Combinative Consultancy

Combining our expertise to meet your needs.

At Combinative Consultancy, we bring together experienced professionals, leaders and specialists to deliver tailored solutions that respond to your individual and organisational needs. From strategic consultancy and advisory services to school improvement, interim leadership, coaching and professional development, we combine knowledge, experience and specialist expertise to help our clients overcome challenges, create opportunities and realise their full potential.

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What we do

Our expertise. Your needs.

Every individual and organisation has different needs. We bring together the right expertise, experience and perspectives to deliver tailored solutions across four complementary service areas.

Experts at Hand

Access our growing network of experienced professionals, leaders and specialists. From commissioned expertise and independent research to white papers and bespoke projects, we connect you with the right people and knowledge to meet your needs.

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Consultancy & Advisory

From strategic advisory services and industry expertise to product design, EdTech and innovation, we work alongside organisations to develop ideas, navigate challenges and bring solutions to life, from concept through to implementation.

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School Improvement & Interim Leadership

Experienced educational leadership and targeted improvement support when you need it most. From quality assurance and inspection preparation to strategic school improvement and interim leadership, we work alongside education settings to strengthen provision and deliver sustainable outcomes.

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Coaching, Training & Development

Empowering individuals, teams and organisations through leadership coaching, professional development and industry-specific leadership programmes. From bespoke training and INSET days to accredited leadership courses, workshops and coaching, we help people realise their full potential.

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Our experience

Experience that matters. Expertise that delivers.

Combinative Consultancy was founded on extensive experience across education, executive leadership, organisational improvement and professional development. With a career spanning three continents, our Founder & CEO, Areyauna Rais-Firouz, brings a wealth of strategic and operational leadership experience, providing the foundation from which Combinative continues to grow.

But our strength lies in the expertise we bring together. Through our network of experienced professionals, leaders and industry specialists, we combine different perspectives, knowledge and practical experience to develop solutions tailored to the needs of each client.

Our values of integrity, rigour and collaboration underpin everything we do. We are transparent about what we can deliver, uncompromising in the standards we uphold and committed to working alongside our clients with kindness and respect.

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What our clients say

Combinative has been amazing helping us navigate the EHCP process, understand how the criteria is assessed and rated, and highlight where parents have true voice during the journey and how and when it can make a difference. Understanding EHCP for someone not familiar is not an easy task and we are so grateful for the support and guidance we received throughout.

Graciela Parent

Combinative Education provided invaluable support in navigating complex examination and certification arrangements, coordinating with external organisations and helping us resolve challenging issues. Their professionalism, persistence and expertise helped us achieve a positive outcome and we would be delighted to work with them again.

Carnaby Laser Clinic

Their expertise in educational technology, digital learning environments and education policy was instrumental in the development of our assessment platform. Their strategic guidance helped us align our LMS, digital assessment frameworks, training materials and user experience with educational standards and the operational needs of schools. By bridging the gap between educational practice and technology, they supported the development of a scalable, intuitive platform that we are now successfully deploying across multiple schools.

O&U Tech Company

I am incredibly grateful to have worked under Areyauna's leadership. She recognised my potential and gave me the opportunity to grow into a leadership role myself. Her guidance and belief in my abilities were instrumental in my transition to senior leadership, and I wouldn't be where I am today without her support.

Coreen Grant-Nembhard Director of Maths | NPQSL, MBA

Areyauna was the kind of manager who genuinely wanted me to grow. She challenged me to raise my expectations while showing empathy and always took the time to celebrate my high-quality work.

Jabed Miah Consultant, Capgemini Invent

Areyauna is a passionate, hard working and resilient senior leader. She has experience in many areas of school leadership and has led varied and diverse teams.

Wesley Davies Chief Executive Officer, The Two Counties Trust

I feel inspired and motivated to change things for the positive within my school.

Leadership development participant GEMS Education, UAE

Challenged our thinking with some really meaningful feedback… helped me stretch my own thinking and relate it to my personal context.

Leadership development participant Nord Anglia International School

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