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Seizing Success 2011: exhibitor profiles

Alite

Stand 2

Alite works with schools, federations, trusts and local authorities to transform learning, teaching and leadership. We offer a unique blend of training, support and electronic resources.

Led by Alistair Smith, our outstanding trainers and developers offer interventions in a variety of formats including in-service days, input, action and reflect sessions and clustered support. We are renowned for our inspiring national and regional conferences. Our electronic learning programmes are packed with creative, fully developed resources to help you to engage parents and develop independent learners and thinkers.

Enter our prize draw to win Alistair Smith’s new book High Performers – The Secrets of Successful Schools.

Anglia Ruskin University

Stand 11A

Anglia Ruskin University, one of the largest universities in the East of England, works with a worldwide network of contacts and partners. Committed to developing the potential of children’s sector professionals, programmes are managed by Mpowernet within the Faculty of Education and include the CSBM, DSBM and Early Years Professional Status. We work with national bodies and local stakeholders across London, East of England, South East, East Midlands and Yorkshire and Humber regions to provide consultancy, training and assessment. We work with schools, early years and youth services to develop leadership and management potential and to drive improvement of provision.

AQA

Stand 51

AQA is the leading education assessment and services provider; each year we deliver over 3.5 million exams, covering nearly half of all GCSE and A levels nationally. Building on this solid core business, we continually invest in new and wider areas to develop and improve what we offer to learners and educators. These developments include a wider range of training and support services, online services and in depth research. Contact us to find out more.

Artworks for schools!

Stand 8

We offer an exciting portfolio of colourful printed products for outdoor learning in primary and secondary schools throughout the UK. Our product range is directly based on children’s artworks and teachers’ ideas which help improve outdoor learning and create stimulating environments and focal points. Popular products include magnificent interactive world maps, interactive alphabets, wonderful walls and sensational signage. Artworks for schools is the sister company of kaosarts and is lead by Karen Osborne, a professional artist, arts consultant and qualified teacher with over 15 years’ experience of working with schools, museums and local agencies in the West Midlands.

ASCL

Stand 62

Join ASCL and pay from £12 a month until December 2011

The Association of School and College Leaders is the only professional association and trade union in Britain to speak exclusively for secondary school/college leaders. With over 15,000 senior leadership team members, including assistant heads, business managers and ASTs with whole school responsibility, numbers continue to grow as more leaders recognise the benefits of joining an association that so clearly addresses their needs.

Join today and receive a £20 Marks & Spencer voucher – visit the ASCL stand.

ASDAN

Stand 82

ASDAN was established in the early eighties (by teachers, for teachers) as an antidote to the narrowly prescriptive National Curriculum, putting the personal and social development of young people to the fore, through a challenge-based, skills-centred curriculum. With the recent introduction of a suite of qualifications to complement the curriculum programmes and awards that already exist, opportunities to study the ASDAN ‘way’ are now found in over 6,000 education establishments, from high performing 16+ schools and colleges through mainstream to PRUs and special schools. ASDAN is an education charity, committed to the advancement of education and the relief of poverty, where poverty inhibits such opportunities for learners.

Association for Managers in Education

Stand 77

AMiE (Association of Managers in Education) is the leadership section of ATL (Association of Teachers and Lecturers) – The Education Union. Our membership embraces academic and business leaders and managers at middle and senior levels in both schools and colleges - including principals and head teachers. AMiE provides a voice at local and national level for those in leadership roles as well as sound advice and personal representation when issues arise. A varied selection of professional development programmes and publications accompany our services to members.

Bag2School

Stand 74

Bag2School launched its innovative textile collection scheme in 2001 and since then we have paid out over £10million to schools throughout the UK. Not only does this help raise valuable funds for schools but it also introduces the concept of textile recycling and reuse to the younger generation. Over 20,000 schools, nurseries and colleges are now using Bag2School to raise funds for equipment, school trips, charities and myriads of other causes. We also offer themed assembly talks to help motivate pupils (and staff!) to have a good collection. So have a wardrobe sort-out and don’t throw that funding away.

BehaviourWatch

Stand 28

Tailored behaviour management system

BehaviourWatch is an advanced web-based system which allows teachers to log behaviour incidents online and eliminates the need for paper-based reports. When incidents are logged automatic emails will immediately alert relevant staff. Intelligent analysis enables quick identification of areas of concern. Most importantly the system is completely tailored to the individual needs of the school.

Supporting sponsor

Best Practice Network

Stand 27A

Best Practice Network works with leaders in schools and early years settings to deliver better outcomes for children and young people. Our school improvement service is based on solution focussed consultancy designed to enable each school to implement solutions to their own particular challenges. Our team includes NLEs, LLEs, NCAs, successful school and academy leaders, SIPS, consultants and facilitators. We will provide challenge, advice and support that is school-centred to ensure that improvement is effective, systemic and sustainable. We believe that all schools have the potential to make rapid development so that pupils’ achievements will be greatly enhanced.

BlueSky Education

Stand 38

BlueSky provides a simple, versatile web based solution to help schools draw together the key elements for school improvement in teaching and learning: performance management, CPD and lesson observations. Linking these with your school development plan, BlueSky provides senior managers with live strategic information for just 10p per teacher per day. New Partnership module – At the touch of a button schools can now share training needs, co-ordinate expertise and plan professional development activities with BlueSky. Accredited by ASCL as their preferred online performance management and CPD provider, BlueSky has over 45,000 users. “BlueSky helped significantly in enabling us to achieve 'outstanding' in our recent Ofsted.” (Mike Humphreys, Deputy Head, Stourport High School)

Brightkidz

Stand 81

Be safe and seen in style! Brightkidz is a social enterprise promoting walking, cycling and road safety initiatives. We supply an exciting range of fluorescent, reflective clothing and accessories including waistcoats, reflectors, snapbands, badges and stickers to support walk-to-school and cycling schemes. Many of our products are UK made. We can provide custom printing for most items so can add your school logo. Schools and other educators can register at www.brightkidz.co.uk to receive discounts. Ask us about the Co-operative Group’s free Walking Bus packs scheme. Our award-winning organisation is a proud holder of the Social Enterprise Mark. Visit our stand!

