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Join Our Webinar: Unlocking the Lifetime Value of a Pupil The education landscape is changing rapidly. With VAT on fees impacting UK independent schools and a declining birth rate reducing the pool of prospective students, schools face mounting challenges to maintain and grow enrolment. But there’s a solution: shifting focus from just recruitment to developing the lifetime value of a pupil—from enrolment to alumni and beyond. Webinar Details 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 5 February 2025 ⏰ Time: 1.30 PM - 2.15 PM (GMT) 🎙️ Hosts: MTM Consulting and Veracross This joint webinar will explore: ☑️ Strategic insights into pupil retention and why it’s more cost-effective than recruitment. ☑️ How data-driven approaches can optimise retention efforts and build strong alumni networks. ☑️ Real-world lessons from global schools on fostering a sense of belonging and community. You’ll learn about practical strategies to: 🎯 Maximise student retention. 📈 Enhance marketing ROI by balancing recruitment and retention efforts. 🤝 Build a lasting connection with alumni to support recruitment, mentoring, and development. Don’t miss this opportunity to future-proof your school’s success. Register now and secure your spot: https://buff.ly/3smiWjB Join experts from MTM Consulting and Veracross for this unique opportunity to make the most of your relationship with every pupil, alumnus and alumna. Veracross is the only one-person, one-record school management platform for independent schools. With tools for every department, from admissions to development, Veracross helps schools connect their community, foster engagement, and stand out from the crowd. #IndependentSchools #PupilLifetimeValue #RetentionStrategy #AlumniEngagement #DataDrivenDecisions #Webinar #MTMConsulting #Veracross

It was a great honour to attend a panel session this afternoon hosted by Bradley Thomas MP unveiling the findings of the Commission on the Future of Independent Schools at Westminster Palace. There was insightful commentary from Jodh Dhesi, Joseph Spence, Dame Alison Peacock DL, DLitt & Ralph Lucas who discussed the provenance, themes and validity of the report’s recommendations. En route, I was struck by the duality of the view from Westminster Bridge - on the inauguration day for Donald Trump, a protest banner spanned the South Bank whilst in my direct line of sight, the British values of democracy and freedom of speech seemed enshrined in an iconic view of the Houses of Parliament. It felt a poignant moment. Thank you to Daniel Lilley and Civitas for the invitation! MTM Consulting The Good Schools Guide Independent Schools Council The Society of Heads Independent Schools Association (ISA) Independent Schools' Bursars Association HMC (The Heads' Conference) IAPS AGBIS (Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools)

Banstead Preparatory School was formed in 2017 through the merger of three independent schools, to form a co-educational school for children aged 2-11. Whilst initial pupil numbers were strong, they gradually began to contract, which is when Head of Marketing & Admissions, Adrienne Forster, recognised the need for a data-driven admissions strategy. Having reached out to her industry contacts, MTM Consulting came widely recommended and so were commissioned to undertake detailed market research that would inform future action plans. Adrienne and her team wanted to understand: ☑️ Banstead’s current share of the market. ☑️ The location of current students and the implications of the recent merger. ☑️ The lifestyles of current and potential families that align with the school’s values. ☑️ The number of 2-3 and 4-10 years olds in each postcode sector that could potentially attend the school. ☑️ Projected change in the target market for the next 5-10 years. The market research completed by MTM helped provide an overview of the current marketplace, as well as highlighting the types of family that were currently, and could potentially, use the school – where they lived, their lifestyle and what they looked for in their children’s education. The research subsequently informed a strategic action plan that enabled Adrienne and her team to target the parents of potential pupils more precisely and with a clear, concise message that would align with their values. In this challenging climate for independent schools, does your school have all the information it needs to make the right decisions for the future? Contact Daniel Cohen, Director of Business Development to find out more. #FutureProofing #DirectDataInsights #MarketResearch #EducationStrategy #MTMConsulting hashtag#TestimonialTuesday

