Based in Devon, with over twenty years of teaching and senior leadership experience in both the independent and state education sectors in the UK and internationally, Polesand founder, Kate Hurley is a school inspector in the UK and abroad, an accredited consultant with the IAPS, and an associate consultant with ECM Education, a freelance digital learning designer, DfE regulatory panelist and Youth Theatre leader.

With excellent knowledge of teaching and learning in independent Prep and Primary education, Kate can support your school to prepare thoroughly and rigorously for an inspection team visit, offer impartial feedback in education quality reviews, deliver specific staff training, or work with schools to develop bespoke digital learning projects for staff.

Kate has also worked extensively in school operations and compliance management, so is uniquely placed to offer specialist advice on compliance with a range of regulatory frameworks.