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Educational Consultancy · London & South East

Strategic excellence. Lasting impact.

Supporting and driving excellence across academy trusts, secondary schools and alternative provision. Building confident, competent and professionally curious leaders across London and the South East.

collaborative. contextual. considered. BUILT AROUND YOU.
14+
Years Senior Leadership
100%
Good / Outstanding Ofsted Outcomes
NPQH
Qualified
Director
Level Experience
Curriculum Review ◆ Quality Assurance ◆ Ofsted Readiness ◆ Department Turnaround ◆ Leadership Mentoring ◆ SAR & QIP Writing ◆ SEND & AP Specialist ◆ Challenge Partners ◆ Curriculum Review ◆ Quality Assurance ◆ Ofsted Readiness ◆ Department Turnaround ◆ Leadership Mentoring ◆ SAR & QIP Writing ◆ SEND & AP Specialist ◆ Challenge Partners ◆
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Hannah Fernando
(Who We Are)

Supporting & drivingexcellence.

HF Educational Consultancy is led by Hannah Fernando — a First Class BSc graduate in Mathematics and Statistics from a London red brick university, a completed NPQH holder and a participant in the Ofsted Future Leaders Programme.

Invited directly into a Trust-Wide Director of Mathematics role across a complex multi-site academy trust, Hannah has driven improvement across SEND, SEMH, AP and mainstream secondary schools — with all schools achieving Good or Outstanding under Ofsted. She brings significant college leadership experience at Assistant Principal and Director level, giving her a rare breadth of expertise across the full 11–19 and further education landscape.

“All schools in the Trust achieved Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes — with Mathematics consistently highlighted as a strength.”

1st Class BSc Maths, London university
NPQH Qualified
Ofsted Future Leaders Programme
Challenge Partners Reviewer
14+ years across secondary, FE & AP
Maths dept. turnaround specialist
SAR, QIP & governor reporting
Qualified coach & qualified mentor (ITT to NPQSL)
Teacher development planning & career coaching
Sustained Director & Assistant Principal experience across large Academy Trusts, College Groups and AP settings
(Why HF Consultancy)
Proven at Trust Level
Invited directly into a Trust-Wide Director role to lead Maths improvement across a multi-site academy trust. Every school achieved Good or Outstanding — Maths repeatedly cited as a strength.
Expert Inspection Literacy
Ofsted Future Leaders Programme participant and trained Challenge Partners Reviewer. Deep, current understanding of inspection expectations across secondary, FE and alternative provision.
Mathematics Specialism
1st Class BSc Mathematics & Statistics, London. Transformed underperforming Maths departments from cause for concern to sustained, inspected excellence.
Director-Level Strategy
Director and Assistant Principal level experience across FE, secondary and alternative provision — strategic leadership insight combined with deep classroom and subject expertise.
(What We Do)

Ourservices.

Professional team review

“Support is tailored carefully to the priorities, culture and context of each setting — collaborative, evidence-informed and built around your needs.”

