Traditionally the run up to Christmas is a quiet time of year for us at MTM – schools are so busy getting into the festive spirit, priorities for development are...

Working through your school’s half term holidays? The holidays are a perfect time to reflect on the effectiveness of your school’s marketing and admissions. Start by collecting the data to...

Yesterday MTM attended the ISA Proprietors Conference at the Needham House Hotel in Stevenage. There was a good turn out and as always it was a thoroughly pleasant place to...

Open Day season is coming to an end for most of us but that’s not to say that we should forget about it too quickly just yet. If a prospective...

Outdoor banners in the right locations can work effectively to raise awareness of your schools Open Days but finding a suitable location, that doesn’t offend the local council can be...

Every year brings new challenges to the independent schools sector, with the threat of VAT the most topical. Whilst all schools should of course be aware of the potential implications,...

I recall that as a young, rookie Head, I was frequently asked about my vision for the school to which I had been appointed. Indeed, I was asked before I...

Utilising Alumni to Develop a Strong and Enduring Institution If you’re lucky enough to grow up in a developed country, formal education is a defining experience in the passage from...

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Deborah McKenzie, our Head of Marketing and Business Development. Deborah’s impressive marketing career saw her working with Bentley Motors, ODEON and Puddle...

It was my old Latin master who declared that the only reason he survived the second world war unscathed was because he ‘nunquam voluntarius pro quisquam’ (never volunteered for anything)....

For many, this is the last week of term. Sports day and summer concerts are in full swing or have been and gone. So what are your plans for the...

With the summer break approaching, the holidays are rarely planned to be relaxed. The sports hall needs re-lamping, the extension to the Kendal classroom should be completed and the central...

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Comment by Mo Jallow, Researcher. Yes, they haven’t won, but Labour and its campaign team are still celebrating. The question for many is how did they manage to pull it...

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