Navigate Primary School Applications with Confidence
Work through it in your own time. If you do not feel more knowledgeable and confident, I will refund you.
Imagine submitting your school preferences knowing you've done everything you reasonably can...
✓ You understand how admissions really work
✓ You know how to look beyond Ofsted and league tables
✓ You've chosen schools that genuinely fit your child
✓ You can ignore playground rumours and Facebook myths
✓ You can submit your preferences feeling calm and confident...
Will Coker
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I would highly recommend Joe's programme... it was invaluable to us when we started to choose schools for our first child
Three Routes to Choose From...
Full Programme (Primary)
39£Full Programme + Personalised Session
189£
I set up School Compass because parents like you deserve better. You should have access to expert interpretation and support when it comes to your child. So...
✓ Don't let price be a barrier - if you want the programme, but can't afford it, email joe@school-compass.com and let me know how much, if anything, you can afford. If that is £10, £5, 5p or nothing - I want you to have it.
✓ If you can afford it, you will also be supporting because...
✓ All funds are reinvested to continuing to offer as much free support as I can
✓ If you are not happy with anything - get in touch and I will give your money back. I care about value not cash.
Take a look inside the Online Course...
OR, Get Started with the Toolkit...
For less than the cost of a takeaway, you'll get the practical resources that help hundreds of parents approach school applications with more clarity and confidence. Use the guidebook to understand the process and use the preference planner to compare schools and help rank-order the preferences.
£19.99
And if you later decide you'd like the full course, community and support, I'll deduct the full cost of the toolkit from your programme purchase!
Risk-Free: 100% refund for anyone not COMPLETELY satisfied!
N Martin
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Extremely good, it helped me understand lots of different aspects of the system and feel confident about the choices we need to make for our child's education...
Why Parents Trust School Compass
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17+ years working in education
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Invited to give evidence on curriculum reform by the House of Commons Education Select Committee
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Former senior leader responsible for curriculum and assessment at an 'all-through' 4-18 school
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Former Head of CPD at a national education trust
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Worked with schools across the UK on curriculum and school improvement
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Education consultant and speaker
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Contributor to national education conversations and policy discussions
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Parent of two young children navigating the system myself
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Independent and objective - not linked to any school or local authority
FAQ
Will you tell me which school is best for my child?
No. But I will give you the information, tools and frameworks you need to make the best decision for you and your family. Education is complex - what is good for one family, may be bad for another. You will finish the course empowered with all of the insider wisdom you need to understand the trade offs.
Do you cover all of the different school types? Like private schools?
Yes! I cover all of the main school types you will encounter in England. This includes state, local authority, grammar, independent, faith, single-sex etc. You can skip any not relevant to your context. The ebook which comes with the course goes into more detail about each option.
How much time will the course take to complete?
In total, around four hours. However, the sections are broken down into bitesize chunks of between 10-30 minutes. They are video based so can be watched after bedtime or on a commute. I have been told that the course also works well as a 'podcast' if you prefer to listen whilst making dinner!
Can I do it with my partner?
Absolutely! Just like doing a birth course, it can be helpful to go on this journey together. The last section about Values is good to discuss as a family as each member will likely have different (hidden) views of 'good school'. It is empowering to bring these to the surface.
How long can I access the material?
Forever! Once you enrol, you can have the course all through the process and beyond - you can re-do any sections, dip-in and out or skip ahead!
Isn't this information just available for free?
You can find admissions information free through councils and schools. The programme brings explanations, examples and practical tools together to help you interpret what you find, weigh the trade-offs and prepare your preferences. You are paying for a structured way to work through the information and make sense of it.
I have spent four years collating and curating the information and then sequencing it so it is easy to understand. I have to create this for myself - now I want you to have access too.
All of the money goes directly back into continuing this project. Keeping it independent allows me to give honest, objective information and not simply push an agenda. My model is NCT or other courses designed for new parents (like sleep courses, potty training courses or weaning guidance)
What if I don't find it helpful?
I am confident you will! But, if not, just email joe@school-compass.com and I will arrange a refund straight away! I guess there is a first time for everything....