School Membership

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Applying for school membership

Membership is applied for under the name of the member school. A lead representative is assigned to each member school but additional members of staff from that school can take advantage of SEA benefits and are eligible for any special SEA Membership rates.

Membership of the SEA is by way of an annual subscription, payable monthly or annually.

If you would like further information on our membership submit an enquiry or email [email protected].

To sign up for membership apply here

School member benefits

Being a member of the SEA gives you immediate access to a network of peers who are all at differing stages of the commercial and enterprise journey. Regular Regional Advisory meetings each term provide opportunities to network and engage with colleagues, sharing experiences and learning whilst benefiting from expert speakers and informed discussion. In between, the SEA holds regular Fireside Chats, which are an opportunity to share challenges and opportunities with peers in an informal online setting hosted by a member of the SEA Committee, as well as regular online SEA Roundtable meetings – an hour’s discussion and debate with input from industry experts and subject specialists.

An annual conference and exhibition, held towards the end of the Spring term each year, brings together members and prospective members to share experiences and get inspiration from invited speakers and relevant exhibitors.

In addition to the professional development and networking activities, the SEA provides support and guidance to help ensure that each individual school is making the best return on their specific facilities.

School member benefits include:
- Listing on Beautiful Schools’ portal
- Professional development with discounted prices for online SEA Training Seminars
- Discounts on and introductions to specific third party services as and when available
- Networking and learning opportunities including:
  - An in-person SEA Advisory event per term
  - An online Fireside chat at least 6 times a year, hosted by an SEA Committee member
  - The SEA Roundtable online forums addressing specialist subject matter
  - SEA annual Conference and Exhibition (Spring term)
  - SEA Buddy Scheme
Full access to the members’ web portal:
- Standard forms and documentation including contracts, job descriptions, policies and procedures
- Best practice examples
- Industry opinion and thought leadership
- Case Studies
- School Member Directory and contact details

Mentor Scheme

The Schools Enterprise Association is fortunate to have as its members schools who have invested over many years in the development of their enterprise business. These schools are delighted to share their expertise with other new member schools who may have recently started to focus on their enterprise development or partner with newcomers to the schools’ environment who are looking for support and inspiration.

If you would like to learn more about the Mentor Scheme or be assigned a someone to support you, please email [email protected] or complete the Schools membership enquiry and note in the comment section that you are looking for a buddy.

Membership of the SEA has really supported me in my journey at Sherborne school. Just being able to pick up a phone and get some advice from an expert on a specific subject has been invaluable.

Rebecca Fallon, Events Manager, Sherborne School
I return to the office after every one of the SEA events that I attend and immediately refer to my notes, implementing something new or developmental in my department.

Hannah Dwyer, Head of Commercial, Cheltenham Ladies’ College
Commercial activity in schools has never been more important than it is now. I am delighted to be able to turn to my colleagues in the SEA when I’m considering a new venture or just wanting to have a sounding board.

Nina Hunt, Business & International Director, The King’s School, Canterbury
We’ve been so fortunate to be able to host in-person events again at the SEA. Whilst our online offer is excellent, nothing beats meeting and chatting to colleagues in-person at a different school each time and seeing how someone else approaches things. I travel from South Devon every time but never regret making the effort.

Bob Panayides, Commercial Manager, Mount Kelly
The launch of the Sports Chapter at Tonbridge School Centre in March was an important milestone – I look forward to networking with many colleagues around the country who run equally unique school sports centres. Sharing issues and opportunities while providing solutions to industry challenges, make this an exciting prospect.

Alex Lloyd, Manager, Tonbridge School Centre
Active professional networking is vital to our commercial activities. The SEA brings people together and builds long-term relationships as well as a good level of trust and support over time. The biggest advantages of being a SEA member are to get fresh ideas, strengthen business connections, raise your profile in your own school environment, gain more knowledge and most importantly get advice and support.

Marina Kilaniotis, Head of Commercial, Highgate School.