Individually and as a team, our associates have a growing reputation among local authorities that means we are referred and recommended time and again.
Many of our clients have extended our contracts or commissioned us for additional services and projects because they have been so pleased with what we have delivered for them.
We are proud of the relationships we build with our clients and stakeholders. We believe this makes for more effective, long-lasting change.
Here's what some of our clients say about us:
Strategic review and transformation
Warwickshire County Council
I would highly recommend working with FWL & Associates. We have worked very closely with Jonathan on a programme which has radically changed the landscape of specialist educational provision in Warwickshire. Jonathan is knowledgeable about SEND giving credibility and reassurance. He has strong interpersonal skills, allowing him to build strong relationships and develop a strong team culture. Over the course of the programme Jonathan has worked with our sufficiency teams to compile a foundational needs assessment, forecasting future needs in terms of housing growth, birth rate and changing needs; this is now central to our commissioning strategy.
Jonathan has also worked with our capital teams to ensure allocation of local authority funding to expand existing provision and establish new provision. He has worked closely with school leaders both in terms developing provision to meet the needs of learners and in terms of understanding the practical requirements for space on site. He rapidly became well regarded and trusted by school leaders. Testament to Jonathan's work is that over four years we have reduced our number of placements in independent specialist provision, increased our places available in state-funded provision, and established 11 new specialist resource bases or partnerships settings.
Lastly, Jonathan has worked with our SEND teams, providing valuable support in redesigning our processes. His work has been highly valued and will have a positive lasting impact for years to come.
Jane Carter, Strategy & Commissioning Manager, SEND & Inclusion 0-25 Education Services
FWL Associates facilitated a comprehensive review of SEND high needs arrangements and worked with the local authority to develop a new SEND strategy for utilising the Special Provision capital fund allocation. The approach taken by FWL complemented the council’s ethos of co-production through engaging with a range of stakeholders and ensuring effective consultation whilst undertaking detailed analysis of available data and information to develop a number of recommendations.
FWL were then commissioned to support the implementation of these recommendations which included the development of a number of school based resourced provisions and the development and submission of a SEND free school bid.
Jonathan and Colin have a wealth of knowledge and experience in SEN and disability and local authority governance and procedures that enables them to operate efficiently and independently. I am happy to endorse them for their excellent work in this area and would readily engage their services again.
Julia Dean, Service Manager, Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), Shropshire County Council
SEND High Needs Development Plan
Shropshire County Council
Development of resourced provision
Shropshire County Council
FWL have been of great assistance in the process of establishing our Resource Provision. Colin’s knowledge of the process has been reassuring and his guidance has been appreciated. This process could easily be a burden for headteachers but Colin has effectively drafted communications and timetables in a way that has allowed me avoid heavy bureacracy that could impact negatively on school life. He is always available for questions and queries and responds in a timely manner.
Mr Carl Rogers, Headteacher at Whittington CE (VA) Primary School, Oswestry
Strategic advice and support for schools
Oak Wood Primary School, Nuneaton
FWL have effectively guided our school through a period of significant change over the past few years, increasing our capacity by 40% and establishing new specialist provision. They enabled open channels of communication between all stakeholders and actively encouraged professional dialogue to sensitively challenge existing thinking, while ensuring our school’s vision and values remained at the heart of decisions. FWL’s team are reliable, knowledgeable and experienced. We really appreciate the positive impact their work has had on shaping the provision for our pupils.
Jen Roberts, Head Teacher, Oak Wood Primary School, Nuneaton
SEND Strategic Review and Co-Production
Cheshire West and Chester Council
We really appreciate the input provided through the coproduction process; FWL & Associates contributions offered us with the insight necessary to develop formal consultation approach. This will ensure that the Council is as well-prepared as possible, and able to effectively implement outcomes of the SEN High Needs Review consultation. Both FWL’s approach and outcomes of the coproduction process has provided us with a strong foundation for future work, highlighting a number of opportunities that will influence future service delivery. FWL’s contribution in informing us of the wider regional picture was also extremely beneficial, and will help to guide this crucial process further.
Mark Parkinson, Director of Education and Inclusion, Cheshire West and Chester