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Is PR tagged onto a member of staff’s to-do list within your school? Maybe the head’s PA handles it? Do they have the experience, writing skills or contacts to ensure you get weekly publicity? I am guessing not. I do…

Kelly September 8, 2026

I have come across so many schools over the years where PR has been tagged onto an existing member of staff’s to-do list. Often, the head’s PA is the chosen…

Are you a voice of authority in the education sector? Would you like to be? I can arrange for you to write for the education press

Kelly August 19, 2026

The number one priority for my client schools when they approach me about handling their PR is to raise their profile in the community. They want local families to read…

As September grows ever closer, is promoting your school in the press on your mind?

Kelly August 12, 2026

As schools burst back into life this week to process and distribute A-level results, thoughts quickly turn to September. A whole new school year is about to begin. A time…

What does an online search throw up about your school? A story from years ago? That time a disgruntled parent went to the press? Or, nothing at all? Let’s talk the powers of positive PR

Kelly August 5, 2026

When did you last do an online search on your school? If you haven’t ever done it, go ahead and do it now… What did you find? Nothing, but old…

How often do you look up from the work and shout about your success?

Kelly August 5, 2026

So often, new clients end up at my door because they’ve realised they’re achieving wonderful – sometimes lifechanging – things, but nobody knows about it. And, when that work often…

Celebrating 30 years in journalism!

Kelly June 2, 2026

Thirty years ago last month, I walked into the bustling newsroom of the then Evening Echo in Basildon as a 17-year-old work experience girl. What I lacked in confidence, I…

Why “journalism still f***ing matters” to me and my clients…

Kelly May 27, 2026

“Journalism still f***ing matters!” Having watched The Devil Wears Prada 2 this week, the one thing that stuck with me was this powerful quote by the film’s Andy Sachs. On…

Writing for national newspapers and magazines

Kelly April 29, 2026

One of the most wonderful things about being a journalist is the wide variety of articles we get to write. One minute, you’re writing a cute story that makes readers…

Good or bad, your Ofsted report will always make the headlines. With my expert guidance, even a negative report can result in publicity that is fair and supportive

Kelly April 2, 2026

The anticipation of “the call” from Ofsted is always felt by schools when an inspection is due. While many will say they do not live to serve Ofsted, it is…

15 pieces of publicity in six months. Not a bad result from a chat on Linkedin…

Kelly January 7, 2026

Six months ago, I finally delved into the world of Linkedin. I’d never felt the need to use it before as I’d always favoured Twitter and Facebook as a way…

Celebrating individual success stories this exam results season

Kelly September 3, 2025

A highlight of my working year is exam results season. Working as PR manager for school and sixth form clients, it is a time of year that takes a lot…

How many times did your school appear in the press for all the right reasons in the summer term? None? Not enough? Wouldn’t know where to start…? Not the case for my clients.

Kelly September 2, 2025

How many times did your school appear in the press for all the right reasons in the summer term? None? Not enough? Wouldn’t know where to start…? Not the case…

Is PR tagged onto a member of staff’s to-do list within your school? Maybe the head’s PA handles it? Do they have the experience, writing skills or contacts to ensure you get weekly publicity? I am guessing not. I do…

Are you a voice of authority in the education sector? Would you like to be? I can arrange for you to write for the education press

As September grows ever closer, is promoting your school in the press on your mind?

What does an online search throw up about your school? A story from years ago? That time a disgruntled parent went to the press? Or, nothing at all? Let’s talk the powers of positive PR

How often do you look up from the work and shout about your success?

Celebrating 30 years in journalism!

Why “journalism still f***ing matters” to me and my clients…

Writing for national newspapers and magazines

Good or bad, your Ofsted report will always make the headlines. With my expert guidance, even a negative report can result in publicity that is fair and supportive

15 pieces of publicity in six months. Not a bad result from a chat on Linkedin…

Celebrating individual success stories this exam results season

How many times did your school appear in the press for all the right reasons in the summer term? None? Not enough? Wouldn’t know where to start…? Not the case for my clients.

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