added immense value to the individuals you have mentored through astute coaching and direct training. You are well regarded by colleagues as a knowledgeable, calm and collected colleague who has the expertise to tackle really difficult situations and demanding contexts. On a wider basis you have contributed to training and team meetings. You have made valued contributions and shown how to approach problems with pragmatism. Excellent performance!

    Manager

  • Just to let you know that Friday's call with A was invaluable!

    A was very clear and gave us opportunities to ask questions; she shared helpful tips and coached us effectively in getting our tone and words right to convey our thoughts. A really listened to us and tailored the call so it was focused on those aspects we needed the most help with. We came away more confident about the process and clear about the focus areas that would work best for our school. 

    Principal of a special school

  • Insightful and supportive!

    It was a real pleasure to work with Shaun. He was insightful and supportive. Thank you.

    Headteacher of a primary school

  • The perfect balance!

    Shaun is approachable, knowledgeable, challenging and supportive with the perfect balance.

    Education consultant

  • C was brilliant and I think my SENCo found it really valuable!

    I am going to spend some time with my SENCO discussing next steps and I am sure we will book C in for some more work. She really listened and got under the surface of the issues we are facing quickly as well as recognised the areas that we can improve easily.

    Headteacher of a primary school 

  • Relevant and helpful advice

    Shaun offered relevant and helpful advice in preparation for the opening of the school and the OFSTED inspection a week later. It left me feeling more prepared and I found the professional scrutiny useful and informative.

    Head of Learning

  • I really enjoyed working with you today..

    I really enjoyed working with you today and have come away with lots of helpful advice and things to think about. It was good to have time to reflect on the progress we have made so far. 

    Headteacher

  • You took time to understand our school

    The conversations were very helpful, particularly the discussions about safeguarding. You took time to understand our school, our ethos and our vision for the future.

    Headteacher

  • Took great care to understand our school

    We were really pleased that Shaun and his colleague took great care to understand our school, the specialist approaches we use and how we value every individual within the school community.

    Headteacher of independent special school

  • You’re doing great work, Shaun!

    This highlights that this plan/work, which started upon Shaun’s arrival late summer, is already ahead of schedule, evidencing the new approach, increase in pace of change and knowledge of our AP journey within the SEND & AP Improvement Plan. You’re doing great work, Shaun!

    Children’s Services Transformation Consultant/Programme Director

  • You made an exceptional contribution

    This year brought with it change and challenge for us all. Despite this, you rose to the challenge. Through hard work, positive behaviours and real commitment, you made an exceptional contribution. I want to say a big thank you.

    Headteacher

  • Thank You

    I would like to thank Shaun for helping the school with the process of appointing the school’s new headteacher and the interviews.

    Proprietor of an independent special school

  • Insights were really helpful

    Thank you for taking the time to look at our website. Your insights were really helpful and we will get onto them immediately.

    Executive headteacher of a secondary school

  • I found it very helpful

    Thank you so much for coming. I found it very helpful and will be working on the bits that you identified as soon as possible.

    Deputy headteacher (Inclusion) following a SEND review in a primary school

  • Thank you!

    Thank you! We all took so much away from yesterday's experience! Thank you for your really useful feedback.

    Trust School Improvement Partner & Headteacher following a SEND review

  • You really took time to understand our context

    I just wanted to thank you for your time and hard work on Wednesday and Thursday last week. The entire team felt you really took time to understand our context and why we do what we do. The whole process was very collaborative.

    Headteacher of a special school

  • Inspector reported really strong support from you!

    The inspector reported really strong support from you, which obviously I know anyway (😉), but I just wanted to say a massive thank you, as we couldn’t have done it without your input!

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About

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Jarvis Education was founded in 2023 by Shaun Jarvis following a successful career as a teacher, school leader and inspector.

He did so with a firm belief that trusted, high-quality education consultancy that carefully balances challenge and support would help children and young people on a bigger scale.

He wanted to be a force for good for children and young people across the UK by helping schools, trusts and local authorities achieve great things. 

Frequently asked

questions

  • Absolutely not. We work with all types of schools—primary, secondary, special, independent, AP, MATs and local authorities. If you're in education, we’re here for you.

  • Everything—travel, prep time, support on the day, and a brief written report. No hidden charges. No awkward conversations.

  • Of course. Every visit is tailored. We’ll discuss your priorities ahead of time and adjust accordingly.

Get In Touch

For more information about our consultancy services, please complete the form, email or call us for a no-obligation chat about how we can help you.