In a competitive and fast-changing early years landscape, nurseries cannot rely on reputation alone. Birth-rate decline, shifting working patterns, new providers entering the market, and increased expectations from parents mean...

2026 childcare market trends to follow The UK childcare sector is entering one of the most transformative periods in its history. With government funding changes, shifting parent expectations, and new...

This article is part of our series on understanding today’s independent school parents. Download our companion personas — The Hamiltons, The Parkers, The Desais and The Bakers — for a...

The Confidence Index is our annual benchmarking survey, developed in partnership with AMCIS, capturing insights into confidence levels across the independent education sector, specifically among Marketing, Admissions, and Communications professionals....

This year’s Future Fwd survey, in conjunction with Warwick Schools Foundation, asserts that both parents and business leaders have increased confidence in the preparedness of school leavers compared to the...

White Paper on School Fees in Independent Schools: In February 2024, MTM Consulting commissioned a white paper in conjunction with the University of Essex and Dr Nick Rowe to explore...

A new perspective on independent education demands As the independent education sector evolves, schools are seeing increased interest from non-traditional and first-time buyers – families who may not have previously...