April 2024
Your monthly go-to for all things marketing to education.
EDUCATION NEWS
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The government has announced an £850 million investment into creating over 60,000 new places in special schools across the country.
Read more here.
New PE guidance for schools
The government has published new guidance for schools to help them enhance their PE provision and create equal access to sport and PE.
Read more here.
SAVE THE DATES
Easter Break (Wales)
25th March – 5th April
Easter Break (England/Scotland)
29th March – 12th April
New financial year for state schools
6th April
World Health Day
7th April
Pupil Premium instalment released
9th April
Eid al-Fitr
10th – 11th April
Earth Day
22nd April
St George’s Day
23rd April
Stop Food Waste Day
24th April
DID YOU KNOW?
School expenditure on learning resources and professional services has increased ⬆️
Great news! The latest government stats show that schools are spending more on these areas compared with the 2021-2022 financial year.
*According to government statistics for the 2022-23 financial year.
THE ONE TO WATCH
The new financial year is about to start! Lyndsay’s answered all your school spending questions to help you to boost your sales, convert more teachers into customers, and make the most of this important time for school spending!
THE MONTH IN DATA
645,158
named contacts on our database.
(+10.36% since March 2023)
98.2%
data accuracy
guaranteed.
341,339
opportunity leads generated in March 2024.
1,272,409
emails sent in March 2024.
INDUSTRY NEWS
Schools & Academies Show: 1st May 2024
Need help letting teachers know you’ll be exhibiting at the Schools & Academies Show?
We can help you run a pre-show campaign direct to key decision makers to increase your brand awareness and drive them to your exhibition stand.
Get in touch today on 01257 460036 or drop us an email at info@buzz-education.com to get started.
NUGGET OF WISDOM
“The new financial year for state schools started on the 6th April – so now’s a key time for school spending!”
We know from our 2023 School Surveys that schools start putting their spending plans into action between April and June, so now’s the perfect time to connect with key decision makers and generate leads.”
MUST-READS THIS MONTH
School Spending 2024-25: The Facts
Find out what schools buy and when, plus their new 2024-25 budgets in this short and sweet factsheet.
Read more here.
Buzz Does More!
We’re excited to introduce Buzz Does – our long-term strategy to fulfil and exceed our social and environmental obligations.
Find out how Buzz Does more here.