We're delighted to announce that Daniel Cohen will be presenting at the No Fluff Fest Virtual Fringe in January 2025. Dan will be sharing his insights on 'Unlocking Success: Using Data to Improve Student Rcruitment Outcomes' and will bring 20 years of invaluable expertise on market research and business consultancy to help education leaders thrive. Known for his ability to customise solutions to fit unique client needs, Dan ensures his advice is spot-on for making smart, forward-looking decisions. Don’t miss this chance to learn from a true industry veteran. Register below for the No Fluff Fest Virtual Fringe to gain practical insights that will help you succeed in 2025! 📝 https://buff.ly/48UtSGd #DirectDataInsights #MTMConsulting #FutureProof #SalesTraining #Education

📢 Webinar Alert: Future-Proofing Your School – Essential Guidance on Mergers and Acquisitions 🎓 Are you navigating the evolving education landscape and considering Mergers and Acquisitions as part of your school’s strategy? Join MTM Consulting and a panel of experts for an insightful discussion on how to secure a successful future for your school. 📅 Date: Tuesday, 11 February 2025 ⏰ Time: 1:30 PM (GMT) 🔗 Register here: https://buff.ly/3smiWjB 🎤 Meet Your Host and Panelists: Duncan Murphy, Director of Education, MTM Consulting Amit Mehta, Founder, Inspired Learning Group Adrian Bowcher, Chief Finance and Operations Officer, Dean Close Foundation Krissy Scott, Head of Education, HCR Law What We’ll Cover: ☑️ Strategic Planning and Assessment: How to identify opportunities and prepare for change. ☑️ Execution and Integration: Best practices for a seamless transition. ☑️ Post-Merger Evaluation and Growth: Sustaining success in the long term. 💡 Why Attend? Mergers and Acquisitions can be a complex, yet critical, step in ensuring your school’s future resilience. Gain the tools, strategies, and confidence to navigate these pivotal decisions. 📌 As this is a sensitive topic, attendees are welcome to join anonymously, with cameras off under a ‘nom de Zoom.’ Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from leading voices in the education sector. #FutureProofing #MergersAndAcquisitions #EducationStrategy #MTMConsulting #DirectDataInsights

Maximise Your Marketing ROI with MTM’s Tailored Insights In today’s competitive independent school market, making every marketing pound work harder is essential. So, how can you ensure your spend delivers the results your school needs? 💷 The answer lies in accurate, actionable data. At MTM, we combine qualitative and quantitative research with UK-wide demographic insights to help you: ☑️ Boost pupil recruitment and increase enrolment. ☑️ Reduce student attrition and improve retention rates. ☑️ Raise your school’s profile in key target markets. Our expert team collaborates closely with you to identify your unique needs, delivering customised research that supports informed decision-making. Whether you’re new to market research or experienced, we guide you every step of the way. Here’s why schools trust MTM: 📊 Tailored Solutions to align with your goals. 📈 Data-Driven Insights for impactful strategies. 💼 ROI-Focused Results that future-proof your school’s success. Don’t leave your school’s growth to chance. Contact Daniel Cohen, Director of Business Development, to discover how MTM’s research can help you maximise your marketing impact. #MarketingInsights #IndependentSchools #FutureProofing #ROI #DataDrivenDecisions #MTMConsulting

