Know your safeguarding and SEND provision would stand up to inspection
Safeguarding training and audits, SEND and inclusion reviews, and school improvement consultancy for schools, academies and Early Years settings — led by senior inspector Fatiha Maitland across the UK, UAE, GCC and British Schools Overseas.
- 35+ years in education leadership
- UK · UAE · GCC · BSO
- Same-day response
Services
Expert safeguarding, SEND support & school improvement
Safeguarding and consultancy services, SEND support services, and school improvement consultancy — tailored to your context and inspection frameworks in the UK and overseas.
About the company
Education consultancy built around safeguarding, SEND, inclusion and school improvement
FM Education Services is an education consultancy helping schools, academies, and Early Years settings to strengthen safeguarding culture, SEND and inclusion practice, and school improvement planning. Directed by Fatiha Maitland, we combine inspection expertise with practical coaching and training across the UK, UAE, GCC, and British Schools Overseas.
Learn more about us
Leadership
35+ years of school improvement consultancy expertise
Fatiha Maitland, Director of FM Education Services, is a senior inspector and education consultant with extensive experience across the UK, UAE, GCC, and British Schools Overseas. Her coaching style helps schools accelerate performance with clarity and confidence.
What happens next
From your first message to a plan you can act on
A short conversation first, then a proposal shaped around your setting.
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You get in touch
Send a message, call, or use the quick enquiry form. Tell us your setting, your role, and the area you would like support with. If we are not immediately available, we aim to reply the same day.
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A short conversation
We talk through your context, your timescales, and what you already know from your own self-evaluation.
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A proposal shaped around your setting
You receive a bespoke outline — the scope, the format (training, an audit, or a one-to-two-day review), and dates.
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Delivery and follow-up
We work alongside your senior and middle leaders, teachers and support staff, and leave you with clear, prioritised actions.
Not sure which service you need? Describe your setting and we will advise.
Request a consultationDriven by impact
A calm, expert approach that turns strategy into progress
We help education leaders build stronger safeguarding culture, sharper SEND practice, and more confident improvement planning through practical partnership and clear insight.
35+
Years of education leadership experience
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Regions: UK · UAE · GCC · BSO
Same day
Same-day response when you get in touch
In their words
What schools say after working with us
Feedback from safeguarding audits, SEND and inclusion reviews, and training across the settings we have supported.
The feedback given was brilliant and delivered in a supportive way. It helped us know our strengths and how to further improve.
Director of Education
SEND and Inclusion ReviewThe service was amazing and supported me in my role. I felt more confident to support colleagues and to evaluate SEND outcomes.
SENCo
SEND and Inclusion ReviewSafeguarding Audit was invaluable to identify existing strengths and to focus our action points for improvement going forwards.
Early Years Manager
Safeguarding AuditSafeguarding training met our needs and made it clear to us how to continue to improve our staff’s knowledge to keep our children safe and secure.
Headteacher
Safeguarding Training
Every engagement is led personally by senior inspector Fatiha Maitland — 35+ years in education leadership.
Trusted across the UK, UAE, GCC, and British Schools Overseas
United Kingdom
Ofsted inspections/reviews and school improvement
United Arab Emirates
Inspection expertise and school advisory support
GCC Region
Inspection and consultancy support across Gulf Cooperation Council settings
British Schools Overseas
Mock reviews aligned to BSO frameworks
Departments and organisations we've worked with
Direct engagement with national regulators, education authorities, and individual settings across the UK, the Gulf, and beyond.
Department of Education and Knowledge, Abu Dhabi
Education Development Trust
Education & Training Quality Authority, Bahrain
Little Doves Nursery & Preschool
Ministry of Education, United Arab Emirates
Sharjah Private Education Authority
Etio
Association of Muslim Schools UK
Channels & Choices — Sallygate School
Avicenna School
Papillon House School
FAQ
Answers before you reach out
Clear answers on safeguarding consultancy, SEND support services, and school improvement.
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Ready to strengthen your setting?
Request a consultation for safeguarding support, SEND and inclusion reviews, or school improvement guidance. We aim to reply within the same day.