'Thank you so much for your support. Your wisdom and thoughtfulness adds so much'

"The KWP Ltd provided strategic leadership and support for the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce’s LSIPs in Berkshire and Oxfordshire. 

Kate’s experience as a senior education leader was invaluable in forging the relationships needed to create an impactful and forward-thinking plan. The KWP Ltd also gave essential support in employer engagement and ensuring that the project met the funder’s expectations."

Paul Britton, Chief Executive, Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce

We have worked with the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce for two years. Latterly, we have provided support and strategic leadership for the LSIPs across two counties.

We have designed the project work to engage with over 1000 employers, to develop Plans that are effective, meaningful, and promote collaboration with purpose.

 oxfordshirelsip.co.uk 

 Berkshire Local Skills Partnership (berkshirelsip.co.uk) 

Curriculum Reviews

Strategic curriculum reviews can be a game-changer for educational institutions looking to stay ahead in today's dynamic learning landscape. 

At The KWP Ltd, we believe that a well-designed and future-focused curriculum is the key to unlocking student success and achieving institutional goals. That's why we're passionate about helping education leaders master the art of strategic curriculum reviews. 

“Graham and Kate provided an evaluative and thought-provoking strategic curriculum review. This has been extremely helpful in developing our Accountability Agreement and our curriculum plan. The work also helped to support our response to the Local Skills Improvement Plan for Wiltshire. They provided a highly responsive and cost-effective service which we would strongly recommend.”

Steve Campion, Deputy Principal Corporate Resources, Wiltshire College & University Centre

"The KWP Ltd provided a strategic curriculum review to help inform our planning. The report was thorough and useful. I would recommend working with The KWP Ltd."

Simon Pierce, Principal & CEO St Helens College and Knowsley Community College

Gateshead College

"The KWP Ltd worked with us to help develop our new strategy, so that we are able to successfully meet the challenges of the future and needs of our community."

  "We would wholeheartedly recommend working with Kate and The KWP Ltd if you want to work with a partner who takes the time to understand you, as well as bringing deep expertise and experience of the education and skills sectors and an intelligent approach to stakeholder engagement." 

 “Graham worked with our managers to develop an effective approach and understanding of operational planning, linked to the College’s strategy. His support was invaluable, building trust and gaining buy in from the people he worked with. I would recommend Graham as a successful and experienced college leader and consultant.” 

David Alexander, Principal and CEO, Gateshead College

St Helens College

We have in depth and extensive experience in estate and capital planning to support complex and significant projects. 

"Graham provided support to help us with estates and capital planning. His approach was detailed and people focused and he provided an excellent service, backed up by his years of experience as a strategic financial manager in colleges."

Simon Pierce, Principal & CEO St Helens College and Knowsley Community College

Brockenhurst College

“The KWP Ltd offered us a highly professional and flexible service. They have supported us in our Principal recruitment; advised and guided our governors and senior leadership; and provided interim leadership when required. 

I would highly recommend working with The KWP Ltd and Kate if you want a partner who is responsive, quick to hit the ground running, and who genuinely cares about college people and students.”

Graham Beards, Chair of the Corporation, Brockenhurst College

Partnership with the Association of Colleges

The College Collective is a new approach to sector-led consultancy with the aim of retaining and developing consultant talent and expertise within colleges for the benefit of the sector at large and their communities.  

In 2022/23, over twenty colleges across the nations are part of The College Collective, sharing the wisdom and expertise.

'The College Collective brings  us together. The approach  is dynamic, inclusive and  people-driven. Our colleges  will benefit from the power  of cognitive diversity to  drive innovation, action and  business sustainability! '

Gerry McDonald, CEO and Principal New City College 

Skills Accelerator

"We asked The KWP Ltd to work as the independent chair of a DfE Skills Accelerator Progression Fund project that Activate Learning led, on behalf of 7 FE colleges across the Thames Valley. Kate's previous experience of running a large FE provider, combined with her extensive expertise in stakeholder engagement, including Chamber of Commerce, LEPs and Local Authorities, was crucial in supporting the successful execution of the project.   Kate's ability to form a consensus amongst providers, identify and test policy solutions and manage relationships in a highly professional way was of great support to us as project leaders."

Neil Edwards, Group Director Commercial,  Activate Learning

Analysing the Demand for Post-16 Places in Further Education

A strategic, evaluative report which contains robust student number projections, backed up by reliable and compelling data sources, insights and information. 

 "Orbital South Colleges recently commissioned research from The KWP Ltd to support our curriculum planning. We are delighted with the end result- high quality research, professional analysis and timely completion, were all impressive. A very professional approach based on solid knowledge of the FE sector."

Jayne Dickinson, CEO, Orbital South Colleges 

 Research and development of a bid for a Green Skills Centre on behalf of Bolsover District Council.

This entailed 

· Desk-based review of Local Reports, Plans and Policies across Derbyshire

· Desk-based review of national policy and strategies and guidelines regarding climate change, net zero and a Green Industrial Revolution 

This project concluded successfully, having reviewed all relevant plans and reports in a short-time frame. 

The client said: "The KWP Ltd responded in a short time frame to provide us with clear recommendations for a project to drive forward this important agenda."