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A Smarter MIS Market? What the DfE’s Open Framework Might (and Might Not) Change bit.ly/4a3zUXs #edtech #growth #MIS
The DfE's New MIS Framework: Change For Good or Just Another Checkbox Exercise? - FINNEMORE CONSULTING
What the DfE's new MIS Open Framework could mean for schools, suppliers, and the sector - insights on procurement, data migration, and interoperability.
bit.ly
November 21, 2025 at 9:22 AM
A Smarter MIS Market? What the DfE’s Open Framework Might (and Might Not) Change bit.ly/4a3zUXs #edtech #growth #MIS
It’s #AntiBullyingWeek kicked off by #OddSocksDay on Monday and even the dog’s joining in 🧦
A small reminder from @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk that inclusion and kindness aren’t just for classrooms; they start in our teams, our products, and how we treat each other every day.
#edtech #inclusion
A small reminder from @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk that inclusion and kindness aren’t just for classrooms; they start in our teams, our products, and how we treat each other every day.
#edtech #inclusion
November 11, 2025 at 8:32 AM
It’s #AntiBullyingWeek kicked off by #OddSocksDay on Monday and even the dog’s joining in 🧦
A small reminder from @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk that inclusion and kindness aren’t just for classrooms; they start in our teams, our products, and how we treat each other every day.
#edtech #inclusion
A small reminder from @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk that inclusion and kindness aren’t just for classrooms; they start in our teams, our products, and how we treat each other every day.
#edtech #inclusion
🎙️ What does it take to build trust in edtech payments?
Stephen Bilboe, founder of Esenda, shares how they’re scaling with empathy, using AI wisely, and keeping the human touch.
Watch the full #FinnemoreFireside chat with Nick at bit.ly/4glPD5x #edtech
Stephen Bilboe, founder of Esenda, shares how they’re scaling with empathy, using AI wisely, and keeping the human touch.
Watch the full #FinnemoreFireside chat with Nick at bit.ly/4glPD5x #edtech
September 16, 2025 at 8:16 AM
🎙️ What does it take to build trust in edtech payments?
Stephen Bilboe, founder of Esenda, shares how they’re scaling with empathy, using AI wisely, and keeping the human touch.
Watch the full #FinnemoreFireside chat with Nick at bit.ly/4glPD5x #edtech
Stephen Bilboe, founder of Esenda, shares how they’re scaling with empathy, using AI wisely, and keeping the human touch.
Watch the full #FinnemoreFireside chat with Nick at bit.ly/4glPD5x #edtech
A clear offer. Focused messaging. Consistent action.
This guide breaks down the three simple steps behind a marketing strategy that actually works - especially in edtech bit.ly/3xbLnDa
#Edtech #MarketingStrategy #EducationBusiness
This guide breaks down the three simple steps behind a marketing strategy that actually works - especially in edtech bit.ly/3xbLnDa
#Edtech #MarketingStrategy #EducationBusiness
The three essential stages of a successful Marketing Strategy: A simple guide - FINNEMORE CONSULTING
Creating a Marketing Strategy can feel complicated but it can essentially be boiled down into three stages:In the first stage (the awareness stage) you're literally just trying to make potential custo...
finnemoreconsulting.com
August 15, 2025 at 7:12 AM
A clear offer. Focused messaging. Consistent action.
This guide breaks down the three simple steps behind a marketing strategy that actually works - especially in edtech bit.ly/3xbLnDa
#Edtech #MarketingStrategy #EducationBusiness
This guide breaks down the three simple steps behind a marketing strategy that actually works - especially in edtech bit.ly/3xbLnDa
#Edtech #MarketingStrategy #EducationBusiness
ICYMI, check out this Thought Leader #FinnemoreFireside Q&A with Jen Elliott & Andy Mackey, Co-owners of EPM Ltd, who share insider insights on the biggest HR challenges facing education leaders today (Mar 2025) bit.ly/443C1rd #edtech #growth
EP. 054 – Business Thought Leader Q&A: Jen Elliott & Andy Mackey, Co-owners of EPM Ltd - FINNEMORE CONSULTING
Discover expert insights on HR, payroll, and workforce management in the education sector. Stay ahead with strategies for MATs, schools, and academies on recruitment, retention, and compliance. Explor...
