Helen Butler


Helen Butler

Director

Helen Butler has worked in education services- both in schools and local authority- for 31 years in Primary, Secondary and Special sectors.

Helen has represented Kirklees Local Authority at national and regional forums. Helen’s role has demanded multi-agency working, commissioning, and supporting partnerships. Her skills are in training, project and people management, strategic planning, curriculum design and joined up thinking!

Helen is an effective trainer who can bring any topic to life, bringing her clear thinking and good communication skills to make her training sessions well organised, interesting and engaging. She is a creative thinker and leader who values interpersonal relationships highly. Her training sessions are relevant and practical- here are some comments from recent delegates;

"In 22 years of teaching this is the best course I have ever been on!"

"It’s been amazing – I feel uplifted not just in my work but my life – you are a tonic!"
Primary Teacher

"Really good varied course, very practical and enjoyable. I have loved coming here, you always made me feel special & valued. Thank you."
Primary Teacher

"Inspired me to work with children in a different way. Renewed my flagging enthusiasm."
Secondary Teacher

"Every session was inspirational, Helen your enthusiasm is infectious."
Primary Assistant Head Teacher

Helen has established, facilitated and evaluated a range of school partnerships across Kirklees. She has led training sessions for Head Teachers, whole school staff, colleague networks, including teachers, support staff and school business managers. Recent workshops include Teacher’s Pay, Appraisal, Teaching Standards, Stepping into Leadership, Skills for Middle Leaders, Career Stage Expectations for Teachers & UPS.

Helen is currently Chair of Governors in a Church primary school enabling her to keep in touch with the daily challenges facing schools today. A recent inspection praised her ‘strong’ leadership which contributed effectively to good school outcomes.

Helen also works across the country training staff on behalf of the Government’s National Citizens’ Service programme for 16 and 17 year olds.