Browns Books for Students

Stand 72

Browns Books for Students are the leading schools and college book supplier, with thousands of educational organisations choosing us as their preferred supplier. Every book in print with high discounts and next day delivery are only part of a first class service. Our one stop shop solution to source books, e-books, multimedia and DVDs offers genuine savings across the whole school. Bursars, business managers, teachers and librarians benefit from a simplified ordering system including punchout with e-procurement systems and with free next day delivery.

Buckinghamshire Children’s Services

Stand 68

Supporting all schools UK wide

We offer a wide range of products and services that may be just what you need as you tackle the challenge of headship. Our resources address the full spectrum of issues that many schools face. They are practical, offer good value for money and provide solutions to improve aspects of school provision and ultimately improve learning. Our track record in high quality support to schools means that we are well placed to offer support tailored to exact customer needs. Our team of experienced, professional staff can support your school through all aspects of school life including pre and post inspection support.

Business of Learning (UK) Ltd

Business of Learning (UK) Ltd specialises in continuing professional development (CPD) and consultancy related to senior and middle leadership, team development, running effective learning networks and partnerships, supporting CPD coordinators, school improvement and organisational change. We have a strong track record of successful practice across all phases of education in the UK and internationally from work in Ethiopia, Malaysia and the Middle East.

If you are looking for high quality, customised support or personalised professional development for your team, school or cluster, or partner organisations to work with your training school, please contact Business of Learning using the email address below.

Due to a bereavement, Business of Learning will be unable to attend the conference. Any enquiries should be directed to enquiries@businessoflearning.co.uk.

Cambridge Education

Stand 71

Working with headteachers, senior management and other education professionals across schools, academies and local authorities, our leading school improvement services provide exactly what you need to lead and manage your school effectively. Tailored advisory and consultancy services, in-school training, off-site CPD training courses, school reviews and INSET resources support every aspect of school management and improvement. Making good teaching outstanding, improving leadership and management, effective classroom observation, self-evaluation, curriculum management, assessment for learning, behaviour support, performance management, asset and financial management and maximising ICT investment are just some of the areas we can support you with throughout your headship.

Classwatch® Mobile

Stand 14

"I am impressed with Classwatch. It is proving to bea most effective tool in raising standards in teachingand learning.” Classwatch® Mobile enables the use of Classwatch technology anywhere in the school, allowing staff and pupils to record, review, share and learn from activities in the classroom. Classwatch® Mobile can support all aspects of teaching and learning including CPD and teacher training/development. The solution comprises camera, audio, laptop, software and ancillaries all fitted into a bespoke aluminium case. The solution is easy to use and recording is possible anywhere without the need to connect to the network.

Clever Clogs Educational Games

Stand 35

Improve early literacy with games!

Focused, flexible and fun, each game links to letters and sounds. Clever Clogs resources are designed for adult use with small groups or individuals – mainstream EYFS, SEN, EAL etc. All practise speaking, listening and thinking skills.

Products:

  • early Literacy Games: 10 different board games for the classroom
  • help Your Child (15 games): Send a game home and involve parents. Supports the classroom games
  • foundation steps: themed packs of resources with open-ended activities for language development and thinking skills
  • fishy phonics: a fishing game; blend sounds to make CVC words

FREE: More Funny Flip Flaps with orders of £100+

Community Playthings

Stand 44

Are you looking for quality furniture for your classroom? Community Playthings has a full range of adjustable tables and ergonomic chairs that comply with the European size marking system. If you need help creating the ideal environment in a new build or addition to your school, ask about our planning service, as well as shelving and room division. All of our solid hardwood furniture comes with a full 10-year warranty.

Consortium of All-Though Schooling

Stand 7

The Consortium of All-Through Schooling (CATS) is the nationally acknowledged expert group in the leadership of all-through learning in schools, academies, federations, trusts and collaborations. With extensive and successful experience CATS works with school leaders, governors and stakeholders to support multi-school and academy structures to create all-through locality solutions, developing the vision for children and the strategy for change. Our Directors are central to the delivery of the National College Models and Partnerships programme and thoroughly understand the current educational landscape. An innovative organisation, CATS is now developing school company models for academies and academy chains with Browne Jacobson, Solicitors.

Coomber Electronic Equipment Limited

Stand 35A

Coomber is the market leader in the design and manufacture of audio equipment for schools and associated areas. We have product ranges that meet the audio requirements of the different areas of the school from the classroom to the hall and beyond. Our ethos is to design and make equipment that utilises the most up to date technology, incorporating professional features, but simplify its operation so that it does not get in the way of the important stuff like teaching, your presentation or the performance. So if you need CD playback and amplification of other audio devices, digital recording, portable PA or a powerful hall system please visit our stand to discuss your needs and see how we can help.

Creative Education

Stand 29

With 20 years experience, Creative Education provide a range of over 350 training courses for school and college staff. Our courses are held in convenient locations across the country or they can be adapted to be held in-house and tailored to suit your exact requirements. Our expertise goes beyond that of training. Our dedicated Leadership Recruitment team has an enviable track record of placing senior staff in both permanent and interim roles. Meanwhile our Consultancy division offers services including self-evaluation form analysis, skills and needs audits, and coaching and mentoring.

