Most Open Days are Stuck in the Past

One date.

One time.

One chance.

That’s how most school open days still work.

It’s like telling parents, “We’ll open the door once—hope you catch it.”

And if they’ve got work? Or childcare? Or just a life?

Tough luck. You’ve lost them. And maybe, just maybe, they were the perfect fit.

It’s not that schools aren’t welcoming.

It’s that the system isn’t flexible.

We’re still running open days like it’s 1995. A single Thursday evening, a walkaround, a PowerPoint in the hall. A stack of leaflets by the exit.

Then we hope the right families showed up, at the right time, in the right mood, with the right questions.

But here’s the thing: parents don’t plan their lives around school open days. And they shouldn’t have to.

That’s why we built Event Anywhere

Not to replace your open day—but to extend it.

To turn it from a two-hour slot into a 24/7 invitation.

• Videos of the headteacher? Always available.

• Student interviews? Stream anytime.

• Facilities tour? One click away.

• Live Q&As with staff? Just RSVP.

• Book a 1-to-1 meeting? No back-and-forth.

Now, parents can engage on their schedule.

Midday, midnight, or the weekend. From a laptop, tablet, or phone.

No pressure. No missed opportunity.

It’s like flipping your school’s “Open” sign on—and leaving it on 

Because the right families want to learn more. They just need a way that fits their lives, not your calendar.

Here’s what happens when you open things up:

You get more meaningful conversations. More confident decisions. More applications from families who actually get your school.

It’s not rocket science. It’s just removing friction.

And if you’re wondering whether virtual means impersonal—it doesn’t.

Done right, it’s more personal. Parents can replay that welcome video. Watch a pupil’s story twice. Take time to ask better questions. It’s engagement without the rush.

So stop putting your best pitch on a single night

Start making it available anytime, anywhere.

Let your school speak for itself—day or night.

Because the future of open days isn’t a date in the diary.

It’s a platform that’s always on.

Event Anywhere. Your open day, on demand.