Join Our Webinar: Unlocking the Lifetime Value of a Pupil The education landscape is changing rapidly. With VAT on fees impacting UK independent schools and a declining birth rate reducing the pool of prospective students, schools face mounting challenges to maintain and grow enrolment. But there’s a solution: shifting focus from just recruitment to developing the lifetime value of a pupil—from enrolment to alumni and beyond. Webinar Details 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 5 February 2025 ⏰ Time: 1.30 PM - 2.15 PM (GMT) 🎙️ Hosts: MTM Consulting and Veracross This joint webinar will explore: ☑️ Strategic insights into pupil retention and why it’s more cost-effective than recruitment. ☑️ How data-driven approaches can optimise retention efforts and build strong alumni networks. ☑️ Real-world lessons from global schools on fostering a sense of belonging and community. You’ll learn about practical strategies to: 🎯 Maximise student retention. 📈 Enhance marketing ROI by balancing recruitment and retention efforts. 🤝 Build a lasting connection with alumni to support recruitment, mentoring, and development. Don’t miss this opportunity to future-proof your school’s success. Register now and secure your spot: https://buff.ly/3smiWjB Join experts from MTM Consulting and Veracross for this unique opportunity to make the most of your relationship with every pupil, alumnus and alumna. Veracross is the only one-person, one-record school management platform for independent schools. With tools for every department, from admissions to development, Veracross helps schools connect their community, foster engagement, and stand out from the crowd. #IndependentSchools #PupilLifetimeValue #RetentionStrategy #AlumniEngagement #DataDrivenDecisions #Webinar #MTMConsulting #Veracross

Malta is not alone in this. There are numerous nations that provide vouchers and/or tax credits for students to use the independent sector. They accept that the government must use every available resource to get pupils the education they so desperately need, giving working people greater choice over where they receive their education, and providing more support to the areas in greatest need. Some of you may recognise the last sentence. It's a direct quote from Keir Starmer's recent speech on the partnership between the NHS and the private health sector, with 'patients' and 'treatment' replaced by 'pupils' and 'education'. Now there's a thought!

A co-educational day and boarding school, Lord Wandsworth College has increased its numbers steadily over the last few years, resulting in a strong position to face the challenges of the future. To inform the school’s strategy, the school wanted insight and analysis on the markets currently served by the College and how they will change up to 2031. As a result of an MTM 3-60 analysis, we were able to demonstrate that while the College had an excellent market share within much of the catchment area, they were missing certain key areas where the market is projected to grow by between 13.1 and 15.4% to 2031. 🏘️ 🏠 🏡 We were also able to supply details of many planned residential developments, along with a number of school projects within their catchment area, potentially increasing competition and feeder opportunities. 🚌 🚌 🚌 Three extra bus routes were also highlighted to access potential markets on which the school may have missed out. Direct data insights could help your school map out a more resilient future. Contact Daniel Cohen, Director of Business Development to find out more. #FutureProofing #DirectDataInsights #EducationStrategy #MarketResearch #MTMConsulting #TestimonialTuesday

📢 Webinar Alert: Future-Proofing Your School – Essential Guidance on Mergers and Acquisitions 🎓 Are you navigating the evolving education landscape and considering Mergers and Acquisitions as part of your school’s strategy? Join MTM Consulting and a panel of experts for an insightful discussion on how to secure a successful future for your school. 📅 Date: Tuesday, 11 February 2025 ⏰ Time: 1:30 PM (GMT) 🔗 Register here: https://buff.ly/3smiWjB 🎤 Meet Your Host and Panelists: Duncan Murphy, Director of Education, MTM Consulting Amit Mehta, Founder, Inspired Learning Group Adrian Bowcher, Chief Finance and Operations Officer, Dean Close Foundation Krissy Scott, Head of Education, HCR Law What We’ll Cover: ☑️ Strategic Planning and Assessment: How to identify opportunities and prepare for change. ☑️ Execution and Integration: Best practices for a seamless transition. ☑️ Post-Merger Evaluation and Growth: Sustaining success in the long term. 💡 Why Attend? Mergers and Acquisitions can be a complex, yet critical, step in ensuring your school’s future resilience. Gain the tools, strategies, and confidence to navigate these pivotal decisions. 📌 As this is a sensitive topic, attendees are welcome to join anonymously, with cameras off under a ‘nom de Zoom.’ Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from leading voices in the education sector. #FutureProofing #MergersAndAcquisitions #EducationStrategy #MTMConsulting #DirectDataInsights