About NED for Schools

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We were founded by Kerry Hill FCCT FCGI (pictured above with Dame Ann Limb DBE DL on the right). 

Kerry has been in education for over twenty five years as a SENCO, Head teacher, School Improvement Partner and Director of School Improvement, for an award winning School Improvement Company. Kerry has also honed her expertise as a national speaker, thought-leader, member of Tri-County Time to Change Steering Committee and regularly participates in national round tables and panels. 

As a Headteacher, Kerry positively impacted school improvement, significantly increasing standards in schools of different settings including leading a small, rural school, a 0 - 11 school with an MLD unit and large city schools with high deprivation and SEND. Through school improvement, Kerry has nationally supported schools in all contexts and both State and Independent Sectors.

Kerry is nationally recognised for her work in inclusive and mentally healthy cultures, securing two prestigious Princess Royal Training Awards, for the impact of improvements led in schools and receiving a Fellowship from the City and Guilds Institute for the impact of her work in the education city on cultural change and mental health. She holds a Masters in Leadership of Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools.

Notable achievements:

• National Postgraduate Certificate in Special Educational Needs Co-ordination
• 2024 Fellowship Diploma City and Guilds Institute
• 2022 Industry Fellow – Nottingham Trent University
• 2022 invited to join City and Guilds national Council
• 2020 Fellowship of the Chartered College of Teaching
• Speaker at regional and national conferences including the Head teacher conferences, Bett Show, Dyslexia Show and worked with BBC Teach Series and BUPA on teacher mental health , Royal College Psychiatrists CAMHs conference
• Nationally and internationally published education articles and research

An external consultant's aim is to provide high-quality, cost-effective consultancy and training services tailored to clients' needs, for the benefit of professionals and pupils, which meet or exceed clients' expectations.” 

Elize C. Du Plessis 

Our approach includes:

• Collaborative & Partnership-Focused: We work closely with school leaders to understand your unique needs and develop customised solutions.
• Data-Driven & Evidence-Based: We utilise data and research to inform our recommendations and ensure the effectiveness of our interventions.
• Ethical & Professional: We maintain the highest ethical standards and adhere to professional codes of conduct.
• Strong Relationships: Building trusted partnerships with schools, leaders and staff.

We believe that learning and development, as an adult or a young person, should be engaging, interactive, and impactful. That's why we have developed a unique approach to education that combines innovative, research-led approaches. Our services are designed  tailored to the needs of each school, academy or trust we work with. 

 "Working with Kerry has been an incredibly rewarding experience for our schools and Trust. She listened to and understood our unique challenges and provided tailored solutions that have helped to make a real difference in our schools. The positive relationships we fostered with Kerry were instrumental in our success." 

P. Palmer, Deputy CEO and Executive Head

Asset Education Trust

" As a new Head Teacher Kerry quickly identified ways to support us, offering key improvement ideas that were relevant to the school setting using the latest research. Her knowledge and experience is vast which means Kerry quickly builds relationships and trust from staff bringing instant, meaningful impact to all staff and areas of the school. Kerry is passionate and committed to improving education for young people and this was shown in her time, energy and effort where she went above and beyond to support us."

Rachel Speed, Head Of Quality Education, CPD Federation