Working with education organisations across the UK and abroad gives MTM unique insights, which we are keen to share with the education business community.
Our colleagues in the media are invited to enquire for further information or comment on any of our news stories, or pieces of analysis below, or other topics related to the education sector – please telephone Nicky Adams on 01502 722787 or email Nicky.
How has Covid affected UK schools’ international admissions?
The worldwide pandemic does not seem to have impacted unduly on the number of international boarding students returning to UK schools for the new academic year, but clearly schools have [...]
Lockdown learning prompts parents to consider paying for independent education, our survey finds
When education moved out of the classroom and onto the kitchen table for the summer term of 2020, parents had little choice but to become more closely involved with their [...]
Awareness, Retention & Growth
Running an independent school is difficult, running an independent school as a business is a necessity. Now, I do appreciate that is anathema to many that work within the Education [...]
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 [...]
The Impact of Brexit on International Schools
Brexit: the biggest challenges for international schools throughout Europe Having recently spent time in Asia and the Middle East visiting schools and talking with school owners, parents and Principals, Brexit [...]
Recruiting and retaining staff
How recruitment is managed varies from school to school and very much depends on internal policy and process. Many schools favour the traditional interview process of receiving applications, a face [...]
Challenges of International Marketing
I write this article as the UK enters a time of uncertainty with Brexit shadowing over us all and many questions being raised on what it means for international recruitment. [...]
Writing A Great Brief
Our Head of Business Development & Marketing Deborah McKenzie shares her top tips on writing a great brief.
Does your school have Year 7 places to fill for September?
If the answer to this question is yes, it's time to act NOW. National Offer Day for secondary schools was 1st March, which means there are currently thousands of disillusioned [...]
School Content Calendar
One of our top tips for schools when it comes to social media is to create a content calendar. It's likely that you know what's happening around your school in [...]