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Curriculum Reviews
Rigorous evaluation of curriculum intent, sequencing, implementation and impact — aligned to current inspection frameworks. Deep subject expertise across Mathematics, English and wider curriculum.
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Quality Assurance & T&L Reviews
Structured review visits including lesson observations, work scrutiny, assessment analysis and staff and pupil voice — producing a clear, evidenced picture of quality across your school or trust.
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Ofsted Readiness & Curriculum Evaluation
Inspection-style evaluation drawing on direct Ofsted Future Leaders and Challenge Partners experience. Prepares your team with precision and confidence — no surprises.
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04
Leadership Coaching & Mentoring
Structured, evidence-based coaching building confident, competent and professionally curious leaders. From Heads of Department to aspiring headteachers, across formal qualifications and day-to-day practice.
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Strategic Reporting & Self-Evaluation
Professional SARs, QIPs and evaluation reports for senior leaders, governors and trust boards. Clear, evidenced and structured to inform strategic decisions at every level.
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SEND & Alternative Provision
Specialist consultancy for SEND, SEMH and AP settings — curriculum, QA, strategic planning and Ofsted readiness. Grounded in trust-wide AP leadership across four London and South East boroughs.
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Bespoke Trust & Improvement Projects
Tailored projects including Maths department turnaround, curriculum redesign, trust-wide strategy and CPD design — scoped precisely to your priorities, context and capacity.
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Teacher Development & Career Planning
Bespoke teacher development plans and structured career coaching for practitioners at any stage — from early career teachers mapping their next steps to experienced colleagues seeking a new direction or promotion. Drawing on extensive experience of mentoring, appraisal and professional growth across secondary, FE and alternative provision, Hannah offers practical, honest and motivating support that helps teachers build confidence, clarify ambition and move forward with purpose.
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ITT, PGCE & Unqualified Teacher Support
Targeted mentoring and coaching for trainee and unqualified teachers who need additional support to meet the Teachers’ Standards. Working alongside teacher training providers — including SCITT, university and school-based routes — Hannah offers structured, evidence-informed intervention for struggling trainees, drawing on extensive ITT mentoring experience and a deep understanding of what good teaching looks like across a range of school contexts.
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Professional teaching
(What People Say)

In theirown words.

“
Support from the Director of Maths with my leadership development has made a hugely positive impact on the development of the Maths department as a whole. The weekly mentoring sessions have been enriching, insightful, consistent and supportive. I am now mentored for my NPQSL qualification, underpinning my development with a formal, nationally recognised qualification.
Sarah — Head of Mathematics
Non-subject specialist — Secondary Academy, London
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We worked very closely on the redesign of our Key Stage 3 curriculum and the help was invaluable. In-depth, subject-focused discussions led to real changes in sequencing and content. I am now hoping to co-deliver a masterclass — something I would not have had the opportunity to do were it not for this partnership.
Ryan — Head of Mathematics & Numeracy
Experienced subject specialist — Secondary Academy, Bromley
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Having Hannah as an outside mentor for our Maths lead really enabled me to sustain a positive relationship with my colleague. She has really developed as a middle leader — her understanding of curriculum organisation, running CPD, and her confidence to challenge poor teaching have all been heavily influenced by this weekly support.
Louise — Deputy Headteacher
Primary SEMH School, Surrey
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I would not feel as confident if you were not on the ground helping me through this. I would not be in the position to complete the task without your continued support. I am sure that if the key stage two changes can be completed as timely and thoroughly as the changes we made to key stage three, then it is a task I am happy to rise to the challenge. I look forward to changing the school for the better now and in the future.
Guy — Senior Leader, Maths Across Multiple Schools
Large Multi-Academy Trust, South London
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Thank you for the CPD. It was well received by all participants and I appreciate your efforts in leading the session. This looks incredibly positive.
Philip — Headteacher
Secondary Academy, Bromley
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Thank you for all your support this academic year. We appreciate all your hard work in developing our trainees. We are proud to say we are Good — and we would like to thank you for your efforts in making the trainees’ training a great experience. You are part of our Greenwich family.
Michelle — Senior Lecturer, Teacher Education
London University — School of Education, FE & ITT
Collaborative consultation
(Case Studies)

Work inpractice.

The following examples illustrate the approach and impact of HF Educational Consultancy across different school contexts. All details have been anonymised.

