About AOEA

Our Vision

Our vision is that every school, college and education provider has access to high quality support, advice and guidance, which is independent and focused on improving outcomes for children, schools and their communities.

In many parts of the world support for schools is still inconsistent and lacking in capacity. We have a long way to go to achieve the vision that all schools, and therefore children, have access to high-quality support. We believe this vision can only be achieved if the wider community collaborate to make this happen. The Association of Education Advisers is constantly striving to build collaborative partnerships to achieve this vision.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide an international quality standard, to offer continuous professional development and to create a community for those who support and challenge schools, colleges, and other education providers.

We have achieved much more than we expected in the six years of full operation, with more than 600 education professionals who have completed or are presently completing the International Quality Standard for Education Advisers. We have also developed a significant presence across the U.K.

Our Endorsements

David Hughes CBE,
CEO, Association of Colleges

“We fully support the AoEA mission to raise the quality of support and advice that our schools and colleges receive. Ensuring that advisers and consultants are trained in how best to operate with colleges is an important ambition which we believe is of major importance.”

Pepe Di’lasio,
General Secretary, ASCL

“Nothing matters more than the quality of teaching and learning that our young people receive. Having agreed standards underpinned by robust accreditation is so vital for all consultants and advisers who support and enable school improvement.”

L. Earl Franks,
Executive Director, NAESP, USA

“I commend the Association of Education Advisers for establishing this vital accreditation program for school improvement advisors working in the education system.”

Emma Balchin,
Chief Executive, NGA

“The ongoing CPD, accreditation and quality assurance of those providing school improvement services is incredibly reassuring for schools and trusts procuring services. Those supporting will have a proven track record in making a difference.”

Dame Alison Peacock,
Chief Executive, Chartered College of Teaching

“Strengthening the knowledge and expertise of our profession is the best way to continuously improve standards. The accreditation of advisers will play an important role in ensuring that the decisions taken are well-informed and right for the school or college’s setting”

Kevin Palmer,
Welsh Government

“Those who have been through AoEA Associate accreditation and have graduated have valued the experience and are proud of the achievement of gaining Associate status. The accreditation process is seen as independent, robust and rigorous.”