Welcome to COBIS Consultancy Service

Is your COBIS School looking for professional advice, training or other forms of consultancy?

Are you looking for a quality training provider?

Would you like to access the COBIS Consultancy service?

In September 2012 COBIS launched the COBIS Consultancy service to allow member schools to access a list of COBIS quality assured consultants.

What areas does the COBIS Consultancy Service Cover?

Approved COBIS Consultants can provide a wealth of experience and expertise and offer a range of knowledge in a whole host of subjects, including (but not limited to):

governance
parent / community relations
school development planning
expansion and building
EAL
gifted and talented agenda
teaching and learning behaviour

appraisal / performance management
curriculum models
preparation for inspection
safeguarding children
marketing
business (school) start-up
recruitment and selection

Are COBIS Consultants Quality Assured?

Yes, approved COBIS Consultants have:

Submitted evidence of their competence in specific areas
Signed a memorandum of agreement which defines COBIS expectations
Received DBS clearance
A commitment to impartial, confidential, clear and timely communication
Undertaken to manage their work during an assignment
Evidence of relevant continuous professional development

and COBIS continually monitor consultants' quality of work and adjusts the list accordingly.

What is the COBIS Consultancy Service Process?

Schools submit a consultancy request form to outline background, training needs and a suggested time frame for completion of training
COBIS briefs a minimum of 3 approved COBIS Consultants regarding the training project.
Training proposals, including costings, are invited from selected approved COBIS Consultants
All proposals are shared with the school
Schools select their chosen approved COBIS consultant
Chosen approved COBIS consultants will liaise directly with the school
The Consultancy project is delivered as per agreement
Schools and approved COBIS Consultants complete and submit feedback evaluations to COBIS Head Office
The COBIS approved Consultant invoices the school direct