Built by Thinking Schools Academy Trust, driven to do the Right Thing

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Recognised CST Supplier for 2026 – 2027

Thinking Solutions for Education is the trading subsidiary of Thinking Schools Academy Trust. Our profits are reinvested into education, supporting the environments, resources and opportunities to help transform life chances.

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One trusted partner. Expertise across your school.

Whether you need ongoing support, additional capacity or specialist advice for a particular challenge, our teams are ready to help.

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Thinking Finance

From transactional support and budget monitoring to business management and interim leadership, we help protect your school’s financial stability.

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Thinking Personnel

Access trusted advice across HR, payroll, case management, safer recruitment, policies and workforce planning.

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Thinking Creative

We help schools strengthen their brand, communicate clearly and connect with their communities through strategy, campaigns, websites, design and signage.

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Thinking Data Protection

Access a named Data Protection Officer, practical audits, risk assessments, policy support and clear advice when issues arise.

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Thinking Governance

From professional clerking and meeting preparation to policy monitoring and compliance, we help boards operate effectively.

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Thinking Technology

We provide strategic IT planning, responsive support, secure infrastructure and practical guidance around safeguarding and cyber resilience.

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Thinking Facilities

Our specialists support helpdesk services, health and safety and strategic estates management.

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Income Generation

Through Thinking Lettings, Thinking Fitness and Thinking Food, we help schools create sustainable income, serve their communities and return greater value to education.

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Proud to be doing the right thing for students

When you work with Thinking Solutions for Education, the impact does not stop with your own organisation.

The profits generated through our work are reinvested into education, helping fund projects and improvements that directly support pupils.

This has included more inclusive play spaces, improved classrooms and a sensory garden where pupils can regulate, regroup and return to learning.

It is a model designed to keep value within the sector: schools supporting schools, expertise strengthening expertise and every successful partnership creating opportunities to do more for young people.

How we reinvest profits into education
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Working with schools and trusts across the UK

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Led by Operational Excellence in support with ISBL

Operational excellence gives education room to thrive.

Great education depends on more than what happens in the classroom.

It relies on sound finances. Confident people management. Safe buildings. Reliable technology. Strong governance. Clear communication. And teams with the time and headspace to lead.

We work with you to:

  • strengthen systems and reduce avoidable pressure
  • improve resilience across essential school functions
  • make informed use of budgets and resources
  • access specialist knowledge when you need it
  • create more time for leaders and staff to focus on pupils

Our support can flex around your organisation, from a one-off project or review to an ongoing partnership.

Thinking Solutions for Education works alongside schools and trusts to make their operations stronger, simpler and more sustainable. We take on complex challenges, bring clarity when it is needed and provide dependable expertise that fits around your organisation.

Don't just take our word for it

Loved by schools, trusted by trusts

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“We wanted a website that just worked — something simple, clean, and reliable that we could keep up to date without constant external support. That’s exactly what Thinking Solutions for Education delivered. From the very first conversation, they understood what we needed and translated it into a professional, easy-to-navigate site that reflects who we are. The process was smooth, the team was responsive, and most importantly, the end result is something we’re proud to share with our school community.”

Deputy Headteacher, New Horizons Primary School
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“We’ve worked closely with the HR and Finance experts at Thinking Solutions for Education, and their flexible, responsive approach has made a real difference to how our trust operates. It’s allowed our leadership team and schools to stay focused on delivering the best outcomes for pupils, knowing that our internal operations are in safe, capable hands.”

Chief Operations Officer, Parallel Learning Trust
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“TSfE felt like an extension of our own team approachable, knowledgeable, and always ready with practical advice.”

Business Manager, Diocese of Bristol Academy Trust
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“Thinking Solutions has supported our expanding nursery provision across the South and South West with everything from HR to Marketing and Technology. Their deep understanding of the sector gives me complete confidence that we’re in safe hands and that our young people are, too.”

Early Years Director, Little Thinkers Nurseries

Could we support your next step?

If you’re looking to grow your team, add specialist capacity or simply explore how we could support your school or trust, we’d love to start a conversation.

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