Becoming a Consultant

Are you an experienced school, college or trust leader but considering a new direction in the next year or two?

Many education leaders are exploring consultancy as a way to use their expertise, achieve greater flexibility, and continue making an impact across the sector. However, moving from employed leadership into consultancy comes with both opportunities and challenges.

This practical one-day course will help you understand what it takes to establish and run a successful consultancy. Through expert guidance, discussion and reflection, you will explore the realities of self-employment, identify where your skills and experience can add value, and begin planning your next steps with confidence.

Speaker

Sarah Young

Education Consultant

Key outcomes

Gain an understanding of the consultancy landscape, including changing labour markets, emerging opportunities and sector challenges.
Explore what it means to be self-employed, including operational, strategic and risk management considerations.
Identify your unique strengths, expertise and potential consultancy offers.
Discover professional networks and sources of support available to consultants.
Develop a practical action plan to support your next steps.

Fees

Members: £265+VAT
Non-members: £280+VAT

Programme

ASCL reserves the right to amend the programme should circumstances dictate.

09:20				Registration and refreshments

09:30				Welcome and introductions

09:45				Setting the scene Personal motivations Priorities and shared experiences Reflection on your Unique Selling Points (USPs) and their application to the sector

11:00				Refreshment break

11:15				Session 2 SWOT Analysis Understanding the market: risks and opportunities Social media: support and necessity

12:30				Lunch

13:15				Session 3 Setting up your company: practical considerations and ways forward Pitfalls to avoid

14:30				Refreshment break

14:45				Planning your next steps

15:15				Close

Suitable for

This course is designed for experienced leaders from schools, colleges and trusts across all phases of education who are considering a career change within the next 12 to 24 months but wish to remain actively involved in the sector.

No previous experience of self-employment or consultancy is required.