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]]> false sea@the-sea.org.uk 67fd156da4e5cd8ebafbe070 the-enterprising-schools-podcast episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/67fd156da4e5cd8ebafbe070/1789658739050-4b5f3916-ba5e-4618-b261-99785111b072.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/the-enterprising-schools-podcast The Enterprising Schools Podcast Creating a Commercial Culture: Leadership, communication and embedding commercial thinking across your school Creating a Commercial Culture: Leadership, communication and embedding commercial thinking across your school Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT 24:31 6aac1535315471999ba35056 false https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/enterprising-schools-podcast/ 6aac1535315471999ba35056 67fd156da4e5cd8ebafbe070 Leadership Series – Episode 1 full 4 1 In this first episode of the Enterprising Schools Podcast Leadership Series, four school leaders explore the importance of building a strong school brand, communicating commercial strategy effectively and ensuring commercial activity is aligned with the wider aims and values of the school.


Alastair Land, Head Master, Harrow School; Guy Collins-Down, COO, Alleyn’s School; Robert Garnish, COO, Morrison’s Academy; and Luke Ramsden, Headteacher, St John’s College, Cardiff, share their perspectives on the role leadership plays in creating the right culture for commercial activity to thrive – and why bringing colleagues with you is critical to making it work.


The Leadership Podcast Series brings together members of the SEA’s Leadership Advisory Group to explore how schools are embedding commercial activity in support of a more sustainable model for education. The Group is chaired by Leanne Chandler, Director of Operations at Denstone College and immediate past Chair of the SEA, who co-hosts the series. Alongside the thematic Leadership Series episodes, you can also hear the full ‘long-listen’ interviews with each contributor wherever you get your podcasts.


The Leadership Series is sponsored by S&C Slatter, who combine professional services expertise with proven construction experience to help schools create outstanding sports facilities and appealing outdoor spaces that enhance the school experience, support holiday programmes, drive community bookings and deliver long-lasting value.


To find out more about the Schools’ Enterprise Association, visit schoolsenterpriseassociation.com. If there is a subject you would like us to address in a future podcast, contact sea@the-sea.org.uk.

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]]> In this first episode of the Enterprising Schools Podcast Leadership Series, four school leaders explore the importance of building a strong school brand, communicating commercial strategy effectively and ensuring commercial activity is aligned with the wider aims and values of the school.


Alastair Land, Head Master, Harrow School; Guy Collins-Down, COO, Alleyn’s School; Robert Garnish, COO, Morrison’s Academy; and Luke Ramsden, Headteacher, St John’s College, Cardiff, share their perspectives on the role leadership plays in creating the right culture for commercial activity to thrive – and why bringing colleagues with you is critical to making it work.


The Leadership Podcast Series brings together members of the SEA’s Leadership Advisory Group to explore how schools are embedding commercial activity in support of a more sustainable model for education. The Group is chaired by Leanne Chandler, Director of Operations at Denstone College and immediate past Chair of the SEA, who co-hosts the series. Alongside the thematic Leadership Series episodes, you can also hear the full ‘long-listen’ interviews with each contributor wherever you get your podcasts.


The Leadership Series is sponsored by S&C Slatter, who combine professional services expertise with proven construction experience to help schools create outstanding sports facilities and appealing outdoor spaces that enhance the school experience, support holiday programmes, drive community bookings and deliver long-lasting value.


To find out more about the Schools’ Enterprise Association, visit schoolsenterpriseassociation.com. If there is a subject you would like us to address in a future podcast, contact sea@the-sea.org.uk.

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]]> Leadership Series Long-Listen with Alastair Land, Head Master, Harrow School Leadership Series Long-Listen with Alastair Land, Head Master, Harrow School Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:40:00 GMT 30:20 6aac191c5d36baebf14f0af6 false https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/enterprising-schools-podcast/ 6aac191c5d36baebf14f0af6 67fd156da4e5cd8ebafbe070 Whole-School Support: Why would academics embrace commercial? bonus 4 How do you build genuine whole-school support for commercial activity – particularly among colleagues whose primary focus is education rather than enterprise?


