Cornwall Association of Primary Heads

What Cornwall Association of Primary Heads does

Cornwall Association of Primary Heads (CAPH) is a Community Interest Company (CIC) owned by its member schools that supports school leaders and the wider school community across Cornwall, England. Founded as a school-owned social enterprise, CAPH operates from a registered office at Beacon Place, Victoria Offices, Station Approach in St Austell with a small core team of approximately 5 employees. Its purpose is to convene, represent, and upskill school leaders - including headteachers, principals, and SENDCOs - across all phases and school types in the county.

CAPH's core offerings are organised around professional networks, continuing professional development (CPD), conferences, and a preferred-partner directory. It runs six recurring networks covering SEND and Inclusion, Safeguarding and Child Protection, Attendance and Belonging, Small Schools, the South West Attendance Network (SWAN), and the South West Disadvantage Network (SWDN). The annual conference programme includes the Cornwall Education Partnership Conference (October 2026), the Cornwall Business Managers and Operational Teams Conference (COGS), and the CEP Spring Conference on Inclusive Education Communities. Ongoing CPD is delivered through the Topical Thursday and COGS Webinar Wednesday series, with recorded resources hosted on a members-only hub. The organisation also curates a directory of more than 30 preferred and strategic partners spanning Teaching and Learning, Strategic, and Operational Support categories - including NAHT, One Cornwall Teaching School Hub, RISE South West, eSchools, PLANERGY, YPO, and Wolferstans Solicitors.

CAPH generates revenue primarily through annual school membership subscriptions, billed on an annual cadence, with additional income from conferences, events, and the Cornwall Education Partnership initiative that brings together 16 Multi-Academy Trusts operating in Cornwall to set county-wide education strategy. As a CIC, surpluses are reinvested into the school community rather than distributed to shareholders. Distribution is direct: CAPH reaches schools via its website (caph.org.uk), the CAPH Bulletin email newsletter, LinkedIn, network meetings, conferences, and in-person, phone, and online support from the core team.

Name

Cornwall Association of Primary Heads

Legal name

Cornwall Association of Primary Heads

Website

https://caph.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cornwall Association of Primary Heads (CAPH) is a school-owned Community Interest Company that supports headteachers, SENDCOs, and school business leaders across Cornwall through professional networks, CPD webinars, conferences, pastoral support, and a curated preferred-partner directory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Leadership Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter School Authorizers & Oversight Boards (EDADABAB)

Keywords

• School leadership support
• Educational membership services
• Professional development programmes
• School improvement networks
• Education partnership services

Headquarters

HQ city

St Austell

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. CAPH Membership fees: CAPH operates as a Community Interest Company owned by schools. Membership is open to schools in all phases and of all types. The organisation's primary revenue is derived from membership fees paid by member schools across Cornwall. As a CIC, everything CAPH does is aimed at benefiting its school community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CAPH provides annual membership-based support services to schools in Cornwall, including professional development (CPD) via webinars, peer networks for safeguarding, SEND, attendance and small schools, annual conferences, a pastoral support programme, a SEND Centres of Excellence programme, and access to a curated directory of preferred teaching, learning, strategic and operational partners. The membership is open to schools in all phases and of all types across the county.

Product overview

Cornwall Association of Primary Heads (CAPH) is a Community Interest Company owned by and serving schools in Cornwall. It is not a technology product company but rather a professional association providing educational leadership support, professional development, and school improvement services. The core offerings include a network of webinar recordings (Topical Thursday), safeguarding and SEND networks, the annual Cornwall Education Partnership Conference, and various working groups focused on attendance, inclusion, and disadvantage. CAPH also maintains a directory of preferred partner organisations for teaching, learning, and operational support. The organisation serves as a vehicle for improvement and innovation in Cornish education through collaboration, CPD, and shared practice.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cornwall Education Partnership (CEP): A collaborative initiative bringing together education providers and stakeholders across Cornwall to establish shared priorities and set education strategy for the region.