bit.ly
August 13, 2025 at 12:59 PM
ICYMI, check out this Thought Leader #FinnemoreFireside Q&A with Jen Elliott & Andy Mackey, Co-owners of EPM Ltd, who share insider insights on the biggest HR challenges facing education leaders today (Mar 2025) bit.ly/443C1rd #edtech #growth
📣New #Blog alert 📣
Forget AIDA: How Local Authority Deals Really Get Done.
Why the old sales funnel doesn’t work in the public sector anymore (if it ever really did!) bit.ly/45u3tOj #business #edtech #growth
Forget AIDA: How Local Authority Deals Really Get Done.
Why the old sales funnel doesn’t work in the public sector anymore (if it ever really did!) bit.ly/45u3tOj #business #edtech #growth
Why the Old Sales Funnel Doesn’t Work in the Public Sector Anymore - FINNEMORE CONSULTING
The old models have had their time. For years, sales and marketing teams have built their strategies around frameworks like AIDA (Awareness, Interest, Desire, Action) and ‘Know–Like–Trust’. They’re si...
bit.ly
July 31, 2025 at 7:42 AM
📣New #Blog alert 📣
Forget AIDA: How Local Authority Deals Really Get Done.
Why the old sales funnel doesn’t work in the public sector anymore (if it ever really did!) bit.ly/45u3tOj #business #edtech #growth
Forget AIDA: How Local Authority Deals Really Get Done.
Why the old sales funnel doesn’t work in the public sector anymore (if it ever really did!) bit.ly/45u3tOj #business #edtech #growth
What did we learn from this year’s #finnemorefireside chats?
We spoke with some of the edtech sector’s sharpest minds — from MIS strategy to school leadership, AI to recruitment, and why storytelling still matters.
Catch up on the insights and see who’s joining us next term:
bit.ly/40syWyw
#edtech
We spoke with some of the edtech sector’s sharpest minds — from MIS strategy to school leadership, AI to recruitment, and why storytelling still matters.
Catch up on the insights and see who’s joining us next term:
bit.ly/40syWyw
#edtech
What We Learned From a Year of Fireside Conversations with Edtech Leaders - FINNEMORE CONSULTING
From market trends to MIS evolution, here’s what we learned from a year of #FinnemoreFireside chats with some of the brightest voices in edtech.
bit.ly
July 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
What did we learn from this year’s #finnemorefireside chats?
We spoke with some of the edtech sector’s sharpest minds — from MIS strategy to school leadership, AI to recruitment, and why storytelling still matters.
Catch up on the insights and see who’s joining us next term:
bit.ly/40syWyw
#edtech
We spoke with some of the edtech sector’s sharpest minds — from MIS strategy to school leadership, AI to recruitment, and why storytelling still matters.
Catch up on the insights and see who’s joining us next term:
bit.ly/40syWyw
#edtech
What a pleasure to be part of the @welfarecall.bsky.social #VirtualSchools Forums in York and London last month.
Since their inception in 2014, Virtual Schools have evolved, expanded and adapted to meet local needs. No two are the same, and that’s exactly why spaces like these forums matter so much.
Since their inception in 2014, Virtual Schools have evolved, expanded and adapted to meet local needs. No two are the same, and that’s exactly why spaces like these forums matter so much.
July 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
What a pleasure to be part of the @welfarecall.bsky.social #VirtualSchools Forums in York and London last month.
Since their inception in 2014, Virtual Schools have evolved, expanded and adapted to meet local needs. No two are the same, and that’s exactly why spaces like these forums matter so much.
Since their inception in 2014, Virtual Schools have evolved, expanded and adapted to meet local needs. No two are the same, and that’s exactly why spaces like these forums matter so much.
