Seeds of decline often sown in good times
Schools are often judged by their enrolment numbers. While it is definitely a key indicator it is often a lag indicator, with the seeds of …
Strategy
Nothing to see here
Denial might be a reflex response to negative community accusations being levelled at a school but it is not an appropriate long-term solution. While it …
Saving the future of a school
The key health indicator of a school is enrolments. Unfortunately, many schools overlook or rationalise early signs of decline in enrolments; putting the school at …
The Best School Fundraiser
Without doubt the best school fundraiser for any school is new enrolments. Even putting any school fees or charges to one side, government funding ensures …
The secret to successful change
Too often schools are asked to fix problems that are beyond their control. Survey results and parental complaints often highlight issues school leaders are already …
It takes time to turn the tide
In the school environment momentum tends to build, both good and bad. The challenge for school leaders is they are working in such a complex …
Why do schools require a different approach?
Businesses that provide products and service to multiple industries often struggle in the schools market. This is because schools require a different approach. In most …