Alternative Approaches: Changing Culture, Inclusion and  learning.

Alternative strategies consultant for engagement, culture change and inclusion. For local authorities, mainstream education - and ALN /SEN. Change Management. Empowering leadership.

Garnault Mason (WAC Ltd) is not for profit,  First online meeting is free, or on site expenses only. We provide expert consultancy in culture, mainstream inclusion, and ALN/SEN implementation. Focusing on effective engagement strategies through 'embodied skills'-based education in post 16 and schools transitions environments. For those learners struggling with class based learning and with their transitions from schools. Re-think strategies for succesful inclusion and outcomes is vital. Helping local authorities successfully place students in mainstream education. Schools FE and HE, ALN. We can help local authorities curtail horrendous cost spirals.

Education Consultant Areas: 

New approaches to Inclusion and Targeted Support

  • Developing engagement strategies and repurposing environments for young people with additional learning needs, trauma-related challenges, or comorbidities. Autism, ADHD, attachment disorder and demand avoidance traits.
  • Promoting successful inclusion for learners transitioning to post-16 education through tailored practices and strategies aligned with Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
  • Addressing complex needs through trauma-informed, practical, and evidence-based approaches to ensure effective learner support.

Leadership and Strategic Development

  • Leveraging 40+ years of expertise to guide organisations and local authorities in improving service delivery and leadership capacity.
  • Advising on strategies to retain students within the public sector, creating provisions that best meet diverse learner needs.
  • Offering senior leadership temporary cover to maintain continuity during organisational transitions.

Innovative and Place-Based Education

  • Refocusing educational environments and culture to inspire connection and engagement through place-based education.
  • Partnering with clients to develop skills-based approaches that enhance engagement for learners who struggle with traditional methods.
  • Supporting organisations in embedding sustainable, inclusive, and innovative educational practices to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Who We Are - Culture Change.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 40 + years of direct experience of leadership in the FE and HE. Garnault Mason specialises in alternative approaches and solutions to engagement, inclusion and outcomes for learners and better understanding of educational leadership. We call this culture change. We are a  consultancy for Further Education sixth form and schools who want or need culture change.

Schools Transitions, struggling or consolidating attainment and inclusion. Helping Local Authorities place students in county and out of the cost spiral.  That requires culture changes and developing support for integrated services to bring about positive change.  

Our services provide:

Leadership cover,  (Principals and Senior managers.)

Skills-based education consultant, Additional Learning Needs, and engagement strategies. 

Creative tools for skills delivery, we prioritise creating place-based educational strategies tailored to specific community needs. 

 We can help you with Estyn and Ofsted advise and support during crunch time.

We help you write your reports  and put in place  strategic plans to implement the culture change you need.

40 +

Years of Experience

mainstream

as the alternative

Local Authorities

meeting demand

Expert leadership and engagement consultancy

We provide top-tier consultancy services that enhance educational leadership capabilities in the fields of engagement and retention, curriculum delivery, target setting and tracking across various settings. Focusing on Place based education and skills engagement for students struggling with engagement, for what ever reason. We also focus on  ALN and young people not in education or training, to fulfil their Learner Plans or EHCPs. We are trauma informed. First online meeting is free, or if on site expenses only. Following that we negotiate with you depending on scale.

Place-Based Education

Tailored strategies focused on the unique needs of communities, promoting engagement and improving learning outcomes through the pedagogy of place. Out-door working and low trigger environments for learners that offer deescalation and low arousal. Better colour and lay out of effective learning environments. Culture and environment change everything.

Skills-Based Learning embodied learning

How do we fix inclusion? Implementing engaging, skills-based education that fosters growth and development in students. Using the arts, crafts and land based learning to supper charge engagement culture.  We work with you to design a curriculum that engages leaners and gets them the outcomes they need.

Arts & Crafts Integration

Utilising creative arts, perfoming arts and crafts as a vehicle for better skills delivery, enhancing learning through innovative methods. High motivation cultural events for learners to take part in.

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Get in touch

Telephone: 07534106760

E-mail: garnault@mac.com

Address: Abergavenny, NP7 7AF, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom

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