For those of us who work in and around the education sector, the recent report by Public First regarding the current school attendance crisis will have undoubtedly caught your attention and likely concerned you. The report looks into the critical issue of attendance in schools and it provides ten key recommendations to address this challenge. Notably, the very first recommendation in the report underscores the pivotal role of communication and messaging by schools
Read MoreWe are really pleased to be working with Nick Mackenzie from Browne Jacobson , on the design and delivery of a workshop format designed specifically for both Trust non-executives and executives that draws on our respective experience.
Read MoreAs education continues to transform, so too must the strategies employed to attract, recruit, engage and retain educators. At Glove we strongly believe that effective communications and people strategy can illuminate the path to successful recruitment and retention in schools and Multi Academy Trusts (MATs).
Read MoreAt Glove, we work with a number of CEO’s of multi academy trusts, helping them understand the context for strategic communications in trust development.
It is important to note that the recently published Trust Development Statements and Trust Quality Descriptions are central to providing the planning and narrative framework for trust growth – certainly in Education Improvement Areas for the latter document.
Read MoreWhile it may seem like an uphill struggle to recruit and train good teachers and teaching staff, it is not an impossibly Sisyphean task. When taking a look at your recruitment processes, there are some ways in which your school can improve its processes and find the best talent. Let’s have a look at five top tips to help your school’s recruitment process.
Read MoreMore and more schools and trusts are employing video in their marketing, so let’s have a look at three reasons why 2023 should be the year you take a fresh look at creating video content for your school’s marketing.
Read MoreGlove Consulting’s managing director, John Brennan, had the pleasure of presenting the voucher to pupils and staff at West Vale Academy in Halifax, West Yorkshire, recently, which was won by the school’s Trust, Great Heights Academy Trust at a conference in 2022.
Read MoreYour branding is how you are identified and remembered by the outside world. When people see your brand, your logo, or your school colours, it should evoke an emotion, whether that’s admiration, indifference, or something else, depending on the reputation of your school or MAT, and how well you have marketed yourself.
Read MoreThe Government’s white paper on schools and education earlier this year stated there was a need for stronger schools and teachers, which can only be achieved by growing your organisation, and for that, you will need to be able to promote and market yourself to stand out from the competition.
Read MoreGrowing your Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) can reap benefits for all partners with the bringing together of resources, marketing, knowledge, increased pupil numbers, and talent. But to achieve all that, you first have to navigate many unique challenges, potential disruptions, and how to retain talent.
Read MoreIf you have been looking at how to grow your school or Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), you’ll undoubtedly be faced with many often-bewildering options. There can be such a thing as too much choice, and maybe the choices you’re presented with do not seem that appealing or appropriate. So, what do you do then?
Read MoreThe Government’s recent white paper on schools and education emphasised the need for strong schools and teachers to give children the best possible start in life, whether that’s onwards to further and higher education, apprenticeships, or a career.
Read MoreA website for your Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) is an important part of your Trust. It establishes an online presence for your schools and can provide relevant information about the Trust, as well as help prospect for new schools to become part of the Trust.
Read MoreWith huge changes and challenges facing higher education in England over the coming years, it’s more important than ever for schools and FE colleges to think outside the scope of the traditional 2-year post-16 pathway.
With Multi Academy Trust mergers on the rise, how can you prepare your communications internally to provide a smooth transition and ensure you get off to the best start?
Read MoreFind out more about the panel of experts speaking at our free to attend online event in partnership with Forbes Solicitors – ‘Schools, SATs and MATs: Preparing and positioning for growth.’
Read MoreEffective communication is one of the key steps to not only successfully recruiting new schools into your Multi Academy Trust, but also to ensure the overall success and growth of the trust.
Communication within your MAT is important to convey clear, strong and coherent messaging.
Read MoreMarketing your Trust, School or College can be challenging. The usual culprits can be budget limitations, communicating your unique brand personality, attracting the right students, and of course, just as you have finished…
Read MoreWe have seen a huge rise in competition of all kinds throughout the education sector, alongside increasing impetus arising from the Government around MAT formation, (see Gavin Williamson's recent speech to the Confederation of School Trusts in April this year:
Read MoreT-Levels bring opportunities and challenges for the college marketing team. Following a recent webinar, this quick read will cover our thoughts and hopefully get you thinking about your T-Level positioning.
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