RM PLC - OUR VISION
Enabling the improvement of educational outcomes around the world.
FY20 Financial highlights
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Group news
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26 February 2021 RM plc: Appointment of CEOView PDF -
09 February 2021 RM plc announces FY20 preliminary resultsView PDF
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09 February 2021 CEO David Brooks discusses FY20 preliminary resultsWatch now -
09 February 2021 FY20 preliminary results webcastWatch now
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28 January 2021 RM named as a Top Employer for sixteenth yearRead more
Important Market Trends
Change to teaching and learning, the running of establishments and how products and services are bought
Becoming More Digital
- The Trend
Adoption of online buying channels of education supplies away from traditional off-line purchases following catalogue browsing
- Our response
Implementation of new web platform and investment in digital and social technology, integration and capabilities
- Example of progress
14% growth in digital orders to over 60% in 2020 with target of 100% online
Increasing use of technology as different types of assessment are also considered
Modernisation of Assessment
- The Trend
Need for computer-based testing in flexible locations, including home
- Our response
Provide end-to-end secure platform for on-screen assessments including remote invigilation
- Example of progress
Won two end-to-end digital assessment contracts including remote invigilation and on-screen testing
Learners engaging remotely and learning model evolving
Flexible Learning
- The Trend
Schools need to provide onsite and offsite access to the learning environment
- Our response
Help schools provide learning materials and stakeholder engagement in the Cloud
- Example of progress
Launch of RM Vantage, a managed services proposition for UK schools and colleges that can transition them to the cloud
Groupings of education establishments buying together
Buyer Aggregation
- The Trend
Multi Academy Trusts and Nursery Chains buying products and services on behalf of their establishments
- Our response
Dedicated sales teams and customised products and marketing for consolidated groups
- Example of progress
RM Resources have won over 30 commercial arrangements in 2020 with aggregated buyers
