MapleLeaf Vision
When the visible problem isn’t the real problem.
Mapleleaf Vision supports schools, leaders and organisations to identify hidden pressures, stabilise systems and move forward with clarity, coherence and sustainable direction.
Clear Vision. Stronger Schools.
Strategic Recovery
Schools rarely become unstable because of a single visible issue.
Strategic recovery work focuses on identifying the underlying pressures affecting stability and creating practical, sustainable pathways forward.
Because meaningful recovery begins with understanding what sits beneath the visible problem.
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I work with small maintained schools and nursery schools navigating financial, governance or organisational pressure, offering independent strategic clarity and calm, experienced support during periods of uncertainty or change.
~ Will Brooks
Where would you like to begin?
Career Coaching
Feeling professionally stuck can be exhausting — especially when you know something needs to change, but are unsure what direction to take next.
Career coaching provides reflective, practical support to help individuals regain clarity, confidence and direction during periods of professional uncertainty or transition.
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Quick Introduction
Will Brooks is an experienced school leader, strategic recovery practitioner and leadership coach known for helping schools and leaders navigate complexity with clarity, calmness and strategic direction.
Ready to bring clarity to your next steps?
Clear vision starts here.
STABILISING COMPLEX CHALLENGE
Through strategic review, organisational restructuring and financial recovery planning, significant structural financial risk was reduced substantially – from approximately £80,000 to under £10,000 – whilst strengthening governance, safeguarding, curriculum development and organisational stability.
External reviews recognised strong leadership capacity, effective governance, secure pupil outcomes and a culture of continuous improvement during a period of significant organisational challenge.
~ Strategic Recovery Impact
STRATEGIC INSIGHT & CALM Leadership
Will brings a rare combination of strategic insight and calm leadership. During a period of significant change, he helped leaders step back from immediate pressures and focus on what truly mattered — strengthening governance, clarifying direction and building sustainable systems. His ability to simplify complex challenges and guide difficult conversations made a lasting difference to the organisation’s confidence and stability.
~ Hilary (Strategic Recovery Consultancy)
couldn’t be happier
The new job is going amazingly. I was in such a dark place back then and now couldn’t be happier!! I get to work with young people making a difference. I’m outdoors and work with animals. I see the positive impact they have on kids, which takes my breath away on a daily basis!!! I absolutely love my job!!!
~ Jo R (Career Coaching)