School Business Reviews & Improvement
Independent reviews and practical improvement support for schools and trusts whose operations, structures or central services are not working as effectively as they should.
Helping schools and trusts strengthen the business behind education
Practical, experienced support to help schools and trusts strengthen business operations, develop capable people and teams, and improve business leadership and governance.
Ways we can help
People Development & Recruitment
Mentoring, induction, team development and recruitment support to help school business professionals and operational leaders succeed in their roles and build effective teams.
Training & Speaking
Engaging keynotes, conference sessions, workshops and professional development days for school business professionals, senior leaders and governors.
Governance Support
Governance professional support and facilitated sessions for governors, trustees and senior leaders to help strengthen governance and operate more effectively.
Led by experience. Grounded in the reality of schools.
Berkeley Elevate is led by Justine Berkeley, an award-winning school business leader and Fellow Chartered Accountant with more than 25 years’ experience across education, consultancy, governance and business leadership. Having worked within schools, supported organisations across the sector, and founded and built SBM Services Ltd, Justine brings both strategic perspective and first-hand understanding of what it takes to make school business operations work in practice.
- More than 25 years in education
- Fellow Chartered Accountant
Fellow of ISBL - Award-winning school business leader
- Experienced trainer and speaker
What clients say
Trusted by schools and trusts
In nearly 30 years of working in education, I can honestly say that Justine is one of the most effective consultants I have had the privilege of working alongside. Her strategic insight, infectious positivity and ability to quickly identify the priorities that will make the greatest difference are exceptional. More importantly, she doesn't stop at the advice—she works alongside you to implement lasting change, providing practical support, expert guidance and unwavering commitment every step of the way. Quite simply, she has been transformational for our organisation.
— CEO, Multi-academy trust
Justine's mentoring gave me the confidence to step into a senior role. Her advice is always practical and grounded in real school experience.
— school business manager, special school