Destination ImagiNation

Stand 80

Destination ImagiNation is the world’s largest nonprofit organisation dedicated to promoting three lifelong values: creativity, teamwork, problem-solving.

Creativity has the power to change the world. DI encourages, teaches and celebrates creativity through positive and fun learning environments where participants explore and develop creativity, open minds and courageous hearts.

Becoming a team is a life-changing experience. DI develops and celebrates productive teamwork that unleashes individual strengths and styles to work collaboratively toward a common goal.

The future depends on extraordinary problem solvers. DI develops the process of exploring possibilities and developing solutions. It provides opportunities to learn and experience problem solving skills, tools and methods.

Edison Learning

Stand 84

Through continuously updated research into best teaching and learning practice worldwide, EdisonLearning offers school improvement models that are innovative, practical and coherent. We help schools to meet the needs of their communities and provide an education that stimulates, challenges, and prepares students for a fulfilling adult life. Our approach is distinctively different, recognising that ‘more of the same’ will not be enough to meet the demands of challenging and changing times. From our Quality Framework for Learning and Teaching to our radical e2 school operating design, EdisonLearning has solutions to meet the needs of any school seeking to make significant improvement.

EducationCity.com

Stand 55

The future of curriculum content

Trusted and used in over 15,000 schools, EducationCity.com is the leading teaching, learning and assessment resource. Ideal for children aged between 3 and 12 years old and children with special educational needs of all ages, EducationCity.com’s highly engaging and interactive activities are an inspiration to learning in the classroom. EducationCity.com’s activities cover English, maths, science, French, German and Spanish and are curriculum mapped and versatile in that they can be used on interactive whiteboards or on individual computers. For more information or to take a free 21 day trial please contact us.

ED.UK.8

Stand 41

Support your school development and curriculum review with ED.UK.8’s ‘hands on’ teaching and learning resources. ED.UK.8 designs and supplies an extensive range of durable dry erase boards, indoor/outdoor play equipment, and numeracy, literacy and science resources, from early years through to secondary including special educational needs. Our PSHE materials include unique puppet sets designed to support teachers dealing with nicotine, alcohol, drug abuse, bullying, courage, friendship, self esteem, anger management and making healthy choices. CDs containing teachers’ guides and scripts for plays, songs and music are also included in these comprehensive sets.

Special conference offer: 10 per cent discount on all orders over £30.00.

Elmo Company Ltd

Stand 21

Since 1921, Japan’s Elmo Co Ltd has focused on the future of imaging technologies, with special emphasis on education. Elmo is well acknowledged for its quality and wide range of visualisers in the education market across the globe. At the Annual Leadership Conference, Elmo is introducing its innovative award-winning Wireless Tablet/Slate*. Visit us at stand 21, and see how our Elmo Wireless Tablet/Slate integrates perfectly with Elmo visualisers to support you in the classroom. * The Elmo Slate/Wireless Tablet has recently received The US Tech & Learning magazine’s 28th Annual Award of Excellence 2010, which recognises outstanding educational technology products that enhance learning and provide innovative application to key areas of education.

Espresso Education and Channel 4 Learning

Stand 59

Espresso Education is the UK’s leading digital curriculum service where teachers find a wealth of video clips, multimedia activities, printable resources, News Bites, cross-curricular Resource Boxes and teacher support. Channel 4 Learning will demonstrate Clipbank, the learning service for secondary schools. Much more than ‘just’ a video clip archive – each clip is curriculum focused and full planning support for teachers is provided. Both include an embed code feature, enabling users to display and play clips in their learning platform, and home access for teachers and students to extend learning opportunities.

Fieldwork Education

Stand 60

For over 25 years Fieldwork Education has been working together with schools all over the world to help improve learning in four distinctive ways: school management services, curriculum, professional development support and evaluation and assessment programmes. Our International Primary Curriculum (IPC) has been chosen by over 1,000 schools in 62 countries and our International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) has recently been launched. Our Professional Development division includes the International Leadership and Management Program (ILMP) in collaboration with NAHT and ECIS. We also provide bespoke courses, conferences and consultancy. Our evaluation and assessment is focused around the transformational ‘Looking for Learning Toolkit’. We also provide unique learning-focused reviews.

GCSEPod

Stand 76

GCSEPod provides an extensive range of audiovisual learning and revision podcasts, relevant to the six main UK examination boards. Proven to raise attainment and engage students, GCSEPod covers over nine subjects and works exceptionally well within any VLE environment, not only filling it with content, but giving students the ability to view online (stream) through the VLE or download to their own iPod. GCSEPod is helping schools across the UK to boost their A*– C grades cost effectively with information that is relevant, simple to access, digest and remember.

Visit www.gcsepod.co.uk/case-studies to see how your school can become part of this success story.

Supporting sponsor

Get Set for London 2012

Stand 73

Get Set is the official London 2012 education programme. It offers children and young people a range of opportunities to play a part in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Teachers will find free resources on the Get Set website to support them to link learning to the Games. Schools that demonstrate a commitment to living the Olympic and Paralympic values can join the Get Set network to receive exclusive rewards and recognition for their work. Rewards include tickets to the Games through the London 2012 Ticketshare initiative, visits from athletes and much more! Join us on the journey!

Global Dimension Website

Stand 23

The Global Dimension Website is an online guide to teaching resources supporting global, intercultural and environmental understanding for all age groups and subjects.

