Inspiring Leaders
and Improving
Outcomes
We provide a full range of support services for schools locally, nationally, and internationally. We can support you and your staff in all areas of school improvement in a professional, friendly, and supportive way, improving confidence and outcomes, and leaving you reassured that you are on track to achieve your aims.
Coming Soon!
We’re currently working on our School Improvement Support Offer for 2025–26. Our new offer will outline the full range of services and support available to help your school or trust thrive in the year ahead. We’re excited to share it with you soon!
Check back here shortly – we’ll be uploading the full brochure as a free download.
Our School Improvement Support Offer
Our offer of support is based, as always, on the feedback gathered from our colleagues throughout the year and we have amended our provision to reflect this. We remain committed to providing the highest quality, up to date CPD and School Improvement Support that schools deserve.
School Improvement
Partner Support
Our comprehensive School Improvement Partner (SIP) services are designed to support schools, validate practice, give headteachers and staff confidence, and improve practice.
Curriculum and Teaching
Strong curriculum and quality teaching are key to school success. Our services help refine curriculum, enhance teaching practices, and ensure high standards across subjects.
Leadership and Governance
Effective leadership and governance drive school improvement by supporting decision-making, performance management, and process reviews for accountability and compliance.
Safeguarding and Compliance
Ensuring the safety of pupils and meeting regulatory standards are essential. Our safeguarding and website audits help schools maintain compliance and uphold the highest standards of protection.
Early Years
Our Early Years Review supports schools in evaluating and enhancing their early years provision, ensuring a strong foundation for children's learning and development.
Why Choose Us
We have outstanding School Improvement Partners who will support you in all aspects of your work, enabling you to achieve your personal aims and ambitions, as well as those of your school. Together we will “Get a Job Done.”
Tailored Solutions
We provide customised support and services tailored to your specific needs, ensuring effective outcomes that align with your goals.
Expertise & Experience
Our School Improvement Partners are the very best, experienced and with a variety of specific strengths to suit you and your school.
Proven Track Record
We have a track record of helping school leaders improve and grow in confidence rapidly, ensuring successful schools.
Our Approach
We listen first and provide both the people and solutions that you need.
Ongoing Support
Schools usually work with ECM for many years. We have provided School Improvement Partners for 15 years, and many schools and school leaders have been with us throughout that time.
Positive Impact
Whatever your measure of success, we can ensure you achieve it, whether it is improved Ofsted judgments, improved assessment outcomes, a better curriculum, behaviour or SEND provision, or more confident staff and leaders.
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SCHOOLS WORKING WITH US
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SCHOOLS USING ECM PARTNERS
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ASSOCIATES
Testimonials
“Today, I am proud to say that our school continues to be judged as 'good'—Ofsted Dec 2022. Test scores have risen, teacher morale is higher, and most importantly, our students are thriving. The expertise, professionalism, and unwavering support of our School Improvement Partner and ECM have been instrumental in our journey towards becoming a high-performing school.”
Louise Finlay
Headteacher at Our Lady Star of
the Sea Primary School
"As Chair of the Board of Trustees, I know that senior leaders have great faith in our School Improvement Partner’s advice and have implemented the improvements suggested by him, impacting greatly on staff development and pupil achievement."
Lynne McMulkin
Wistaston Academy
"I cannot recommend working with ECM for HTPM highly enough. I have found Lesley to be a fantastic support over the last seven years. As a new head, she was an invaluable support and has helped me to develop in my role. She is a critical friend who leaves no stone unturned and has ensured that we feel ready for our upcoming OFSTED inspection."
Jo Procter
Christ the King Primary School
"Four years ago, we made the decision to work with ECM for support for the school. The impact has been tremendous across many areas. John has been the epitome of a critical friend. He has been able to bring an expert outsider’s eye to all aspects of the school."
Kevin Manning
Elton Primary School
"We are grateful for our School Improvement Partners dedication and professionalism throughout our recent teaching and learning review. Her contribution has set a solid foundation for our ongoing efforts to elevate teaching and learning in our school and prepared us for our recent Ofsted visit. We look forward to implementing her recommendations and continuing to work towards our shared goal of providing the best possible education for our pupils."
Fiona Brindley
St Brendan's RC Primary
"Our School Improvement Partner provides professional dialogue and challenge to secure further improvements. Subject leaders are more confident and effective as a result of working with our SIP and have a clear passion and drive in their subject areas. Refined and improved curriculum in place supporting children retaining key knowledge. Our SIP is supportive and really helps us to reflect and drive school improvement at Ashurst. Thank you."
Lisa Houghton
Ashurst Primary School
Contact Us
Not finding exactly what you need? Get in touch – we’re here to provide the support and guidance you’re looking for! Let’s work together to tailor a solution that fits your specific needs.
Telephone: 0844 335 1022
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