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
Dr Vic Carr
I am mum to two teenagers and school dog; a primary school Headteacher; a Reserve Officer in the British Army Intelligence Corps; a Chartered Manager and member of the CMI (shortlisted finalist for CMI Manager of the Year 2023); a CollectivEd Senior Fellow, Leeds Beckett University; a Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching; a Senior Research Fellow, the Centre for Army Leadership; an author and TEDx speaker who focuses on compassionate leadership, the power of language and how we all have the power to change lives. I passionately advocate that there is a social imperative for those in leadership positions to actively create opportunities for transformational interactions with others. I have been a keynote speaker at a range of military and educational leadership events. I have lectured part time at Masters degree level. I have 3 MAs: in Equality and Diversity, Leadership, and Modern War Studies/Contemporary Military History. My doctorate is in leadership and politics in Education. I published my first book, Leading with Love, with Routledge last year and my second in school improvement, will be published in 2024. A co-authored book on Army officer recruitment since 1660 (Helion) will be out in 2025.
Area of expertise
Leadership. Coaching/Mentoring. SEND. Conflict Resolution. Finance. HR. Curriculum. Strategic Planning. Governance. Ofsted Preparation. Schools in Crisis. Conferences and Key Notes.
Professional Experience
Headteacher/Executive Headteacher. Associate School Improvement Advisor (ASIA). School Improvement Partner (SIP). Prolific Public Speaker. Published author: leadership and school improvement.
British Army Officer (R) – Intelligence Corps.
SENDCo.
Leading English Teacher.
Key Achievements
Chartered Manager of the Year finalist.
Senior Research Fellow in a number of disciplines.
TEDx Speaker.
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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