Safeguarding reflection. School improvement. Inspection readiness.
Support for schools and trusts across the West Midlands, aligned to Ofsted’s 2025 report card model. Safeguarding reflective supervision and practical improvement support so you can evidence culture, capacity and leadership when it counts.
Here to support and inspire you every step of the way.
Book a 20-minute inspection readiness chat.
You’ll be taken to my booking page to choose a convenient 20-minute slot, an informal, no-obligation conversation to explore your school’s priorities and readiness for the 2025 Ofsted framework.
Jane McNally
BA Hons. PGCE. NPQH
Jane is the founder and Director of LPI Education. LPI Education Ltd is an education consultancy rooted in deep leadership experience and a clear purpose: to empower schools and trusts across the West Midlands to achieve excellence. Founded by an experienced educational leader and consultant with over 25 years in UK primary education, our consultancy offers strategic, compassionate support for headteachers, MAT CEOs, governors, and local authorities.
Partnering with schools to align safeguarding, leadership, and teaching for inclusive, high-quality education. The outcome: safer cultures, stronger practice, and pupils who thrive and achieve their full potential.
Leadership with Integrity and Impact
Jane has worked in the following roles:
Trust Assistant Director of School Improvement
Trust Safeguarding Lead
Executive Headteacher
Specialist Leader of Education (SLE)
Led on DfE Trust and School Improvement Offer
Headteacher
Current portfolio:
Registered and Serving Catholic School Inspector
Level 3 Designated Safeguarding Lead trained
Trained in NSPCC Child Protection Supervision
Enhanced DBS check
Co-host of ‘Being the Head’ podcast
This unique blend of roles provides a comprehensive understanding of the education landscape, from classroom to boardroom, and from compliance to culture.
Having led school improvement across a range of contexts, supported multi-academy trusts, and delivered specialist safeguarding and inspection preparation, the founder brings a wealth of hands-on expertise and a national perspective, grounded in the realities of school life.
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Reflective Supervision: The Missing Link
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Safeguarding in the Report Card Era: School Self-Review Tool
Services Snapshot
Focused support for headteachers and safeguarding leaders.
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Reflective Supervision (Safeguarding)
Ongoing 1:1 or small-group supervision for DSLs and safeguarding leads. Strengthen decision-making, wellbeing and professional judgement. Evidence a safeguarding culture, not just compliance.
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School Improvement
Curriculum, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and governance, inclusion. Clear priorities, practical actions and support to embed change aligned to Ofsted 2025.
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Quality Assurance
Independent reviews, learning walks, pupil and staff voice and concise next steps you can implement quickly.
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Inspection Readiness
Report-card-aligned diagnostics, evidence collation and coaching so leaders are confident under the new model.
Let’s work together.
“Great outcomes begin with honest conversations.”
At LPI Education, relationships come first. We believe that great outcomes start with great conversations. Whether you're seeking a fresh perspective, external validation, leadership coaching or safeguarding support, we're here to listen, understand your context, and offer the kind of guidance that makes a real difference.
Every school and trust is unique, and so is our approach. Partnering with schools to align safeguarding, leadership, and teaching for inclusive, high-quality education. The outcome: safer cultures, stronger practice, and pupils who thrive and achieve their full potential.