‘THE SOURCE’ CONNECT WITH
COBIS SUPPORTING MEMBERS 2012-2013
Patron HRH Duke of York, KG
‘The Source’
Your Introduction to COBIS Supporting Members 2012-2013 Companies, Consultants and Educational Organisations COBIS is delighted to introduce ‘The Source’ which welcomes and highlights all COBIS supporting members for the academic year 20122013. ‘The Source’ is designed to help you by signposting providers of products and services which can contribute to the growth and success of your school community. ‘The Source’ introduces you to companies, consultants and other educational organisations, all of which are proud COBIS supporting members. ‘The Source’ is regularly updated throughout the academic year, with an updated version always published on the COBIS website. Many COBIS supporting members participate in the COBIS annual conference held in May and additional conferences throughout the year as well as contributing to the sponsorship of events and competitions which benefit all COBIS member schools. COBIS is grateful to all supporting members for their continued support and expertise plus the wide range of experience they bring from a diverse range of settings. We are confident you will find ‘The Source’ beneficial and when contacting COBIS supporting members please do remember to refer to your school’s COBIS membership.
Table of Contents
4 Architects
BHM Chartered Architects Eric Parry Architects
5 Assessment and Qualifications
AQA Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ) GL Assessment Speech Link Multimedia Ltd Step One Ltd University of Cambridge International Examinations
8 Consultancy and Professional Development
Advisory Matters Buckinghamshire Services for Children and Young People Cambridge Education Gabbitas Education Hendriksen Consulting The Teaching Assistant College Insetcourses.com Karen Ardley Associates Key Issues Consulting School of Education, St Mary’s University College Twickenham Sue Anderson Consultants Teachers Media Ten Group TFL Education ‘the-learning-crowd’ Univerisity of Northampton Wey Education
16 Curriculum Resources and Publishers
3P Learning (Mathletics and Reading Eggs) Cambridge University Press Careers4u.tv Collins Education
EducatorsAbroad Fieldwork Education Follett International Galore Park Publishing Ltd GCSE Pod IB Publishing John Catt Educational Ltd Maths-Whizz
Nelson Thornes Oddizzi Scientific & Chemical International Schofield and Sims Ltd TTS Group Education City
26 Facilities
Management and School Furniture/ Equipment
ATD-American Compass Group plc Normans Musical Instruments UK Taplanes Limited
36 Personal Finance
BUPA International Teachers’ Wealth Warwick Mann International Ltd
38 Recruitment
Anthony Millard Consulting Eteach.com ITN Mark International Education Reeson Education Search Associates TES TIC (Teachers International Consultancy)
42 Research International Schools Market ISC Research
42 School Marketing Services Nathan Associates
28 ICT
43 School Trips
30 Inspectorates
46 Schoolwear
finalsite Frog Trade Radiowaves Renaissance Learning UK Serif Europe
CfBT Education Trust Penta International
32 Management Information Systems Bluewave.SWIFT Capita SIMS International ClaSS Information Services Double First Furlong Business Solutions Ltd iSAMS Independent Ltd WCBS International
Club Europe Holidays Ltd European Study Tours Ltd Oxford Royale Academy Skibound/Travelbound World Challenge
Schoolwear International Ltd
46 Student Development CEM Durham University ISCO Oxbridge Applications Sports Leaders TLC Education Group TIEC Group
50 CPD Addendum World Academies
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Architects BHM Chartered Architects
Eric Parry Architects
Eric Parry Architects is an award winning practice with a portfolio of notable projects including complex renewal and extension of the Holburne Museum, Bath and St Martin-in-the-Fields church, school buildings and public facilities in Trafalgar Square, central London. We have an excellent portfolio of education projects including: • Wimbledon School of Art - low energy studios, lecture spaces, café BHM Architects are one of the foremost educational specialists. We have worked for over 100 major schools and colleges at home and abroad. We design every type of bulding for education including Classrooms, Science Labs, Theatres, Music Schools, Boarding Houses, Dining Halls, Sports Halls and Swimming Pools.
Contact name: Steve Leech swl@bhmarchitects.com 1 White Hart Lane, London, SW13 0RA, UK tel: +44 (0)20 8878 4667 fax: +44 (0)20 8878 8907 www.bhmarchitects.com
• Sussex Innovation Centre - offices, public areas, conference rooms and café • Bedford School - library and music school • Pembroke College Cambridge - student accommodation and conference facilities Eric Parry Architects are currently working on a new recital hall and sports pavilion at Wells Cathedral School and a new music school and theatre at Brighton College. We are involved in other types of design including landscape projects, bespoke furniture, ironmongery, carpets and textiles. Details of projects can be viewed on our website www.ericparryarchitects.co.uk. Contact: Yasmin Shariff yasmin.s@ericparryarchitects.co.uk 28-42 Banner Street , London EC1Y 8QE, UK tel: +44 (0)798 5 085360 fax: +44 (0)20 7608 9601 www.ericparryarchitects.co.uk
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Assessment and Qualifications AQA Education Ltd
As the largest provider of GCSEs and A-levels in the UK, AQA are well placed to offer a variety of British qualifications overseas. Our international customers teach AQA Certificates (alternative to iGCSEs) and A-levels in schools from Spain to China and across the Middle East. We provide qualifications that are valued by employers and higher education and enable students to progress to the next stage in their lives. We also work collaboratively with teachers to create resources that are designed around their day-to-day needs. Our aim is to enable every student and teacher to realise their potential. The AQA family also includes: Teachit – an online community where teachers share classroom resources www.teachit.co.uk Doublestruck – database of past-paper questions which enables teachers to create progress tests and practice exams for their students www. doublestruck.co.uk Alfiesoft – which provides interactive on-screen assessments and reporting www.alfiesoft.com Contact: Martine Garland mgarland@aqa.org.uk Stag Hill House, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XJ, UK tel: +44 (0)1483 556147 fax: +44 (0)1483 300152 www.aqa.org.uk
Central YMCA Qualifications (CYQ)
CYQ, the UK’s leading health, fitness and well-being awarding organisation, develop and award recognised health, fitness and wellbeing qualifications for the active leisure sector and support students’ attainment of a healthy lifestyle. Delivered through a range of institutions, including schools, colleges and universities; CYQ has approximately 400 centres delivering CYQ qualifications in the UK and internationally and offer over 55 accredited and respected qualifications, from introductory (UK Level 1) to advanced levels (UK Level 4). CYQ support centres in the delivery of qualifications, by publishing a wide range of resources for teachers, assessors and students; these include innovative eLearning packages that offer a rich and interactive eLearning experience with high quality animations, narration and quizzes, eAssessment and a suite of printed resources. Under the CYQ Professional Development umbrella, CYQ provide Assessor, Internal Quality Assurer and Tutor Training courses. Designed with centre needs in mind the courses can be delivered in the UK and internationally, with customised international training options available. Contact: Jen Gilbert, Marketing Executive info@cyq.org.uk 112 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3NQ, UK
tel: +44 (0)20 7343 1800 fax: +44 (0)843 221 1549 www.cyq.org.uk
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Assessment and Qualifications GL Assessment
GL Assessment is a leading provider of integrated assessments for children’s education, mental health and wellbeing. We publish an extensive portfolio of print-based and online tests which assess children’s progress in literacy, ability and numeracy, and identify a range of special educational needs. Today, we lead literacy, numeracy and ability testing in UK schools and have delivered 3 million online tests to children in the UK and abroad, including our popular Cognitive Abilities Test, Progress in English and Progress in Maths. GL Assessment provides a wide range of assessment services to schools in over 100 countries worldwide. Contact: Paloma Gutierrez-Keever international@gl-assessment.co.uk 9th Floor East, 389 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, London W4 4AL, UK tel: +44 (0)20 8996 3633 fax: +44 (0)20 8996 3660 www.gl-assessment.co.uk
Speech Link Multimedia Ltd
Speech Link and Infant Language Link are assessment and intervention packages for children aged 4-8 years in the mainstream Foundation Stage and KS1 settings. These online, multimedia packages were designed by Speech and Language Therapists and specialist teachers to support children with minor to moderate speech, language and communication difficulties. We provide online training and speech and language therapy support for teachers. Speech Link combines both a resources package to use with all children and an evaluation tool to identify and manage developmental speech difficulties in children. Infant Language Link is designed to be used by teachers for early identification of developmental language difficulties. School-based support with plans and resources for individual pupils, small nurture groups and the whole class helps to bolster the child’s language before learning to read. Rescreening allows the school to track the improvement in language skills each year of those children with straightforward language delays. Contact: Julia Ritchie MBE newenquiries@speechlink.co.uk PO Box 894, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7WN, UK tel: +44 (0)845 257 5084 fax: +44 (0)845 257 5087 www.speechlink.info
