How can you do everything to ensure their safety, and, at the same time, manage your own risk?
A very public process with significant challenges
The credibility of your leadership is under the microscope
the devil is in the detail
built on trusting all your team
oversight is difficult
lots of complex variables
your board will judge you
the devil is in the detail
built on trusting all your team
lots of complex variables
your board will judge you
Your risk needs managing in a transparent process
Proactive due diligence is always good
In a public process it is essential that you take a proactive approach to ensuring the you are honestly presenting your school in the best light.
By involving our team you are maximising the chances of success and minimising your own risk; a win/win decision that offers everyone significant added value.
- Overall direction is the correct one 84%
- Timelines are appropriate & applicable 96%
- Evidence collected is appropriate & relevant 97%
- Reflections are presenting a positive picture of the school 78%
- The message is aligned with reality 91%
- The whole story adds up 98%
Quality solutions are required
outcomes based consulting design to inform & drive change
We can help you make the right choices and effectively implement them.
By deeply understanding your school and organisation we will work with your team to develop a set of actionable goals which, together, will bring your school forwards in concrete and tangible ways.
Starting with your mission, we will work with you to craft an agreed action plan which you and your stakeholders can implement going forwards. No clever words, get out clauses or padding; just a set of strong, actionable proposals.
What kind of outcomes can you expect?
Actions speak louder than words
aligned with your mission
If the Mission is the thing that drives us forwards then the Mission must be the starting point for the whole process of of finding a low impact way of reducing cost and maximising opportunity.
built around your context
It is no good transplanting a good idea you had once to a different context and hoping it will work… it probably won’t! Context is everything and we will strive to understand your particular situation before crafting solutions.
clear and very actionable
Each action proposal has to conform to a set of criteria designed to ensure that it is clear, unambiguous and practicable. Only when it has passed our rigorous testing will it pass to your review.
more than the sum of the parts
Action steps are designed to work together to bring a significant, holistic impact to your school. They are designed in sets rather that individually to maximise their positive effect.
Receive a copy of a sample Action Report
Just get in touch and we will send you a sample Action Report with no obligation
Clear deliverables designed to make a difference
data gathering & alignment
Data will be gather electronically through your own secure section of our website. We will request documents to be uploaded, conduct online surveys & examine public data as required.
data analytics documention
We will carry out a thorough analysis of the data collected and will share this as an addendum to both the draft and final report. Where appropriate, this data will be shared online.
school visit
The agenda of the school visit will be shared in advance and the visitor’s meeting notes will be shared as appropriate with confidentially with leadership or as part of the report.
draft report
We will present a draft report for your consideration. In order to achieve the highest degree of alignment we will use your comments & feedback to inform the Final Report.
final report
The Final Report is the document that is designed to be shared with all relevant stakeholders. It will be designed to include clear, unambiguous outcomes & suggest action steps.
confidential leadership feedback & sharing
Somethings are better shared face-to-face. Any fedback which is sensitive or personal in nature will be verbally shared with the Head of School or designate.
Do everything you can to ensure their safety
And manage your own liability...A concrete look at the process we will follow
Designed around the unique needs of your organisation
Six clear steps resulting in action & change...
What is the process that will be followed?
The process is designed to be informed, inclusive and collaborative in nature. The goal is to produce a set of realistic actions that will result in short, medium & long terms savings and help the school deliver its strategic goals more effectively.
The 6 steps are:
step 1. Getting to know you
The initial phase is focussed around data and opinion collection. Data collected includes:
- All documentation submitted to & reports received from accreditation and authorisation reports. For example, IB authorisations, CIS or other accreditation…
- Online surveys of Middle Leadership Team, Senior Leadership Team & Board (as appropriate)
- Skype meeting with Head of School / Business Manager
- Finance data for the last 3 years including CAPEX, OPEX accounts, Line by line Profit / Loss (before depreciation), enrolment data over the last 5 years, fee structure for the last 5 years, names of ‘Competitor Schools’ with their fee data. Detailed breakdown of staffing and staff costs.
All data will be treated completely confidentially and will never be shared without written consent.
Step 2. Analysis
We analyse the data collected and refer back to the school if we have any unanswered questions.
step 3. school visit
The school visit takes place over 2 days.
Day 1: Starting early 8:00 at the latest and finishing around 16:30. A meeting schedule will be shared and agreed in advance.
Day 2: Starting early 8:00 at the latest and finishing around 13:30. A meeting schedule will be shared and agreed in advance.