In this Leadership Series Long-Listen, Alastair Land, Head Master of Harrow School, joins Dorothy McLaren and Leanne Chandler to explore the role commercial activity can play within the wider mission and strategy of a school.


Drawing on his experience at both Harrow and throughout his academic life, Alastair reflects on why generating additional revenue matters, how commercial thinking can sit comfortably alongside educational priorities, and the importance of bringing academic and other colleagues with you on the journey.


The conversation explores what effective commercial leadership looks like from a Head’s perspective, how schools can communicate the purpose behind enterprise activity, and why commercial success ultimately depends on alignment across the whole organisation.


The Leadership Podcast Series brings together members of the SEA’s Leadership Advisory Group to explore how schools are embedding commercial activity in support of a more sustainable model for education. The Group is chaired by Leanne Chandler, Director of Operations at Denstone College and immediate past Chair of the SEA, who co-hosts the series. You can also hear Alastair alongside other school leaders in the thematic Leadership Series episodes wherever you get your podcasts.


The Leadership Series is sponsored by S&C Slatter, who combine professional services expertise with proven construction experience to help schools create outstanding sports facilities and appealing outdoor spaces that enhance the school experience, support holiday programmes, drive community bookings and deliver long-lasting value.


To find out more about the Schools’ Enterprise Association, visit schoolsenterpriseassociation.com. If there is a subject you would like us to address in a future podcast, contact sea@the-sea.org.uk.


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]]> How do you build genuine whole-school support for commercial activity – particularly among colleagues whose primary focus is education rather than enterprise?


In this Leadership Series Long-Listen, Alastair Land, Head Master of Harrow School, joins Dorothy McLaren and Leanne Chandler to explore the role commercial activity can play within the wider mission and strategy of a school.


Drawing on his experience at both Harrow and throughout his academic life, Alastair reflects on why generating additional revenue matters, how commercial thinking can sit comfortably alongside educational priorities, and the importance of bringing academic and other colleagues with you on the journey.


The conversation explores what effective commercial leadership looks like from a Head’s perspective, how schools can communicate the purpose behind enterprise activity, and why commercial success ultimately depends on alignment across the whole organisation.


The Leadership Podcast Series brings together members of the SEA’s Leadership Advisory Group to explore how schools are embedding commercial activity in support of a more sustainable model for education. The Group is chaired by Leanne Chandler, Director of Operations at Denstone College and immediate past Chair of the SEA, who co-hosts the series. You can also hear Alastair alongside other school leaders in the thematic Leadership Series episodes wherever you get your podcasts.


The Leadership Series is sponsored by S&C Slatter, who combine professional services expertise with proven construction experience to help schools create outstanding sports facilities and appealing outdoor spaces that enhance the school experience, support holiday programmes, drive community bookings and deliver long-lasting value.


To find out more about the Schools’ Enterprise Association, visit schoolsenterpriseassociation.com. If there is a subject you would like us to address in a future podcast, contact sea@the-sea.org.uk.


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]]> Leadership Series Long-Listen with Guy Collins-Down, COO, Alleyn’s School Leadership Series Long-Listen with Guy Collins-Down, COO, Alleyn’s School Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:30:00 GMT 36:19 6aac18c1fce2f882261b454b false https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/enterprising-schools-podcast/ 6aac18c1fce2f882261b454b 67fd156da4e5cd8ebafbe070 Building for the Future – Dual-use:school first bonus 4 How can schools create spaces that serve pupils first while also opening up meaningful commercial and community opportunities?


In this Leadership Series Long-Listen, Guy Collins-Down, COO at Alleyn’s School, joins Dorothy McLaren and Leanne Chandler to discuss his extensive experience of developing and operating commercial activity within schools. Guy explores the principle of creating genuinely dual-use spaces, facilities designed around the needs of the school and its pupils, but which can also work effectively for external users and generate additional revenue.


Drawing on years of experience in school operations and commercial development, Guy reflects on the importance of thinking long term when investing in buildings and facilities, understanding future educational needs, and ensuring commercial considerations are embedded early in the design process rather than added as an afterthought.


