Insights & Analysis

Sector intelligence for education leaders and investors

Long-form analysis, market trends, and strategic thinking on the UK education, training, and skills sector.

The Workforce Iceberg: Why Training Providers Are Measuring The Wrong Thing

The UK faces a significant skills shortage that extends deeper than surface-level statistics suggest. Understanding the real challenge.

Many MATs are experiencing critical leadership shortages. What's causing the crisis and what can MAT leaders do?

Government skills reform is reshaping the post-16 landscape. What does this mean for training providers and education businesses?

The education sector is undergoing rapid change, and recruitment practices must evolve. Here's how forward-thinking organisations are adapting.

The first year post-acquisition determines success or failure. How education acquirers navigate integration and avoid common pitfalls.

Turing College has acquired Boom Training, reflecting consolidation trends in EdTech and skills training. What does this mean for the sector?

M&A activity in education remains strong, with strategic buyers and PE investors reshaping the sector. What's driving deals in 2025?

Alex Lockey joins SIAS as board advisor, reflecting expertise in education business growth and the rising importance of technical skills training.

Education investors and operating partners often have misaligned expectations. How to bridge the gap and drive value creation.

Education growth business face commercial challenges from customer acquisition costs to unit economics. We break down the key dynamics.

When should education founders transition to CEO? When should they step back? The founder-CEO decision affects both the founder and the business.

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