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Understanding the Challenge
As an organisation and industry that relies on the talent of its people, we understand the importance of engaging and training the next generation, and adapting to new ways (and technologies) that help them engage with the world. We work hard to understand our clients' challenges and common challenges we hear for educational organisations include:
- Outdated or difficult-to-manage websites
- Low engagement with online resources or course content
- Complex enrolment or application processes
- Need to showcase achievements in a competitive environment
- Pressure to reach diverse audiences across multiple platforms
A disconnected or outdated digital experience can result in lost enrolments, low engagement, or a diluted brand.
The passion and drive of those working in the education sector is unparalleled, and it's just one of the reasons we love working with education clients, supporting them to share knowledge and training in a way that is engaging and exciting. Since our inception in 2009, we have worked with many schools, colleges, universities, and private training providers to solve these problems with digital solutions and tailored digital strategies, including bespoke software and learning platform development, marketing and content campaigns, tailored website design, and more!
We can also help organisations with tight budgets by supporting digital grant funding applications.
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Our Approach
At Hydra, we partner with educational institutions to build thoughtful, user-first digital experiences, making sure your offering is accessible, engaging, and easy to navigate for all audiences.
We combine creativity with clarity, ensuring that your core messages, values, and strengths shine through while streamlining the way your team manages your online platforms.
Whether it’s supporting student recruitment, launching a new course, or embedding interactive learning, we deliver solutions that educate, inspire, and inform.
Some of our clients have an existing team that we plug into where needed. Some have no team covering our capabilities and rely on us to deliver a full end-to-end service, and otherws are somewhere in between. Wherever you need us to add the most value is where we enjoy being the most.
We work as a true extension of your team as part of a collaborative relationship, not just another supplier.
Services for the Education Sector
All our clients have unique requirements. Some of the areas we support schools, universities, academies, and training providers with include:
- Website design & development that is intuitive, mobile-friendly, and WCAG-compliant
- Video & animation for prospectus overviews, virtual tours, or explainer content
- Brand & campaign creative to engage students, staff, and the wider community
- Learning platforms and LMS refinement that support integration of SCORM/Articulate files
- Digital marketing and paid media campaigns for recruitment or promotion
Every project is designed around your specific needs. We're not about providing off-the-shelf solutions; we design with multiple audiences in mind, including prospective students, current learners, parents, and staff, ensuring a seamless experience for all.
Proven in Classrooms and Campuses
We’ve supported a wide range of education clients, from private schools and FE colleges to university departments and specialist training providers, delivering digital experiences that drive enrolment, streamline delivery, and reflect the value of their education offer.
We work closely with our clients to define what success looks like and what key performance indicators (KPIs) we're tracking. This way we work towards a common objective together, with full transparency and a shared understanding of the desired outcomes.
Why Partner with us?
We're a team that's passionate about learning and development, both for ourselves and others. Here are just some of the things we bring to the table when you partner with us:
- Experience across a broad range of educational institutions
- Flexible support tailored to academic calendars and internal workflows
- Expertise in digital accessibility and best practice
- Supportive, collaborative approach every step of the way
- Solutions tailored to you and your requirements, with no one-size-fits-all packages
Get in touch and let's chat about your needs. We're all about building long-term relationships with our clients, not hard-selling services you don't need!
Our Process
Discovery & Strategy
We immerse ourselves in your institution's goals, values, and audience needs, mapping the digital priorities across students, parents, staff, and stakeholders.
Planning & Creative
We craft creative and user-first experiences that highlight your strengths and simplify the digital journey for every audience.
Implementation & Delivery
From WCAG-compliant websites to integrated LMS platforms and campaign materials, we build and deploy solutions that deliver educational value.
Reporting & Optimisation
We track engagement and effectiveness, refining functionality and content to help you keep pace with digital expectations.
Let’s help your institution shine online
Speak to us about building a digital presence that reflects the excellence of your educational offering.
Awards & Accreditations
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