The Leadership Podcast Series brings together members of the SEA’s Leadership Advisory Group to explore how schools are embedding commercial activity in support of a more sustainable model for education. The Group is chaired by Leanne Chandler, Director of Operations at Denstone College and immediate past Chair of the SEA, who co-hosts the series. You can also hear Guy alongside other school leaders in the thematic Leadership Series episodes wherever you get your podcasts.


The Leadership Series is sponsored by S&C Slatter, who combine professional services expertise with proven construction experience to help schools create outstanding sports facilities and appealing outdoor spaces that enhance the school experience, support holiday programmes, drive community bookings and deliver long-lasting value.


To find out more about the Schools’ Enterprise Association, visit schoolsenterpriseassociation.com. If there is a subject you would like us to address in a future podcast, contact sea@the-sea.org.uk.

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]]> How can schools create spaces that serve pupils first while also opening up meaningful commercial and community opportunities?


In this Leadership Series Long-Listen, Guy Collins-Down, COO at Alleyn’s School, joins Dorothy McLaren and Leanne Chandler to discuss his extensive experience of developing and operating commercial activity within schools. Guy explores the principle of creating genuinely dual-use spaces, facilities designed around the needs of the school and its pupils, but which can also work effectively for external users and generate additional revenue.


Drawing on years of experience in school operations and commercial development, Guy reflects on the importance of thinking long term when investing in buildings and facilities, understanding future educational needs, and ensuring commercial considerations are embedded early in the design process rather than added as an afterthought.


The Leadership Podcast Series brings together members of the SEA’s Leadership Advisory Group to explore how schools are embedding commercial activity in support of a more sustainable model for education. The Group is chaired by Leanne Chandler, Director of Operations at Denstone College and immediate past Chair of the SEA, who co-hosts the series. You can also hear Guy alongside other school leaders in the thematic Leadership Series episodes wherever you get your podcasts.


The Leadership Series is sponsored by S&C Slatter, who combine professional services expertise with proven construction experience to help schools create outstanding sports facilities and appealing outdoor spaces that enhance the school experience, support holiday programmes, drive community bookings and deliver long-lasting value.


To find out more about the Schools’ Enterprise Association, visit schoolsenterpriseassociation.com. If there is a subject you would like us to address in a future podcast, contact sea@the-sea.org.uk.

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]]> Leadership Series Long-Listen with Lou Bennett, CEO, IDPE Leadership Series Long-Listen with Lou Bennett, CEO, IDPE Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:20:00 GMT 31:43 6aac18388577b7eb5064a643 false https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/enterprising-schools-podcast/ 6aac18388577b7eb5064a643 67fd156da4e5cd8ebafbe070 Fundraising: The other non-fee income stream bonus 4 Commercial enterprise and fundraising are both important sources of non-fee income for schools – but how should the two work together?


In this Leadership Series Long-Listen, Lou Bennett, CEO of the Institute of Development Professionals in Education (IDPE), joins Dorothy McLaren and Leanne Chandler to explore the relationship between fundraising, development and commercial revenue generation in schools.


The conversation looks at the two disciplines as different but complementary parts of the same strategic picture: how they can support a school’s long-term ambitions, where responsibilities should sit, and why collaboration between commercial, development and senior leadership teams matters. Lou also reflects on the importance of embedding both fundraising and commercial activity within wider school strategy rather than treating either as a standalone income-generating function.


The Leadership Podcast Series brings together members of the SEA’s Leadership Advisory Group to explore how schools are embedding commercial activity in support of a more sustainable model for education. The Group is chaired by Leanne Chandler, Director of Operations at Denstone College and immediate past Chair of the SEA, who co-hosts the series. You can also hear Lou alongside other school leaders in the thematic Leadership Series episodes wherever you get your podcasts.


The Leadership Series is sponsored by S&C Slatter, who combine professional services expertise with proven construction experience to help schools create outstanding sports facilities and appealing outdoor spaces that enhance the school experience, support holiday programmes, drive community bookings and deliver long-lasting value.


