DEC’s Private Advisory Service offers families a calm, confidential and deeply informed space in which to navigate the complexity of independent education. It is designed for parents who value thoughtful guidance, personal connection and complete discretion as they make decisions about schooling, boarding, transitions or wider educational planning.
The service provides a trusted relationship with an experienced senior educator who understands the pressures, aspirations and nuances that shape each family’s journey. Support is entirely bespoke and may include analysis of school options, detailed insight into culture and fit, guidance on next steps, preparation for conversations with schools and ongoing counsel as circumstances evolve.
The aim is always to help families move forward with clarity and confidence, grounded in what is right for their child.
DEC’s approach is steady, considered and personal. Families receive honest guidance, expert understanding of the sector and a commitment to long term wellbeing. Above all, they gain a trusted voice who stands alongside them throughout their educational decision making.
Choosing the right school is one of the most significant decisions a family will make. DEC’s Bespoke School Placement service provides calm, personal and expertly informed guidance that helps families understand their options, refine their priorities and identify the environments in which their child will flourish.
The service is entirely tailored. It begins with a thoughtful exploration of the child’s personality, interests, learning profile and long term aspirations, as well as the family’s values and practical considerations. From this, DEC develops a clear and carefully curated shortlist of schools that offer the best cultural fit and educational pathway. Families receive insight into ethos, academic life, boarding experience, pastoral care and leadership, together with honest guidance on suitability and next steps.
Support may include preparation for conversations with schools, guidance on visits and assessments, and ongoing counsel throughout the decision making process. The aim is always to help families move forward with clarity, confidence and a deep sense of what is right for their child.
DEC offers discretion, expertise and a steady partnership at every stage, ensuring the placement process feels purposeful, personal and reassuring.
A successful school placement is the beginning of a new chapter, not the end of the journey. DEC’s Ongoing Academic Partnership provides pupils and families with thoughtful, consistent support as they settle into their new school and continue to grow both academically and personally.
This service offers a calm and reassuring presence alongside the pupil as they adapt to new expectations, routines and relationships. Support is tailored to the individual and may include academic coaching, guidance on study habits, help with organisation, mentoring through periods of transition and regular conversations that encourage confidence, balance and resilience. The aim is to ensure the pupil feels known, supported and equipped to thrive in their new environment.
Families receive steady insight into progress, wellbeing and wider development, always with a focus on long term growth and a healthy sense of purpose. DEC acts as a trusted external partner who understands the culture of independent schools and who can provide clear, thoughtful counsel as the pupil moves forward.
This partnership gives pupils the confidence to engage fully in school life and provides families with the quiet assurance that their child is supported by an experienced and attentive guide.
Every family’s journey is unique, and the support they require will differ accordingly. DEC’s Bespoke Concierge Package offers a fully tailored level of guidance shaped around the needs, priorities and pace of each family. This is a personal and flexible service designed to provide thoughtful assistance wherever it is most valuable.
Support may include ongoing educational counsel, coordination of school related arrangements, preparation for important conversations or transitions, discreet engagement with school teams, and steady guidance as circumstances evolve. The focus is always on clarity, reassurance and the long term wellbeing of the child.
Each partnership begins with a free initial conversation in which we explore your aims and preferred style of support. From this we build a package that feels proportionate, personal and right for you, offering a calm and consistent point of contact grounded in trust, experience and complete discretion.
So please do get in touch to arrange your free initial consultation, and we can explore the level of support that feels right for your family.
enquiries@doneganeducationconsulting.com