Your guide through the early intervention journey with Educational Consultancy
Therapeutic guidance
Whole family advocate
Informed advisor
Child focused
Bridging between families, services, and educational support pathways
An Educational Consultant functions as both a family liaison and educational specialist, providing a pivotal role in early childhood intervention by acting as a bridge between families, therapy teams, and educational settings.
This dedicated support helps parents navigate the complexities of services such as the NDIS, understand assessment outcomes, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and advocate effectively for their child’s needs in preschool and school environments.
By providing clear communication, practical guidance, and emotional reassurance, the family liaison empowers parents to make informed decisions and actively participate in their child’s developmental journey.
Their involvement ensures consistency across home and educational contexts, fostering stronger collaboration and significantly improving intervention outcomes for the child.
Available services
Individual case management
The Educational Consultant at Coastal Early Intervention Clinic plays a key role in guiding the implementation of services by bridging the gap between therapeutic support and educational outcomes.
Through close collaboration with families, clinicians, and educators, they help interpret assessment results, align intervention goals with learning needs, and ensure strategies are practical, coordinated, and embedded across home and school environments—maximising each child’s potential for success.
Educational support
Another key facet of the Educational Consultant’s role is advocating for the child within educational settings.
This includes supporting families in navigating school systems, preparing for meetings such as case conferences or learning support plans, and equipping educators with tools and insights to better understand and respond to a child’s developmental needs.
Ensuring every child is set up for success in their learning journey.
Staff professional learning
The Educational Consultant also leads the delivery of professional learning in Primary and Early Childhood settings, equipping educators with practical strategies to support diverse developmental needs in the classroom or EC setting.
These sessions build staff capacity around early identification, inclusive practices, and collaborative approaches.
Parent information sessions
In addition, an Educational Consultant facilitates parent information sessions in conjunction with EC and Primary settings.
These sessions empower families with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to support their child’s growth and navigate services such as the NDIS, ensuring consistent understanding and support across all areas of a child’s life.
Our Educational Consultancy specialists
Tane Duff
Educational Consultant
Tane’s journey in education began through his early work in Out of Home Care and Disability Care, where he developed a deep passion for supporting children with additional needs. He has continued this work throughout his 10 years as an educational leader with the NSW Department of Education.
Sophie Simmons
Early Intervention Practitioner
Sophie provides compassionate, high-quality early intervention services that support children and their families to thrive. Sophie supports your child’s holistic development whilst empowering families with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to support their child beyond sessions.
Sophie’s approach is personalised, play-based, relationship-focused, and neuro-affirming. Sessions are warm, engaging, and purposeful—designed to feel supportive and genuinely enjoyable for children.
Our Educational Consultancy specialists
Tane Duff
Educational Consultant
Tane’s journey in education began through his early work in Out of Home Care and Disability Care, where he developed a deep passion for supporting children with additional needs. He has continued this work throughout his 10 years as an educational leader with the NSW Department of Education.
Sophie Simmons
Early Intervention Practitioner
Sophie provides compassionate, high-quality early intervention services that support children and their families to thrive. Sophie supports your child’s holistic development whilst empowering families with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to support their child beyond sessions.
Sophie’s approach is personalised, play-based, relationship-focused, and neuro-affirming. Sessions are warm, engaging, and purposeful—designed to feel supportive and genuinely enjoyable for children.
Combine services for a comprehensive outcome
Psychology
Providing compassionate assessment and therapeutic support to empower children and families.
Speech Pathology
Developing confident communication through personalised speech and language therapy support.
Occupational Therapy
Building independence through play-based support for everyday skills and development.
Physiotherapy
Supporting movement, strength, and coordination for confident, active childhood development.
Educational Consultancy FAQs
What does an educational consultant do?
An educational consultant provides expert guidance to children and families in navigating the choice of therapies as well as supporting the application of therapeutic strategies across all levels of schooling.
Who can benefit from your services?
We work with children of all ages, from childcare settings through transition to High School, An educational consultant also provides guidance for parents seeking the best educational options/settings and support in understanding the funding support options for their child across those various settings.
Is your consultancy service only for students who struggle academically?
Not at all. We support children across all ability levels—whether they need academic improvement, require support engaging in mainstream settings or require support to extend their educational experience.
How early should families contact an educational consultant?
The earlier, the better. Planning ahead gives families the knowledge to make informed intervention decisions as well as complete applications for specific services or settings that may drastically improve student learning outcomes.
How much do your services cost?
Our fees vary depending on the level of support required. We offer flexible packages ranging from one-time consultations to full application support. Contact us for a personalised quote.
How do we get started?
You can book an initial consultation through our website, by phone, or by email. We’ll discuss your needs and outline the best pathway forward.