To find out more about the Schools’ Enterprise Association, visit schoolsenterpriseassociation.com. If there is a subject you would like us to address in a future podcast, contact sea@the-sea.org.uk.

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]]> Commercial enterprise and fundraising are both important sources of non-fee income for schools – but how should the two work together?


In this Leadership Series Long-Listen, Lou Bennett, CEO of the Institute of Development Professionals in Education (IDPE), joins Dorothy McLaren and Leanne Chandler to explore the relationship between fundraising, development and commercial revenue generation in schools.


The conversation looks at the two disciplines as different but complementary parts of the same strategic picture: how they can support a school’s long-term ambitions, where responsibilities should sit, and why collaboration between commercial, development and senior leadership teams matters. Lou also reflects on the importance of embedding both fundraising and commercial activity within wider school strategy rather than treating either as a standalone income-generating function.


The Leadership Podcast Series brings together members of the SEA’s Leadership Advisory Group to explore how schools are embedding commercial activity in support of a more sustainable model for education. The Group is chaired by Leanne Chandler, Director of Operations at Denstone College and immediate past Chair of the SEA, who co-hosts the series. You can also hear Lou alongside other school leaders in the thematic Leadership Series episodes wherever you get your podcasts.


The Leadership Series is sponsored by S&C Slatter, who combine professional services expertise with proven construction experience to help schools create outstanding sports facilities and appealing outdoor spaces that enhance the school experience, support holiday programmes, drive community bookings and deliver long-lasting value.


To find out more about the Schools’ Enterprise Association, visit schoolsenterpriseassociation.com. If there is a subject you would like us to address in a future podcast, contact sea@the-sea.org.uk.

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]]> Leadership Series Long-Listen with Luke Ramsden, Headteacher, St John’s College, Cardiff Leadership Series Long-Listen with Luke Ramsden, Headteacher, St John’s College, Cardiff Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:10:00 GMT 26:50 6aac17d78a1508074dbcce36 false https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/enterprising-schools-podcast/ 6aac17d78a1508074dbcce36 67fd156da4e5cd8ebafbe070 New Head, New Thinking: How to develop a more sustainable, future-proofed education model bonus 4 If you are starting almost from scratch, how do you begin building a commercial culture within a school?


In this Leadership Series Long-Listen, Luke Ramsden, Headteacher at St John’s College in Cardiff, joins Dorothy McLaren and Leanne Chandler to discuss the opportunity to develop commercial activity as part of a school’s wider strategy from the outset.


Having recently been appointed to his headship at St John’s, Luke reflects on how a new Head can approach commercial development, build support internally and identify opportunities that deliver more than financial return alone. The conversation explores the links between enterprise, admissions and marketing, community engagement and the ambition for a school to become a genuine hub at the heart of its local community.


The Leadership Podcast Series brings together members of the SEA’s Leadership Advisory Group to explore how schools are embedding commercial activity in support of a more sustainable model for education. The Group is chaired by Leanne Chandler, Director of Operations at Denstone College and immediate past Chair of the SEA, who co-hosts the series. You can also hear Luke alongside other school leaders in the thematic Leadership Series episodes wherever you get your podcasts.


The Leadership Series is sponsored by S&C Slatter, who combine professional services expertise with proven construction experience to help schools create outstanding sports facilities and appealing outdoor spaces that enhance the school experience, support holiday programmes, drive community bookings and deliver long-lasting value.


To find out more about the Schools’ Enterprise Association, visit schoolsenterpriseassociation.com. If there is a subject you would like us to address in a future podcast, contact sea@the-sea.org.uk.


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]]> If you are starting almost from scratch, how do you begin building a commercial culture within a school?


In this Leadership Series Long-Listen, Luke Ramsden, Headteacher at St John’s College in Cardiff, joins Dorothy McLaren and Leanne Chandler to discuss the opportunity to develop commercial activity as part of a school’s wider strategy from the outset.


Having recently been appointed to his headship at St John’s, Luke reflects on how a new Head can approach commercial development, build support internally and identify opportunities that deliver more than financial return alone. The conversation explores the links between enterprise, admissions and marketing, community engagement and the ambition for a school to become a genuine hub at the heart of its local community.