Visit will include:
- Tour of the facility including backend systems (power / water), roof & basement (where appropriate)
- Meeting with Head of School x 2
- Meeting with Business Manager x2
- Meeting with Board / Owner (if appropriate)
- Meeting with Senior Leadership Team
- Meeting with Middle Leadership Team
- Meeting with person responsible for Marketing
- Meeting with Maintenance Team
- Meeting with IT Administrator
- Meeting with Catering Manager
- Meeting with Transport Manager
step 4. Action report drafted
We will draft an action report that will be 80% complete. This process takes between 4 and 6 weeks to complete.
step 5. Review & revision
We will have an online meeting with your team and carefully review all of the proposals covered in the draft action report. Only proposals that meet a clear set of qualification criteria will make in to the final stage.
step 6. Action report submitted for implementation
We submit the final report to the school in the belief that, if followed, the steps provided will make a difference.
We have a range of other consultancy packages which are designed to assist your journey going forwards.
A collaborative approach which is decisive & actionable
Our clear, six step approach, allows us to deeply get to know your organisation and the people within it. By the end of the visit stage, our goal is to have a complete picture of the challenges and opportunities that you face, the strategies that you have used and your plans for going forwards.
Our draft action report will build on your thinking and provide additional perspectives for further discussion.
The final report will be concrete, clear & actionable, providing you with action steps for your consideration.
How much will this consultancy package cost?
In order to meet the specific needs of your school we have designed three destict delivery packages
Option 1: Digital Consulting
A streamlined digital process designed to be delivered on a short timeline. Exceptional value for money.
By going digital we are able to offer you high quality support at the fraction of the cost of a regular consultancy visit.
Whilst the process is not a comprehensive as the full consultancy, it does provide you with critical support in a hurry. Perfect for any Head of School who wants to be sure that the process is heading in the right direction.
Deliverables
As part of this package, Tomalin Consulting commits to supplying the following deliverables:
- Initial Skype meeting with Head of School or designate
- Digital data collection as required
- Analysis of digital data
- Draft report submitted for review
- Revision as deemed neccessary
- Submission of Final Report
- Follow up Skype meeting with Head of School or designate
Timeline
- Initial Skype meeting within 5 working days of receipt of of instruction
- Submission of draft report within 3 – 4 weeks of initial Skype meeting
Consultancy Fee
US$4,950
No expense costs
Option 2: Full Package as part of a Tour
The full consultancy package delivered on a predictable timeline. Wonderful value schools that can plan in advance.
A fantastic way to undertake this consultancy at a significantly reduced total cost is to book a place on one of our regional tours. By joining up with others you can get over 40% off the regular cost and only pay a percentage of the travel expenses.
If timing is critical then you can select the custom timing option which affords more flexibility.
Deliverables
As part of this package, Tomalin Consulting commits to supplying the following deliverables:
- Initial Skype meeting with Head of School or designate
- Digital data collection as required
- Analysis of digital data
- School visit as part of a regional tour
- Draft report submitted for review
- Revision as deemed neccessary
- Submission of Final Report
- Follow up Skype meeting with Head of School or designate
Timeline
- Initial Skype meeting within 5 weeks before school visit
- Submission of draft report within 3 – 4 weeks of school visit
Consultancy Fee
From US$9,500
US$14,500 without full Early Bird Discounts
Shared expenses
Total cost / x
Expense calculation
Qualifies for Early Bird Discounts
Up to US$5,000
See conditions
Option 3: Full Package with Custom Timing
The full consultancy package delivered on your timeline. Perfect for schools with busy schedules and who need results in a hurry.
Providing your school with the highest degree of flexibility and support, our full package allows you to take charge of the process and be actively involved in ensuring that you are getting the very best out of the consulting process.
Deliverables
As part of this package, Tomalin Consulting commits to supplying the following deliverables:
- Initial Skype meeting with Head of School or designate
- Digital data collection as required
- Analysis of digital data
- School visit
- Draft report submitted for review
- Revision as deemed neccessary
- Submission of Final Report
- Follow up Skype meeting with Head of School or designate
Timeline
- As discussed and mutually agreed
Consultancy Fee
US$18,500
Expenses
At cost
Expense calculation
If we don’t deliver, you don’t pay!
We are so confident that we can help that we’re prepared to carry the risk
our guarantee of a positive outcome
Our commitment to you is simple and clear. If we don’t provide you with the deliverables that we promise, then we will refund you up to 100% of the fee charged.
You will still be liable to pay our expenses, of course, but they are charged at cost.
You really have very little to loose.
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