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We understand you might have questions about our consulting services. This FAQ section addresses common queries to help you understand how we can assist your school. We pride ourselves on adaptability and a commitment to excellence. Explore what we offer and how we can contribute to your school's success.
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Frequently asked questions
Here are answers to the questions we're most often asked. As a consultancy built by educators, we focus on providing clear and practical support that makes a real difference in schools.
What is the primary focus of a primary & intermediate principal consultant?
A Primary & Intermediate Principal Consultant focuses on improving, leadership practices across early and middle years of schooling. The role typically involves advising school leaders, driving instructional improvement, and aligning school practices with system or policy priorities.
What expertise is expected in this role?
Strong expertise in leadership ad management, school improvement, data-informed decision-making, and leadership development is expected. A deep understanding of primary and intermediate needs and system-level education strategies is essential.
How does this role support school improvement?
The consultant provides strategic guidance, coaching, and professional learning, helps analyse leadership, supports change management, and assists schools in implementing evidence-based practices to improve outcomes.
What's the biggest worry or hesitation a school might have about hiring a consultant, and how can we address it?
Schools hesitate to hire consultants because they fear spending scarce resources without seeing real change. We address this by focusing on measurable outcomes, reduced workload, and systems that last after we’re gone.
Who does a principal consultant typically work with?
They work closely with principals & boards. Collaboration may extend to external agencies, professional learning providers, and education authorities to ensure coherent support for schools.
What skills are critical for success as a principal consultant?
Key skills include strategic thinking, relationship-building, facilitation, coaching, communication, and influencing without direct authority. The ability to balance system priorities with individual school contexts is crucial.
What makes your consulting approach different and more effective than other options schools might be considering?
Our consulting approach is different because it is built with schools—not for them—and focused on real implementation, not just recommendations. We work alongside educators to co-design practical, evidence-informed solutions that fit each school’s unique context and capacity, ensuring ideas translate into action. Rather than creating dependency, we prioritise building internal leadership and systems so progress is sustainable long after the engagement ends. We bring honest diagnosis, clear priorities, and a relentless focus on equity, helping schools achieve measurable improvement without unnecessary complexity or cost.
Hopefully, this FAQ has answered your initial questions. If you're ready to discuss how Wihapi Consultants can help your school, we're here to help. We focus on delivering objective insights and actionable solutions for your unique needs.