Pentagon Support Services Ltd

Educational Consultancy

There are a number of areas where a local authority may require some assistance; either because there are specific skills which are not available in-house or because time constraints result in the need for extra resources. We can help

temp imageOur Education Consultants each have over 35 years experience of the education sector either in school, including as Secondary Deputy Head, or at Principal Officer level in a local authority Education Department

We can carry out a Curriculum Analysis in respect of a secondary school to provide a definitive accommodation schedule. This is an essential element in planning a new school or considering major adaptations to an existing one

temp imageWe have experience of preparing bids for funding to a variety of bodies, including a large number of successful Targeted Capital Bids to the DCSF, as well as successful applications for the sale of surplus educational land

We can undertake full Suitability Assessments and carry out Net Capacity Calculations

We can act as advisers to schools or authorities throughout the design stage of a building project to ensure that it is fully in accordance with DCSF Guidelines

We can

  • Provide consultancy and advice on building projects, including carrying out a Curriculum Analysis and ensuring that projects are in line with DCSF Guidance
  • Assist schools to prepare Building Development Plans
  • Undertake Suitability Assessments
  • Carry out Net Capacity Calculations
  • Carry out the calculation of the capacities of schools in Wales
  • Prepare bids for funding
  • Prepare applications for the sale of surplus educational land