The countdown to the 2020 new school year has begun – are you ready?
Preparing for the new school year can be a challenge at the best of times. As a parent, there's a new uniform, new equipment and possibly a new school to [...]
Are your numbers up or down for your region?
As a research company specialising in Education, the MTM team wait with bated breath for the release of roll trend data from the Department of Education each year. The Independent [...]
7 steps to attracting late admissions
Late admissions are a real bonus for any independent school. They can be an attractive source of additional revenue, and from both an academic and financial perspective, they open up [...]
COVID-19: Universities facing £2.5 billion loss
COVID-19: Universities facing £2.5 billion loss in September British universities are facing a £2.5 billion tuition fee gap this autumn due to their reliance on international students that pay higher [...]
State of the Sector
Scotland enjoys a small but very dynamic independent sector with schools that suit every family’s educational requirements: from single to mixed sex, faith schools and non-denominational schools not to [...]
How Are Your Numbers?
A regular opening line in conversations between Heads of small and medium sized prep schools up and down the country is often “How’re your numbers?” Whether that speaks volumes [...]
School matters newsletter – Issue 24
Our latest newsletter contains a wider range of contributors than ever before, with articles on Facebook Live, going international, building successful marketing campaigns and building successful alumni relations. To discuss [...]
The top marketing blogs for school marketers
Blogs are a great way to generate ideas, share information, and spark talking points. What’s more is that blogs have evolved, and you will now find top companies supporting their [...]
To outsource or not to outsource – that is THE question!
I am sure you may have heard me mention (just once or twice!) that good market research is essential for schools. By determining families’ wants and needs you can target [...]
What are your research objectives?
When undertaking any research, the focus should always be on the objectives. Why are you doing it? What do you NEED to know and what would be nice to know? [...]