About Valued Leadership Ltd
Our services
Based in Norfolk, we offer a variety of coaching and mentoring packages for school leaders, providing a safe place for reflection, solution-focused problem-solving and improved well-being.
We can also offer support with curriculum design, school improvement and an increase in leadership capacity including covering interim headship posts. Daily rates are negotiable for longer term bookings or retained consultancy work.
Contact us: penny@valuedleadership.co.uk
What our clients have to say
“The difference that your support and wisdom in working with Heads across our provision has made has been simply amazing.” Director of Education (Norfolk)
"In my over 30 years in Education, I can honestly say that the sessions I've received have had the most positive impact on my mental health and wellbeing." Executive Head Teacher
"Penny supported me when I became Acting Headteacher mid-year by coming into school and undertaking a variety of project work. She has an incredible wealth of knowledge to draw upon and combined with her approachable and friendly manner, she slotted in with our team just perfectly. For two terms she became part of our whole school family and helped to drive improvement forwards and was always on the end of the phone or a text to provide support and guidance." Acting Headteacher (Norfolk)
About our founder
An education consultant and BASIC accredited coach, Penny Sheppard founded Valued Leadership Ltd in 2022 having worked in education for over 30 years in Cornwall, Essex and Norfolk. A primary head teacher for 21 years in three schools, she started headship in a small rural community school which later became partnered with a CE VA primary school. In 2008 she became founding head of Queen’s Hill Primary School in Norwich, one of Norfolk’s largest primary schools. Queen’s Hill was graded Outstanding for Leadership & Management in its 2017 OFSTED inspection where Penny was described as an ‘ambitious and visionary leader.’ Penny has also served as a governor, a MAT Trustee and has held a wide range of roles in local authority initiatives. A coach and facilitator for NPQH, she has published booklets on improving pupil achievement and raising aspirations and has co-written articles to support family learning.
Our experience
"At a time when the challenges in the education system are becoming acute...specialist coaching can make a real difference in the professional and personal lives of headteachers." Prof. Rachel Lofthouse - Sustaining a vital profession.
We have a deep understanding of the pressures leaders are under. Staying up-to-date with the latest research and educational developments, we share what is relevant to our client to allow them to concentrate on other areas. Since founding Valued Leadership we have worked in primary, secondary and special schools in both the state and private sectors, coaching and mentoring as well as providing additional leadership support to those in interim positions.
Our Packages (2023/24 prices)
Headship Coaching
Our most popular package
£975 - sessions taken over the year
£875 - sessions taken over a term
6 x 2 hours on site coaching/mentoring sessions
A follow up email confirming key points discussed and signposting to any relevant books/websites/templates and resources
Access to 24/7 email/WhatsApp support for advice and guidance on a range of issues and to act as a sounding board
Hybrid Coaching
£999 - sessions taken over the year
3 x 2 hour face to face coaching/mentoring sessions
6 x 60-90 minute remote sessions
A follow up email after each session as in the Headship Coaching package
Access to 24/7 email/WhatsApp support for advice and guidance on a range of issues and to act as a sounding board
BASIC Coaching (remote)
£540 - sessions taken over a term or the year
6 x 60-90 minute remote sessions
A follow up email after each session confirming key points discussed and signposting to any relevant books/websites/templates and resources
Premium Package
£1425 - sessions taken over the year
3 x 2 hour coaching/mentoring sessions (face to face)
13 x 1 hour remote sessions
Follow up emails and access to 24/7 support as in the Headship Coaching package
Consultant travel cost included in each coaching package up to a 20 mile radius of Long Stratton. Additional travel by negotiation.