Blue Apple Education Blog
4 top tips to help your school convert interested visitors to applicants
Your school has no doubt put a marketing strategy into place to attract visitors to your website, and has encouraged them to visit your school so they can see what a great place it is! You now need to turn them into applicants... and this blog post will give you some...
Eight effective ways to attract more visitors to your school’s open day
Around about now is the time that schools are starting to prepare for their spring open days and it is never too early to explore ideas about how you can improve your digital marketing to attract more people to your event. This post explores some ideas you might like...
A school video is worth so much more than photos… or words
“90% of parents say video helps their decision process, so let us create a film that brings your school to life.” Blue Apple Education In today’s crowded school marketplace, competition is rife and your school needs to find something that will give you a competitive...
Things to consider when choosing a design agency for your school…
What is a design agency? A design agency is a workplace for designers and artisans engaged in the conception, design and development of new products, services, or ideas. It usually offers both digital and print services as well as specialising in...
How do you go about identifying your school’s unique selling point (USP)?
Firstly, if you are not entirely sure what the abbreviation USP stands for, here is a great definition: A feature or characteristic of a product, service, etc. that distinguishes it from others of a similar nature and makes it more appealing. Your school’s USP...
Top tips to help your school have an amazing open day
Your school open day is one of the most important events in the school calendar. It provides an excellent opportunity for you to showcase what your school does best ... from showing off your amazing classrooms and facilities, to offering advice and answering...
Six ‘non-negotiables’ of the most successful school marketing and admissions departments
Marketing and admissions departments in schools are usually very exciting places to be. In our experience, they are made up of forward-thinking staff with an abundance of ideas. Often their main challenges lie in getting the huge amount of work done with the...
The digital revolution in schools
The digital revolution for schools one year on - how can schools benefit? In summer 2018, Damian Hinds outlined his vision for a digital revolution in schools. He wanted the tech industry to really put themselves out there to help schools with all things digital. The...
The Power of Effective Communications and Marketing for School Improvement
The effort required to guide a school through the inspection process is considerable. Countless hours of exertion and development are scrutinised in a short period, with the inspectors digging deep into the inner workings of the school. And the post-inspection period...
4 Ways Workshops Help Engage Teachers and School Staff
Top Tips For Using Social Media For Your School
The reports are true! Everybody is online and on social media. You might think, especially if you’re teaching your students to be more present and spend less time on their phones, that your school does not need social media. However, just as you need a website to...
Three Ways to Increase Your School’s Social Media Engagement
You’re an expert in your school and we’re experts in online presence so we should be a perfect match to increase your visibility and reach your parents and students! Followers are fantastic, but engagement is key! If you want followers, clicks, likes, comments and...
The Future of Professional Development in a Digital Age
5 Essential Design Tips when Creating your School Brand
One the best visual representations of your school is expressed through the Logo. Logos represent your school’s beliefs and values through imagery designed specifically to brand your school in the most remarkable way.
Three Essential Stages when Designing School Marketing Products
In this Blog we discuss the three stages a designer goes through in order to create a remarkable design for a school!
5 Ways to make your school
website effective for current parents
Websites are a key tool for any school, but many focus their…
All schools are not the same, so why are their websites?
Every school has to satisfy ISI or Ofsted’s requirements for a website but…
Rules of engagement: How branding will help your nursery
Rules of engagement: How branding will help your nursery Article:Rules of engagement: How branding will help your nursery Publication:Nursery Management Today Date:September / October 2016 Early years settings make up a diverse landscape of environments and teaching...
How to Recruit Teachers, A marketing Viewpoint
There are currently over 7,000 jobs advertised on the most popular UK teaching jobs website tes.co.uk…
Is your school on brand?
Is your school on brand? Article:Is your school on brand? Publication:School Leadership Today Date:Autumn 2017 When it comes to choosing schools, today’s parents are more switched on than ever. How can you ensure your school stands out above the rest? David Limb...
The best way to market your school and attract pupils
The best way to market your school & attract pupils Article:The best way to market your school & attract pupils Publication:Independent Schools’ Bursars Association Date:Spring, 2014 The job of a school is to educate - and do it well. So how do people know...
5 Tips to Create an Open Day to Remember
Open days are an opportunity to show prospective parents what makes your school truly special…
Schools, Start your Engines…
“BackToSchool” is a huge event for everyone. It sees the return of many pupils as well as the fresh faces of new ones…
School Trip to the Movies
There are times when it’s good to settle down, specs on the end of your nose, and read an interesting article…
Blue Apple Education
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