  • Browse through an easy-to-use online library of global teaching resources.
  • Get ideas and inspiration from examples of global work in schools.
  • Find the support you need for school links, visiting speakers and professional development.

The website is managed by Think Global, a charity working to engage the public on global issues. Our vision is that all citizens should have opportunities to understand the global challenges we face and develop the capabilities to create a more just and sustainable world.

Goals Soccer Centres

Stand 15

£40million to invest in sports facilities... Goals Soccer Centres plc, the award winning provider of FA Advanced Accredited soccer facilities, has now developed 41 soccer centres across the UK. Each facility represents a £2million investment by Goals and many have been developed on school campuses. The facilities are operated by Goals with the school having free use during the day and the facilities open to the public out of school hours on a pay-and-play basis, providing the financial viability for Goals. Goals are not subject to any government financial cutbacks, and are currently looking for new school sites as partners.

Hand Made Places @ Broxap Ltd

Stand 64

Learning and fun environments are always on our minds at Hand Made Places. As a dynamic, award winning company specialising in timber, we offer a holistic approach to play area development. Our range of original products has evolved into an extensive portfolio by working closely with our customers to develop imaginative, stimulating and sensory outdoor spaces. Explore with us the realms of imagination and share in our stimulating, exciting and original projects and products. Our consultants are happy to visit all prospective customers, listen to their needs and share their knowledge to offer advice on space, location and design.

hdc: The Homework Diary Company

Stand 9

hdc are the leading producers of bespoke printed products for schools in the UK. We have a complete range of student planners for all types of school, whatever the size. Our unique diarybuilder facility allows our schools to plan, develop and build their planners using our online facility. We will be showing our full range at the conference. Come and see our prospectus, yearbook and other products. As conference delegates, we will be offering some fantastic discounts to you. We look forward to seeing you at the conference!

Supporting sponsor

Heads, Teachers & Industry Ltd

Stand 56

HTI is one of the country’s most respected and successful providers of innovative school leadership development. We are unique in bringing together expertise from education, business and the wider public sector to provide insights and ideas to benefit schools and their leaders. For 25 years we have inspired success through a wide range of our own distinct programmes and activities, as well as those delivered in partnership with the National College, TDA, DfE and others. We are independent, not-for-profit, and committed to excellence and provide a bespoke approach to the growth of individual and whole school communities.

I am learning

Stand 40

I am learning is a games based revision, assessment and homework system for secondary and primary schools. I am learning motivates learners, monitors progress, identifies weaknesses and improves learning outcomes.

I am learning:

  • is proven to improve learning outcomes, success and exam results
  • engages and motivates learners making them want to learn
  • supports knowledge consolidation, study, revision, assessment and exam practice in and out of school
  • helps teachers monitor progress, identify weakness and support improvement
  • gives school managers a helicopter view of learner progress across the school
  • helps teachers use their time more efficiently and effectively

Incerts

Stand 31

Incerts is a non-profit organisation transforming assessment in schools through innovative technology. Our analytical approach helps school leaders get more than they thought possible from assessment. Teachers record APP in our online system for:

  • Assessment for Learning: when teachers record assessments, Incerts makes clear the strengths and weakness of individuals and groups, supporting planning.
  • Assessment of Learning: with no need to collect paperwork beforehand, Incerts shows school leaders a live view of attainment and progress across the school.
  • Reporting: Incerts helps teachers write reports for parents that are readable, personal and usable, in a fraction of the time they usually spend.

Independent Academies Association

Stand 58

The IAA is the national representative membership organisation for leaders of academies and other state-funded independent schools. We are the ‘voice of academies’, run by and on behalf of our membership. We play a leading role in the development of the wider academy movement, providing help, support and advice to existing, new and converting academies, and are regularly consulted by government and opposition on matters relating to educational policy. Our Board Directors are highly experienced academy principals, executive principals and chairs of governors. Membership offers a comprehensive range of benefits and exceptional networking opportunities at our conferences and events.

International Baccalaureate

Stand 13

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) offers three programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). These can be offered individually or as a continuum. The IB is more than its three educational programmes. At our heart we are motivated by a mission to create a better world through education. There are 221 IB World Schools in the United Kingdom offering one or more of the three IB programmes, 63 per cent of which are state schools. The IB has also recently introduced the IB Career-related Certificate to schools that are authorised to offer the Diploma Programme.

Lilac Sky Schools

Stand 10

Lilac Sky Schools is a leading provider of educational services in the UK. Our transformational solutions will raise standards and help you lead your school or college to success.

We provide:

  • leadership and management - whether you need a single middle leader or a whole senior team to turn a school around.
  • staff training – single sessions or a comprehensive package.
  • consultancy, coaching and mentoring – we provide services to schools and local authorities across the UK.
  • curricular support – our school improvement packages provide support for underperforming subjects.
  • communications and PR – providing you with strategic PR consultancy, design and communication services that enable you to have a significant and measurable impact on your school and community.

Lobbysign Wheelysign

Stand 86

Lobbysign LCD and Wheelysign LCD display systems provide greater impact, flexibility and professionalism than wall TVs and peg boards. The portrait screen style makes it quick and easy for parents, staff, students and visitors to read notices as well as view images and videos. The Lobbysign's sleek and professional appearance, either free standing or wall mounted, gives the best first impression when visitors arrive in your reception area. The weatherproof Wheelysign communicates outside with parents at drop off and collection times, ensuring that they are kept informed of notices and events. Both systems can be controlled by PC, keyboard or media player with greatest of ease. Please contact us for a demonstration at your school.

