About

Qualified Teacher, Education Consultant, Tutor & Mother

Founder and Consultant, Isabel Rich


Hello, I'm Isabel, the founder and a consultant at School Sense.

Navigating the independent schooling system can be overwhelming and confusing, especially if you are looking for something beyond the ‘usual’ options that your school is heading towards. But, it doesn’t need to be. My goal is to work with you to make sense of your child's educational journey.


I strongly believe that children should not only feel supported and flourish in their school environment but that their parents should also feel confident and reassured throughout the process. Having experienced the pressures and anxieties of being a mother myself, I understand the importance of ensuring your child is happy and thrives at school.


Drawing upon my experience as a teacher and tutor for the 11+ and Common Entrance, I feel equipped to bridge the gap between home and school. I understand what happens "the other side of the fence" and aim to provide guidance that will benefit both parents and their children.


Whether you are seeking advice on choosing the right school, understanding different educational approaches, or finding resources to support your child's learning, I am here to help.

Experience & Credentials

  • Fifteen years’ experience of working in the world of independent education

  • Over ten years working in top London co-educational prep schools that went up to Year 8

  • Head of English and School Transitions Co-ordinator at Notting Hill Prep, playing a pivotal role in advising parents and preparing children on the process of moving a child from a prep to a senior school

  • Since 2008, been tutoring English, primarily for secondary school entrance exams for 11+ or 13+. Students have gained places to a vast range of schools such as St Paul’s Girls, Westminster, Cheltenham College and Radley

  • Alongside tutoring, Isabel has been giving advice to parents to help them understand and feel confident about navigating this process

  • In 2023, she established School Sense, a welcoming hub for all educational queries and advice

  • She also writes reviews for The Good Schools Guide

Find out more

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