The Leadership Podcast Series brings together members of the SEA’s Leadership Advisory Group to explore how schools are embedding commercial activity in support of a more sustainable model for education. The Group is chaired by Leanne Chandler, Director of Operations at Denstone College and immediate past Chair of the SEA, who co-hosts the series. You can also hear Luke alongside other school leaders in the thematic Leadership Series episodes wherever you get your podcasts.


The Leadership Series is sponsored by S&C Slatter, who combine professional services expertise with proven construction experience to help schools create outstanding sports facilities and appealing outdoor spaces that enhance the school experience, support holiday programmes, drive community bookings and deliver long-lasting value.


To find out more about the Schools’ Enterprise Association, visit schoolsenterpriseassociation.com. If there is a subject you would like us to address in a future podcast, contact sea@the-sea.org.uk.


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]]> Leadership Series Long-Listen with Robert Garnish, COO, Morrison’s Academy Leadership Series Long-Listen with Robert Garnish, COO, Morrison’s Academy Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT 30:02 6aac16fd5d36baebf14e9de7 false https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/enterprising-schools-podcast/ 6aac16fd5d36baebf14e9de7 67fd156da4e5cd8ebafbe070 Lessons from the Commercial Sector: From funding options and product development to operational excellence bonus 4 What can schools learn from the commercial sector when developing new income streams and making better use of their assets?


In this Leadership Series Long-Listen, Robert Garnish, COO at Morrison’s Academy in Scotland, joins Dorothy McLaren and Leanne Chandler to explore the commercial opportunities available to a smaller, rural school and the thinking required to turn those opportunities into sustainable activity.


Drawing on his wider commercial experience, Robert considers how schools can assess the potential of their site and facilities, develop products and services that respond to genuine demand, explore different funding options and apply commercial disciplines to operational delivery. The conversation provides a practical perspective on how entrepreneurial thinking can be adapted to the realities of a school environment – regardless of size or location.


The Leadership Podcast Series brings together members of the SEA’s Leadership Advisory Group to explore how schools are embedding commercial activity in support of a more sustainable model for education. The Group is chaired by Leanne Chandler, Director of Operations at Denstone College and immediate past Chair of the SEA, who co-hosts the series. You can also hear Robert alongside other school leaders in the thematic Leadership Series episodes wherever you get your podcasts.


The Leadership Series is sponsored by S&C Slatter, who combine professional services expertise with proven construction experience to help schools create outstanding sports facilities and appealing outdoor spaces that enhance the school experience, support holiday programmes, drive community bookings and deliver long-lasting value.


To find out more about the Schools’ Enterprise Association, visit schoolsenterpriseassociation.com. If there is a subject you would like us to address in a future podcast, contact sea@the-sea.org.uk.

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]]> What can schools learn from the commercial sector when developing new income streams and making better use of their assets?


In this Leadership Series Long-Listen, Robert Garnish, COO at Morrison’s Academy in Scotland, joins Dorothy McLaren and Leanne Chandler to explore the commercial opportunities available to a smaller, rural school and the thinking required to turn those opportunities into sustainable activity.


Drawing on his wider commercial experience, Robert considers how schools can assess the potential of their site and facilities, develop products and services that respond to genuine demand, explore different funding options and apply commercial disciplines to operational delivery. The conversation provides a practical perspective on how entrepreneurial thinking can be adapted to the realities of a school environment – regardless of size or location.


The Leadership Podcast Series brings together members of the SEA’s Leadership Advisory Group to explore how schools are embedding commercial activity in support of a more sustainable model for education. The Group is chaired by Leanne Chandler, Director of Operations at Denstone College and immediate past Chair of the SEA, who co-hosts the series. You can also hear Robert alongside other school leaders in the thematic Leadership Series episodes wherever you get your podcasts.


The Leadership Series is sponsored by S&C Slatter, who combine professional services expertise with proven construction experience to help schools create outstanding sports facilities and appealing outdoor spaces that enhance the school experience, support holiday programmes, drive community bookings and deliver long-lasting value.