Supporting sponsor

Manchester Metropolitan University

Stand 25

The Institute of Education (IOE) is one of the largest CPD and initial teacher training providers in Europe. Ranked 7th in the UK for educational and social research (2010), ESRI’s work within IOE supports world-class programmes. The Centre for Innovation and Enterprise (CIE) provides training and development to over 7,000 schools, and its e-learning support to clients in the USA and the Middle East was rated number 1 on Google. Our world-class reputation in providing creative solutions to client problems through the de Bono Centre for Serious Creativity and Constructive Thinking, has led to CIE’s status as the UK Centre for Excellence in Education.

Midshire Business Systems

Stand 6

Midshire Business Systems, one of the UK’s leading suppliers to the education sector, are pleased to offer the world’s cheapest colour network copier/printer. “This amazing piece of equipment will copy and print in full colour for as little as 1p per colour copy”. It is able to produce booklets, staple, print on 210gsm card, control waste and reduce costs whilst improving the school’s resources. It has outstanding environmental credentials as it uses no heat, therefore vastly reducing the amount of power consumed whilst producing zero emissions. In short, this is the ideal solution for the education sector.

NAHT

Stand 5

NAHT is an independent trade union and professional association representing over 28,500 leaders in education across all phases in the 0-19 age range.

We support members through:

  • education management and employment advice
  • legal support
  • negotiations on pay, conditions and pensions
  • influencing educational policy making across all phases
  • CPD training and bespoke consultancy
  • publications, guidance documents and personalised website
  • access to a wide range of value-added services for individual members and schools If you would like to add your voice then contact us by phoning 01444 472414, visit our website

NASUWT

Stand 65

NASUWT is the largest teachers’ union in the UK, representing teachers and headteachers in all sectors from early years to further education. NASUWT has a philosophy of ‘putting teachers first’ and campaigns to improve teachers’ pay, reduce workload, remove bureaucracy, achieve a better work/life balance and tackle pupil indiscipline. NASUWT has secured significant improvements in pay and working conditions for teachers. Unrivalled legal and professional services are provided by a nationwide network of officers.

National College for School Leadership

Stand 26

The National College for School Leadership works to develop and inspire great leaders of schools and early years settings so that they can make a positive difference to children’s lives. Become a member of the National College for access to world-class leadership development to help you build your career and support those you work with.

  • Professional development: unrivalled access to leadership programmes and resources.
  • Networking: opportunities to connect and collaborate with other leaders across the country.
  • A personal approach: receive expert advice and give your views on policy and our work. Don’t miss out – join our 80,000 members and see what you could benefit from. Membership is free to individuals in England who have a professional interest in schools and early years leadership. Leaders based outside England and overseas can now also subscribe to membership. Sign up for membership at the stand today.

National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations

Stand 11

NCPTA is a registered charity and membership organisation representing 13,500 PTAs in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The average PTA raises in excess of £6,000 per annum, which means that overall PTAs contribute an astonishing £80million to the education system. Over 70 per cent of NCPTA members are registered as a charity and with our help are broadening their fundraising horizons by applying for external funding and working with local businesses. Visit us on stand 11 to see how we can help your PTA reach its full potential. We are the one-stop shop for PTAs so talk to our representatives today.

New Media Learning

Stand 75

New Media Learning produces 4Matrix, a proven system for raising standards at Key Stage 4. 4Matrix is a high impact, professional performance system designed for data-confident, self-evaluating secondary schools. 4Matrix is a networked application for use by data managers and school leaders for analysis, diagnostics, forecasting and research into learning effectiveness. 4Matrix will work with any school MIS, to provide evidence of current standards at Key Stage 4 and the consistency of the impact of teaching. 4Matrix will do all your August exam data crunching in minutes, producing headline figures and comprehensive diagnostic reports for every subject and teaching group.

Outside Classroom Boards

Stand 3

Outside Classroom Boards by Delta Signs … learning ‘off the wall!’

We design, manufacture and supply vibrant, colourful welcome boards, dry/wipe educational boards and child friendly health and safety signs for permanent use OUTSIDE… but equally good inside! Invaluable for engaging children and enhancing learning, whether through play or independent and guided learning, as well as a tool for continually assessing progress. Encourages interaction and develops visual perception, speech and language, and fine motor skills. They will transform your outside environment quickly and easily, maximising space. Boards are completely weatherproof, highly durable and easy to install.

Packtypes

Stand 63

Why are so many new schools turning to Packtypes every month?

Packtypes helps staff and children learn about themselves and how they relate to other people. It helps older children support, encourage and mentor the younger ones and reminds teachers why they went into teaching in the first place! Packtypes makes schools more ‘emotionally intelligent’, it improves teaching and it improves learning. It helps you teach students to relate, believe, choose, trust and care. It enhances communication, understanding, respect, trust and relationships. Packtypes develops new teachers and refreshes old hands. It brings together teachers, departments, schools and even extended school communities Get in touch to find out more; we would love to hear from you.

Periplus Home Education

Stand 37

Periplus Home Education is a provider of high quality, accessible learning solutions for young people aged 11-18. We aim to provide a service tailored to the individual needs of home educated students, and anyone seeking to supplement, broaden or reinforce learning beyond school. Our live, online teaching for groups or individuals offers a full taught curriculum or single subjects leading to examinations. Intensive or short term tuition, access to an excellent library of digital learning resources, archived recorded lessons for revision and teacher moderated forums for answers and advice are also available.

