Testimonials

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I have had the privilege of working with Charlene for 8 years, initially opening up the foundation stage leading 1000, 3-5 year olds and over 80 members of the team. The work that Charlene put into these colleagues and provision have given us the solid foundations to build upon and have supported us to be the most successful school opening in GEMS Education history. Charlene was quickly identified to help strategically open up a second school during pre-operations function and then supported the school to start successfully and continue the Founders brand reputation. The summary here really only captures a small part of why I would highly recommend Charlene to any school or group. She is incredibly hard working, has phenomenal people skills, thinks and acts strategically and in general focuses on school improvement at all times.

Matthew Burfield, Senior Vice President of Education, GEMS Education

I now have a clear understanding of assessing where my organisation is and building the way to where we want to be. Inspection preparation is much easier now with clear strategies. Charlene’s nurturing coaching approach has been instrumental in transforming my leadership style. Her guidance has empowered me to lead with authenticity and confidence.

Grace Musto, Deputy Head, GEMS Education

It is rare to come across someone as knowledgeable, versatile, and genuinely kind as Charlene.Without a doubt, she is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Her expertise spans across so many areas - whether it’s Early Years, teaching pedagogies, assessment, curriculum developmentor Coaching. Charlene can do it with ease and professionalism. Her passion for Education is evident in everything she does, and she has an incredible ability to inspire and support both colleagues and students alike. Charlene’s commitment to inclusion and her caring nature make her an asset to any team. It has been an absolute pleasure working with her and I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Akram Tarik, Principal and CEO, GEMS Education, Cluster Improvement Partner

Charlene’s coaching has not only improved my professional capabilities but also boosted my confidence in tackling the demanding role of ensuring exceptional service delivery and understanding my team’s needs.

Benjamin Sandiford, Head of Complaints, Westminster Council