To find out more about the Schools’ Enterprise Association, visit schoolsenterpriseassociation.com. If there is a subject you would like us to address in a future podcast, contact sea@the-sea.org.uk.

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]]> The SEA Commercial Benchmarking Survey: What does it mean for schools and how can they use it? The SEA Commercial Benchmarking Survey: What does it mean for schools and how can they use it? Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMT 20:52 69a00e0e1eb5ccf456680e7d false https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/enterprising-schools-podcast/ 69a00e0e1eb5ccf456680e7d 67fd156da4e5cd8ebafbe070 full 3 4

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]]> School Space: Are you making the most of your property assets? School Space: Are you making the most of your property assets? Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMT 24:38 698d905f34f221647e6f9c5e false https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/enterprising-schools-podcast/ 698d905f34f221647e6f9c5e 67fd156da4e5cd8ebafbe070 Chief Operating Officer at Alleyns School in South London, Guy Collins-Down, shares his vision for transforming schools into multipurpose spaces supporting schools to drive revenue alongside meeting their educational commitments full 3 2

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]]> <![CDATA[ Looking back to look forward: How can the SEA help the UK's schools generate commercial revenues? ]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 02:00:00 GMT 21:37 697b6dfb14e1527c54537967 false https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/enterprising-schools-podcast/ 697b6dfb14e1527c54537967 67fd156da4e5cd8ebafbe070 full 3 1

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]]> Safeguarding: Barrier to, or enabler of, commercial activity? Safeguarding: Barrier to, or enabler of, commercial activity? Fri, 07 Nov 2025 02:00:00 GMT 27:30 690c775a317c91fd9abee77c false https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/enterprising-schools-podcast/ 690c775a317c91fd9abee77c 67fd156da4e5cd8ebafbe070 Jane Bee of Jane Bee Safeguarding, and Luke Ramsden, Head of Compliance for the SEA, discuss how best to protect pupils, staff and visitors when hosting commercial activity on school premises. full 2 4

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]]> Catering partners: Could there be icing on the cake? Catering partners: Could there be icing on the cake? Fri, 17 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT 27:13 68f0b34ab80639f4c522470c false https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/enterprising-schools-podcast/ 68f0b34ab80639f4c522470c 67fd156da4e5cd8ebafbe070 full 2 3

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]]> Sporting partnerships: Working for the whole school. Sporting partnerships: Working for the whole school. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:11:32 GMT 25:56 68de434346a2532cdd2a7f36 false https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/enterprising-schools-podcast/ 68de434346a2532cdd2a7f36 67fd156da4e5cd8ebafbe070 Tom Hutchinson, Principal, and Maria McLean, Admissions and Marketing Manager of Rydal Penrhos School discuss how they created a successful sporting partnership centred around a brand new all weather pitch. full 2 2

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]]> The school shop: Make the most of opportunity The school shop: Make the most of opportunity Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:38:43 GMT 25:13 68cacb50b6dcfa275dc03e02 false https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/enterprising-schools-podcast/ 68cacb50b6dcfa275dc03e02 67fd156da4e5cd8ebafbe070 Matthew Henderson, retail guru, shares his top tops on how to make the most of the visitor experience. full 2 1

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]]> Making school shops pay Making school shops pay Fri, 27 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT 24:53 685d1ce27cd58072a5d1bbfc false https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/ 685d1ce27cd58072a5d1bbfc 67fd156da4e5cd8ebafbe070 Robert Garnish on the role of the school shop in creating revenue full 1 6 Does the school shop still have a role to play in creating revenue for your school? What are the key money-spinners, and how do you stay on trend with what pupils and parents want? With years of prior experience in the commercial sector, Chief Operating Officer at Glenalmond College Robert Garnish shares advice on keeping your school shop costs down and sales up, making the most of outside providers, and using the "Exit through the gift shop" strategy.


For more information about The Schools' Enterprise Association go to https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/.


If you have questions you'd like us to answer or issues you'd like us to cover, please get in touch at sea@the-sea.org.uk.


The Enterprising Schools podcast is a Podcart production.


The producer is Tory Pope of the Feast Collective.


