Our consultants
Jamie and Abi have worked together for five years in the 11+/13+ process. They bring specific and niche knowledge to the table. They pride themselves on being professional, approachable and passionate about supporting and guiding families through a complex and sometimes overwhelming few months. They have worked in schools, and with schools, and will provide you and your family with the objectivity needed to approach the London Day and Boarding school applications’ procedures.
Abi Taylor-Knox
Abi has worked as Assistant Head Future Schools for a large Prep school located in Fulham for the last four years. Prior to that she was Head of Year 5 and the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at a Prep school in North London. She has taught English for twelve years. Abi has worked closely with an extensive network of Senior School Heads and Admissions Departments. She has an intricate knowledge of the 11+/13+ process and is passionate about helping families through what can be a stressful and overwhelming few months.
“Although this is a complex and often brutal process, it can be approached methodically and sensibly to ensure good outcomes for parents and their children. I am passionate about helping families by sharing my knowledge of the system and empowering them to make smart decisions regarding their children’s education – what could be more important than that? ”
Jamie Heinrich
Jamie has worked in many of the key positions that facilitate the Future Schools process. Jamie started his career in education as an English teacher to Year 5 through to Year 9, and whilst continuing to teach English throughout, he has been a Head of Year to both Year 5 and Year 6, as well as Assistant Head Future Schools. Jamie has worked extensively with families to support them on their Future Schools journey, and enjoys the collaborative aspect of working with both parents and their children.
“The Future Schools process may seem like a confusing maze to navigate; however, we are here to support you on the journey. I take a huge amount of pride in working individually with each family, in order to ensure that we find the perfect school for your child. Each child is different and each child’s needs vary. It is vitally important to approach these decisions with common sense, experience and pragmatism, and we are here to support you on this! ”
Directors
Paul Roberts
A Director at Future Schools Society, Paul is also Founder and CEO of Sport Society, a sister company to Future Schools Society. Moving to London in 2012, he taught at a large prep school in Fulham, serving as Head of Year before being appointed Director of Sport in 2015. Having left teaching in 2021, Paul is now busy leading the Sport Society projects in London, as well as working with both Abi and Jamie on the business.
Non-Exec Directors
Christian Heinrich
An academic scholar at King’s, Worcester and then Kent University (American Literature) BA and Westminster College, Oxford, PGCE. Christian has taught at Hawford Lodge, then Summer Fields, Oxford, as Housemaster, Head of Junior School, and then Deputy Head. Head of Cumnor House Sussex from 2001 until retirement in 2020, an ISI Inspector from 1999, a Head’s Appraiser for IAPS, Chair of IAPS District 3 for 6 years, Chair of BSA in 2012-13, and joint Chair of the Oxford Group. Currently working as an Educational Consultant, a school Governor and Director of Sounding Board Education.