Retained advisory support provides ongoing access to independent, senior judgement on learning design and accessibility decisions that have meaningful consequences but do not justify a full project.
It exists for situations where the cost of getting a decision wrong is high, but commissioning delivery capacity would be unnecessary, slow, or misaligned.
This support is deliberately bounded, asynchronous, and low‑overhead for both sides.
A short follow‑up exchange is included to clarify any responses where needed.
What this support helps reduce
Clients typically use retained advisory support to reduce the risk of:
- locking in design decisions that later prove hard to justify or undo
- accessibility concerns surfacing late, when only disruptive or resource‑intensive fixes remain
- over‑engineered solutions driven by anxiety rather than need
- internal agreement masking unresolved pedagogical or inclusion problems
- senior sign‑off being given without independent challenge
The value lies in timely, external judgement, not in volume of interaction.
What this is
Retained advisory support provides light‑touch, professional input via email or shared documents. It is suited to:
- sense‑checking decisions before they are finalised
- reviewing drafts at a strategic or pedagogical level
- testing assumptions where internal agreement feels too easy
- asking focused questions about learning design, accessibility, or inclusive practice
- clarifying where trade‑offs exist and which risks are being accepted
- identifying where decisions are being made too quickly or without sufficient scrutiny
This is advisory input only, not consultancy, delivery, or project work.
How it works
- Communication is asynchronous (email or shared document comments)
- No meetings, calls, or live sessions
- Responses are provided within an agreed response window
- Support is capped, scoped, and explicitly limited
This structure is intentional: it keeps the focus on judgement rather than dependency.
What’s included
Each month includes one of the following:
- Up to two discrete advisory queries, or
- Review of up to two short documents (typically up to 3 pages or 1,500 words each)
Notes:
- Queries must be clearly scoped and answerable within a single response
- Unused queries do not roll over
- Each query or review should stand alone
What’s not included
To keep this sustainable and high‑quality, retained advisory support does not include:
- drafting or rewriting content
- delivery, facilitation, or implementation work
- iterative back‑and‑forth on the same material
- unlimited questions
- urgent or same‑day turnaround
If a query indicates the need for more substantial intervention, I will recommend an alternative service or a separate piece of paid work.
Fees
Retained advisory support is offered on a monthly basis.
£180 per month, with a commitment review every three months to ensure the scope still fits your needs.
Intended for individuals or teams who need occasional, high‑quality input rather than ongoing consultancy. Places are intentionally limited.
Who this is for
This option is most effective if you:
- value independent, experienced judgement
- want to prevent problems rather than remediate them later
- prefer clear, bounded professional input
- are comfortable working asynchronously
If you are seeking delivery capacity, hands‑on consultancy, or extensive iterative support, this will not be the right fit.
How to enquire
If you think this support might be appropriate, please get in touch by email with:
- a brief description of your role or organisation
- the type of questions or materials you expect to bring (e.g. strategy outlines, module plans, draft guidance)
- confirmation that asynchronous support is suitable
I’ll confirm fit before taking anything forward.