Meet the Team
Sam James
CEO & FOUNDER
Sam James studied at the University of St Andrews and graduated with an MA Hons. After university, he completed Officer Training at RAF Cranwell and served as a Weapons Systems Officer in the flying branch of the Royal Air Force. On leaving the RAF, he joined the private client investment management firm J.M. Finn, where he worked for three years before moving into education at Charterhouse.
At Charterhouse, Sam taught Economics and was heavily involved in the sports programme. For the past seven years, he has served as Housemaster of a boys’ boarding house, and for two of those years he has been the Senior Head of House, working as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
Over fifteen years in private education, Sam has gained extensive experience in mentorship and acting as a male role model, having seen first-hand the impact this support can have. This work has been both deeply rewarding and meaningful, and it led Sam to formalise and further develop his skills through studying for a Masters in Coaching and Mentoring.
Belinda Sartori
UCAS & CAREERS EXPERT
Belinda Sartori has worked with over 1,200 students, from top UK schools to international families, guiding them through some of the most important academic and career decisions they make.
Before moving into education, Belinda spent over a decade in investment banking, most recently at Goldman Sachs. She now leads the Futures programme at Charterhouse, one of the UK’s top independent schools.
Belinda has helped students secure places at the best possible universities that fit their academic profile, interests and professional goals, and land internships and graduate roles at firms like Rothschilds, Slaughter & May and Marsh McLennan.
Parents often assume these decisions are straightforward, but in reality, they’re high-stakes, time-sensitive, and often more complex than they first appear.
Emma Getty
EARLY YEARS & PREP SCHOOL LEAD
Emma’s experience includes training and working in both state and independent primary schools in London, teaching children ranging from three to eleven years of age. She has held a variety of roles at these schools including Deputy Head, Head of Pastoral, Head of Safeguarding, Head of Phonics, Language Lead and Head of PSHE.
As part of the Senior Leadership Team, Emma has taken a lead role in two OFSTED outstanding inspections and has worked closely with schools to support them with their ongoing compliance and regulatory requirements throughout the academic year. With a background in law, she is able to support and advise on a broad range of issues and aspects of education for parents, pupils and schools. She offers straightforward and clear advice that is always child centred and collaborative.
Emma is dedicated to supporting children to develop and thrive and takes immense joy from watching children do their best and make progress in whatever their setting may be. She believes that strong relationships with parents and the wider community are vital in ensuring that children are well supported. Emma offers a full educational programme of support for a child and their family, bespoke to their needs. Including advice and positive solutions, school selection, admissions process, tutoring, behaviour and pastoral support alongside general wellbeing guidance.
