Framework for independent consultants
“Aspect’s national framework for independent consultants offers an excellent opportunity for education and children’s services professionals to plan and accredit their development in a structured way against approved national standards. This can only enhance the value of the services they provide for schools, centres and other clients.”
Mike Parkhouse, senior assistant secretary, National Association of Head Teachers
Working as an independent education and children's services consultant? Looking for a framework that will demonstrate you have the necessary professional skills and competencies to undertake the role?
Then Aspect's quality assured framework for independent education and children's services consultants could be the answer for you.
As soon as you sign up to the framework you will:
- receive an in-depth 90-page handbook, outlining all the key practical and theoretical issues associated with being an independent consultant, including consultancy theory and techniques, time management, pitching for work, tax and self-assessment
- start working towards Aspect’s flexible, work-based Edexcel-accredited BTEC Qualification in Education and Children’s Service Development – the first qualification specifically designed for educational improvement and children's services professionals.
The framework has been publicly welcomed by the Department for Children, Schools and Families, the leading education service provider companies (including Cambridge Education, the Centre for British Teachers and HBS) and the National Association of Head Teachers.
Independent consultants choosing to undertake this framework will also be able to access support for personal career planning and advice as well as a range of networking opportunities. There will be additional charges for the former service in line with high-quality professional development opportunities provided by similar organisations.
Cost: £440+VAT