Supporting sponsor

PwC

Stand 26A

PwC has been working across the schools landscape for 30 years. We know how the sector is changing, how new policies impact upon schools and what the key challenges facing schools are in the current policy and financial context. As a leading provider of professional services, we work across education, and the wider government and public sector here and internationally, providing consulting, audit, tax and co-delivery services. We have undertaken a number of large scale education change programmes including school leadership succession planning for the National College and the Behaviour Improvement Programme and Education Action Zones for the then Department for Children, Schools and Families, amongst others.

QDP Services – The Survey Experts

Stand 16

QDP Services is the UK’s market leader in providing unique stakeholder feedback services for schools and other education providers. QDP's surveys are tried and tested by hundreds of schools and capture the voice of your pupils, staff, parents/carers and governors, giving them a voice in your decision making process. Our reports are easy to understand and provide invaluable information to help you involve your stakeholders in the development of your school. For an individual survey or one of our unbeatable unlimited survey deals call 01625 501917 or visit Stand 16.

Red Kite Vehicle Consultants Ltd

Stand 42

Red Kite, the UK's leading school minibus supplier for the past 29 years, offers adaptable options for field study trips, sporting events or occasional wheelchair use.

  • Free help, guidance and demonstrations
  • Full after sales support
  • Full graphics/livery service
  • Competitively priced new and pre-owned minibuses
  • 36 months new warranty
  • 12 months used warranty
  • Outright purchase
  • Contract hire
  • Lease purchase
  • 14-15 seat non D1 licence
  • 17 seat D1 licence required

Our support team have an enviable reputation for quality and service excellence and are only ever a phone call away.

Resike Ltd

Stand 87

Resike have developed the UK’s most advanced online support package for sustainable schools. Information is delivered through a central hub called TeachShare which is free to access for teachers and provides links to information including latest reports, lesson plans and funding opportunities. A low cost upgrade is available, providing useful tools including an online interactive SEF and resource saving facilities. The TeachShare hub is also used to facilitate communication links between suppliers of sustainable products and technologies and local authorities, to provide teachers with information supporting the integration of sustainability in schools. An online ‘one stop shop’ for sustainable schools.

Rex Hall Associates

Stand 18

RHA is a groundbreaking leader of inspirational learning, brokering education partnerships and developing motivational learning strategies to narrow the attainment gap. The approach is underpinned by innovation in extended learning opportunities which inspire young people to engage with learning, become independent, savour success, learn effectively and succeed in life. Our offer of services is designed to be flexibly tailored to meet the diverse needs of education leaders, strategic managers and practitioners. It includes a range of consultancy services, critical friendship, and training and other professional development opportunities as well as products such as programmes and suites of accredited teaching resources.

Supporting sponsor

RM

Stand 27

Creating inspiring and engaging solutions that help teachers to teach and learners to learn is what RM is about. Education excellence is at the heart of what we do. We work in partnership with schools and other partners to deliver innovative solutions which improve education and the educational experience. The technologies we provide connect and foster education communities – learners, teachers, parents and other key people involved in the learning journey. We are an international organisation with 3,000 people across the world – all of whom share one common goal: to improve education for every learner.

School Governors’ One-Stop Shop

Stand 85

School Governors’ One-Stop Shop (SGOSS) is a charity that recruits volunteers to be school governors in England. We work with hundreds of businesses and organisations across the country to encourage their staff and members to volunteer, encouraging skilled people to get involved in local education. We welcome requests from schools and local authorities who have governor vacancies and all of our services are completely free.

School Job Search

Stand 53

Advertise your vacancies FREE – be a supporting school. School Job Search is the initiative of working teachers, to bring better value for school recruitment advertising. We are looking for maintained secondary & primary schools with 400+ students to support our aims. We will give you a free subscription for 3 years. You will:

  • advertise all vacancies on School Job Search (and elsewhere as you like)
  • tell your staff you are using School Job Search

Schools that register once we are established will pay an annual fee of 70p per student on roll (minimum £165, maximum £900) to post an unlimited number of online ads.

Schools Advisory Service

Stand 1

Schools Advisory Service, the largest and most efficient provider of staff absence insurance in the UK, provides policies that not only pay the school when staff are absent, but also pay for the care of ill staff at premiums schools can afford. Policies include wellbeing cover which provides stress counselling help lines and physiotherapy as well as private medical cover which covers 150 common conditions. We offer Lifestyle health screening, personal health management systems and, new for 2011, emergency dental cover and medical health assessments. Support services we offer as recommended by the NAHT are:

  • payroll
  • hr/personnel service
  • finance support service
  • premises repairs and maintenance
  • buildings and contents insurance

Schoolsigns.co.uk

Stand 12

Having worked within the education market for over 20 years, schoolsigns.co.uk offers a wealth of experience and knowledge on how new signs can work best for your school, academy or children’s centre. We offer a comprehensive range of signage and educational support material for schools and academies across all age ranges. From formal style monolith post signs to cut-out child friendly ‘welcome’ signs incorporating multilingual greetings, we can design a package of signs to suit you. So why not visit us at stand 12 where we will be more than happy to discuss your signage needs.

Science Learning Centres

Stand 52

The national network of Science Learning Centres delivers inspirational and innovative subject-specific continuing professional development to teachers, tutors, technicians and teaching assistants throughout the United Kingdom. Led by the National Science Learning Centre based at the University of York, the nine regional Science Learning Centres provide a focal point for the science education community, a place to update skills, exchange ideas with fellow science educators, the chance to network with inspirational scientists, access the latest science resources and a place to discover enrichment activities within every region.

SELT

Stand 69

SELT is an educational charity focused on advancement of education for all children through the promotion of the highest quality leadership development in schools and children’s services. We have wide experience of delivering national leadership development programmes for individuals, schools, local authorities and dioceses through national contracts for the National College and the Training and Development Agency for Schools. We offer a broad range of our own provision from supporting classroom leaders to system leaders engaged in transformational agendas. We are committed to excellence, integrity and a strong client focus. Whilst based in the South, we operate in local, regional, national and international contexts.

