“Kape HR have been a trusted partner to our school for many years. The team are always friendly, approachable, and incredibly knowledgeable. No matter how complex the issue, they provide clear, practical advice and respond promptly whenever support is needed.
Their expertise gives us confidence that we are managing HR matters correctly and fairly, and their guidance has been invaluable in supporting both our staff and the wider school community. We greatly appreciate the excellent service they provide and would not hesitate to recommend Kape HR to other schools and organisations.”
Anon – School Business Manager – Medway based school
“KAPE have provided invaluable support. The team are really knowledgeable, flexible and generous with their time. Great value for money.“
Anon – CEO of a Multi Academy Trust
“KAPEHR provide invaluable support to our small in-house HR team. They bring additional expertise and capacity when we need it, but just as importantly, they are a trusted sounding board, offering clear, practical and balanced advice across an incredibly wide range of HR matters, from everyday queries through to some of our most complex employee relations cases.
What I particularly value is that their support is genuinely hands-on. Nothing ever feels too big or too small, and they understand that sometimes you need detailed advice and practical support, while at other times you simply need to sense-check your thinking with someone you trust. Their advice is always fair, pragmatic and grounded in the realities of working in education.
KAPEHR genuinely feel like an extension of our own HR team. We have built a strong and trusted relationship with them, and knowing that their expertise and support is there when we need it is hugely valuable.“
Kathy Steele – Director of Human Resources – Beyond Schools Trust
“Excellent advice, provided in a timely fashion, and very supportive. Kape HR know the school very well and provide bespoke support to ensure the best possible outcomes for all.”
Anon – Headteacher – Medway based primary school
“We have been extremely pleased with the support provided by our HR partner. The team consistently offers expert advice on a wide range of education-related matters and demonstrates a strong understanding of the complexities schools face.
Their response times are excellent, with queries being addressed promptly and comprehensively. We particularly value the availability of support at the end of the phone whenever needed, providing reassurance and confidence when dealing with challenging situations.
The face-to-face support has been especially beneficial, with timely visits enabling issues to be addressed effectively and professionally. The information shared is always detailed, clear and tailored to our context, reflecting a high level of expertise and knowledge.
Overall, the service is reliable, professional and highly responsive. The advice and guidance provided have been invaluable in supporting leadership decisions, ensuring compliance, and helping us navigate complex staffing and employment matters with confidence. We greatly value the partnership and would highly recommend their services.”
Paula Le Breton – Headteacher – St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
“I have worked with KapeHR for a number of years and am grateful for the swift, clear and accurate support and advice I always receive. I would recommend them to colleagues in other organisations.”
Jon Carthy – Headteacher – Byron Primary School
“I love working with our colleagues at Kape HR. Karen’s approach to HR, bringing her insight, experience and professionalism to our discussions, makes my job as a Headteacher far easier. Her advice gives me the confidence to navigate often complex and challenging HR matters, allowing me to focus on driving forward our standards whilst knowing that my staff are being appropriately supported from an HR perspective.
Kape HR provides me with an additional level of confidence in my day-to-day role. Karen is approachable, knowledgeable and pragmatic, and I really value having someone I can trust to provide both professional advice and constructive challenge when needed.”
Jenny Tomkins – Headteacher – The Robert Napier School
“When we converted to a multi-academy trust our schools were using more than one HR provider. We agreed that we would choose one, and KAPE was our choice because the service we had received and continue to receive is excellent and terrific value for money. The KAPE team are consummate professionals, who keep us up to date with the latest information, and offer fair, relevant, appropriate advice and guidance promptly. They respond to queries without delay and I can honestly say that all the senior team value their service. We have used them for a wide range of HR advice, both for forward planning future strategy and ensuring that we work fairly in partnership with our MAST team. I recommend them without hesitation and am happy to speak with future clients if asked.”
Hilary Sanders – Chief Executive Officer – Medway Anglican School Trust