Educreates Education Consultancy

About

Nick Short founded Educreates after over 15 years in Education, he was a Principal of a 3-18 Academy Trust and had experience in school leadership as well as education capital build programmes.  Nick has worked extensively in the education sector in London and the West of England. This consultancy was established as a result of a growing need in the education sector for specialist leadership support and advice. Educreates uses experienced Headteachers in schools to support, coach and guide leaders to help them make their institutions stronger. The organisation also specialises in developing world class capital build programmes. We work extensively with architects, construction companies, local authorities and school leaders in new school construction. The consultancy supports from the outset with vision development and provides guidance throughout all RIBA stages.  The consultancy is currently providing the lead educationalist on the largest capital build programme in Wales.

"At the Heart of Our Approach Lies Collaboration,
and Support, Enabling Us to Achieve Optimal
Results for Our Clients Together."

Professional Team

Nick Short

Nick Short

Education Consultant

Nick Short

Nick Short is a former 3-18 Academy Principal and experienced education consultant with a secure understanding of how to support organisations in delivering improved systems and structures. A strong knowledge base with experience in supporting new school design from the establishment of the vision, through the tender process and RIBA implementation. A passion for engaging with young people and ensuring that they have an opportunity to contribute to system change in order to better our education system.

Nick has proven record of successfully developing world class school designs that reflect the ambition for the future of education. He has experience of engaging with schools, clients, end users and contractors to deliver design development through all stages of RIBA implementation. 

Amy Naylor

Amy Naylor

SEN Consultant

Amy Naylor

Amy is a qualified teacher, working as an independent SEND Consultant, who is passionate about working with people with additional learning needs. Amy is experienced in supporting schools through both training and setting design to ensure that learners and practitioners can deliver outstanding experiences. Amy will ensure that professionals have the correct knowledge and skillsets to provide enjoyable and accessible experiences for young people. Amy has experience in working in an international setting to deliver SEN building design that supports learners in achieving their very best potential whilst supporting their additional need requirements.

Jo Kemp

Jo Kemp

Education Consultant

Jo Kemp

Jo is a  school leader with over 30 years experience in the education sector within Wales. She has worked in some of the most economically disadvantaged schools in South Wales and has developed expertise in change management, improving standards and driving excellence particularly within Post 16 education.

Jo lead the vision development for the brand new Fitzalan 11-18 High School in Cardiff and worked closely with Cardiff County Council throughout all RIBA stages. Jo managed each stage of the process for the school ensuring that the vision, aspiration and ethos was reflected in every aspect of the building. 

Jo has worked as an education consultant within Cardiff Council on subsequent new build projects most recently Fairwater Community Campus (Occupation Jan & Sept 2026) and Willows High School (Occupation due October 2026). 

Our Partners

Neil Blundell

Neil Blundell

Neil is a highly respected and established CEO. He has spent over twenty years inspiring teachers, leaders and other professionals across the United Kingdom. An accredited Level 3 qualified Leadership Coach, Neil has much experience in supporting high level professionals. Neil has led and contributed to a number of education new building programmes and also supported a number of capital bid applications.
Vicki Starkie

Vicki Starkie

Vicki is an inspirational leader, specialising in curriculum and pastoral leadership in schools. Vicki has significant experience in child protection and alternative provision. Vicki has set up successful private pupil referral units that allow the most challenged pupils to thrive. Vicki has also supported new build projects and has experience in developing new schools. As a Headteacher, Vicki has led change in her own new schools and has supported numerous other schools in their own journeys.

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