'[Backdrop] worked with Khalsa Academy Trust on a strategic review for SEND processes and provision in our schools for a year long project and demonstrated his excellent knowledge of the subject, [their] ability to adapt strategies to a schools’ context and most importantly how he brings the wider staff along with his improvement agenda. [Backdrop] is highly regarded because of his integrity, hard work and relentless focus on the what’s best for children with barriers to their learning.'
- Trust Improvement Lead, Khalsa Academy Trust
'Content of the workshop was good and everyone was involved and made contributions. It was a relaxed environment and the facilitator put us at ease in order to be able to share openly."'
- Headteacher, Primary
'I enjoyed working with Jon. He balanced listening with questioning...to gain clarity and to help me to move forward...I am clearer on my development path [he] has given me useful key strategies to help me on the way. Thank you for all your support Jon!'
- Deputy Headteacher
'Jon...has enabled me to be more strategic...and become confident in my abilities to bring about lasting change ... The sessions were welcoming, relaxed and flexible in 'fitting' with my emotions on the day,'
- School Leader
'Very thorough, but realistic. I feel that some of the additional resources will be used routinely from now on...'
