[ education & business development ]

We understand how a school operates

We've worked in education for many years, holding broad senior roles within independent schools — working across admissions, communications, marketing and school operations.

Admissions were part of our day-to-day responsibilities. We worked closely with families, schools, professionals and West Northamptonshire Council — so we understand the admissions process from both the school and the local authority perspective.

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School admissions

Handling enquiries, liaising with parents, communicating with local authorities and supporting families through the admissions process — from first contact to a confirmed place.

[ 02 ]

SEND & local authority relationships

We've worked closely with SEND pupils and families, and we understand SEND processes, consultations, placements and EHCP-related communication — including working alongside West Northamptonshire Council and the professionals around SEND admissions.

[ 03 ]

Business development

Our commercial and sales expertise is what we bring into education: building relationships, supporting school growth, increasing visibility, driving pupil recruitment and identifying new opportunities.

[ 04 ]

Governance

We've worked within school governance and senior management environments — contributing to strategic decisions, policy and compliance.

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Safeguarding

We understand the safeguarding responsibilities schools carry, and we know how to work appropriately with sensitive information.

[ 06 ]

School systems & administration

From Microsoft Office and CRM-style systems to school management systems, AI tools and digital processes — we've used and implemented the digital systems that keep a school running, including digital transformation projects.

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School improvement

Supporting school development, refining processes and communications, and making sure a school is inspection-ready — prepared for the pressures that come with scrutiny.

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