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Step One Ltd Step One is an independent internationally based career and educational guidance provider, solely specialising in working with students in the international community with particular emphasis on British schools. Step One works in partnership with Cambridge Occupational Analysts, a leading provider of career psychometrics to the independent sector in the UK. Step One provides a complete continuity and progression programme covering all aspects of career and educational guidance from year 9 to 13 including university guidance. All components of this programme are available for completion online. Step One also provides a contribution to a school’s continuous professional development and inspection requirements. Step One’s credentials are unique in respect of outsourced guidance providers. No contract or subscriptions required and fees can be arranged to suit an individual school’s situation. Contact: Alan Beckett alanbeckett@step1.co.uk Suite 243, 80 High Street, Winchester, SO23 9AT, UK tel: +44 (0)7900 213383 www.stepone.ac
University of Cambridge International Examinations
University of Cambridge International Examinations is the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for 5−19 year olds. Our qualifications are taken in over 160 countries and recognised by universities, education providers and employers across the world. We are part of the Cambridge Assessment Group, a not-for-profit organisation and a department of the University of Cambridge. We share in their mission of providing excellence in education. Our programmes and qualifications develop successful learners and support the economic performance of countries where we work at national level. Learn more! Visit www.cie.org.uk Contact: Amanda Cator international@cie.org.uk 1 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB1 2EU, UK tel: +44 (0)1223 553554 fax: +44 (0)1223 553558 www.cie.org.uk
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Consultancy and Professional Development Advisory Matters
Buckinghamshire Services for Children and Young People
Advisory Matters provides ICT advisory support services to educational organisations worldwide. The company can help schools to cope with the rapidly changing environment that ICT presents. As well as providing a quality bespoke advice service we also run a series of courses in the UK and in Europe, we are approved support and accreditation assessors for “International Technology in Education Mark” (ITEM) a award scheme that accredits ICT in schools worldwide.
Support for British Schools Worldwide, developing “The Best of British Practice Internationally”. As part of Buckinghamshire Local Authority, the highest attaining shire county in England we have an excellent reputation for excellence in education. We support some of the best schools both in the UK and Worldwide that achieve top grades in examinations and uphold great educational traditions. We can help support your school too and act as a critical friend across all aspects of school life. From working with British schools worldwide we know that a common concern is isolation, and lack of support. We are already working with a number of schools across the globe acting as their local authority, providing cost effective, quality assured and guaranteed support to meet their exact needs and requirements. This can vary from a single days in-school consultancy to long-term support contracts covering all areas of school life.
Contact: Gareth Davies gareth@advisorymatters.co.uk 38 Oulton Street, Oulton, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 3BB, UK tel: +44 (0)845 544 0760 fax: +44 (0)845 544 0780 www.advisorymatters.com
Contact: Mark Bignell mbignell@buckscc.gov.uk Buckinghamshire County Council, 4th Floor County Hall, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1UZ, UK tel: +44 (0)1296 382856 fax: +44 (0)1296 387592 www.buckscyp.org.uk/international
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Cambridge Education
Gabbitas Education
Through our high-quality programmes, consultancy and school evaluations, we provide international schools with all the support they need. Cambridge Education’s continuous professional development programmes, in line with UK standards, enhance staff expertise, attract high calibre staff and, most importantly, ensure that teaching is at the centre of your work. Our consultancy will help you to tackle difficult issues and ensure that children’s experiences are of the highest quality. Cambridge Education is an authorised inspectorate, accredited by the DfE to inspect British schools overseas. Evaluative and diagnostic, assessing quality and compliance, Cambridge Education’s school evaluations and inspections help your school by:
Established in 1873, Gabbitas has generations of experience within the independent education sector. We pride ourselves in combining a respected tradition of excellence as one of the leading providers of advice, guidance and consultancy with offering personal, tailor-made services, delivered by expert, professional staff.
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Engaging with you in a professional dialogue about your school’s impact on pupils’ learning
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Celebrating success
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Providing an overall judgement on the effectiveness of your school
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Identifying the main strengths and areas for improvement
Gabbitas has been offering services within independent education for over 135 years. We are well known in teacher recruitment and are prominent in the international market. Our recommended approach in recruitment can range from advertised selection and search to suggesting a hybrid approach which harnesses a combination of methodologies. Gabbitas offers advice and consultancy to parents, schools and teachers on all aspects of independent education. Our recruitment team offers unrivalled recruitment expertise within the UK and International independent school sectors, illustrating a demonstrable track record of recruiting Heads, Deputy Heads, Department Heads, Business Managers, Bursars, Senior Teachers, Teachers and Support Staff.
Contact: Dominykas Staskevicius dominykas.staskevicius@camb-ed.com
Contact: Kate Wood kate.wood@gabbitas.co.uk
Demeter House, Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2RS, UK
Norfolk House, 30 Charles ll Street, London SW1Y 4AE, UK
tel: +44 (0)1223 463 939 fax: +44 (0)1223 578 501
tel +44 (0)20 7734 0161 fax:+44 (0)20 7437 1764
www.camb-ed.com
www.gabbitas.co.uk
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Consultancy and Professional Development Hendriksen Consulting HCI is a specialist in Independent Schools in the UK and Overseas. Neil Hendriksen is a former UK and Overseas head with over 30 years’ experience in the maintained, independent and overseas sectors. He is an IAPS Heads’ Mentor, ISI Team Inspector, member of the Institute of Educations’s London Centre for Leadership and Learning, former NPQH assessor and a school governor. He works with leading COBIS schools and UK Prep Schools. Key Services and courses offered: Coaching and Mentoring training. Coaching for senior leaders, staff and pupils is now widely acknowledged as a highly effective development and improvement technique for staff and pupils alike. coaching@ hendriksen-consulting.com Leadership development training for middle and senior leaders as well as those aspiring to positions of responsibility. leadership@hendriksen-consulting.com Managing difficult people - training for staff. training@hendriksen-consulting.com Independent Reviews and appraisals - performance management. reviews@hendriksen-consulting.com Recruitment assistance. Helping you select the best. recruitment@hendriksen-consulting.com All services are tailored to meet your specific requirements.
Contact: Neil Hendriksen enquiries@hendriksen-consulting.com
The Teaching Assistant College
The Teaching Assistant College offers specialist training for support staff based in a Nursery, Primary or Secondary Schools in the UK and overseas. We design and deliver practical training based on current research to suit the needs of your school, we have a growing network of trainers all dedicated to motivate and train support staff to improve standards in your school. Services we offer: Accredited Qualifications via elearning - The Teaching Assistant College offer a range of QCF accredited qualifications via elearning for Teaching Assistants and Early Years Practitioners all over the UK and world. Consultancy - Our consultancy is an in depth process of how your Teaching Assistants fit into the school, their working roles and practices and an evaluation as to their level of expertise and areas for Professional Development. INSET - We design and deliver a range of one and two day training courses that will support your school in meeting the training needs of your Teaching Assistants and Early Years Practitioners. Training Resource File - This is a training package designed for schools to deliver their own Teaching Assistant training, it contains all that is needed to provide 50 hours of training for your Teaching Assistants. Online Courses - There are a number of short courses available for Teaching Assistants and Early Years Practitioners to study via elearning, these are designed to focus on specific areas of supporting teaching and learning.
