The challenge for independent schools is not Brexit!
It’s certainly been an interesting few days culminating with England crashing in glorious and ironic glory out of the Euros. At MTM we have taken the time to consult with...
If you run or work at a school the chances are you have had many difficult conversations along the way. No-one looks forward to difficult conversations but, knowing that they...
Coming Soon : Events Schedule for the 2016/17 Academic Year
MTM run regular events providing practical tips and advice on marketing your school. We are currently planning our events schedule for the next academic year. In the interim if you...
Life after Thursday may be a step in the unknown ….
No doubt schools have examined the notion of leaving the EU from all sides by now. All sides but one that is-the impact of an exit on the schools themselves....
A common theme among schools is that no matter the system they use and measures they have put in place, parents often complain the communication from the school is not...
Social Media has been on the scene for well over a decade and no matter how strong a school’s reputation, it should not be ignored as a form of advertising....
Structuring Fees to Suit Your Parents (and your accounts system)
Fees can be one of the ‘make or break’ decisions when people are choosing a school, particularly in a market where we are experiencing the most First Time Buyers into independent education...
5 Questions Parents Consider When Choosing A School
In the last decade the education landscape has changed dramatically. The National Curriculum has been relentlessly adjusted, OFSTED moved the goalposts and Education Ministers repeatedly provide new hoops for educators...
What does your schools non-verbal communication say about you?
Most schools are marketed well with budgets allocated for digital as well as paper advertising, encompassing Social Media and meticulously planned Open Days. When putting schools in the...
Most of us are familiar with the NRS Social Grade system, encompassing A, B, C1, etc. This was devised 50 years ago and is based on occupation. Fast-forward to 2016,...
Thank you to all of the delegates that attended the MTM conference on Tuesday 8th March 2016, and to all of our speakers who contributed to making the event a...
The need for change in schools has become a cliché. For those of us marketing and leading admissions in the independent sector for any length of time, change has been...
The Pros and Cons of DIY mapping your catchment by James Leggett
With marketing budgets squeezed ever tighter, the more you can do yourself the better. At MTM, we are seeing more marketers using DIY methods of mapping their current pupils. As...
5th May 2016 – Proprietorial Schools’ Networking Lunch
MTM are delighted to announce that the next proprietorial schools’ networking lunch will be held on Thursday 5th May 2016 at Chandos House, 2 Queen Anne Street, London from midday...