📣New #FinnemoreFireside out now📣
EP. 055 – #Edtech Thought Leader Q&A: Brett Griffin, CEO & Founder of Pupil Progress bit.ly/3ToFmuN #business #assessment #education
EP. 055 – #Edtech Thought Leader Q&A: Brett Griffin, CEO & Founder of Pupil Progress bit.ly/3ToFmuN #business #assessment #education
EP. 055 – Edtech Thought Leader Q&A: Brett Griffin, CEO & Founder of Pupil Progress - FINNEMORE CONSULTING
Discover what happens when school leadership meets smart edtech. In this fireside chat, Brett from Pupil Progress shares honest insights about AI, unconscious bias in assessment, and what teachers rea...
bit.ly
June 23, 2025 at 9:03 AM
📣New #FinnemoreFireside out now📣
EP. 055 – #Edtech Thought Leader Q&A: Brett Griffin, CEO & Founder of Pupil Progress bit.ly/3ToFmuN #business #assessment #education
EP. 055 – #Edtech Thought Leader Q&A: Brett Griffin, CEO & Founder of Pupil Progress bit.ly/3ToFmuN #business #assessment #education
✨ What a view, and what a day at the @bromcom.bsky.social annual event at The Shard! Nick was pleased to host a session exploring what it really takes to build a Centre of Excellence in #MIS support. Thank you to everyone who joined the panel discussion #edtech
June 23, 2025 at 8:37 AM
✨ What a view, and what a day at the @bromcom.bsky.social annual event at The Shard! Nick was pleased to host a session exploring what it really takes to build a Centre of Excellence in #MIS support. Thank you to everyone who joined the panel discussion #edtech
Discontinued #MIS Systems: What You Need to Know and How to Move Forward bit.ly/3SbDaG4 #edtech #growth
End of Support for Popular MIS: How Schools Can Make the Change with Confidence - FINNEMORE CONSULTING
With several school MIS platforms being discontinued, schools are facing an opportunity to improve operations and save costs. Learn how to prepare for a smooth transition and choose the right new MIS…
bit.ly
May 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Discontinued #MIS Systems: What You Need to Know and How to Move Forward bit.ly/3SbDaG4 #edtech #growth
ICYMI, check out this #FinnemoreFireside with Cath Lane, Co-founder of The Influence Crowd (Feb 2025). In it you'll learn:
- Why storytelling is still the most powerful tool in education marketing
- Why trust is everything when selling to schools
bit.ly/3XTklen #edtech #growth
- Why storytelling is still the most powerful tool in education marketing
- Why trust is everything when selling to schools
bit.ly/3XTklen #edtech #growth
EP. 052 – Business Thought Leader Q&A: Catherine Lane, Co-founder, Head of PR and Content, The Influence Crowd - FINNEMORE CONSULTING
How is edtech marketing evolving in 2025? From shifting priorities and audience insights to the role of AI and social media, we explore the trends shaping how education companies connect with schools....
bit.ly
May 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
ICYMI, check out this #FinnemoreFireside with Cath Lane, Co-founder of The Influence Crowd (Feb 2025). In it you'll learn:
- Why storytelling is still the most powerful tool in education marketing
- Why trust is everything when selling to schools
bit.ly/3XTklen #edtech #growth
- Why storytelling is still the most powerful tool in education marketing
- Why trust is everything when selling to schools
bit.ly/3XTklen #edtech #growth
With key MIS platforms being discontinued, schools face a big decision. Now’s the time to reassess your current system: start early, engage with suppliers, and choose a solution that drives efficiency, supports your goals, and offers long-term value. 💡
bit.ly/3SbDaG4
#edtech #MIS
bit.ly/3SbDaG4
#edtech #MIS
End of Support for Popular MIS: How Schools Can Make the Change with Confidence - FINNEMORE CONSULTING
With several school MIS platforms being discontinued, schools are facing an opportunity to improve operations and save costs. Learn how to prepare for a smooth transition and choose the right new MIS ...
bit.ly
April 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
With key MIS platforms being discontinued, schools face a big decision. Now’s the time to reassess your current system: start early, engage with suppliers, and choose a solution that drives efficiency, supports your goals, and offers long-term value. 💡
bit.ly/3SbDaG4
#edtech #MIS
bit.ly/3SbDaG4
#edtech #MIS
22% of LAs in Wales have decided to switch school #MIS in the last 12 months alone! It’s an area to watch for sure. #edtech #schools #education www.linkedin.com/posts/nickfi...
