Dr. Caroline Blackley - Education Consultant for Brisbane Schools
What support does a school actually need to improve teaching outcomes across every classroom? Dr. Caroline Blackley is a Brisbane-based education consultant who works directly with school leaders and teaching staff to build stronger learning environments through structured observation, evidence-based coaching, and whole-school data programmes.
The centrepiece of Dr. Caroline Blackley's work is the Whole School Scan - a comprehensive process where every teacher receives an individual 30-minute classroom observation followed by a 20-minute one-on-one reflection session. As a specialist ed consultant, Dr. Caroline Blackley focuses each observation specifically on the direct impact of teaching on the classroom management environment. Results are imported into a live online database that protects individual teacher privacy while giving school leadership a clear, school-wide picture of teaching and learning across the entire staff.
For schools that want to build internal coaching capability, the 4D Coaching programme delivers structured teacher staff development by pairing Level I and Level II observers with an experienced coach in focused 90-minute sessions. Each session includes a paired classroom observation, direct feedback to the observer, and a dedicated debrief on data collection and coaching technique - giving schools the tools to sustain improvement long after the engagement ends.
Once scan data is collected, Dr. Caroline Blackley connects school leadership teams with specialist data consultants in a face-to-face wrap-up meeting. Virtual follow-up sessions then support target-setting, Pulse Checks, and the development of a detailed data presentation for staff. As education consultants with deep expertise in school-wide change, the Dr. Caroline Blackley team makes this data actionable at every level of the organisation. Post-scan sessions with a data consultant are available at $320 + GST per 45-minute session.
Dr. Caroline Blackley delivers practical, evidence-grounded consultant support for Brisbane and Sunshine Coast schools ready to make lasting changes in classroom management and teacher staff development. Visit carolineblackley.com or write to PO Box 330, Imbil QLD 4570 to find out how your school can get started.