Simon Thorley Consulting

Specialist consultancy helping established language schools build and sustain successful home tuition programmes.

How I can help your school

Programme Design & Setup

Operational Review & Improvement

From initial feasibility through to operational launch, I work with your leadership team to design a home tuition programme that fits your school's existing infrastructure, brand, and client base. This includes host family recruitment frameworks, student placement protocols, and the operational policies that underpin a well-run programme.

Operational Review & Improvement

For schools with an existing programme that isn't performing as it should, I conduct a structured review of your current operations — identifying the gaps in quality, compliance, and profitability — and deliver a clear, prioritised improvement plan your team can act on immediately.

Staff Training & Development

Accreditation & Compliance Support

The success of a home tuition programme depends on the people running it. I deliver tailored training for homestay coordinators, welfare officers, and senior staff — covering host family management, safeguarding, and student welfare — as well as training for sales and marketing teams on how to position home tuition within your existing portfolio and give your agents the knowledge to sell it confidently.

Accreditation & Compliance Support

Navigating the requirements of British Council accreditation and other quality frameworks can be complex. I provide practical guidance to ensure your home tuition provision meets the standards required — and that your documentation and processes hold up under inspection.