Expert Support From People Who've Done the Job

Our consultancy team has held senior positions at training providers, led successful Ofsted inspections, and helped organisations navigate everything from funding audits to strategic transformation.

Discuss Your Needs

How We Can Help

Consultancy Services

Hands-on support from sector experts who understand the challenges of running a training provider. From Ofsted preparation to funding compliance, we help you navigate complexity with confidence.

  • Ofsted preparation and mock inspections
  • Funding compliance and audit readiness
  • Quality improvement planning and execution
  • Operational efficiency reviews
  • Data analysis and performance improvement

Webinars & Short Courses

Practical, sector-specific training delivered by practitioners who have been where you are. Keep your team up to date with funding changes, quality requirements, and best practice.

  • Funding rules and compliance updates
  • Ofsted EIF deep dives
  • Quality assurance best practice
  • Data management and reporting
  • Leadership development programmes

Governance & Fractional Leadership

Access senior expertise without the full-time commitment. Our fractional leaders integrate with your team to provide strategic direction, board-level insight, and hands-on support.

  • Fractional Quality Director support
  • Non-executive director services
  • Board advisory and governance reviews
  • Strategic planning facilitation
  • Interim leadership cover

Meet the Team

Our consultants bring decades of combined experience across operations, quality, compliance, and strategic leadership in the skills sector.

Ben Ellison

Managing Director

Ofsted Nominee

Ben leads AiVII with deep expertise in apprenticeships and the skills sector. As an Ofsted nominee, he brings first-hand understanding of inspection requirements and what it takes to achieve outstanding outcomes.

Apprenticeship deliverySales & business developmentOfsted inspection preparation

Alexandra Fowkes

Operations & Quality Director

20+ years in FE

Alex brings over two decades of experience in further education, specialising in operational excellence and quality assurance. She has led multiple providers through successful Ofsted inspections.

Quality assuranceOperational managementOfsted readiness

Madeleine Robinson

Operations Director

20+ years in skills sector

Madeleine has spent over 20 years in the skills sector, with expertise spanning operations, compliance, and learner outcomes. She specialises in building efficient delivery models that drive results.

Operations leadershipCompliance managementPerformance improvement

Denise Ellison

CEO

20+ years, Strategy & M&A

Denise provides strategic leadership with over 20 years of experience in the sector. Her background in strategy and M&A gives AiVII clients access to board-level thinking and commercial insight.

Strategic planningMergers & acquisitionsGovernance

Trusted by Training Providers

50+
Years combined FE experience
20+
Providers supported
Grade 2
Minimum Ofsted outcome
4
Ofsted Nominees

How It Works

1

Initial Conversation

We'll discuss your challenges, goals, and what support would be most valuable for your organisation. No obligation.

2

Tailored Proposal

We'll put together a proposal that matches your needs and budget, with clear deliverables and outcomes.

3

Flexible Engagement

Work with us on a project basis, retainer, or fractional arrangement, whatever suits your organisation best.

Let's Talk About Your Challenges

Book a free consultation call to discuss how we can support your organisation.

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