Supporting sponsor

Serco Education and Children’s Services

Stand 57

Serco is an international services company with a deep public service ethos. We have been working in partnership with schools, local authorities and third sector organisations for more than ten years, and through bringing together our respective strengths we have consistently improved educational outcomes for children and young people. In brief, we advise local authority officers, teachers, governors and parent groups, we design more effective processes for administering and delivering education services, we integrate existing experience and knowledge with new ideas, skills and processes, and we increasingly deliver a range of direct education and support services.

SFM Education

Stand 80A

SFM Education are the premier distributors of HushTex Acoustic products to the education sector across the UK - The HushTex family includes HushBoard and HushPanel Acoustic Surface, and can transform noisy interiors to colourful and durable learning environments. Available in a range of over 30 colours, it is manufactured from over 50 per cent recycled content, is 100 per cent recyclable and can double up as a notice board and display area too. SFM Education also supply a vast range of education furniture and fit-out to schools, academies and colleges throughout the UK.

HushBoard...smart solutions for absorbing sound!

SISRA Online

Stand 54

SISRA Online - a comprehensive and intuitive web-based student performance and results analysis service. Specifically developed for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, SISRA provides a clear indication of attainment across the whole school with an emphasis on ‘soon enough to make a difference’. Driven by the needs of an enthusiastic and rapidly growing user base, the SISRA service delivers fast, effective and efficient data analysis which is easily accessed by all teachers across the whole school. With the recent inclusion of Assessment Tracker SISRA helps staff with self analysis of their own interest groups allowing for accurate assessment and appropriate timely intervention.

Strictly Education Ltd

Stand 88

Strictly Education offers an independent, knowledgeable and dedicated route to effective school management, delivered by commercial education experts. We let you focus on improving learning whilst we handle your payroll, HR, finance, premises management, facilities staffing and ICT. What’s more, we are experts in academy transitions. 850 schools, colleges and academies across 80 local authorities have chosen to outsource these vital elements of school management to us. And the result? A more efficient approach that can save money and free up school leadership teams' time.

SUMO4Schools

Stand 30

SUMO4Schools supports wellbeing, emotional intelligence, behaviour management and narrowing the gap remits through aspirational and creative curriculum support, staff training and school development facilitation. It is designed for schools who acknowledge that a range of factors affect pupil achievement including self-esteem, motivation, collaboration, resilience and confidence.

Target Tracker

Stand 32

We are proud to be associated with the National College’s Annual Leadership Conference and will be showcasing our range of innovative software programs designed to facilitate assessment and evaluation. From Foundation stage through Key Stages 1 and 2 and a cross-curricular, cross- phase program, Key Skills Target Tracker, our assessment programs inform on individual, group or cohort progress. Reports and graphs monitor and highlight gaps, peaks and troughs in teaching and learning. The important tasks of school, staff and governing body evaluation are covered by our web based programs. Discover the benefits being enjoyed by over 5,000 subscriber schools.

Tempest Photography

Stand 78

Come and see our exciting new options for traditional whole school groups taken on our own specialist staging. Also:

  • Portraits with a new look – a choice of relaxed poses, acrylic presentations and modern backgrounds.
  • Eye catching vista groups – informal images of pupils digitally arranged to produce popular and appealing contemporary photographs – ideal for classes or leavers.
  • Display imaging – large life style photographs in stunning presentations to create visual impact for your reception area.
  • All provided by our nationwideorganisation giving an excellent service for schools and offering superb value for parents.

The Granada Learning Group

Stand 34A

The Granada Learning Group is a leading provider of integrated assessments, stakeholder surveys, self-evaluation systems and professional development services. Together, our resources and services provide teachers with the tools they require to help raise standards in our children’s education. The Granada Learning Group consists of two divisions: GL Assessment provides assessment solutions for children’s education, mental health and wellbeing. Its portfolio includes CAT, YARC and PASS. GL Performance helps school leadership teams to maximise school improvement. Its solutions include Kirkland Rowell Surveys, Professional Development Services and Schoolcentre.

The Learning Centre

Stand 66

The Learning Centre: learning made easy. The Learning Centre provides one of the most extensive ranges of educational resources for professional development in the world. With the focus on improving teaching and learning, we cover areas as diverse as leadership, personalising learning, thinking skills, emotional intelligence, SEAL, music and movement, philosophy and NLP. The techniques covered are practical, easy to use, cover all age ranges and are designed to engage and motivate students and turn them into confident, lifelong learners.

The School Photography Company

Stand 17

With over 100 years experience we are specialists in school photography. Employing some of the most experienced staff in the industry, you can trust us to deliver unrivalled quality results. We are recognised as innovators in digital photography, with one of the most advanced in-house production facilities in the world.