Contact: Claire Preece Claire.preece@tacollege.com
23 Cliff Road, Cowes, PO31 8BN, UK
Stone Road, Hilcote, Eccleshall, Staffordshire, ST21 6JX, UK
tel: +44 (0)7590 070417 or +44 (0)1983 209534
tel: +44 (0)1785 851251 fax: +44 (0)1785 330840
www.hendriksen-consulting.com
www.tacollege.com
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Insetcourses.com
Karen Ardley Associates
Insetcourses.com provides INSET/Consultancy to International and UK primary and secondary schools and colleges. We will be pleased to fly out our trainers/consultants, who are experienced in working with International Schools, to work with your school or college on your CPD requirements.
Karen Ardley Associates (KAA) is a dynamic, creative leadership and training consultancy. We design and deliver professional development programmes for leaders and people involved with providing and supporting learning, worldwide.
In order to maximise the visit of each trainer, we try where possible to provide 2, 3 or 4 days of training, to include as many staff as possible, and therefore make the visit as cost-effective as it can be. Equally, we can fly out a number of tutors if your needs are for a conference, or a whole-school INSET covering several topics.
Our inspirational programmes and consultancy have proven success and positive organisational impact.
As well as the actual training day(s) insetcourses.com offers each tutor on a consultancy basis after school time and during evenings or Saturdays, if appropriate. In this way, individual schools, Middle or Senior Leaders and individual teachers can benefit from the particular expertise of each tutor. All quotations will automatically include maximum use of the time that a tutor is with the school, college or cluster. BESPOKE CPD. All INSET and consultancy is bespoke to the exact needs of your school, college or cluster and will be provided after detailed discussions with our very experienced Project Directors, all of whom have many years of teaching, leadership and CPD experience. Please visit our website to see some of the INSET we offer. However, if the INSET training you are looking for is not on our website, we will design and deliver training to your exact requirements Contacts: Suzanne Templeton - suzanne.burnley@ hotmail.co.uk / Rod Smith - rjs1802@hotmail.co.uk Stucley House, Fore Street, Chumleigh, Devon EX18 7BR, UK tel: +44 (0)1769 580635 www.insetcourses.com
What you can expect from KAA • individually designed programmes to meet the professional development needs of you and your entire organisation • expert facilitators with outstanding credibility and total commitment to KAA principles and philosophies • professional learning underpinned by cutting edge research, translated into practical, easy to implement strategies • programmes and consultancies that do exactly what they claim to do – develop leadership and learning skills and build capacity for change and improvement more than you’ll get from other training providers. Contact: Karen Ardley karen@karenardley.com The Old Dyehouse, 27 St Georges Road, Scholes Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1UQ, UK tel: +44 (0)7967 821422 www.karenardley.com
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Consultancy and Professional Development Key Issues Consulting
Key Issues Consulting is a market leader working globally to provide top quality training, support and development opportunities for schools. Their website gives further details of the most popular courses and they also offer tailor-made courses for in-service training for both primary and secondary settings. They also offer strategic development advice, recruitment support and guidance on mergers and change management.
School of Education, St Mary’s University College Twickenham
Senior Partner, Dr Rosemary Taylor, a former Headteacher, is an experienced and accomplished trainer, lecturer and guest speaker on the international circuit and has worked with COBIS on several occasions. She also writes for the Good Schools Guide and was a Senior Advisor for a UN project on ‘Developing Schools’ in the Middle East.
St Mary’s University College was set up in 1850 to meet the need for teachers to provide an education for the growing numbers of poor Catholic children. In the 21st century St Mary’s has grown to over 4000 students studying a range of both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The School of Education is one of the largest schools within the University College offering both primary and secondary, undergraduate and postgraduate teacher training. St Mary’s is the second largest provider of teacher training in London and in the last OFSTED (March 2011) awarded Outstanding in all training routes. In addition the School of Education offers a number of MAs in Education which are delivered at the University College, in schools and by distance learning. A full programme of CPD for schools, Local Authorities and Diocesan Boards and support for research activities are offered, delivered through a variety of method.
Contact: Dr Rosemary Taylor info@keyissues.org / rosemary@keyissues.org
Contact: Paula Askew - paula.askew@smuc. ac.uk
12 Stoneleigh Gate, Green Hammerton, York, YO26 8HG, UK
Waldegrave Rd, Twickenham, TW1 4SX, UK
tel: +44 (0)1423 331873 / +44 (0)7702 601239
tel: +44 (0)20 8240 4332 fax: +44 (0)20 8240 4255
www.keyissues.org
www.smuc.ac.uk
Key Issues comprises a growing team of highly qualified and experienced associate partners who deliver a wide range of high quality professional learning programmes to meet the professional development needs of your school.
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Sue Anderson Consultants
We offer families free, impartial, advice and guidance; having visited over 350 UK boarding schools we are able to recommend schools that meets the individual needs of each child. Sue Anderson Consultants have over 25 years’ experience of working with overseas families and international students. We can help find the best school for gifted children, children with special needs: Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism and Aspergers as well as those who require English Language tuition. One satisfied father wrote “nine days after I received the phone call to relocate to Houston, my children started their new school. To have arranged and processed the application within such a short time, truly exemplifies the professionalism and diligence of Sue Anderson Consultants, we are forever grateful”.
Contact: Sue Anderson sue@andersoneducation.co.uk Langton House, Meopham Green, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0PY, UK tel: +44 (0)1474 815450 mb: +44 (0)7887 772255 fax: +44 (0)1474 815614 www.andersoneducation.co.uk
Teachers Media
Teachers Media is the new online professional development service for teachers, schools and their leaders. It’s a videobased service offering over 3500 videos and a range of tools to help you to improve professional skills and transform teacher professional growth. Teachers Media is an ever-growing resource that is available online when you want it, wherever you are. • • • • •
Develop your skills Learn from your peers Increase your knowledge Transform your practice Save time
Take a look at the new Teachers Media online CPD service. A new video based service that shared good practice. For a free trial please contact info@teachersmedia.co.uk The Teachers Media CPD model Our model of online professional development is based on developing reflective practitioners and encouraging professional development to be embedded as a day-to-day practice. Research shows that this is a key strand in ensuring high quality teaching. Video really supports this and provides a powerful medium for sharing and transferring effective practice. The Teachers Media team Teachers Media has been established by the team behind the online professional development service Teachers TV as well as fresh talent from business and international education. The team brings over 100 years of combined experience in education, video and digital production and business.
Contact: Angela Ney, President angela.ney@teachersmedia.co.u 1 Clifton Walk, 146 King Street, Hammersmith W6 0QE, UK tel: +44 (0)20 8742 6800
www.teachersmedia.co.uk
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Consultancy and Professional Development Ten Group
TFL Education Ltd
The Key is a service run by the Ten Group. It supports school leaders by providing practical, expertly researched answers to questions on all aspects of school leadership and management.
Aiden Harper and Eric Liddell established TFL (Teaching Future Leaders) to create a full programme of interactive, student courses that attract and engage students and teachers as they pursue the development of those critical skills necessary to fulfil the social and economic aspirations of the individual, the community and the nation. Independent thinking, risk taking, team working and social responsibility are just some of the qualities that we explore as we seek:
Ten Governor provides a similar service for school governors. We have about 5000 schools (more than 18,000 individual log-ons) in membership.
To promote both leadership and management qualifications in schools and other educational institutions. To empower young people through the development of the skills they will need as leaders and managers in the 21st century.
