The Schools' Enterprise Association

12/11/2025

Dorothy McLaren, CEO and Founder of The Schools' Enterprise Association reflects on a recent conversation with a school Commercial and Operations Director in her latest article in the Independent School Management October edition.

A fascinating read!

https://independentschoolmanagement.co.uk/features/commercial-mindset-shift/

11/11/2025

Join us at The Schools' Enterprise Association Sports Conference at Repton School on 21st November to hear more about Padel.

Less than two weeks to go! Book your place now:

https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/event/sea-annual-sports-and-leisure-conference-2025/

Three padel courts are to be built within of the grounds of Shrewsbury School.

10/11/2025

Less than 2 weeks to go!
Meet the Exhibitor: Powercor
The Schools'​ Enterprise Association Sports and Leisure Conference and Exhibition 2025
Pitch perfect plus: Adding value to your sporting assets
Friday 21st November
Repton School

Powercor is one of the UK’s leading electrical engineering companies, delivering innovative energy-efficient solutions for over 25 years. Based in Weybridge, Surrey the company is determined to exceed expectations through pioneering technologies in LED lighting, solar, power infrastructure, emergency lighting, metering, maintenance, electrical services and EV charge points, constantly surpassing expectations and setting new industry standards through its commitment to sustainability and cutting edge practice.

https://www.powercor.co.uk/

Book your place and visit them at the conference by using the link below:

https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/event/sea-annual-sports-and-leisure-conference-2025/

07/11/2025

Meet the Exhibitor: Munchkin Sports
The Schools' Enterprise Association Sports and Leisure Conference and Exhibition 2025
Pitch perfect plus: Adding value to your sporting assets
Friday 21st November
Repton School

Finding activities which keep your children entertained, safe and happy during the school holidays, whilst teaching them new skills is hard to come by. At Munchkins Camps we keep every child in mind, ensuring activities cater for all interests and personalities. Our Ofsted-registered day camps are for all 4-11 year olds and offer children the opportunity to take part in over 40 activities per week. Our fantastic staff ensure every child goes home having had the best day at camp! Parents are able to book single days or full weeks and extended hours are available at each of our locations.

https://munchkinsports.com/

Book your place and visit them at the conference by using the link below:

https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/event/sea-annual-sports-and-leisure-conference-2025/

07/11/2025

Exciting new SEA training from Nora Pook and Tom Perkins at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP on Tuesday 11th November on Zoom.

This session will explore key contractual considerations relevant to the venue hire templates developed for SEA members.

We’ll highlight common legal and practical issues that arise in venue hire arrangements, with a focus on how these differ where the hirer is a consumer and where it is a business.

The presentation will also walk through key clauses in the templates and offer guidance on how members can adapt them to suit their specific needs.

This training if offered to anyone who oversees or manages contract hire arrangements and delegates will leave with practical skills and knowledge, as well as having an opportunity to ask questions relating to their own situation.

Book your place now:

https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/event/contracts-b2b-and-b2c/

07/11/2025

Safeguarding: Barrier to, or enabler of, commercial activity?
The Enterprising Schools Podcast: Episode 4, Series 2

Jane Bee of Jane Bee Safeguarding, and Luke Ramsden FRSA, Head of Compliance for the SEA, discuss how best to protect pupils, staff and visitors when hosting commercial activity on school premises.

Listen and follow now using the link in the comments.

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

06/11/2025

🔈 Coming soon: The SEA Commercial Benchmarking Survey
Help shape the national picture of commercial activities within our sector!

The Schools' Enterprise Association will shortly be launching a landmark piece of sector research – the SEA Commercial Benchmarking Survey 2025.

This online survey, powered by Baines Cutler Solutions Limited, will capture how schools across the country are generating commercial income – from sports and swimming facilities to events, partnerships, and lettings.

Your insights will help build the first robust evidence base of its kind, highlighting best practice and supporting the case for investment and growth in school commercial activity.

⭐ What’s in it for you? ⭐

Everyone who takes part will receive a complimentary copy of the overall summary report, offering exclusive insights into sector trends and benchmarks.

The survey will open the week commencing 10th November. It’s designed for those leading or supporting commercial operations within schools.

Look out for your invitation, we’d really value your input.

06/11/2025

Meet the Exhibitor: Loones

The Schools' Enterprise Association Sports and Leisure Conference and Exhibition 2025
Pitch perfect plus: Adding value to your sporting assets
Friday 21st November
Repton School

Loones are the latest trend in custom teamwear. Five57 Ltd began life supplying specialist rowing kit to schools, universities and clubs.

In 2023 we rebranded our super-popular, fully customisable, fleece lounge-pants as Loones, since we were receiving so many enquiries outside the rowing market.

Perfect for action or relaxation they are ideal for school houses, tours and trip, clubs and societies and of course, where it all started, sports teams. In fact, any group that wants to design their own, unique identity will love Loones.

We will help you create exactly the right design for your needs. Whether it be a traditional look or something more unusual, everything is possible.

www.loones.co.uk

Book your place and visit them at the conference by using the link below:

https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/event/sea-annual-sports-and-leisure-conference-2025/

04/11/2025

Meet the Exhibitor: TigerTurf UK Ltd
The Schools' Enterprise Association Sports and Leisure Conference and Exhibition 2025
Pitch perfect plus: Adding value to your sporting assets
Friday 21st November
Repton School

TigerTurf UK are the leading supplier of synthetic turf in the UK. We provide industry-leading products for both the sports and landscape markets. Our customer service is unrivalled and our expertise in artificial turf is extensive. To support our vast product range, we work with a network of highly-skilled construction and design partners.

https://tigerturf.com/uk/

Book your place and visit them at the conference by using the link below:

https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/event/sea-annual-sports-and-leisure-conference-2025/

04/11/2025

Join us for a Chocolate Tasting Workshop, inviting chocolate lovers to indulge in a sensory journet from past to present day. Hosted by Craft House Chocolate, this workshop offers you the chance to sample a curated selection of artisnal chocolates and engage in lively discussions abour flavour profiles, textures and ethical sourcing. 🍫

Link to book: www.trybooking.com/uk/FKSX

04/11/2025

10% off bookings before 20th