A Partnership Approach for Education and Skills

Collaborative expertise driving real and lasting impact.

The KWP
Tailored Support for Education Leaders

Tailored Support for Education Leaders

At The KWP, we believe the best results come from working together. That's why we build long term relationships with our clients, becoming a trusted partner rather than simply delivering a project.

We work with colleges, training providers, employers, awarding organisations and public sector partners to help them tackle challenges, shape strategy and deliver change. By taking the time to understand your organisation, your people and your goals, we provide advice and support that is practical, relevant and tailored to your needs.

Our team brings together experienced specialists from across education and skills, offering expertise in strategy, leadership, curriculum, research, project delivery and stakeholder engagement. Whatever the challenge, we work alongside you to find solutions that make a real difference.

We believe the strongest outcomes come from trusted relationships, honest conversations and working together over time. That's what makes us different, and it's why so many of our clients choose to work with us again and again.

Our People

Our People

Dr Kate Webb

Dr Kate Webb

Dr Kate Webb is the Managing Director of The KWP Ltd, an independent consultancy supporting organisations across the education and skills sector.

Dr Kate Webb is the Managing Director of The KWP Ltd, an independent consultancy supporting organisations across the education and skills sector.

With more than 30 years' experience in further education, including 12 years as a College Principal and Chief Executive, Kate is known for her strategic leadership, facilitation skills and collaborative approach. She helps leaders, teams and organisations work through complex challenges, build consensus and develop solutions they can own and deliver.

Kate founded The KWP to provide relationship-based consultancy, working alongside clients to understand their context, ask the right questions and deliver practical support that creates lasting value.

She has led projects with partners including the Association of Colleges, developing and delivering The College Collective, and has supported colleges, employers and chambers of commerce on strategic change, organisational development and Local Skills Improvement Plans.

Kate holds a Doctorate in Education and works with organisations across the UK, helping people and partnerships turn ideas into action.

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Graham Try

Graham Try

Graham Try is a Director of The KWP Ltd, specialising in financial strategy, organisational improvement and leadership across the education

Graham Try is a Director of The KWP Ltd, specialising in financial strategy, organisational improvement and leadership across the education and skills sector.

A Chartered Public Finance Accountant (CPFA), Graham has more than 40 years of experience in education and public services, including 23 years in senior leadership roles in further education. He has served as Deputy Chief Executive at two colleges, Interim Chief Operating Officer at Bournemouth and Poole College, and held senior interim roles across the sector.

Known for his calm, collaborative approach, Graham works alongside boards, leaders and teams to strengthen organisations, improve financial resilience and deliver change. He has led major capital programmes, supported successful college mergers and helped organisations navigate complex challenges with confidence and integrity.

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Nat Allan

Nat Allan

Nat brings nearly 20 years of experience in primary education to The KWP, with particular expertise in literacy, research and project delivery.

Nat brings nearly 20 years of experience in primary education to The KWP, with particular expertise in literacy, research and project delivery.

A former Specialist Lead in Education for English, Nat has worked with schools to improve teaching and learning through evidence informed practice. She holds a Master's in Education, with a strong focus on research methods, giving her the skills to analyse evidence and translate it into practical recommendations.

At The KWP, Nat leads research projects across the education and skills sector and project manages The College Collective, ensuring high quality delivery and effective collaboration between partners. She has a natural ability to connect people, build productive relationships and bring an educator's perspective to every project, creating environments where people learn from one another and work together to achieve better outcomes.

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Simon Barrable

Simon Barrable

Simon has more than 25 years of experience in further education, including 15 years in senior leadership roles.

Simon has more than 25 years of experience in further education, including 15 years in senior leadership roles. He has led colleges through major change programmes, mergers and quality improvement, with particular expertise in project management, digital education, leadership development, coaching and mentoring, and business development.

As Deputy Principal and Principal at Portsmouth College, Simon helped lead the college from Requires Improvement to Good, introduced a one to one iPad programme for staff and students, established an international student programme and oversaw significant growth in student numbers.

Simon began his career teaching history and politics and remains passionate about the transformative power of education. At The KWP, he works with leaders and organisations to develop confident leadership, build effective partnerships and bring educators and employers together to create opportunities for learners and strengthen the education and skills system.

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Driving Change Through Partnership

Driving Change Through Partnership

At The KWP, we bring together specialised expertise to help education and skills organisations lead change, strengthen partnerships, and deliver practical, lasting solutions.

Insights & Impact Newsletter

Insights & Impact Newsletter

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