Contact: Fergal Roche fergalroche@tengroup.com 30 Market Place, London W1W 8AP, UK
To work in partnership with education establishments to create a flexible and accessible provision that raises student skills to a level that will contribute decisively to economic and social prosperity.
tel: +44 (0)7818 092245 fax: +44 (0)20 3301 3038
To produce programmes relevant to the cultural context of the student.
www.usethekey.org.uk/www.tengovernor.com
Contact name: Eric Liddell eric.liddell@tfleducation.com Harper House, 48 Butts Green, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 7XU, UK tel: +44 (0)113 230 1141 www.tfleducation.com
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‘the-learning-crowd’
University of Northampton
‘the-learning-crowd’ is a group of highly experienced educationalists who have worked extensively at senior levels in the UK and internationally.
The University of Northampton is a higher education establishment which is globally renowned in a variety of specialism’s including Teacher Training and Special Education. The School of Education is proud to have achieved the highest award from Ofsted, Grade 1, for outstanding management and quality assurance for the School’s Primary and Early Years Initial Teacher Training provision. The School’s professional courses for Teaching Assistants include the Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status for which we are the Regional Provider of Assessment, also the Certificate in Higher Education, the Foundation Degree in Learning and Teaching (FDLT), and the BA (Hons) in Learning and Teaching (BALT), which are among the first in the country to have been endorsed by the TDA. This identifies that these courses meet the national requirements for qualifications for the Children and Young People’s Workforce. We are the first University to offer a level 4, 60CAT’s University Certificate for Teaching Assistants in an International Context. The School of Education is active in research and home to an approved research centre, The Centre for Education and Research (CeSNER).
A lot of our work is to support the vision, design, development and use of learning spaces, from remodelling through to new build projects from an education perspective. Our extensive involvement with national and international projects provides many ‘lessons learnt’! Current projects include supporting the design for numerous schools and visioning the whole pedagogical approach for a new international school including the impact on design. Our emphasis is a combination of innovation and pragmatism. We support: • Stratgeic visioning and implementation of new curriculum approaches and learning strategies at national, district and school level • Education led design, remodelling and post occupancy evaluation of schools and other learning environments • School leadership, mentoring and professional development • Strategic visioning and integration of ICT • Change management at school, local and central government level Contact: Gareth Long info@the-learning-crowd.com 9 Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading RG4 7SY, UK
Contact name: Dr Estelle Tarry and Emma Stephenson - Emma.stephenson@northampton. ac.uk The University of Northampton, Park Campus, Boughton, Green Road, Northampton, NN2 7AL, UK
tel: +44 (0)7873 692971
tel: +44 (0)1604 735500 fax: +44 (0)1604 720636
www.the-learning-crowd.com
www.northampton.ac.uk
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Curriculum Resources and Publishers
Wey Education
3P Learning (Mathletics and Reading Eggs)
Wey Education Plc aims to raise standards of education in schools by supporting innovative projects that impact directly and indirectly on school outcomes and goals. We also advise local authority clients on how support services for schools may be delivered differently to reduce costs, helping them to trade successfully despite growing competition. Our services include: • Local Authority (LA) Partnership Services Developing models and structures that help LAs to divest services and the commercial capability to run or support the success of new delivery vehicles. • Leadership and Transformation Training Providing thought leadership and development for school senior leadership teams helping them to achieve continuous improvement. • Collaboration - Engaging schools in exciting ways to help them achieve better outcomes by developing their knowledge, expertise and problem solving capacity. • Inspection and Improvement Services Working with schools to achieve a step change in performance using the new Ofsted framework and substantially improve their inspection grades. Contact: Sophia Fenton sophia@wedu.co.uk 9 Dartmouth Street, London, SW1H 9BL, UK tel: +44 (0)203 384 7643 fax: +44 (0)203 384 7641 www.weyeducation.com
Mathletics is the world’s no.1 elearning resource of maths – and winner of several major education awards. The program is fully online and used by over 3.5 million students right around the world – and the international community of students and teachers within Mathletics is growing daily. Suitable for all students from K-12, the program mixes rich and engaging (customisable) curriculum content with fun and innovative maths games – including the famous Live Mathletics game, itself a part of 3P Learning’s record breaking World Education Games events. Mathletics is also about teachers, including a host of live real-time reporting tools and resources – making differentiation quick and simple, with just a few clicks. Contact the International team at Mathletics now for a FREE two-week trial. Contact: Holly Nicholls, European Schools Manager Holly.nicholls@3plearning.com 1 John Street, Bristol, BS1 2HR, UK tel: +44 (0)117 370 1990 fax: +44 (0)870 123 6359 www.mathletics.co.uk
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Cambridge University Press
Cambridge University Press is a leading educational publisher producing high-quality, curriculum based books and software for students and teachers around the world. We provide expertise and specialist support through working with key authors and educational organisations who have extensive knowledge and experience of qualifications and curriculum development. Our publishing highlights include our wide variety of resources for the IB Diploma, including books for Theory of Knowledge, English Language and Literature, Economics and Physics, all of which are supported by free online teacher materials (ibdiploma@cambridge.org). In addition, our wide range of publishing for Cambridge iGCSE includes many best-sellers, such as Cambridge iGCSE English as a Second Language from top author Peter Lucantoni, as well as Biology, Geography and Mathematics, all endorsed by University of Cambridge International Examinations. Our suite of publishing also includes endorsed resources for Cambridge International AS and A Level, as well as the forthcoming Cambridge Checkpoint series.
Contact: Chloe Hammill chammill@cambridge.org The Edinburgh Building, Shaftesbury Road, Cambridge, CB2 8RU, UK tel: +44 (0)1223 325915 fax: +44 (0)1223 325573 www.cambridge.org/education
Careers4u.tv
Careers4u.tv brings excitement, reality and workplace context to careers advice and teaching across the curriculum through hundreds of interviews filmed in the workplace. Young employees and entrepreneurs representing all skill levels across a wide range of industries talk about their jobs and career paths. Careers4u. tv motivates students and enables them to make better-informed choices for their future education and careers. The five Explore categories (Favourite Subject, Industry, Qualifications, Personal Strengths and Lifestyle) take students to interviews that reflect their interests and potential. Each interview comes with useful support information. The ‘4Teachers’ section offers worksheets grouping clips that illustrate different topics, e.g. The Value of Work Experience, Maths in the Workplace, and Enterprise. Worksheets are supplied to familiarise users with the many different features on Careers4u.tv. ‘One not to miss’ Careers Guidance Today ‘The videos are current, appropriate and appealing breathing life into careers research’ The School Librarian Contact: Celia Middleton celia@careers4u.tv Orchard House Studios, Kilmington Common, Warminster, BA12 6QY, UK tel: +44 (0)1985 844820 www.careers4u.tv
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Curriculum Resources and Publishers Collins Education
Collins Education is a market-leading educational publisher producing resources in a wide range of subjects for Primary and Secondary schools worldwide. We strive to bring educational publishing up-to-date with engaging student resources that are not only supported by innovative software and exceptional teacher support but are tailor-made for the latest exam board specifications and international curricula. Perhaps best known for our award-winning guided reading scheme Collins Big Cat and our new Primary Maths and Literacy schemes, all of which are used extensively internationally. At Secondary level, Collins can boast numerous market-leading titles, including New Maths Frameworking, and the newly published iGCSE Maths and iGCSE English. Collins Education is part of the global HarperCollins publishing house, leading publishers of fiction, non fiction and children’s titles. Contact: Rob Thompson rob.thompson@harpercollins.co.uk 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London , W6 8JB, UK tel: +44 (0)20 8307 4104 fax: +44 (0)20 8237 4216 www.collinseducation.com
Educators Abroad
