Consultancy
Revitalising the whole school curriculum, developing specific subject areas and promoting cross-curricular links can be a daunting and time-consuming task. Having worked with numerous individuals, schools, organisations and charities on a wide variety of creative, innovative and engaging projects means that I am in the enviable position of knowing what works well and can have maximum impact within a very short space of time.
Whilst I am undeniably passionate about my specialism, geography, consultancy work stretches far beyond the subject to encompass many aspects of both the taught and extended curriculum.
Key Areas of Expertise
My diverse background, plus my Consultant to the Geographical Association (GA) and Fellow and Chartered Geographer (RGS-IBG) status, enable me to offer face-to-face training and support ‘in situ’, tailored to the specific requirements of a teacher or their establishment. For instance, I may be approached by Geography/Humanities Subject Leaders, largely in primary schools, for advice when they are planning or developing fieldwork activities or learning opportunities outside the classroom. Where confidence is low, experience is lacking or resources are minimal, I may also assist individuals in leading such events. Furthermore, I have helped several schools with applications for Frederick Soddy Trust awards to secure funding for fieldwork activities. I regularly organise and deliver a range of CPD workshops at numerous venues throughout Gloucestershire. From time to time, requests come from schools further afield, hence my travel to the neighbouring counties of South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
As an Accredited Assessor for the Online Safety Mark, I work alongside Computing Subject Leaders and those responsible for safeguarding in schools to provide advice on online safety policy and practice within their establishment. I also visit schools to carry out Online Safety Mark assessments. My strong links with South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL) and the UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC) mean that I am able to keep abreast with online safety issues and developments and remain in an ideal position to relay such fundamental information to staff, parents/carers and pupils via online safety briefings.


Testimonials for my consultancy work
Once again, thanks a lot for your effort. It will make a real difference to geography here at Fairford. ... That is just brilliant! Thank you so much. Please do pass on my email address, and if you can give me theirs, we can get stuck in! Your help has been invaluable.Kevin DonnellyFairford C of E Primary School, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work this morning at the Geography Conference. The feedback was very positive and the sessions were enjoyed by all.Sarah WhitehousePGCE Tutor, University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol
Thank you so much for your presentation yesterday. It was really inspiring and gave me lots of ideas for various things. I will definitely try and set it up and get my students using it. I meant to catch up with you to speak to you personally, but didn’t have the opportunity, so a belated thank you.Vaughan PerkinsDyson Perrins School