Initial Consultation
We begin with a relaxed, in-depth conversation where you can discuss your goals for your child’s education. Whether you prioritise academic results, sports, the arts, or specific support programs, we want to know what matters to you most. We encourage the sharing of school reports, assessments, or other relevant documents at this stage to help us understand your child’s strengths and needs.
Tailored Research and Recommendations
Based on our initial discussions about your priorities, we begin reviewing your preferences and identifying suitable options. Key factors such as school culture, policies, academic strengths, extracurricular offerings, and support services are carefully considered.
We then prepare a detailed, personalised report outlining our recommendations and providing a comprehensive overview of each school. This report blends our extensive historical knowledge and data-driven insights with the more intangible qualities that define a school’s character, offering a deeper understanding of school performance that goes beyond the selective statistics typically presented.
Follow-up Meeting
In this meeting, we present your personalised report, walk you through our recommendations, answer any questions, and refine the options based on your feedback. Each report is tailored to connect a school’s strengths directly with your family’s specific needs, helping to narrow down the choices and provide all the information you need to make a confident decision.
Our goal is to support you throughout the entire process—whether you’re seeking an Early Learning Centre, a primary school, or a secondary school.
Ongoing Support
Chris remains available as a trusted resource, offering families the option to consult her as needs emerge.
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If this doesn't sound like what you're looking for...
We offer a range of additional services including:
Detailed insights into school logistics and cultural nuances, explaining complex metrics like ATARs and school performance indicators. This is especially valuable for families relocating from overseas or interstate, where school performance data is often presented in misleading ways.
Accompanied visits to schools, where we question the school on matters that matter to the family. This helps provide a clear picture and supports families in evaluating the school’s environment and overall fit.
For families considering government schools for the early years before transitioning to the independent sector, Future Footsteps can advise on suitable entry points.
After-hours and online meetings, if preferred, to accommodate family schedules and preferences.
We can also work directly with enrolment officers and registrars on behalf of families, using our network to assist, particularly when families are finding it difficult to make contact.
FAQs
Costs
Our fees are tailored to each family’s unique situation, as we recognise that every family has different needs, including the number of children and specific circumstances.
We are committed to providing exceptional value through our expertise and experience, empowering families to make well-informed decisions about their children’s education.
Our pricing is flexible and varies based on the specific needs and requirements of each family, ensuring that the guidance we offer aligns with their goals and investment.
Who do we work with?
At Future Footsteps, we work with families across Victoria who are navigating the complex and often emotional journey of school selection. Whether you’re choosing a school for the very first time, relocating, reassessing your current school fit, or supporting a child with diverse learning needs, we’re here to guide you with clarity, insight and compassion.
We support a wide range of families—from those seeking elite independent schools to those exploring local government or Catholic options. Our strength lies in our deep understanding of the Victorian education system and our ability to offer personalised, practical support no matter where you are on the journey.