#mis #mis #data #switching #schools #las #missupport #supportteams… | Nick Finnemore
22% of LAs in Wales have decided to switch school #MIS in the last 12 months alone!
The English MIS sector gets analysed a lot so Sarah Finnemore and I were pleased to be invited to an event in Wales...
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April 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
22% of LAs in Wales have decided to switch school #MIS in the last 12 months alone! It’s an area to watch for sure. #edtech #schools #education www.linkedin.com/posts/nickfi...
With a large number of ESS SIMS contracts set to expire in March 2025, the big question is: how many schools and MATs will switch providers? Joshua Perry chats with Nick Finnemore about how he thinks the #MIS sector will change
(Watch the full #FinnemoreFireside Q&A on our blog bit.ly/3CO0yp3)
(Watch the full #FinnemoreFireside Q&A on our blog bit.ly/3CO0yp3)
March 21, 2025 at 8:52 AM
With a large number of ESS SIMS contracts set to expire in March 2025, the big question is: how many schools and MATs will switch providers? Joshua Perry chats with Nick Finnemore about how he thinks the #MIS sector will change
(Watch the full #FinnemoreFireside Q&A on our blog bit.ly/3CO0yp3)
(Watch the full #FinnemoreFireside Q&A on our blog bit.ly/3CO0yp3)
The Secret to Better Email Campaigns: Test, Optimise, Then Send finnemoreconsulting.com/stop-sending... #edtech #marketing
Stop Sending Emails to Everyone! Why Testing Your Email Campaigns on a Smaller Audience Can Boost Your Results - FINNEMORE CONSULTING
Learn why testing your email campaigns on a smaller group before sending them to everyone can dramatically improve open rates, click-through rates, and conversions. Optimise your email marketing strat...
finnemoreconsulting.com
February 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The Secret to Better Email Campaigns: Test, Optimise, Then Send finnemoreconsulting.com/stop-sending... #edtech #marketing
AI is reshaping school #MIS, streamlining tasks and providing valuable insights. In our new blog, we explore 7 ways AI can improve data management and support student success.
finnemoreconsulting.com/revolutionis...
#EdTech #AIinEducation #SchoolTech #Innovation
finnemoreconsulting.com/revolutionis...
#EdTech #AIinEducation #SchoolTech #Innovation
Revolutionising School MIS: How AI is Transforming Education Behind the Scenes - FINNEMORE CONSULTING
Discover innovative ways AI can improve school Management Information Systems (MIS) by enhancing efficiency, student outcomes, and data management. Learn how AI-driven tools can transform education to...
finnemoreconsulting.com
January 26, 2025 at 8:31 PM
AI is reshaping school #MIS, streamlining tasks and providing valuable insights. In our new blog, we explore 7 ways AI can improve data management and support student success.
finnemoreconsulting.com/revolutionis...
#EdTech #AIinEducation #SchoolTech #Innovation
finnemoreconsulting.com/revolutionis...
#EdTech #AIinEducation #SchoolTech #Innovation
Soggy and windswept at #Bett this year, looking forward to catching up with #edtech biz leaders. Find us and say hi 👋
(pls can #BettGlobal be in Spring next year! 🌧️😫)
(pls can #BettGlobal be in Spring next year! 🌧️😫)
January 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Soggy and windswept at #Bett this year, looking forward to catching up with #edtech biz leaders. Find us and say hi 👋
(pls can #BettGlobal be in Spring next year! 🌧️😫)
(pls can #BettGlobal be in Spring next year! 🌧️😫)