EducatorsAbroad faculty, a global network of professional educators, promote teaching as a global profession by providing pre and in-service educators around the world international/crosscultural professional development experiences through: • Three to sixteen week teaching internships (student teaching/practicum) • Opportunity to visit and work with colleagues in another country and/or cultural setting for one to three weeks • Access to professional qualifications (Teaching Assistant NVQ/Assessment Only Qualified Teacher Status) • Ability to design and implement alternative cross-national/cross-cultural initiatives through which interaction among educators in different cultural settings is nurtured so that a global perspective is integrated into educational policy and practice Contact: Craig Kissock contact@educatorsabroad.org Address: 15 Palmer Close, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4BU, UK tel: +44 (0)1737 768 254 fax: +44 (0)1737 768 254 www.educatorsabroad.org
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Fieldwork Education
For over twenty five years Fieldwork Education has been working together with schools throughout the world to help improve learning through 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 1400 schools in 77 countries for its international mindedness and thematic, cross-curricular, rigorous approach. Building on the excellent strengths and practice of the IPC, the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) has recently been launched. The IMYC offers a rigorous mix of subject and thematic learning designed specifically for students in the first three years of secondary school. Our Professional Development division includes the ILMP Program in collaboration with NAHT and ECIS. We 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. Fieldwork Education is part of the WCL group. Contact: Victoria Watson info@fieldworkeducation.co.uk 25 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6LD, UK tel: +44 (0)20 7531 9696 fax: +44 (0)20 7531 1333 www.fieldworkeducation.co.uk
Follett International
Follett helps to improve learning everywhere by providing schools and public libraries with innovative education and technology solutions. Follett supports student achievement through industry leading school and library management systems, learning platforms, as well as print and eContent for libraries and classrooms supporting both US and UK curriculum. The 5th generation family business was founded in 1873. Contact: Gerry Slessenger gslessenger@fint.follett.com 1340 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry, IL 60050, USA tel: +44 (0)1403 263748 www.follettinternational.com
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Curriculum Resources and Publishers Galore Park Publishing Ltd
GCSE Pod
GCSEPod engages today’s digital generation via the devices in their pocket. Galore Park is the leading publisher of textbooks for pupils at UK independent schools. Our books are used in over 80% of prep school classrooms and are becoming increasingly popular with international schools. Our textbooks are written specifically for use at independent schools and cover the content required for Years 3 to 8. Our products are endorsed by the Independent Schools Examinations Board (ISEB), the awarding body for the UK Common Entrance exam, ensuring that our material is appropriate for study at this high level. Galore Park is also the publisher of the Independent Curriculum, an exciting new curriculum for independent prep and junior schools. The IC launched in September 2011 and there are now almost thirty UK subscriber schools implementing the IC in their classrooms. To find out more, please visit www.i-curriculum.com.
Contact: Emily Nelson info@galorepark.co.uk 19/21 Sayers Lane, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6BW, UK tel: +44 (0)1580 767200 fax: +44 (0)1580 764142 www.galorepark.com
Written by teachers and recorded by professionals, the award winning podcasts are designed to support year 9, 10 and 11 students’ learning both inside and outside the classroom, helping with homework and supporting the revision process. • Proven to raise A*-C GCSE attainment, in a cost effective way • Over 2500 audio-visual podcasts, covering 15 subjects including English, Maths, the Sciences, Humanities, ICT and MFL. • Exam Mapping to guide students by Examination Board. • Works on: Android, Blackberry and Apple devices. • Perfect contact for your VLE. • School reporting and management dashboard GCSEPod is the largest resource of audio-visual podcasts available to help your students with their GCSE learning and revision. Contact: Amy Rose info@gcsepod.co.uk i6 Building, 6-8 Charlotte Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4XF, UK tel: +44 (0)191 211 1999 fax: +44 (0)191 211 1921 www.gcsepod.co.uk/teachers
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IB Publishing
The IB publishes resources for schools, teachers and students of the IB programmes. IB Publishing produces all the teacher support and programme materials that are made available to authorised IB schools as well as a wide range of additional commercial publications that complement the IB’s mission and values. They work closely with other IB staff to ensure that all publications that carry the IB logo are of high quality and in line with IB programmes. These resources are available at the IB store (http://store.ibo.org/).
Contact: Kate Taverner, Associate Marketing & Communications Manager kate.taverner@ibo.org Africa, Europe, Middle East Global Centre, Churchillplein 6, 2517 JW Den Haag, The Netherlands tel: +31 (0)70 352 6266 Twitter: @ibstore IB store: http://store.ibo.org
John Catt Educational Ltd Established in 1959, John Catt Educational Ltd has become a leading publisher for international education with a reputation based on quality. Our publications for the international education sector include is (International School) magazine and the International Schools Journal, as well as the popular professional development books The Effective Series. Other publications include the Taking it Forward series, including Taking the PYP Forward, Taking the MYP Forward and Taking the DP Forward. Books on the IB Continuum and International Primary Curriculum are to follow in 2012. Meanwhile, our range of comprehensive school directories includes The John Catt Guide to International Schools, covering over 2000 schools worldwide, and the IB World Schools Yearbook. We are proud of the position we hold in education and the trust schools place in us – trust that has been won through hard work, attention to detail, and the ability to successfully adapt to the changing technological world. Contact: Alex Sharratt enquiries@johncatt.com 12 Deben Mill Business Centre, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1BL, UK tel: +44 (0)1394 389 865 fax: +44 (0)1394 386 893 www.johncatt.com
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Curriculum Resources and Publishers Maths-Whizz
Nelson Thornes
“Maths-Whizz Tutoring Plus is a simulated personal tutor, delivering one-to-one tuition online, personalised to each child’s ability, and complements Maths-Whizz Teachers’ Resource (ideal for whole class teaching). Both services have a proven track record of delivering academic results. Couple this together with Best Practice teacher training so the students can achieve the best results possible through Maths-Whizz.
Nelson Thornes is a leading educational publisher providing engaging and creative blended learning resources of the highest quality that support teachers and motivate students of all abilities from Primary through to Higher Education.
By incorporating Maths-Whizz Tutoring Plus a school can: • Improve the Maths provision offered to their parents. • Raise achievement level of each student according to their potential • Provide parents an alternative solution to their perceived need to engage tutors • Improve transparency between staff, parents and students • Provide a 21st century tool, delivering tangible results • Reduce the cost to each parent due to economies of scale • Improve the offering to new potential customers of the school • Provide confidence and assurance to parents through innovation and leadership We work with many International schools that provide the online tutoring as part of the school provision.
Contact: Natalie McNamara, Marketing and Customer Service Manager natalie.mcnamara@whizzeducation.com Macmillan House, Paddington Station, London W2 1F, UK tel: +44 (0)207 262 6952 www.whizz.com
We listen to, and understand the needs of our customers and offer a wide portfolio of effective classroom resources specifically designed to enhance and enrich the teaching and learning experience – truly bringing learning to life. Contact: Peter Williams internationalsales@nelsonthornes.com Delta Place, 27 Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7TH, UK tel: +44 (0)1242 267 283 fax: +44 (0)1242 267 311 www.nelsonthornes.com
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Oddizzi
Scientific & Chemical International SciChem International is a long-standing, successful supplier of science equipment and chemicals to educational establishments globally.
Oddizzi is a digital resource for primary schools that develops knowledge and understanding of the world and enables classes to connect and learn from each other via a unique tool “ClassPals”. Oddizzi’s content includes an interactive world map, age appropriate written material, a live newsfeed, thousands of current images, classroom friendly videos, and games that embed learning. Oddizzi is current, refreshingly presented, easy to navigate and e-safe. Oddizzi saves teachers time sourcing relevant classroom materials. It engages and motivates children to want to learn and supports the teaching of Geography, Literacy, Art, MFL, PHSEE, Citizenship, Community Cohesion and multicultural topics.
