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For many independent schools, participation in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) has been one of the most significant staffing cost pressures of recent years. The increase in employer contributions to...

Opening a new school is an ambitious undertaking. For founders, education groups and existing providers, the opportunity to create something new can be exciting: a school designed around a clear...

For Early Years providers, growth can feel like an obvious next step. Waiting lists may be growing, local parents may be asking for more places, or changes in government policy...

The greatest advantage of the summer isn’t simply that the school is quieter; it’s that leadership teams still have choices. By October, many decisions have already become more difficult. Teaching...

After more than a decade working in school marketing and admissions, I’ve noticed one pattern repeat itself year after year: the schools that recruit confidently in September are almost always...

The 2026 Confidence Index paints a picture that Heads and Bursars cannot afford to dismiss as a staffing issue confined to “support departments”. It is, in reality, a strategic risk...

In an increasingly globalised education market, many independent schools are asking a critical strategic question: is international expansion the right move for our institution? What was once the preserve of...

We were delighted to speak on this topic at the recent AMCIS conference. If you missed the session, here is a short recap of the key themes and ideas James...

For many independent schools, pupil recruitment has become increasingly complex. Marketing teams are working harder than ever, yet still facing uncertainty around where demand is coming from, why some families...

For Governors and Bursars, setting school fees has never been more complex. Independent schools are operating in an environment where affordability pressures, shifting demographics, and rising competition are all influencing...

Effective governance is the backbone of any successful independent school. While academic performance, facilities, and recruitment figures often dominate strategic discussions, it is governance that ultimately determines whether a school...

Independent schools are operating in an increasingly complex and competitive environment. Shifting demographics, economic pressures, evolving parental expectations, and policy changes all contribute to uncertainty around pupil recruitment and retention....

In today’s digital-first world, independent schools generate more data than ever. Every website visit, PPC click, and social media interaction creates insight but insight alone is not enough. The challenge...

Across the independent sector, early years provision has moved from being a feeder function to a strategic cornerstone. For many nursery and prep schools, the question is no longer whether...

Over the past year, the independent school sector has experienced a period of unprecedented scrutiny and change. Twelve months on from the introduction of VAT on school fees, the landscape...