Foundations For Success
Skilled Consultants
With a skillset covering all areas of school life, we have a consultant ready to work alongside you .
Children and Young People
Children and Young people, in an everchanging world, are front and centre of all our consultants work. We only work with professionals who have the same ethos and values in education as ourselves, wanting to shape a better educational landscape.
CPD
Bespoke CPD to match the needs of your school or organisation.
Consultants
Rachel Louise Chilver
"Remember: everyone in the classroom has a story that leads to misbehaviour or defiance. Nine times out of ten, the story behind the misbehaviour won't make you angry; it will break your heart" (Annette Breaux). After almost twenty years' experience in education, I have witnessed the student's 'story' fade into the background whilst the focus on their academic attainment is pushed to the forefront. I firmly believe that supporting students more holistically, as well as supporting their academic attainment, is key to helping them overcome barriers and discovering their potential. I previously worked at a school in Lichfield for almost thirteen years; twelve of those working as an English Learning Mentor teaching small groups of the school's most disadvantaged students. Whilst in this role, I was determined to support the students more holistically and built a bespoke wellbeing programme across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 at the school. Due to its success and the clear need for this support, I was made the school's Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead. Resigning from my post early last year, I set up my own independent schools mental health consultancy. I now support headteachers and senior leads with their whole-school mental health provision for students, staff and families. I am passionate about helping leadership teams place wellbeing at the centre of each and every school I visit. I believe this cultural shift is fundamental if all pupils and stakeholders are to feel valued and supported, and that this approach can only improve the mental wellbeing of everyone within the school community.
Area of expertise
Mental health whole-school provision
Staff development and training
Staff supervision
Student wellbeing programmes
Disadvantaged students
Family and community engagement
Professional Experience
* Schools Mental Health Consultant - May 23 to present
* Mental Heath and Wellbeing Lead - Sept 2018 to Feb 2023
* English Learning Mentor - Sept 2010 to Feb 2023
* English Teacher - Sept 2004 to July 2010
Key Achievements
*Developing and delivering a fully integrated, dedicated wellbeing intervention programme to support young people to thrive and go on to become resilient individuals with positive aspirations
* Being the first appointed school's mental health lead within the partnership trust and one of the first across the county of Staffordshire
* Securing lottery funding and leading a community wellbeing project with excellent outcomes
We are here to work with you to build the Foundations For Success
We will work with you to find the right consultant for you
0
%
Years in Education
0
+
Consultants and growing
0
+
Courses
0
+
OUR CENTRAL TEAM
Meet Our Professional Team
Anthony McGeeney
Matt Jessop
TESTIMONIAL
Reviews
Foundations for Success (FFS) stands as a beacon in the realm of education consultancy, firmly rooted in values and driven by an unwavering commitment to bolster leadership capacities in primary education. Their approach is not just theoretical; it's been enriched by contemporary research and continuous professional development (CPD), setting them apart in the competitive landscape of educational consultancy.
One of the most commendable attributes of FFS is their explicit focus on the symbiotic relationship between leadership and student outcomes. They understand that by building the capacities of school leaders, there's a ripple effect that positively impacts the academic and personal growth trajectories of students. By offering tailor-made solutions anchored in robust research, FFS ensures that leaders are not only equipped with the necessary skills but also with strategies that are actionable and contextually relevant.
In a world where the educational landscape is ever-evolving, Foundations for Success serves as a guiding hand, ensuring that the leaders of our schools are empowered, thereby guaranteeing brighter futures for our young learners. This consultancy is not just about building foundations; it's about paving pathways for lasting success in education.
John Burrows
SLT