Contact: Alison Bellwood Alison@oddizzi.com/hello@oddizzi.com Unit T14, Tideway Yard, 125 Mortlake High Street, London SW14 8SN, UK tel: +44 (0) 208 878 2070 www.oddizzi.com
The experienced International Sales Department recognises the need for the supply of quality products and has extensive expertise in delivering large projects worldwide. The company currently exports to over 120 countries We are proud to be able to offer: • A dedicated management and administration team providing a personalised service • Quality products and excellent stock levels • Extensive range of equipment including our own high quality SciChem branded products • Suggested list of Equipment covering Primary Science ( 6 - 10 yrs), Biology, Physics, Chemistry and General science laboratories. • International catalogues available in printed format or on CD • Quotations, inclusive of freight costs available on request • Chemicals packed for Sea and Airfreight Please contact us to discuss your requirements. Contact: Stuart Thorne, European Sales Manager mb: + 44 (0)7912 272 043 Stuart Parkin, International Sales Director international@scichem.com Carlton House, Livingston Road, Bilston, West Midlands, WV14 0QZ, UK tel: +44 (0)1902 355 432 fax: +44 (0)1902 402 343 www.scichem.com
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Curriculum Resources and Publishers Schofield and Sims Ltd
Schofield & Sims’ books are used in successful schools throughout the UK and the world, in both the state and independent sectors. These schools share a culture that promotes hard work in an orderly setting, nurtured by high aspirations. It has long been known that children acquire and retain knowledge and develop new skills by active participation in the learning process. In particular, excellent results are achieved by those children who read, using books to deepen their understanding and as the basis for completing relevant tasks. “A book for every child” is core to the Schofield & Sims ethos and is a cornerstone for success in the many schools that use Schofield & Sims books. Contact: David Nesbitt enquiries@schofieldandsims.co.uk Dogley Mill, Fenay Bridge, Huddersfield. HD8 0NQ, UK tel: +44 (0)1484 601 718 fax: +44 (0)1484 606 715 www.schofieldandsims.co.uk
TTS Group
With over 27 years experience TTS, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of educational resources for kindergartens and primary schools in the UK and worldwide. We supply innovative, award winning, high quality educational products and teaching resources. At TTS we believe that educational resources should be innovative, interesting and engaging for children. Contact: Steve Williams Stephen.williams@tts-group.co.uk Park Lane Business Park, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 9GU, UK. tel: +44 (0)7961 787 324 fax: +44 (0)800 137 525 www.tts-group.co.uk
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Education City
Trusted and used in over 15,000 schools, EducationCity.com is the leading online teaching, learning and assessment resource. Ideal for children aged between 3-12 years old and children with special educational needs of all ages. EducationCity.com’s highly engaging, interactive activities cover English, Maths, Science, MFL and EAL. To take a free 21 day trial please contact us. Contact: Peter Johnson peterj@educationcity.com 8/9 Saddlers Court, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7GH, UK tel: +44 (0)1572 725089 fax: +44 (0)1572 720882 www.educationcity.com
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Facilities Management and School Furniture/Equipment ATD American
ATD American is the leading exporter of school furniture from North America to International schools worldwide. Our company can deliver worldwide supplies and goods from over 40 factories. Our line includes, classroom, library, laboratory, computer and audio-visual furniture. ATD offers free design and layout services for new schools and classroom facilities and is able to work with your architect on complete school projects. Contact: Timothy Voit, Director of International Division tvoit@atd.com 135 Greenwood Avenue, Wyncote, PA 19095 USA tel: +215 576 1390 (ext: 2336) fax: +215 576 1827 www.atd.com/international
Compass Group plc
Compass Group delivers world class food and support services in more than 50 countries around the world. Across Education, our Chartwells, Scolarest and Eurest branded teams combine local market knowledge and individual client service with a reputation for putting health and safety first in everything we do. Our passion for food and a desire to provide inspired, tempting and nutritious menus is at the heart of what we do. From primary school to secondary school and on to university, we provide fun, healthy dining options that help boost concentration and knowledge retention. In addition, we provide a range of hospitality services, from school balls and major conferences to parent - teacher meetings. Increasingly, we are asked to support clients with the provision of soft facility management services, such as cleaning and grounds maintenance. Contact: Andrew Bayley andrew.bayley@compass-group.co.uk Compass House, Guildford Street, Chertsey, KT16 9BQ, UK tel: +44 (0)1932 573 000 www.compass-group.co.uk
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Normans Musical Instruments UK
Normans Musical Instruments are the UK’s leading supplier and education specialist of musical instruments and accessories. Established for over 50 years, we currently supply direct or via consolidators, many leading independent schools/colleges and local authorities throughout the world with their entire musical needs from classroom to orchestra. Contact: Sam Freeman sam@normans.co.uk Third Avenue, Centrum 100, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2WD, UK tel: +44 (0)1242 278 283 fax: +44 (0)1242 267 311 www.normans.co.uk
Taplanes Limited
Leading shower cubicle and bathroom pod manufacturer Taplanes Ltd provide pre-fabricated solutions to a variety of end users throughout the UK. With a strong client base including Universities, Schools, Hotels and Housing Associations, Taplanes pre-formed shower enclosures overcome the inherent problems associated with conventional bathroom areas. Innovative and stylish designs together with product reliability ensure Taplanes reputation as the preferred choice in both the refurbishment and new-build sectors. The modular construction provides considerable advantages over traditional construction methods and delivers significant long term benefits. Both one-piece and sectional designs are available. The sectional designs are primarily aimed towards the refurbishment sector allowing the units to be maneuvered into restrictive locations with relative ease. Alternatively, and if the build process allows, the one-piece units could be considered. All Taplanes product designs are provided with a considerable degree of flexibility with size, shape and specification details tailored to suit. Contact: Jonathan Braunton jonathan@taplanes.co.uk Station Court, Nidd, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3BN, UK tel: +44 (0)1423 771 645 fax: +44 (0)1423 771 916 www.taplanes.co.uk
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ICT finalsite
Since 1998, finalsite has been bringing cuttingedge web design and web software to leading independent schools, colleges, and organisations around the world. Finalsite currently serves over 400 independent schools and a total of over 1000 schools and educational organisations of all types in 40 different states in the U.S. and in 42 countries across the globe. Contact: Clive Ungless, Director of International Operations education@finalsite.com 809 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108, USA tel: +1 860 289 3507 fax: +1 860 289 3891 www.finalsite.com
FrogTrade
Frog is the UK’s most advanced learning platform and is becoming widely used in Europe, the Far East and the Americas. Frog’s unique learning platform offers an intuitive, simple and fun product that uses an easy to use drag and drop interface. This offers complete creative control of how the learning platform looks and works for the school, whatever the culture, curriculum or school vision. Frog improves the engagement of students and their academic results through differentiated and personalised learning, whilst bringing together the entire school community. Contact: Gillian Wilkinson gillian.wilkinson@frogtrade.com F Mill, Dean Clough, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 5AX, UK tel: +44 (0)1422 250800 mb: +44 (0)7739 324478 fax: +44 (0)1442 354232 www.frogtrade.com
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Radiowaves
Radiowaves is the leading online community for children and young people aged 5-19 to safely and easily publish their videos, podcasts and blogs. It allows schools/groups working with young people to get all the creative and learning benefits of social media in a simple, safe way. Schools can create multi-media stories, join national campaigns and easily develop pupils’ digital literacy skills. Radiowaves has a good track record in innovation and the community has grown to over 40,000 members in 30 countries. “The website dissolves traditional classroom walls, giving children a global audience for their work. ‘It has really encouraged and enthused many of our children. They now want to write, want to record, share what’s going on, because they know there is a real audience out there.’ Cat Dempsey, Miramar Central School” (www.radiowaves.co.uk/ story/289234/title/dominionpost30811) To learn more about international collaboration through Radiowaves check out My World, www.radiowaves.co.uk/myworld, and the Radiowaves Cobis network, www.radiowaves.co.uk/cobis Join today and start collaborating! www.radiowaves.co.uk/join
Renaissance Learning UK
Renaissance Learning - Accelerating children’s learning in reading, writing and maths At Renaissance Learning, we believe in promoting success amongst pupils of all ages and abilities through our reading, writing and maths learning programmes that provide teachers with immediate feedback and data that helps inform instruction. We are a leading provider of educational solutions to primary and secondary schools and academies, and a proud sponsor of organisations such as the The Schools Network (formerly the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust), the National Literacy Trust (NLT) and the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP). Our advanced technology provides teachers and pupils with immediate, reliable feedback that enhances individualised instruction and datadriven learning; creating a better environment for more motivated pupils. Contact: John Moore marketing@renlearn.co.uk
