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About Us

‘Putting your consultancy, coaching and mentoring centre stage’
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Knowledgeable, Experienced & Qualified

Executive Coaching & Mentoring

We provide executive coaches and mentors for business, charities and educational leaders, and coaching for the individuals and teams.

Health & Wellbeing Coaching

Our team of health and wellbeing coaches focus on supporting you to achieve emotional wellness. We also have specialist coaches and mentors who work with coaches on specific challenges like mid life changes and other concerns. Supporting you to achieve emotional wellness

Educational Consultancy

The highly skilled education consultants and non clinical supervisors for education settings can assist you with SEN Reviews, PP Reviews, Safeguarding Reviews and more. 

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Work With Us And You’ll Get:

An experienced & qualified Team
OUR TEAM IS A CAREFULLY SELECTED GROUP OF EXPERIENCED SPECIALIST PRACTITIONERS WHO EACH HAVE YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL EXPERIENCE AND REALLY ‘KNOW THEIR ONIONS!’
Backdrop’s team
A high quality experience
The Backdrop Leadership Family will provide you with an efficient high quality experience. This is built on a fundamental understanding that we must always focus on meeting your needs.
Backdrop’s team
A HUMAN APPROACH THAT PUTS YOU FIRST
OUR colleagues HAVE LIVED LIFE FIRST HAND. WE KNOW THAT HAVING A SENSE OF HUMOUR AND BEING HUMAN IS THE CENTRE OF ALL EFFECTIVE SUPPORT.
Backdrop’s team

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Have Some Questions?

Almost everyone can benefit from coaching or mentoring.

If you are ready to set yourself professional or personal goals, want to make a positive difference in your life (at work or at home) then the coaching and mentoring team can help you.

The short answer is yes.

The Backdrop team have a wide range of experience in mainstream, independent and special schools and have supported hundreds of settings.

Whatever your issue, we will introduce you to the right person for your needs. Contact us for an initial chat

See ‘Get in Touch’ at the top of the page.

As you’d expect, the exact cost depends upon the service you need, but we will endeavour to work to your budget.

Please contact us and we will discuss your needs and give you a great cost effective quote.

'... a huge thank you for your brilliance in coaching Leaders in the Trust....it's truly transformational and making a huge difference.'
- Coachee - Deputy CEO
'I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of the SEND Review process. [Backdrop Leadership] has provided clear guidance regarding how to conduct the reviews and the areas to explore. As a result, I am confident that I have gained an overview of both the strengths of SEN provision within [the area] and the areas that require focus during the coming year.'
- Multi Academy Trust - Strategic SENDCo
'RIGOROUS, ROOTED IN REALITY OF SCHOOLS, CLASSROOM AND STUDENT OUTCOME FOCUSED. CLARITY OF ADVICE GIVEN. PURPOSEFUL IN APPROACH, WITH CLEAR UNDERSTANDING AND ABILITY TO ENGAGE COLLEAGUES IN THE PROCESS.'
- UCL Holocaust Team Member Centre for Holocaust Education
Working as an accountant in a busy accountancy firm, I was initially sceptical about how coaching could fit into my professional life. Jon Gibson completely changed that perspective. His approach is warm, engaging, and refreshingly fun, while maintaining a high level of professionalism throughout. Every session felt like a safe space to explore challenges and opportunities without judgement. Jon helped me identify areas for growth I hadn’t considered before, and gave me practical tools to improve my confidence, communication, and leadership skills. I’ve noticed a real difference in how I manage client relationships and collaborate with colleagues. Coaching with Jon wasn’t just about ticking boxes; it was about unlocking potential in a way that felt personal and empowering. I’d recommend him to anyone looking to take their professional development seriously, but with a human touch.
- Client Manager and Accountant
'[The] review really allowed us to confront what we knew but perhaps had not acknowledged clearly enough. It will now be the basis of a whole school QFT focus for [next year].'
- Headteacher, Secondary