EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP APPRAISALS

At Donegan Education Consulting, we specialise in delivering rigorous, confidential, and developmental appraisals for senior leaders in independent schools. Drawing on two decades of experience at the highest levels of school leadership and as a former ISI Inspector, our approach combines professional insight with discretion to ensure leaders are both supported and challenged to excel.

Our appraisals are tailored to the context of each school and designed to:

• Provide independent assurance for governors and boards on the effectiveness of senior leadership.
   
• Support headteachers, deputies, and senior teams with structured feedback, practical recommendations, and professional growth strategies.
   
• Strengthen governance by offering an external, expert perspective that enhances accountability and compliance.
   
• Foster development by identifying areas of strength and opportunities for refinement in leadership practice.
   
• Build confidence within the school community by ensuring its leadership is operating at the highest level of integrity, competence, and vision.
   

We understand that leadership reviews in education demand not only rigour, but also discretion and sensitivity. Our process is designed to be thorough, balanced, and constructive, ensuring leaders feel both evaluated and empowered.

Donegan Education Consulting’s executive appraisals give governing bodies, trustees, and school communities the clarity, confidence, and reassurance that their leadership is both effective today and prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.