Future-focused schools: Mastering growth and engagement
A comprehensive webinar series for leaders in independent schools
Designed to support the development of your school strategy and action plans join the RSAcademics exclusive webinar series: “Future-Focused Schools.”
Tailored for Heads, Marketing and Admissions leads, HR Directors and Heads of Development, this series offers actionable insights and practical tools to enhance marketing, admissions, and staff engagement.
Why attend?
- Gain strategic insights: Discover ways to optimise marketing, admissions, alumni engagement and strategic HR to support the achievement of your school’s long-term objectives.
- Strengthen your school’s brand: Hear from our experts on ways to differentiate your school in a competitive market.
- Elevate the prospective parents’ experience: Enhance admissions journeys, provide exceptional customer service and maximise conversion with practical advice and insights from our work.
- Access practical tools and real-world examples: From market research suggestions to inclusivity frameworks, leave each session equipped to implement changes immediately.
The series
Gain expert knowledge from experienced presenters and leave with practical suggestions you can implement immediately. Whether you are a Head of School, Director of Marketing, Admissions, Development, or HR, this series is designed to support your success.
Crafting your school’s marketing blueprint: strategies for success– Build a marketing strategy that drives results and aligns with your school’s mission and goals. This webinar will guide you through creating a comprehensive marketing plan, from conducting effective market research to setting measurable objectives and identifying your unique value proposition. Hear from RSAcademics Senior Strategic Marketing Consultants and gain practical tools and insights to focus your efforts, maximize impact, and connect meaningfully with prospective families. Perfect for Heads and Marketing Directors looking to elevate their school’s presence and achieve strategic growth.
Standing out in a crowded market: mastering brand identity – Led by RSAcademics Consultants, discover how to define and amplify your school’s unique strengths. Gain practical strategies and messaging techniques to position your school as a top choice for families. Designed for leaders looking to sharpen their competitive edge and connect meaningfully with prospective families.
Making a lasting impression: admissions excellence – from interest to enrolment - Transform your admissions process into an unforgettable experience for prospective families. This webinar, led by RSAcademics Admissions experts, will reveal proven strategies to guide families seamlessly from initial inquiry to enrolment while building trust and connection at every stage. Learn how to design a customer-centric admissions journey, enhance touchpoints, and create lasting impressions that set your school apart. Ideal for Admissions Directors and school leaders who want to turn interest into long-term commitment.
Fostering inclusivity: marketing to a diverse audience – Break down barriers in your outreach. Prospective families are more likely than ever before to come from diverse backgrounds and to have expectations that go beyond the academic. Ensuring that your school’s marketing and admissions processes are inclusive and representative is critical. Led by Johan Jensen, Founder and CEO of All-in Education and Cat Sutherland-Hawes, Senior Admissions Consultant at RSAcademics, the webinar will explore a number of practices for creating messaging that resonates with different communities and removing unintentional barriers in your admissions process.
Leading through change: strategic HR for independent schools – Navigating change successfully requires strategic HR leadership. Join Heather Styche-Patel, CEO of RSAcademics, and Mandy Coalter, sector-leading HR consultant and CEO of Talent Architects, for an insightful session on how HR can drive positive organisational change in schools. This webinar will explore practical strategies for developing the efficiency and impact of HR, managing restructuring, enhancing staff engagement during uncertain times, and strengthening leadership’s role in effective people management. Gain actionable advice and proven techniques to ensure your school is a great employer with a strong reputation, even during challenging periods of change.
Maximising alumni engagement to diversify income streams – In today’s challenging financial climate, independent schools must find innovative ways to balance rising costs while maintaining excellence. This webinar, led by RSAcademics Head of Research, Louise Peddie and Susan Beck, RSAcademics Philanthropy Consultant, is designed for senior leaders seeking to start or enhance their alumni engagement and fundraising programmes as a strategic way to diversify income and secure long-term sustainability. The session will cover practical strategies for quick wins that deliver immediate returns, as well as long-term approaches to building a culture of giving. We will also share the rationale to protect investment in alumni engagement, even during times of cost pressure.
The practical details
Duration: 60-minuute live sessions
Cost: £95 per webinar or £495 for the whole series (this includes places for two delegates per school).
If you wish for a different delegate to attend one of the webinars, email us at amycostello@rsacademics.com at least 2 working days before the event and we will be happy to accommodate you.
Limited places available: Register below now to secure your space!
Future-focused schools: Mastering growth and engagement: Webinar series
Terms and conditions
Places for each event are limited and we reserve the right to close bookings if an event becomes full.
An invoice will be issued to the invoice contact you have provided. Payment terms are 14 days or before the webinar – whichever is sooner.
Cancellation must be made in writing to amycostello@rsacademics.com. Refunds will be given for cancellations made up to 5 working days before the date of the webinar. If a booking is cancelled after this date, or if the delegate fails to attend for any reason, there will be no refund.
The name of the delegate booked to attend the webinar can be changed no later than 3 working days before the event by emailing amycostello@rsacademics.com. Joining instructions will be provided 2 days before each webinar
RSAcademics will only cancel a webinar in exceptional circumstances. If this should occur, delegates will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.