Contact: Jemma Akers hello@radiowaves.co.uk
32 Harbour Exchange, London E14 9GE, UK.
30-34 Aire Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4HT, UK
tel: + 44 (0)20 7184 4000 fax: + 44 (0)20 7538 2625
tel: + 44 (0)113 2469989 fax: + 44 (0)870 751 8263
www.renlearn.co.uk
www.radiowaves.co.uk
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ICT
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Serif Europe
CfBT Education Trust
Serif graphics software provides easy to use graphics tools accessible to every student, and powerful features to stretch more able learners. With tools for vector drawing, Flash animations, digital video editing, web creation, DTP and photo editing – Serif provides essential tools to deliver creative curriculum elements, while helping you teach the skills students need for the future. As a UK based graphics software developer, Serif is also supported by FREE Teacher Resources mapped to curriculum objectives for KS2-4 and used by International Schools across the globe. For more information on how Serif is the creative choice for International Schools see: www.serif.com/Education/International Contact: Colin Hussey internationalschools@serif.com The Software Centre, 12 Wilford Ind Estate, Nottingham, NG11 7EP, UK tel:+ 44 (0)115 914 2000 fax: + 44 (0)115 914 2020 www.serif.com/education
CfBT Educational Trust is one of the world’s leading not-for-profit education companies providing a range of educational services both in the UK and internationally. The Trust’s funds are used for educational purposes with any trading surplus reinvested to fund a programme of public educational research specifically for practicebased educational research. Established over 40 years ago CfBT Education Trust has an annual turnover estimated at about US 200million and over 2500 staff worldwide, working around the world managing large government contracts and providing education services to both individual schools and a range of government and international organisations. This depth of educational understanding makes CfBT a uniquely well-qualified organisation, able to provide educational expertise and support for international schools. CfBT’s over-arching commitment is to education which enables individuals, institutions and communities to achieve their maximum potential, and it recognises that, in teaching and learning, clients and beneficiaries are often not the same people. Contact name: Philippa Leggate pleggate@cfbt.com 60 Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4BS, UK. tel: +44 (0)118 902 1674 fax: +44 (0)118 902 1434 www.cfbt.com/support/internationalschools.aspx
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Penta International
Penta International is the one of the UK’s premier independent providers of management consultancy, educational monitoring, training, coaching and inspection services. Based in England, but with oďŹƒces in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Hong Kong and Buenos Aires, it supports schools, colleges, businesses and charities around the world. It has, for example, worked in the GCC region for more than 10 years ago. Recent projects have taken Penta staff to South America, Australia, Europe and the Far East. The company has a reputation for the highest quality work, combined with a personal approach. The full-time team based in the UK and Middle East is supplemented by project-focussed experts, as required. The company employs the most experienced educators and monitors from the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, Africa and other parts of the world. Further information about Penta International can be obtained from our website. Contact: Mark Evans info@pentainternational.co.uk Upperton House, The Avenue, Eastbourne BN21 3YB,UK tel: +44 (0)1323 416171; +971 4 435 8098; fax: +44 (0)1323 439939; +971 4 435 8099 www.pentainternational.co.uk
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Management Information Systems Bluewave.SWIFT
Capita SIMS International SIMS International is a leading management information system (MIS) used by over 100 schools worldwide, supporting schools in over 40 countries.
Bluewave.SWIFT is a very comprehensive, mature product which enables a holistic approach to Self Evaluation in schools. This web based school management system focuses on the corner stones of school improvement – Self Evaluation, CPD, Strategic Planning, Performance Management and Professional Standards. Whole school self-evaluation is at the heart of our system which enables these core school processes to be effortlessly and strategically linked, helping to minimise workloads and needless bureaucracy. Bluewave.SWIFT can be used by all educational professionals working in schools from student teachers to aspiring leaders to experienced head teachers. As well as promoting whole school improvement, Bluewave.SWIFT also fully supports individual career progression. We gain fantastic feedback from our client schools and this is supported by our BETT award in the category of Supporting Institutional Leadership and Management Solutions. Contact: Vicky Wright vicky@bluewaveswift.com Atlas 3, Balby Carr Bank, Doncaster, DN4 5JT, UK tel: +44 (0)845 4900 447 fax: +44 (0)845 4900 446 www.bluewaveswift.co.uk
As specialists in the independent sector for over 30 years, SIMS International supports schools in managing student and staff information across all areas of school life including registration, finance and payroll, timetabling, progress tracking and assessment, and whole-school communication. The depth and breadth of our product enables schools to drive academic excellence whilst running an efficient business. SIMS International supports a range of curriculum programmes including the iGCSE and International Baccalaureate programmes. Schools also benefit from accessing real-time information to staff, students and parents with the ability to enter data once, and use it many times across the whole school, allowing them to replace manual administration tasks with automatic, efficient processes. Contact: Jo Davies ischools@capita.co.uk 5 Mercian Close, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1LT, UK tel: +44 (0)1285 647473 fax: +44 (0)1285 647599 www.capita-independent.co.uk
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ClaSS Information Services
Double First
Double First has been at the forefront since 1987 of developing and supporting software dedicated to the needs of independent schools. ClaSS IS places effective and affordable information systems within the reach of every size of school. Our web based services include hosting, support, training and customisation for the leading open source software solutions designed for education. These include our own student information management system which has been tailor-made to meet the needs of some of Europe’s largest international schools, bespoke assessment and tracking frameworks, the world’s most popular online learning platform, and a comprehensive suite of secure home-school communication and messaging tools to report real-time direct from the classroom. With schools across 8 countries and 10 years of experience focused on teachers and the classroom, we know how to connect the most appropriate web based technologies with the heart of your school. Contact: Dr Stuart Johnson stuart@classis.co.uk Ave. Pio XII 92, Madrid 28036, SPAIN UK tel: +44 (0)121 288 0461 Spain tel: +34 630 578 304 www.classis.co.uk
Double First’s flagship management information system, Engage, is continually improved to match the changing requirements of schools. In addition to fully featured modules covering all key academic, administrative and financial requirements it offers fast-access online portals for Teachers and Parents and these will be joined by a new Pupil Portal later this year. Also new for 2012 is an online support centre which offers a comprehensive knowledge library with guides to enable your school to yield the full power of its data, plus real-time access to review the progress of support requests. If you are looking to implement a management information system or wish to benchmark your current arrangements please contact us for a no obligation consultation. Contact: Carl Nixon marketing@doublefirst.com Units 3 & 4 Vo-Tec Centre, Hambridge Lane, Newbury, Berkshire. RG14 5TN, UK tel: +44 (0)1635 55 55 24 fax: +44 (0)1635 55 55 66 www.doublefirst.com
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Management Information Systems Furlong Business Solutions Ltd
Furlong® is a leading supplier of tailored software solutions to independent and international schools around the world. Furlong’s flagship product, SchoolBase® is a powerful school-wide Information Management System which integrates seamlessly with FeeMaster®, Furlong’s fee-billing application, to provide an end-to-end solution. Over 200 schools, both in the UK and overseas, use Furlong® products. Furlong® clients include some of the best known schools in the UK and many international schools from Asia to South America and most points in between. Furlong® was formed in 2003 by Managing Director, Howard Langley. From day one the company resolved to be different from its competitors, offering flexible, tailored solutions and exceptional service. Furlong® is totally focused on independent schools providing feature-rich, intuitive software which delivers real value to schools. Furlong® caters for all sizes of school from the very large to the smaller, often highly specialised schools.
