Governor as former DPO
A comprehensive, year-round DPO service providing practical UK GDPR support, independent advice and oversight for your school. The package includes policy updates, personal data breach guidance, advisory support with subject access requests and ongoing help with day-to-day compliance issues.
Annual DPO subscriptions including three terml
A comprehensive, year-round DPO service providing practical UK GDPR support, independent advice and oversight for your school. The package includes policy updates, personal data breach guidance, advisory support with subject access requests and ongoing help with day-to-day compliance issues.
Annual DPO subscriptions including three termly virtual visits start from £1,295 + VAT for primary schools and £1,955 + VAT for secondary schools. Trust arrangements and alternative visit structures are available on request.
A tailored, evidence-led service that turns school data and stakeholder views into a practical Climate Action Plan.
We review energy, water, waste, food and travel, establish and benchmark the school’s carbon baseline, and provide a detailed baseline report, tailored five-year plan, implementation tracker and clear next steps.
Optional an
A tailored, evidence-led service that turns school data and stakeholder views into a practical Climate Action Plan.
We review energy, water, waste, food and travel, establish and benchmark the school’s carbon baseline, and provide a detailed baseline report, tailored five-year plan, implementation tracker and clear next steps.
Optional annual support measures progress and refreshes the report and plan, ensuring it remains an active programme rather than a one-off document.
Primary schools from £599 + VAT
Secondary schools from £999 + VAT
Further details available on request
Regular information audits and data mapping help schools demonstrate accountability and keep their records accurate. Keeping Children Safe in Education says schools and colleges should consider an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates. I offer practical and proportionate support in both areas.
Online searc
Regular information audits and data mapping help schools demonstrate accountability and keep their records accurate. Keeping Children Safe in Education says schools and colleges should consider an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates. I offer practical and proportionate support in both areas.
Online searches are £44 plus VAT per candidate, with a discounted price of £33 plus VAT for schools subscribed to the DPO service.
Data protection audits:
£289 plus VAT for primary schools
£410 plus VAT for secondary schools
Further details available on request.
Practical, tailored GDPR training is available for school staff, governors and Trust teams, delivered online or in person. Sessions use realistic school scenarios and cover secure data handling, personal data breaches, subject access requests, information sharing and staff responsibilities.
One-off advisory support is also available in ar
Practical, tailored GDPR training is available for school staff, governors and Trust teams, delivered online or in person. Sessions use realistic school scenarios and cover secure data handling, personal data breaches, subject access requests, information sharing and staff responsibilities.
One-off advisory support is also available in areas such as DPIAs, CCTV, privacy notices, policies and data protection procedures.
Training sessions start from £425 plus VAT.
Specialist support is priced according to requirements.
I grew up in the West Midlands before moving to the West Country with my parents and eventually settling in Hertfordshire, which has been home ever since. I completed my bachelor's degree in 2000, followed by a PGCE in Secondary Education the next year. After entering the profession, I progressed from classroom teacher to senior leadersh
I grew up in the West Midlands before moving to the West Country with my parents and eventually settling in Hertfordshire, which has been home ever since. I completed my bachelor's degree in 2000, followed by a PGCE in Secondary Education the next year. After entering the profession, I progressed from classroom teacher to senior leadership and later Head Teacher, before moving into full-time advisory work. I have been working as an Education Consultant since 2014.
With over 20 years’ experience across secondary and primary phases, I have worked as a teacher, Headteacher and eSafety Lead for Hertfordshire. Since establishing School Consulting Ltd in 2018, I have developed a strong reputation for practical, reliable support. I now work with a large number of schools and Trusts as External Data Prote
With over 20 years’ experience across secondary and primary phases, I have worked as a teacher, Headteacher and eSafety Lead for Hertfordshire. Since establishing School Consulting Ltd in 2018, I have developed a strong reputation for practical, reliable support. I now work with a large number of schools and Trusts as External Data Protection Officer, and provide GDPR training, online search checks,climate action planning, specialist data protection support and wider consultancy tailored to each setting.
Outside work, I enjoy travelling with my wife and our two now young-adult children, and can often be found tackling DIY projects at home in Welwyn Garden City. I am also an active member of Girlguiding Hertfordshire and support my wife in her leadership role within the organisation. My professional and voluntary work are driven by the sa
Outside work, I enjoy travelling with my wife and our two now young-adult children, and can often be found tackling DIY projects at home in Welwyn Garden City. I am also an active member of Girlguiding Hertfordshire and support my wife in her leadership role within the organisation. My professional and voluntary work are driven by the same aim: helping to make education a safer and more supportive environment for children.
Headteacher
I understand that each school's situation and needs are unique. Get in touch with your enquiry and I will be pleased to email or chat with you to discuss your needs.
I do not actively advertise and work on a referral basis. I can put you in touch with staff at any of my schools, who you can speak to about the quality of my service.
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£1m Professional Indemnity
£10m Employers' Liability
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