So says Toby Young, controversial broadcaster, associate editor of the Spectator magazine, blogger for the Telegraph and co-founder of the first free school in England to sign a funding agreement with…

One area of the business mix that can sometimes be overlooked is estate management. The school’s real estate is one of its most valuable assets, but few schools are cognisant of the opportunities to s…

We're often asked "how can I tell if the deal I have negotiated is a good one or not?"  Our answer is, of course, it's hard to tell without some work and actually you shouldn't have finalised any deal…

I think most of us are aware that loyalty doesn't always pay but I also think most of us are guilty of thinking "but that's not us".  Well let me tell you, it probably is! We've just completed a cate…

Answer:  They both believe in the benefits of the ‘aggregation of marginal gains’. I had the honour and privilege of hearing Sir Chris Hoy speak at an Entrepreneur’s Convention last year.  What an in…

You just HAVE to see my Xmas jumper this year. It's special! :-)Merry Christmas Everyone! Have a wonderful time, enjoy your time with friends and family and we look forward to a successful 2014!

Now, as a school you might be wondering why you should even consider National Customer Service Week? For some it may be more obvious; bursars in independent schools have fee paying parents so some de…

Raise awareness, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Routinely use recycled products Recycling and waste management are always being mentioned on the news, and many councils are now putting advanced recycling pr…

Woo hoo!  We're delighted to announce that we have been nominated for a 'Best Customer Service' award at the forthcoming National Entrepreneurs Convention. The Convention takes place at the ICC in Bi…

Being a school in the countryside is a wonderful benefit for both staff and students.  However, there is at least one major downside with having such a location and that is the fact that you are most …