Products and services

• CAPH Membership 2026 / 2027 Annual membership subscription open to all schools in Cornwall across all phases and types, providing access to news, events, CPD, pastoral programme support, preferred partners, and online, phone and in-person support.
• Cornwall Education Partnership Conference (Navigating Change from Me to We) Annual conference held on Wednesday 14th October 2026, bringing together education professionals across Cornwall to collaborate on system improvement.
• Cornwall Business Managers and Operational Teams Conference (COGS) Conference for school business managers and operational teams across Cornwall, with presentations from the 2026 event hosted on the site.
• CEP Spring Conference — Inclusive Education Communities Spring conference focused on inclusive education communities, continuing the journey from Me to We, scheduled for 9th March 2027.
• CAPH Topical Thursday Webinar Recordings Recorded webinar series providing professional development and updates for school leaders on topics including leadership, SEND, early years, curriculum, and pensions.
• COGS Webinar Wednesday Recordings Recorded webinar series for school business managers and operational teams covering operational and business management topics.
• CAPH Safeguarding and Child Protection Network Network meetings and resources for safeguarding and child protection, including joint sessions with CASH and CACE.
• CAPH SEND and Inclusion Network Network for SENDCOs and inclusion staff providing resources, meetings, and specialist support for special educational needs and disabilities, including joint sessions with CASH and CACE.
• SEND Centres of Excellence Programme supporting schools in developing excellence in special educational needs and disabilities provision across Cornwall.
• Small Schools Network Network providing support and shared practice specifically for small schools in Cornwall.
• South West Attendance Network (SWAN) Regional network for attendance professionals to share effective practices and improvement strategies.
• South West Disadvantage Network (SWDN) Regional network for sharing practice on raising attainment and supporting disadvantaged students, part of RISE South West.
• Attendance and Belonging Working Group Working group focused on improving school attendance and fostering belonging, part of the CEP operational board.
• Experts at Hand Peer support programme connecting schools through SEND Reform Planning Peer Neighbourhoods and neighbour peer cluster sessions.
• Inclusive Education Communities CEP initiative focused on building inclusive education practices across Cornwall schools, continuing the journey from Me to We.
• CAPH Partners Directory Directory of preferred educational partners and suppliers including Artis, EduSuite, eSchools, iCT4, NAHT, PTI, and other specialist providers across teaching and learning, strategic, and operational categories.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered preferred partner, core, strategic and minor.

• eSchoolspreferred partnerTechnology or IntegrationeSchools provides website design and CMS services for CAPH (as noted in website credits: 'School website design by eSchools'). eSchools also provides a login portal for CAPH members. It is listed as an Operational Support partner.
• One Cornwall Teaching School HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne Cornwall Teaching School Hub is listed as a Strategic Partner and works closely with CAPH on the Cornwall Education Partnership (CEP) strategy. It is responsible for the County's Ofsted Inspector Training Programme in collaboration with the SW Regional Ofsted lead.
• NAHTstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAHT (National Association of Headteachers) is listed as a Strategic Partner. NAHT is the professional union for headteachers.
• The Professional Teaching Institute (PTI)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe PTI is listed as a Strategic Partner and offers a Primary HUB opportunity in Cornwall. CAPH promotes PTI CPD events such as Design Technology & STEM CPD Days via The Truro and Roseland Primary Hub.
• The Chartered College of TeachingstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a Strategic Partner. The Chartered College of Teaching is the chartered professional body for teachers.
• RISE South WestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRISE (Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence) South West is a government-backed improvement programme. The Regional Director is Lucy Livings. RISE supports regional priorities: raising attainment in English and maths, improving attendance, strengthening inclusive mainstream provision, and delivering high-quality reception practice.
• CODE Maths HubstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a Strategic Partner. CODE Maths Hub is part of the Maths Hubs network supporting maths education improvement.
• Cornwall Music Education HubstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a Strategic Partner supporting music education across Cornwall schools.
• Cornwall Research SchoolstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a Strategic Partner, part of the Research Schools Network supporting evidence-based practice in schools.
• Just Finance FoundationstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a Strategic Partner working on financial education in schools.
• Cornwall Marine AcademystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a Strategic Partner providing marine-themed educational experiences for Cornish schools.
• BF AdventurestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a Strategic Partner providing outdoor and adventure-based learning experiences for schools.
• Real IdeasstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a Strategic Partner supporting social innovation and enterprise education in Cornwall.
• Plymouth Marjon University CornwallstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a Strategic Partner representing the university campus in Cornwall.
• Geographical AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a Strategic Partner supporting geography education.
• HeadsUp4HT'sminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a Strategic Partner supporting headteacher wellbeing.
• Schools Advisory Servicepreferred partnerTechnology or IntegrationListed as an Operational Support partner providing HR and employment advisory services to schools.
• PLANERGYpreferred partnerTechnology or IntegrationListed as an Operational Support partner providing spend management solutions for education.
• Educateringpreferred partnerTechnology or IntegrationListed as an Operational Support partner providing catering services for schools.
• iCT4preferred partnerTechnology or IntegrationListed as an Operational Support partner providing ICT services for schools.
• YPOpreferred partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as an Operational Support partner. YPO (Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation) is a public sector procurement organisation.
• Zen Educatepreferred partnerTechnology or IntegrationListed as an Operational Support partner providing teacher recruitment services.
• Wolferstans Solicitorspreferred partnerTechnology or IntegrationListed as an Operational Support partner providing legal services to schools.
• Sonja Selby - Pension Advice and Supportpreferred partnerTechnology or IntegrationListed as an Operational Support partner providing pension advisory services to school staff. CAPH promotes pension webinars with Sonja Selby.
• The Edwin Grouppreferred partnerTechnology or IntegrationListed as a Teaching and Learning partner providing educational support services.
• EduSuitepreferred partnerTechnology or IntegrationListed as a Teaching and Learning partner providing school support solutions including parental engagement resources.
• Dandelion Learningpreferred partnerTechnology or IntegrationListed as a Teaching and Learning partner.
• Jigsaw Education Grouppreferred partnerTechnology or IntegrationListed as a Teaching and Learning partner.
• Artispreferred partnerTechnology or IntegrationListed as a Teaching and Learning partner - described as 'the creative learning specialists'.
• Bodmin Jail Experience for Educationpreferred partnerTechnology or IntegrationListed as a Teaching and Learning partner providing educational experiences at Bodmin Jail.
• Careers Hub Cornwall and Isles of ScillystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a Teaching and Learning partner supporting careers education across Cornwall.
• RJ Workingpreferred partnerTechnology or IntegrationListed as a Teaching and Learning partner.
• PRICE Trainingpreferred partnerTechnology or IntegrationListed as a Teaching and Learning partner.
• SEN Services Southwestpreferred partnerTechnology or IntegrationListed as a Teaching and Learning partner providing SEND services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Whole Education: Whole Education is a UK network of schools and partners focused on developing a broad and balanced curriculum. It is comparable to CAPH in operating as a curriculum-and-school-improvement network, though at national rather than county scale.
• Cornwall Research School: Cornwall Research School is part of the national Research Schools Network and is a named Strategic Partner of CAPH. It delivers evidence-based CPD and school improvement at the same local geography, making it a closely comparable regional peer focused on a different method (research-based practice).
• RISE South West: RISE South West is the government-backed Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence programme covering the South West region. CAPH is a delivery partner for RISE's regional priorities (attainment, attendance, inclusive provision), making RISE a related but government-funded peer in the same school-improvement space.

