School Solution
EdTech Solutions
Supporting schools in the selection, implementation, and staff use of high-quality digital platforms that enhance teaching, engagement, and learner progress.
Lighthouse Academy
Global School Solutions
We partner with schools to strengthen talent development, high-challenge provision, and structured learner pathways through practical, evidence-led support.
About Us
Helping schools recognise and develop learner potential with greater clarity and purpose.
Lighthouse Academy is a school-facing educational consultancy that supports schools in strengthening stretch, challenge, and learner pathway provision. We work with schools to ensure that strengths are recognised early, provision is purposeful, and implementation is practical and sustainable.
Through Global School Solutions, we provide structured consultancy, programme design, and implementation support that help schools build stronger systems, develop staff confidence, and improve learner outcomes over time.
Our approach
- School-facing and partnership-led
- Structured, implementation-aware design
- High-challenge provision with purpose
- Evidence-led review and refinement
Our Solutions
School solutions designed to strengthen provision, implementation, and learner pathways.
School Solution
Gifted & Talented Programmes
Supporting schools to strengthen identification, provision, and professional practice for learners who require greater challenge, depth, and opportunity.
Add-On Solution
Tutoring & Academic Support
Targeted academic support that can complement a wider learner pathway, a school priority, or a clearly defined intervention.
Add-On Solution
University Application Support
Structured guidance for students and families navigating competitive university applications with greater clarity, planning, and confidence.
Trusted Platforms & Partners
Supporting schools through carefully selected partnerships and practical tools.
Leadership
Experienced educators supporting school partnerships, talent development, and learner success.
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Cynthia Bolton
Co-Partner | Director of Gifted & Talented and Global School Solutions
Cynthia Bolton is a highly experienced leader in gifted and talented education, with significant experience across Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education division. As former Head of Gifted Support (Academic Affairs), she helped establish the Qatar Foundation Gifted Enrichment Programs in partnership with the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY).
At Lighthouse Academy, Cynthia leads work across gifted education, school partnerships, EdTech services, and talent development, helping ensure that school-facing provision remains rigorous, practical, and aligned with strong educational practice.
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Samuel Mott
Founder | Educational Consultant, Gifted & Academic Support Services
Samuel Mott is the Founder of Lighthouse Academy and an Educational Consultant specialising in gifted and academic support services. A former Head of Gifted & Talented at King’s College Doha, he brings direct experience in helping schools identify, develop, and support learners whose strengths may otherwise go unnoticed.
Working alongside Cynthia Bolton, Samuel supports the development of Lighthouse Academy Global School Solutions, helping schools build high-challenge, high-care provision that is grounded in real practice and designed for sustained impact.
For Schools
Looking to strengthen stretch, challenge, or learner pathway provision in your school?
We work with schools to build structured, evidence-led provision that is practical to implement and designed to support sustained learner growth.