The Association of Education Advisers® (AoEA®) is the professional body for those who support and enable school and system improvement. In an increasingly complex education landscape, the AoEA® exists to raise the quality, consistency, and credibility of education advice across schools, trusts, and wider systems. Through its internationally recognised quality standard (IQSEA®), rigorous accreditation pathways, and rich programme of evidence-informed professional learning, the AoEA® sets a clear benchmark for professional practice.
By connecting a growing national and international community of system leaders, advisers, and education professionals, the AoEA® fosters collaboration, challenge, and continuous development. Its work is grounded in real-world practice, supporting leaders to navigate change, strengthen capacity, and deliver sustainable improvement.
At its core, the AoEA® is committed to strengthening systems and improving outcomes for children – by ensuring those who support schools are equipped to make the greatest possible difference.
Testimonials
What our accreditees say...
“The AoEA is a diverse network of educational professionals who provide support and challenge. In putting together a portfolio, I was able to reflect in a systematic way about how my professional experience fits into a much broader educational framework, and also how it might be relevant to other educational leaders. The training sessions are both structured and convivial, and the viva was enjoyable.” Helen Pike, Master of Magdalen College, OxfordWhat our accreditees say...
“After supporting a number of different school leaders, I chose to go through the accreditation process in order to benchmark myself against a set of criteria and gain a nationally recognised endorsement of my skills and experience. As expected at this level, I found the process to be rigorous but not onerous, with written case studies, references from clients and commissioners I’d worked with and a professional discussion with senior advisers. Gaining accreditation has opened the door to a wide range of cross-phase and system-wide training plus professional dialogue opportunities.” Katy Cox, Headteacher of St Matthews Catholic Primary School, BradfordWhat our accreditees say...
“I found the process both accessible and helpful: it is always valuable to reflect on one’s strengths and areas of weakness and I felt the process encouraged me to do both in a supportive and encouraging manner. It would be very easy to slip out of the wider world of education in retirement from the frontline of headship. The regular EduKITs – along with the excellent weekly newsletters – have enabled me to not only keep in touch with a rapidly changing picture but also to hear some first rate speakers on a range of topical and thought-provoking subjects.” John Hind, Director of Education and Leadership, The Rank Foundation LTD.