Direct peers

• One Cornwall Teaching School Hub: A named Core Strategic Partner of CAPH operating in the same Cornwall geography, One Cornwall Teaching School Hub delivers school-to-school improvement, CPD, and the County's Ofsted Inspector Training Programme. It is the closest functional peer to CAPH regionally and the two share significant cross-referral.
• National Association of School Business Managers: NASBM is the national professional association for school business managers and operational leaders. CAPH runs the COGS (Cornwall Operational Group for Schools) Conference and COGS Webinar Wednesday series explicitly for this function, making NASBM the national analogue to CAPH's operational-support offering.

Broad incumbents

• NGA: The National Governance Association supports school governors and trustees across England. CAPH addresses governance as one of its functional benefits (HR, governance support for school leaders), making NGA a comparable national body addressing an overlapping — though not identical — member base.
• Confederation of School Trusts: CST is the national membership body for Multi-Academy Trusts, including 16 MATs currently operating in Cornwall that CAPH engages with. CST represents the institutional layer that schools join as MATs grow, making it a structural complement and partial substitute for CAPH.
• NAHT: The National Association of Headteachers is the UK's largest professional union and association for school leaders across all phases. CAPH is a local-level counterpart that delivers many of the same CPD, network, and advocacy functions at county level, while NAHT operates nationally and is one of CAPH's named strategic partners.
• ASCL: The Association of School and College Leaders is the national professional association for secondary and college leaders. Joint network meetings referenced in CAPH's materials (CAPH/CASH/CACE) suggest CAPH works alongside analogous secondary-focused associations, mirroring ASCL's role at national level.

Others

• Chartered College of Teaching: The Chartered College of Teaching is the chartered professional body for teachers and is a named Strategic Partner of CAPH. It provides a parallel professional-development and CPD function at national level, overlapping with CAPH's CPD/events portfolio but serving individual teachers rather than school leaders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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