The Schools' Enterprise Association

22/11/2024

*SEA Sports' Roundtable - professional support and guidance*
Wednesday 27th November on Zoom

We will be joined by Steve Shortland, Focus 4, SEA Professional Advisor: Sport and NGB Partner, Micki Ruggins from CIMSPA who will share sports’ tips.

This is for SEA Sports Chapter members - to register, please follow this link:

https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/event/sea-virtual-roundtable-sport/

22/11/2024

🎄✨Last few tickets alert! ✨🎄

• Don’t miss your chance to join our exclusive Christmas Wreath Making Workshops at Harrow School! Bring the holiday spirit home with a beautiful, handmade wreath crafted by you.

Limited spots left, so grab yours now before they sell out!

Book here (https://www.harrowschoolenterprises.com/
product/christmas-wreath-making-workshops-december-2024/)

21/11/2024

A lovely warm Scottish welcome at Strathallan School on a frosty morning for the annual The Schools' Enterprise Association Scotland Advisory Meeting today.

Huge thanks to Tracy Pattinson, Carlos Silva and team for the fabulous hosting at such a beautiful venue.

20/11/2024

Grab a coffee and join us on Friday 22nd December at 11am for the next virtual ‘SEA Fireside Chat’ hosted by Leanne Chandler, Director of Operations, Denstone College. Thank you Leanne.

This will be very informal drop-in conversations. No agendas, no programmes just pop in with a coffee to chat about anything you wish.⠀This event is included in your SEA membership, so there is no extra cost.

A zoom link will be sent via email to all members. Please get in touch if you do not receive this link.⠀

For further information - https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/ or email [email protected]⠀⠀⠀

18/11/2024

Delighted to have you as partners NICAS - National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes.

Looking forward to working with you.

🌟Exciting Partnership Announcement!🌟

At NICAS, we’re thrilled to announce our collaboration with The Schools' Enterprise Association! Together, we aim to empower schools to make the most of their climbing wall facilities — both financially and for the benefit of their local communities.

By leveraging our combined expertise, we’ll help climbing walls:

🧗 Maximise their operational potential
🧗‍♂️ Drive sustainable income streams
🧗‍♂️ Foster stronger connections within their local communities

This partnership is a fantastic step toward supporting climbing walls in becoming not just activity centres but also vital hubs for community engagement and growth.

We look forward to seeing the positive impact this will have across the UK climbing landscape!



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Posted • Welcome to new partners NICAS, a small educational charity based in the UK that provides structured award schemes for climbers with the aim of providing a pathway from indoor climbing to life-long participation in climbing and mountaineering.⁠
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Our schemes offer a progressive pathway for climbers to develop technical skills, safety awareness, and accreditation through structured levels of achievement. By emphasising safety standards, skills development, and recognition of progression for our learners, and supporting coaches at our accredited centres to deliver engaging sessions, NICAS cultivates a vibrant and supportive atmosphere where climbers can thrive in their sport, while also promoting a culture of safety and fun.⁠
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NICAS is used as a learning framework at primary, secondary and special schools, colleges and universities around the UK and abroad.⁠
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https://www.nicas.co.uk/⁠
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18/11/2024

SHOP TALK - Tuesday 19th November
10am - 11am on Zoom

Grab a coffee and join us on Tuesday 19th November at 10am for the next virtual ‘Shop Talk’ hosted by Phillip Holroyd-Smith, Head of Events, Wi******er College. Thank you Philip.

This is an opportunity to talk about all things retail in a relaxed environment. Our Shop Talks are very informal drop-in conversations. No agendas, no programmes just pop in with a coffee to chat about anything you wish. This event is included in your SEA Retail membership, so there is no extra cost.

A zoom link will be sent via email to all Retail Chapter members. Please get in touch if you do not receive this link.⠀

For further information - https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/ or email [email protected]⠀⠀⠀

18/11/2024

Welcome to new partners NICAS - National Indoor Climbing Award Schemes, a small educational charity based in the UK that provides structured award schemes for climbers with the aim of providing a pathway from indoor climbing to life-long participation in climbing and mountaineering.

Our schemes offer a progressive pathway for climbers to develop technical skills, safety awareness, and accreditation through structured levels of achievement. By emphasising safety standards, skills development, and recognition of progression for our learners, and supporting coaches at our accredited centres to deliver engaging sessions, NICAS cultivates a vibrant and supportive atmosphere where climbers can thrive in their sport, while also promoting a culture of safety and fun.

NICAS is used as a learning framework at primary, secondary and special schools, colleges and universities around the UK and abroad.

https://www.nicas.co.uk/

15/11/2024

*Paid Social Media Advertising for Enterprises*Thursday 28th November*10am - 12pm on Zoom*⁠
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Join Emma Fell from Attenger Digital to understand how to maximise and effectively use paid social media advertising – essential for all those promoting your organisation and events via social media platforms.⁠
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The training will include the following:⁠
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1. What exactly is an ‘ad’ (and what it is not) & Key Social Media Ads Platforms to use⁠
2. How to take your offering to market using ads successfully, including reaching your target audience, creating an effective ad, reporting on results and ROI⁠
3. Lead generation, tracking and reporting on your ad campaign success⁠
4. What makes a successful ad (metrics to measure & measuring ROI)⁠
5. Keeping ad costs low (inc working with marketing)⁠
7. Top Tips for ads success/key reasons ads fail⁠
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To book your place:⁠
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https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/event/paid-social-media-advertising-for-enterprises/⁠
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14/11/2024

*England vs Scotland - The similarities and differences in approach to enterprise*

SEA Scotland Advisory Meeting and Showcase - Thursday 21st November - School

These meetings provide an excellent opportunity for professional development, learning and networking in a collegial space at one of our member schools close to you.

This will be an interactive session to include networking, lunch and a tour of Strathallan School and Sports Centre.

We also invite interested schools to attend one Advisory meeting before committing to membership.

Register now:

https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/event/sea-advisory-meeting-scotland/

14/11/2024

Wonderful to be in the room with so many likeminded people yesterday at The Schools' Enterprise Association Advisory Meeting, dual-use:school-first.

Alleyn's School was such a fantastic venue. Thank you to Oli Watkins and team for hosting such a fabulous event.

10/11/2024

*Dual Use : School First*
SEA Advisory Meeting - Wednesday 13th November - Alleyn's School, London

Join us for an engaging, action packed day looking at dual use : school first sites. To include looking at fascinating case studies, challenges, safeguarding and various perspectives, including hearing from the Senior Leadership Team and students at Alleyn's School.

The SEA run advisory meetings each term, providing opportunities to network and engage with colleagues, sharing experiences and learning whilst benefiting from expert speakers and informed discussion. This event is part of SEA membership and comes at no extra cost.

We also invite interested schools to attend one Advisory meeting before committing to a membership.

Register your place:

https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/event/seaadvisorymeeting/

07/11/2024

Welcome to new The Schools' Enterprise Association members Kimbolton School. We look forward to meeting you soon.

07/11/2024

Welcome to our new charity partner Making Music UK.

Making Music is the UK’s membership organisation for leisure-time music, with around 3,850 groups representing around 228,000 music makers across the UK. We are dedicated to empowering everyone, whatever their background or experience, to come together in their community to make or present music.

To find out more:

https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/ngbs-and-charities/

06/11/2024

Delighted to have John Foskett and Richard Holm from RSM in the room this morning with The Schools'​ Enterprise Association CEO Dorothy McLaren talking all things VAT!

05/11/2024

Highgate's first overseas campus, Thailand | For all Highgate School's latest news and information please refer to our news page here.

05/11/2024

Booking for 2025 summer schools has started!