The Executive Producer is Jayne Morgan

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]]> Does the school shop still have a role to play in creating revenue for your school? What are the key money-spinners, and how do you stay on trend with what pupils and parents want? With years of prior experience in the commercial sector, Chief Operating Officer at Glenalmond College Robert Garnish shares advice on keeping your school shop costs down and sales up, making the most of outside providers, and using the "Exit through the gift shop" strategy.


For more information about The Schools' Enterprise Association go to https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/.


If you have questions you'd like us to answer or issues you'd like us to cover, please get in touch at sea@the-sea.org.uk.


The Enterprising Schools podcast is a Podcart production.


The producer is Tory Pope of the Feast Collective.


The Executive Producer is Jayne Morgan

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]]> Can small schools still be enterprising? Can small schools still be enterprising? Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT 25:59 684ab102ed4130e243664b00 false https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/enterprising-schools-podcast/ 684ab102ed4130e243664b00 67fd156da4e5cd8ebafbe070 Dominic Norrish on making enterprise work in a prep school. full 1 5 Should small prep schools be trying to create commercial revenue? What are the risks and opportunities? What impact could it have on leadership teams? CEO of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS) Dominic Norrish discusses why it's a crucial time for smaller schools to start thinking about enterprise. Plus, he offers some ideas which could work well, and explores the kind of investment necessary to bring those ideas to life.


Find out more about IAPS here - https://iaps.uk 

For more information about The Schools' Enterprise Association go to https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/.


If you have questions you'd like us to answer or issues you'd like us to cover, please get in touch at sea@the-sea.org.uk.


The Enterprising Schools Podcast is a Podcart production. The producer is Tory Pope of the Feast Collective.

The Executive Producer is Jayne Morgan

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]]> Should small prep schools be trying to create commercial revenue? What are the risks and opportunities? What impact could it have on leadership teams? CEO of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS) Dominic Norrish discusses why it's a crucial time for smaller schools to start thinking about enterprise. Plus, he offers some ideas which could work well, and explores the kind of investment necessary to bring those ideas to life.


Find out more about IAPS here - https://iaps.uk 

For more information about The Schools' Enterprise Association go to https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/.


If you have questions you'd like us to answer or issues you'd like us to cover, please get in touch at sea@the-sea.org.uk.


The Enterprising Schools Podcast is a Podcart production. The producer is Tory Pope of the Feast Collective.

The Executive Producer is Jayne Morgan

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]]> <![CDATA[The governors' role in enterprise?]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 01:00:00 GMT 24:03 6835e385944c948b9a602f4b false https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/enterprising-schools-podcast/ 6835e385944c948b9a602f4b 67fd156da4e5cd8ebafbe070 Mark Taylor on how governors can drive commercial revenues. full 1 4 Is commercial enterprise an area governors should be playing a part in? What experience and outreach could they provide? How do you make the best of those relationships?


Mark Taylor is Bursar at King's School Canterbury and interim Chair of the Independent Schools Council. He talks about what governors can bring to the commercial arm of your school and how to fully capitalise on their expertise. Plus, what is the best way to get them on board with your ideas and plans.


You can find out more about the work of the Independent Schools Council here - https://www.isc.co.uk/. 

For more information about The Schools' Enterprise Association go to https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/.


If you have questions you'd like us to answer or issues you'd like us to cover, please get in touch at sea@the-sea.org.uk. The Enterprising Schools podcast is a Podcart production.

The producer is Tory Pope of the Feast Collective.

The Executive Producer is Jayne Morgan

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]]> Is commercial enterprise an area governors should be playing a part in? What experience and outreach could they provide? How do you make the best of those relationships?


Mark Taylor is Bursar at King's School Canterbury and interim Chair of the Independent Schools Council. He talks about what governors can bring to the commercial arm of your school and how to fully capitalise on their expertise. Plus, what is the best way to get them on board with your ideas and plans.


You can find out more about the work of the Independent Schools Council here - https://www.isc.co.uk/. 

For more information about The Schools' Enterprise Association go to https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/.


