Founder and Director
Beth Noakes
With 20 years writing for and editing one of Britain’s leading school guides, Beth Noakes has the inside track on the British education system. She knows what makes a school special, and, more importantly, can advise on the right school for your child. She is an experienced education consultant, who has helped hundreds of families find a school that provides a good fit for their children. Whether private or state, boarding or day, Beth knows schools both as a consumer and critic. She has visited, reviewed and edited reviews of thousands of state and independent schools, talking to heads, staff, pupils and parents, gaining a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge.
Beth ‘s two children attended state and independent schools in North London.
Founder and Director
Beth Noakes
With 20 years writing for and editing one of Britain’s leading school guides, Beth Noakes has the inside track on the British education system. She knows what makes a school special, and, more importantly, can advise on the right school for your child. She is an experienced education consultant, who has helped hundreds of families find a school that provides a good fit for their children. Whether private or state, boarding or day, Beth knows schools both as a consumer and critic. She has visited, reviewed and edited reviews of thousands of state and independent schools, talking to heads, staff, pupils and parents, gaining a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge.
Beth ‘s two children attended state and independent schools in North London.
How to use our School Search Service
We are an independent consultancy (we receive no commission from any schools) offering tailor-made advice to parents, based on our extensive knowledge of state and private schools.
We can help you:
If you are unfamiliar with the English schooling system, perhaps moving from abroad
If you need to find a school at short notice.
If you just need assistance unravelling the options available to you.
How we work
Our service starts with an initial consultation by phone, online or in person in central London to discuss your family circumstances and needs. If you are happy with our proposals, we proceed to the full school search service.
Research
We research potentially suitable schools and provide a full written report.
Discuss
We discuss with you, finalise a shortlist, liaise with schools, and assist with setting up visits.
Communicate
We keep in touch until your child has a place at a school you are happy with.
Telephone Advice
University advice
The huge range of universities and courses in the UK can make choosing the right destination and course a challenge. We can help unravel the possibilities.
We have an initial discussion with the student by phone, Skype or in person in central London to discuss their interests, achievements and aims. We then provide a full written report on the most suitable universities and courses.
We can help with advice on writing a personal statement, including two edits.
University advice
The huge range of universities and courses in the UK can make choosing the right destination and course a challenge. We can help unravel the possibilities.
We have an initial discussion with the student by phone, online or in person in central London to discuss their interests, achievements and aims. We then provide a full written report on the most suitable universities and courses.
We can help with advice on writing a personal statement, including two edits.
Telephone advice
We offer an hour long telephone/online consultation to help resolve a specific issue. Your child may have offers from multiple schools or universities, you may be considering boarding over day school, or you may be weighing up whether your child should do A levels or the IB. We can help.