Third Field Ltd

Stand 8A

Third Field specialises in leadership development, coaching, coaching supervision and coach training. We work with schools, local authorities and other organisations. We have developed the Coaching School Standards linked to the Coaching School Award. We have also developed a primary curriculum for coaching focused on primary pupils reaching a standard equivalent to L2 by Year 6. Our coaching programmes for schools are bespoke, contextualised and great value for money. “We all feel very motivated and see how this work will impact on the school. I am immensely grateful for the high quality training to sustain our momentum at that level.” Headteacher, Northants

Tucasi Ltd

Stand 70

Tucasi: ‘school payments made easy’

Tucasi was formed to apply truly innovative thinking to income management in schools. We have successfully streamlined the collection, administration, banking and audit processes and provide a truly integrated approach to managing non-grant income in schools. SCO Software:

  • records/stores details of income/expenditure quickly and efficiently
  • generates receipts
  • creates a complete audit trail
  • provides comprehensive reports to support finance managers accepts multiple payment methods including
    • internet payments
    • generates Gift Aid reports

Systems include:

  • trips, events, uniform management
  • dinners management
  • internet payments
  • extended day
  • lettings management

Unistage Ltd

Stand 50

Unistage manufacture and supply a selection of modular staging and accessories. Our comprehensive portfolio includes flat, multi-level or tiered staging sets and scenery to suit every performance and venue. The concept and design of Unistage is so unique it is protected by patent and guarantees the stage is so quiet it will not interrupt your performance with unnecessary noise. It stores neatly and compactly on a transportable shuttle. Unistage requires no tools for assembly and goes together in three simple steps. Unistage also present a complete sound, lighting and audio visual service offering every solution for your drama requirements.

University of the First Age

Stand 34

UFA is a national educational charity. Since 1996, we have worked with over 750,000 young people and 6,000 adults in 50 regions, to create inspiring learning for all. UFA has also worked with groups in Jamaica and Australia. The UFA network unlocks the potential of young people. We raise aspirations across schools, homes and communities by creating transformational learning experiences. We inspire and equip young people AND the adults that support them to become confident individuals, successful learners and responsible leaders.

Ward-Hendry

Stand 20

Ward-Hendry are delighted to introduce our new Academy Transition Service to meet all your marketing service requirements, including:

  • Professional re-branding and design
  • Outdoor signage (stand-alone and wallmounted)
  • Indoor photographic displays
  • Stylish window display graphics
  • Prospectus design and production
  • Website concepts
  • PVC banners, pop-up systems, banner stands

Visit stand 20 for a chance to win a £1,000 Story Board project prize draw and a RUXX designer backpack worth £400!

Wesleyan for Teachers

Stand 4

Wesleyan for Teachers offers a bespoke financial planning service to teaching professionals. Our financial consultants are trained to understand the career paths and financial needs of teachers. We can provide advice on a whole range of financial products and services, and have a full understanding of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. We’re approved by NASUWT and have helped thousands of education professionals to plan for their financial future. We offer no-obligation personal financial reviews and can also organise school seminars to talk about the financial options available to you and to answer your questions.

Youth Sport Trust

Stand 39

The Youth Sport Trust is an independent charity; our mission is to build a brighter future for young people through PE and sport. We are focused on creating a world-leading PE and sport system that reaches, inspires and engages all young people, helping them to be the best they can be. We know that PE and school sport can make a major contribution to many agendas, including educational achievement. Our membership supports schools in developing their PE and sport provision, as well as using PE and sport to raise whole school standards.

Supporting sponsor

Z:ed – Zinnia Education

Stand 10A

At Z:ed, we believe in teachers. We know that when teachers unlock their experience, skills and talent amazing things happen. We can help you unleash the talent you already have and, using research based and proven success methods, help you transform your school. With our 100 per cent success track record, we’re confident we can help you build the capacity to make the changes required. We will give you the process, research, methodology and a way of working that helps you acknowledge and build upon what you currently do to achieve sustainable improvement for your school, year after year. You’ve already got what it takes to be an outstanding school. You only need to tap into Z:ed to take the next step. Tap into it today.

The following sponsors are not exhibiting but are supporting other aspects of the conference

British Council

The British Council connects people worldwide through learning opportunities and creative ideas. As the UK’s cultural organisation, we build lasting relationships between the UK and other countries. We manage a wide variety of international education opportunities for schools and colleges, providing support and funding for international linking, curriculum projects, language teaching and professional development for teachers and school leadership. See how the international dimension can bring the curriculum to life, and develop the skills you need to form productive and exciting partnerships with schools and colleges in Europe and across the world.

FILMCLUB

Free to state schools, FILMCLUB delivers on many fronts – culturally, socially and academically. During an average school year, pupils can discuss and review up to 39 feature films. Using FILMCLUB’s curated website, teachers can take pupils one step at a time to: happiness and well being (Way Out West); anti-bullying (A Room for Romeo Brass); developing empathy (Bambi); boys and writing (Son of Rambo); girls with attitude (Spirited Away); maths and science (Inherit the Wind); green issues (An Inconvenient Truth); French (La Belle et la Bete); promoting reading (Animal Farm); teenage pregnancy (A Way of Life); storytelling (Kirikou and the Sorceress); conspiracy and uncertainty (The Thirty Nine Steps).

Frog

Frog is the UK’s leading learning platform for schools, inspiring leaders to get the most out of education by providing technology that creates ownership through creativity, and has been proven to raise standards in schools at both ends of the spectrum, those excelling, and those in special measures. By using Frog, students have access to a wealth of information at their fingertips such as resource areas for coursework and forums to share ideas with other students. Empowering students to become more responsible for their own learning can boost their confidence and raise the morale of the whole school community.

Tribal

Tribal is an education support services organisation that has provided market-leading learning and development solutions for over 20 years. We believe that everyone should have access to a good education, the chance to develop their skills and the opportunity to fulfil their potential. That’s why we are extremely passionate about working together with our clients to help deliver the highest quality education services. We work with a wide range of organisations, including schools, colleges and universities. Our clients trust us to support their delivery of education services because we:

  • are education and technology specialists with an unrivalled depth of expertise
  • work with some of the world’s largest organisations and market leaders
  • offer a unique combination of technology, service delivery and advisory solutions