Working with Providers

“Please do relay my sincere thanks to the team. They have been amazing. We have really valued their insight and advice. We now have a plan of action which would not have been possible without their work.”

Ben JamesDegree Apprenticeships Manager, Loughborough University

“The support from yourself and other Equip consultants has been hugely valuable and we would not be in this position without this support with our apprenticeship journey. We would like to express our sincere thanks to you and the team.”

Victoria HewsonHead of Apprenticeships (Quality of Education)/Senior Lecturer, The University of Hull

“Thank you for supporting us in producing the self assessment report. Your consultant did an excellent job and I'm delighted with the service we received.”

Dr Jonathan EatonDirector of Student Learning & Academic Registry, Teesside University

“We have really valued the consultants' wealth of knowledge, experience and mentoring over the period in which they supported us with our curriculum quality reviews.”

Lee NevillTeaching and Learning Manager, East Coast College

“Working with Equip Consultancy has been so beneficial to our journey of rapid improvement. The coaching and mentoring support for our teaching and learning reviews, self-assessment and quality improvement planning has been invaluable and really has made a difference in achieving our ambitions over the last 12 months. We will definitely be reaching out again for support on our next steps to outstanding.”

Ruth PerryDirector of Teaching and Learning Development and Innovation, Nottingham College

“Consultants provided invaluable support carrying out curriculum quality reviews. A professional and knowledgeable approach has resulted in leaders and managers gaining confidence and having a thorough understanding of what best practice looks like; they now feel significantly upskilled and supported to implement positive change.”

Helen van AardtVice Principal Curriculum and Quality, Loughborough College

“Thank you for your expert approach to our SAR validation process today. Your input was positioned brilliantly in terms of support and challenge as our critical friend.”

Leah PalmerDeputy CEO/Deputy Principal Curriculum and Learners, New College Swindon

“Through the recommendation of another consultant, we approached Equip Consultancy to work with us as a critical friend to review the quality of aspects of our curriculum. Rhys was keen to understand our provision and our curriculum intentions. Rhys is constructive, yet supportive and many staff gained further confidence in quality assurance processes due to his approach. I would not hesitate to recommend Equip Consultancy to other providers.”

Rob KaneHead of Further Education, The Northern School of Art

“Many thanks. The quality assurance visit your team undertook has been such a beneficial process to start key conversations and begin implementing better ways of working.”

Becki LeeDirector of Quality, The Skills Network

“Can I just say that we were very pleased with the review of the quality of A Level maths. The consultant did a sterling job, please thank her on our behalf.”

Claire HolmesDeputy Principal, John Leggott Sixth Form College

“Rhys brings value to everyone he works with – leaders, managers, teachers and our students. I couldn't recommend anyone more highly.”

Di ThurstonDirector of Teaching, Learning and Assessment at Newcastle College

“[the consultant] was extremely thorough in his approach and… provided the college with invaluable feedback and insight into areas to develop further”

Ben WallisWilberforce 6th Form College

“Rhys’s strong knowledge of teaching methodologies meant that he could suggest a number of very practical solutions that we could implement quickly and which will have a lasting positive effect for our learners”

DirectorLarge FE College in the North West

“What an excellent training morning we had with you yesterday. The deliverer was eloquent and delivered with clarity and at a level that we all could follow”

TeacherTyne Coast College

“The professional input from Rhys upon reviewing and finalising our College Self Assessment Report was excellent. He was both insightful and informative... Rhys was very approachable and supportive, working within a tight timescale. His impartial advice and guidance led to an improved outcome”

Ben ManningVice Principal, City College Plymouth

“Rhys and his associates have been invaluable in providing expert advice and support around self-assessment and quality improvement at curriculum area level as well as whole college. As a result our performance review processes are now far more impactful and our use of data more refined.”

Pete SharrocksHead of Quality, Milton Keynes College

“We engaged Equip Consultancy to undertake quality curriculum reviews in 2 of our curriculum areas. Rhys and his associate were thoroughly professional, knowledgeable and helpful. After both days we felt well informed and well supported, and as a result will be able to maximise the impact of our own internal quality reviews.”

Angela McLeanVice Principal, Hertford Regional College

“We have worked with Equip now for a number of years, with them undertaking quality reviews on all aspects of the learner journey. During the self-assessment process, they have provided invaluable feedback and support with our SAR and have helped us to develop our review process and improvement plans. Their support is greatly appreciated.”

Zoe BennAssistant Principal, Macclesfield College