Secondary School — Mainstream
Curriculum Review & Leadership Development
Context
A secondary school requested external support to review curriculum implementation and strengthen middle leadership capacity within the Mathematics department ahead of a period of wider school improvement.
Approach
HF Educational Consultancy conducted a structured review including:
  • Curriculum evaluation and intent review
  • Lesson visits and work scrutiny
  • Staff and pupil voice
  • Leadership discussions and assessment documentation review
  • Targeted coaching sessions for middle leaders
Impact
  • Clear strengths identified in curriculum ambition and staff subject knowledge
  • Actionable recommendations for sequencing, consistency and assessment
  • Revised curriculum planning structures implemented post-review
  • Strengthened departmental quality assurance systems
Leaders particularly valued
Clear and actionable feedback, professional challenge, practical next steps and supportive leadership coaching that made a tangible difference to departmental confidence and capacity.
Alternative Provision Setting
Quality Assurance & Strategic Improvement Support
Context
An alternative provision setting commissioned HF Educational Consultancy to support quality assurance processes and strengthen self-evaluation systems as part of ongoing improvement work.
Approach
Support included a comprehensive review encompassing:
  • Teaching and learning review activities and learning walks
  • Documentation review and staff discussions
  • Evaluation of curriculum implementation and learner engagement
  • Strategic feedback to senior leaders
  • Written report aligned to current inspection expectations
Impact
  • Refined improvement priorities and stronger evidence for self-evaluation
  • Improved consistency of classroom practice
  • Clarified curriculum intent and implementation
  • Practical recommendations for sustainable improvement
Senior leaders valued
The balanced, evidence-informed approach and the practical, actionable recommendations provided — delivered with sensitivity to the unique context of alternative provision.
Hannah Fernando
Hannah Fernando
Founder · HF Educational Consultancy
(Coaching & Mentoring)

From classroom to headship.

Hannah has supported professionals at every career stage — from new and unqualified teachers through to senior leaders pursuing headship. Structured, evidence-based coaching grounded in real leadership experience.

NPQ mentoring — NPQSL, NPQML, NPQH and other National Professional Qualifications across all levels
Formal qualification mentoring — PGCE, ITT, SCITT, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
ECT and early career support — structured induction mentoring across multiple providers
Maths-specific coaching — MEI TAM, Pearson and non-specialist support
Middle and senior leader development — HoD, AHT, DHT and aspiring headteachers
Unqualified teacher routes — RPEL portfolios, assessment-only and university access routes
Team collaboration
(How It Works)

Ourprocess.

01
Initial Discussion

Understanding your context and priorities. Free, no obligation.

02
Scoped Proposal

A clear methodology or plan of support, timeline and transparent fees — agreed upfront and tailored to your context.

03
Evidence-Led Delivery

Rigorous, framework-aligned review or structured coaching and mentoring support — always tailored to your setting, priorities and people.

04
Clear Reporting

Professional, board-ready reports and actionable feedback.

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Follow-Up Support

Optional ongoing partnership to embed lasting improvement.

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(Packages & Fees)

Transparentpricing.

All work is carefully scoped to ensure it is proportionate, purposeful and aligned to your school’s context. An initial conversation is always free and without obligation.

Select a service area to view pricing:
PackageDay RateWritten ReportIncludes
Single Curriculum Area
1 day — preparation, review & verbal feedback
£1,150–£1,350
£500–£900
Lesson visits, work scrutiny, staff & pupil voice
Two Curriculum Areas
1–1.5 days
£1,600–£1,900
£700–£1,100
Three Curriculum Areas
Typically 2 days
£2,100–£2,500
£900–£1,300
Additional Curriculum Areas
Per additional subject — added to an existing review visit
£400–£700
£300–£500
Written report priced per subject if required
Whole-School / Cross-Curricular
Per day — minimum 2 days recommended
£1,250–£1,350 per day
£700–£1,300
Assessment analysis, pupil voice & full written report. Typical engagement: 2–3 days.
All bespoke projects are scoped and priced following an initial conversation about your context and priorities. Get in touch →
(Get In Touch)

Let’stalk.

Whether you’re a trust CEO, a headteacher, a head of department or a teacher — we’d love to hear from you. Initial conversations are always free and without obligation.

HF Educational Consultancy works primarily across London and the South East. For one-off reviews and consultancy visits, travel further afield is always considered — please get in touch to discuss your needs.

Email
info@hfeducationalconsultancy.co.uk
Website
www.hfeducationalconsultancy.co.uk
Location
London & the South East
One-off visits further afield considered — please get in touch
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