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The Enterprising Schools Podcast

The Enterprising Schools Podcast

Written by: The Schools' Enterprise Association
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 Are you involved in helping a school boost it's revenue? Have you ever wondered about the best way to handle hiring out a venue or, even worse, regretted doing so? The Enterprising Schools Podcast is here to help your school make the most of its assets. Hosted by CEO of the Schools' Enterprise Association, Dorothy McLaren, we've got the inside track on driving commercial revenue in a way that works for everyone and makes a real difference to your bottom line. Each time we talk to an expert guest who has insider knowledge of the sector to get tips, advice, and the benefit of their experience of what really works - and what doesn't! - when it comes to monetising your school. Find out more at https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/

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Episodes
  • School Space: Are you making the most of your property assets?

    School Space: Are you making the most of your property assets?
    Feb 13 2026
    From building lego classrooms to transforming Alleyns School in London, COO at Alleyns Guy Collins-Down has spent a lifetime turning school buildings into truly inspirational multipurpose venues. He looks back at the leaders and mentors who helped him build his vision, lessons learnt along the way, and lays out how long-term thinking will always pay off. He also shares tips and advice for anyone wanting to make the very best use of their own school space to bring in extra revenue. This episode was recorded at one of Guy's very own creations, the All-Pod studio at Alleyns. You can find out more about the spaces Guy has created at www.alleyns.org.uk and for more information about driving commercial actitvity in schools from the SEA go to www.schoolsenterpriseassociation.com. The Enterprising Schools podcast is a Podcart production. The producer is Tory Pope of the Feast Collective. The Executive Producer is Jayne Morgan

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    25 mins
  • Looking back to look forward: How can the SEA help the UK's schools generate commercial revenues?

    Looking back to look forward: How can the SEA help the UK's schools generate commercial revenues?
    Jan 30 2026
    In this special episode of the Enterprising Schools' Podcast, the tables are turned and the SEA itself goes under the microscope. SEA Founder, CEO and presenter of the podcast, Dorothy McLaren, takes the hotseat and is quizzed by Chair of the SEA and Operations Director at Denstone College, Leanne Chandler. They look back at the journey the SEA has taken over the last seven years, how priorities have shifted and changed as well as expectations for the future. It's a deep dive into what the SEA can really do for its members to help maximise revenue from non-fee income, with plenty to come away with about how schools can get the very best out of the organisation. For more information go to schoolsenterpriseassociation.com. You can also email the podcast team with your own suggestions of what you'd like from the SEA, email podcast@the-sea.org.uk. The Enterprising Schools Podcast is a Podcart production. The producer is Tory Pope of the Feast Collective. The Executive Producer is Jayne Morgan.

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    22 mins
  • Safeguarding: Barrier to, or enabler of, commercial activity?

    Safeguarding: Barrier to, or enabler of, commercial activity?
    Nov 7 2025
    Is there a way to host commercial activities and events at schools, whilst still keeping everyone safe? What are the key considerations? How do we make sure staff, students, parents, commercial partners and guests understand and mitigate the risks? Jane Bee of Jane Bee Safeguarding is the SEA's Professional Advisor for safeguarding in England and has a wealth of knowledge and experience. Luke Ramsden, the Senior Deputy Head of St Benedict's in Ealing and the newly appointed Head of Compliance for the SEA, is committed to using his extensive hands-on experience to make safeguarding policies and practices work in a way that they enable rather than prevent commercial activity from taking place. For more information and advice on safeguarding, visit The Schools' Enterprise Association - www.schoolsenterpriseassociation.com or contact compliance@the-sea.org.uk. For Scottish-specific advice, you can contact Audrey Sime - https://schoolsenterpriseassociation.com/corporate_member/audrey-sime-safeguarding-consultant/. Jane Bee can be reached through www.janebeesafeguarding.com. If you have questions you'd like us to answer or issues you'd like us to cover, please get in touch at podcast@the-sea.org.uk. The Enterprising Schools podcast is a Podcart production. The producer is Tory Pope of the Feast Collective. The Executive Producer is Jayne Morgan

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    28 mins
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