BOARDING PARENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME
Contents Welcome
Hear from our ambassadors 4-5
support we offer 6 Benefits of being an ambassador 7
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What
Welcome to a unique opportunity to become a vital part of the Steyning Grammar School (SGS) community!
The Parent Ambassador Scheme is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the experiences of prospective families and students interested in the exceptional boarding education that SGS offers.
What is the Parent Ambassador Scheme?
Parent ambassadors are advocates of our school, providing an authentic perspective on the enriching journey of having a child at SGS boarding. By connecting with, sharing and assisting future students and families, parent ambassadors contribute to our vibrant community in various ways:
Connect: engage with prospective families, sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm for the outstanding boarding education at SGS.
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Network: talk directly to friends and colleagues with school-age children, spreading the word about the unique offerings at our school.
Share: post school news on your social media and local pages, forums and parent groups, creating a buzz about the incredible opportunities SGS has to offer.
Reach out: establish connections with feeder schools in your home country for open and recruitment events.
Represent: act as a representative of SGS at education events and school marketing activities in your home country.
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I was so pleased to be asked to be a parent ambassador for SGS. My own children had such a positive time at the school I didn’t hesitate to recommend SGS to my friend who was looking at boarding options for her own children.
Sarah - parent ambassador
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Our parent ambassadors are brilliant advocates for the school, helping us to reach new families and spread the word about the incredible boarding opportunities we offer at Steyning Grammar School.
Tom Leighton - Director of Boarding
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What support do we offer?
Your role as a parent ambassador is crucial and unique. To ensure you can effectively share the SGS experience, we provide:
Webinar: participation in an initial webinar to discuss the USPs of the school and boarding facilities.
Updates: receive termly updates about the latest happenings in boarding to share with your network.
Resources: access relevant marketing materials electronically or receive physical copies where possible.
What do we expect from Parent Ambassadors?
Your commitment to representing SGS is essential to the success of the Parent Ambassador Scheme. We ask you to:
Network: represent SGS at networking events in your home country, such as sixth form open evenings. Inform: keep SGS informed about student recruitment opportunities in your home country.
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Recommend: recommend families to apply to SGS, and ensure they inform us when they apply for your bonus payment eligibility.
Annual review: our working relationship will be reviewed annually to ensure continued success and alignment.
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What are the benefits of being a Boarding Parent Ambassador?
Being a Parent Ambassador comes with perks! We offer:
£750 for the first time you refer a new family and their child accepts a place at SGS- discounted from boarding fees if a current parent.
Thereafter, £500 every time you refer a new family and their child accepts a place at SGS- discounted from boarding fees if a current parent.
Join us in shaping the future of Steyning Grammar School (SGS)!
Your role as a Parent Ambassador is not just a position; it’s a commitment to building a stronger, more connected community. Together, let’s make the SGS boarding experience known and cherished worldwide.
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Thank you for being an integral part of the Steyning Grammar School family.
For an informal discussion, please contact: sgsboarding@sgs.uk.net
For further information on boarding, please visit: sgs.uk/net/boarding
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