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Should You Offer Schools a Free Trial or Pilot?
When to offer schools a free trial, paid pilot or proof of concept, how to set clear success criteria, control scope and reach a buying decision.
What Every Teacher Should Know About Their New Class
What teachers should know about a new class, including safeguarding, SEND, medical needs, attendance, behaviour, attainment, communication and classroom support.
How to Run a Product Demo for Teachers and School Leaders
Learn how to run a school product demo that engages teachers and leaders, shows relevant workflows, explains implementation and leads to clear next steps.
Discovery Questions to Ask a School Before Making a Proposal
Use these school sales discovery questions to understand needs, budget, decision-makers, procurement, implementation requirements and the right next step.
How to Prepare for Your First Sales Meeting with a School
How to prepare for a school sales meeting, ask better questions, discuss budget and procurement, involve the right people and agree clear next steps.
The September Readiness Checklist for School Leaders
A practical September readiness checklist for school leaders covering safeguarding, staffing, SEND, attendance, behaviour, site safety, communication and the first two weeks.
How to Research a School Before Contacting It
How to research a school before outreach, including its trust, decision-makers, current provision, buying signals and likely purchasing structure.
How to Find the Right Contact at a School
How to find the right school contact for your offer, from headteachers and business managers to SENCOs, IT leads and MAT teams.
What to Do in the Summer Before Starting Secondary School
Help your child prepare for secondary school over the summer with practical advice on travel, routines, friendships, organisation, learning and anxiety.