If you have questions you'd like us to answer or issues you'd like us to cover, please get in touch at sea@the-sea.org.uk. The Enterprising Schools podcast is a Podcart production.

The producer is Tory Pope of the Feast Collective.

The Executive Producer is Jayne Morgan

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]]> Bringing new ideas to traditional spaces Bringing new ideas to traditional spaces Fri, 16 May 2025 01:00:00 GMT 25:31 682602ab696b5d1232a92f81 false https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/enterprising-schools-podcast/ 682602ab696b5d1232a92f81 67fd156da4e5cd8ebafbe070 Dr Joe Spence on successfully driving enterprise while protecting the school ecosystem full 1 3 How do we drive change in an organisation steeped in tradition? How do you bring together school staff and business managers to properly understand they're on a joint mission? How do you get the ear of the head in order to push forward great ideas? Dr Joe Spence is former Master of Dulwich College and now CEO of The School Partnerships Alliance. He shares his years of experience leading some of the most prestigious schools in the country and offers advice on how best to protect the 'fragile eco-system' of a school.


Have a look at how Dulwich College does enterprise - https://dulwichevents.com/corporate-hire/

Find out more about the School Partnerships Alliance - https://schoolpartnershipsalliance.org.uk/


For more information about The Schools' Enterprise Association go to https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/

If you have questions you'd like us to answer or issues you'd like us to cover, please get in touch at sea@the-sea.org.uk


The Enterprising Schools podcast is a Podcart production. The producer is Tory Pope of the Feast Collective.

The Executive Producer is Jayne Morgan

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]]> How do we drive change in an organisation steeped in tradition? How do you bring together school staff and business managers to properly understand they're on a joint mission? How do you get the ear of the head in order to push forward great ideas? Dr Joe Spence is former Master of Dulwich College and now CEO of The School Partnerships Alliance. He shares his years of experience leading some of the most prestigious schools in the country and offers advice on how best to protect the 'fragile eco-system' of a school.


Have a look at how Dulwich College does enterprise - https://dulwichevents.com/corporate-hire/

Find out more about the School Partnerships Alliance - https://schoolpartnershipsalliance.org.uk/


For more information about The Schools' Enterprise Association go to https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/

If you have questions you'd like us to answer or issues you'd like us to cover, please get in touch at sea@the-sea.org.uk


The Enterprising Schools podcast is a Podcart production. The producer is Tory Pope of the Feast Collective.

The Executive Producer is Jayne Morgan

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Sweating the assets: busting the myths Sweating the assets: busting the myths Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT 22:16 68131fb59704d99f849b3714 false https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/enterprising-schools-podcast/ 68131fb59704d99f849b3714 67fd156da4e5cd8ebafbe070 full 1 2 How do you make money through your school all year round? How do you partner successfully with your community? Are padel courts inevitable and is it ever a good idea to host a wedding? In our first episode, Dorothy sits down with Chair of the Schools Enterprise Association and Director of Operations at Denstone College in Staffordshire, Leanne Chandler, to get answers these and many more questions. Leanne shares tips and advice from her decades spent working in the sector, including her biggest wins and worst mistakes.

For more information about The Schools' Enterprise Association go to https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/


If you have questions you'd like us to answer or issues you'd like us to cover, please get in touch at sea@the-sea.org.uk


The Enterprising Schools podcast is a Podcart production. The producer is Tory Pope of the Feast Collective. The Executive Producer is Jayne Morgan

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]]> How do you make money through your school all year round? How do you partner successfully with your community? Are padel courts inevitable and is it ever a good idea to host a wedding? In our first episode, Dorothy sits down with Chair of the Schools Enterprise Association and Director of Operations at Denstone College in Staffordshire, Leanne Chandler, to get answers these and many more questions. Leanne shares tips and advice from her decades spent working in the sector, including her biggest wins and worst mistakes.

For more information about The Schools' Enterprise Association go to https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/


If you have questions you'd like us to answer or issues you'd like us to cover, please get in touch at sea@the-sea.org.uk


The Enterprising Schools podcast is a Podcart production. The producer is Tory Pope of the Feast Collective. The Executive Producer is Jayne Morgan

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