Potential Education:
- School Leadership Support
- Consultancy Services
- School Improvement
- External Reviews of Governance
- Governor Training



At Potential Education, we believe that education is the key to unlocking a world of opportunities. We are committed to providing schools and colleges with the guidance and support to achieve their leadership, academic, pastoral and governance aims.
Our services are informed by up to date research. We are continuously learning and contributing to research and strategy to ensure that we can support organisations to benefit from a range of approaches.
Our expert consultants offer specialist expertise to help organisations build stronger, more resilient systems and clarify impact.

Dr Jo Trevenna founded Potential Education to provide a full service to maximise the potential of individuals, teams and organisations.
A published author, she specialises in leadership and governance support and is a passionate advocate of Consistent Adaptation in pastoral provision. Jo coaches and supports school leaders and offers impa
Dr Jo Trevenna founded Potential Education to provide a full service to maximise the potential of individuals, teams and organisations.
A published author, she specialises in leadership and governance support and is a passionate advocate of Consistent Adaptation in pastoral provision. Jo coaches and supports school leaders and offers impactful pastoral training. She helps schools navigate beyond simplistic transactional models of pastoral leadership to recognise the need for transparency and planned flexibility in school systems.

Sally is an experienced Executive Leader, skilled leadership coach and primary phase expert. She delivers leadership training for renowned professional development providers and coaches leaders nationally and internationally.
Sally ensures robust accountability measures, driven by her commitment to expanding opportunities for pupils. Her
Sally is an experienced Executive Leader, skilled leadership coach and primary phase expert. She delivers leadership training for renowned professional development providers and coaches leaders nationally and internationally.
Sally ensures robust accountability measures, driven by her commitment to expanding opportunities for pupils. Her leadership style emphasises clarity, measurable outcomes and operational resilience, making her a trusted force in school governance.

Pam works with schools and trusts to improve teaching, leadership and pupil outcomes. She brings extensive primary experience, including school leadership and system-wide support.
Her approach is strategic and practical, with a strong focus on building internal capacity and sustainable improvement. She offers clear, honest insight, balanci
Pam works with schools and trusts to improve teaching, leadership and pupil outcomes. She brings extensive primary experience, including school leadership and system-wide support.
Her approach is strategic and practical, with a strong focus on building internal capacity and sustainable improvement. She offers clear, honest insight, balancing challenge with support to help leaders take confident action.
Her expertise includes school improvement, early years, leadership development, SEND, curriculum and governance. Pam is driven by a commitment to ensuring every child receives a high-quality education.

The DfE recommends that schools and MATs undertake an External Review of Governance regularly.


We offer bespoke packages to suit individual school and MAT requirements. Get in touch to discuss how our ERG services can support your organisation.
We are proud to support the vital work that school governors undertake to provide schools with strategic overview.
We work with established experts to provide specialist support for local authority training packages.
We provide bespoke support for maintained schools that are exploring opportunities to join multi-academy trusts. The schemes of delegation of MATs can be very different for governor accountability and responsibility and we help governors to be fully informed and to assist in the transition process.
Heather McLachlan (CEO - Potteries Educational Trust)

Angela Murphy (Principal - Silverstone UTC)


Lindy Bannis, The Stephenson Academy

Our services are designed to support all types of organisations to benefit from policies and practices that reflect the multiplicity of identity characteristics that make up our world. This support can include:
Our school and academy specialist support support also provides the following:
‘Schools can play a major role in bringing about a fairer society. The more we educate children about equal rights and non-discrimination, the quicker the change will be. Jo’s work recognises this.’