iSAMS Independent Ltd
iSAMS is a Management Information System (MIS) that has been designed exclusively for independent schools. iSAMS has over 60 modules for schools to choose from. We are fortunate to work with some of the most successful schools in the world and they include: The Cheltenham Ladies’ College, St Paul’s Charterhouse, Wycombe Abbey, Harrow, Tanglin Trust Singapore ACS Singapore, Sherborne Qatar, The British School in Brussels, plus many more. iSAMS is a browser-based product that allows the schools the security of having the data held within school but the advantage of accessing it from anywhere in the world. More and more schools are now looking for this functionality and it is a unique offering exclusive to iSAMS. Contact: Jamie Reid jamie.reid@isams.co.uk 9 Talavera Court, Darnell Way, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6RW, UK
Contact: Natalie Jones enquiries@furlongsolutions.com Eagle House, Joule Road, West Portway, Andover, SP10 3UX, UK tel: +44 (0)1264 354 111 www.furlongsolutions.com
tel: + 44 (0)1604 659 100 fax: + 44 (0)1604 659 149 www.isams.co.uk
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WCBS International
International schools can benefit from the wealth of experience which WCBS has gained over many years working exclusively with now more than 500 fee-paying schools worldwide. We supply a range of solutions to meet management information needs, from admissions to alumni, with innovative and proven software. Already well-established throughout the UK, Europe, Asia and Africa, we provide an International Helpline service which is available when your school is open. We have a team of consultants who are experienced at helping schools to get their systems established. Key areas covered by our software include – Student, Parent and Staff records, Admissions, Assessments & Markbooks (including International Baccalaureate requirements), Progress Tracking, Attendance, School Reports/ Grade Cards, Alumni information, plus web-based access to key information for staff, parents and pupils as required. Contact: Tony Child tony.child@wcbs.co.uk Somerset House, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EJ, UK tel: +44 (0)1458 833 344 fax: +44 (0)1458 835 297 www.wcbs.co.uk
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Personal Finance BUPA International
Bupa International pioneered expatriate health insurance in 1971 and today is one of the leading expatriate health insurers in the world. It provides international health insurance to customers in 190 countries including some of the world’s largest and most well-known companies. It offers customers access to more than 200,000 medical providers worldwide and can settle bills directly with over 7500 hospitals and clinics. The company is headquartered in Brighton, England, and has a worldwide emergency medical centre staffed by a team of experienced, multi-lingual advisers and offer customers support and advice 24 hours a day, every day. Bupa International offers tailored products for International Schools and has achieved a number of accolades over the last 40 years, including winning the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for its achievements in international trade three times. For more information visit www.bupa-intl.com or call one of our sales advisors on +44 (0)1273 322343. Contact: Niki Barnes niki.barnes@bupa-intl.com 19a Portland Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1RU, UK tel: +44 (0)1273 828540 www.bupa-intl.com
Teachers’ Wealth
Teachers’ Wealth was established to fill a gap in the international schools market to provide both dedicated and trusted financial advisory services to international schools and their staff worldwide. Dealing only with the international education sector and their very specific needs, Teachers’ Wealth assist staff to transfer their frozen UK pensions to offshore HMRC approved Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pensions Schemes (QROPS), as well as providing free, impartial and independent advice to teachers of all nationalities in respect of offshore savings and investments, offshore pension planning, wills, life insurance and all other aspects of teachers’ financial advisory needs. With clients based all over the world from as far as the Cayman Islands, Australia, Singapore and throughout Europe, Teachers’ Wealth is a supporting member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS), the European Council of International Schools (ECIS), British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) and the Federation of British International Schools in South East Asia and East Asia (FOBISSEA). Contact: Tim Cox, Director Investment Services t.cox@teacherswealth.com Wenceslas Square 19, Prague 1, 110 00, Czech Republic tel: +420 731 375 850 www.teacherswealth.com
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Warwick Mann International Ltd
Warwick Mann International has been servicing the international schools community for over 15 years. As independent brokers, we have access to many innovative and discounted schemes designed specifically for international schools and teachers. All advisors are fully qualified to UK standards, and have on average 20 years’ experience in financial services. We give professional independent advice on; Healthcare, Retirement planning, Savings and Investments, Life and Critical illness, Income protection, IHT planning, National Insurance and Tax advice, International Wills, UK and International mortgages and Education fee planning. To assist with staff recruitment and retention we have helped many schools improve their employee benefits through group life, health and pension arrangements. Further information available on request. Contact: Andrew Seward or Craig Blyth info@warwickmann.com Apartado 0832-1727, World Trade Centre, Panama City, Panama tel: +44 (0)870 460 1088 fax: +44 (0)870 460 1087 www.warwickmann.com
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Recruitment Anthony Millard Consulting
Eteach.com
AMC is a leading independent education recruitment consultancy, specialising in senior leadership appointments, as well as providing strategic advice to schools and other Education organisations worldwide.
Eteach International provides cost effective online recruitment solutions for schools across the world. Schools and school groups can purchase annual advertising licences offering unlimited vacancy publishing during a 12 month period.
Senior Appointments: We have successfully recruited Principals, Heads, Bursars and other leadership and middle management posts for schools throughout the world, including for many COBIS members. We are highly experienced in helping schools at every stage of the recruitment process, drawing on our extensive database and networks. We can assist too with finding teachers, especially for hard-to-fill posts. Bespoke Consultancy: We facilitate strategic planning; assure governance arrangements; carry out strategic reviews; advise on mergers and acquisitions, and the establishment of new schools; review and update policies; provide leadership coaching and mentoring; advise on marketing and development; and help prepare for inspection. In addition, through AMC Families, we provide advice on school choice and university admissions; facilitate private tutoring; and arrange guardianship. Contact: Becky Forrester becky@anthonymillard.co.uk 25 Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1AL, UK tel: +44 (0)20 3427 5414 fax: +44 (0)20 7681 2354 www.anthonymillard.co.uk
The experienced team of education recruitment specialists will manage recruitment campaigns targeting thousands of quality educational professionals and provide schools with the tools to track and manage applications. Talent Pools enable candidates to register their interest in working within a particular school or country, helping schools find interested candidates as soon as a vacancy arises. This saves schools valuable time and money by helping them build a database of quality jobseekers all year round. Eteach has over 600,000 registered users and weekly e-newsletters are distributed to over 190,000 subscribers. Eteach is 100% online, greener and with lower costs than major competitors. Eteach saves schools time and money, delivering outstanding results with a range of innovative online recruitment solutions. Contact: Mrs Gerry Hillier-Manolas ghm@eteach.com Norwich House, Knoll Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3SY, UK tel: +44 (0)1276 674238 / +44 (0)845 226 1906 fax: + 44 (0)845 226 1907 www.eteach.com/TeachingAbroad
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ITN Mark International Education
Bespoke staffing solutions for International schools ITN Mark have set the standard for teaching and education recruitment for over 15 years. With offices around the world we pride ourselves on providing a unique quality of service to our international partner schools.
Reeson Education
REESON Education is London’s Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists we have built our business and reputation on our core values of honesty, integrity and excellence. We care about education and the provision of education and we have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.
Contact: Katy Luckett, Director katy.luckett@itn.com
Contact: Kim Thompson kthompson@reesoneducation.com
ITN Mark international Education, 154-160 Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2DQ, UK
One Lyric Square, Hammersmith, London, W6 0NB, UK
tel: +44 (0)20 7856 9496 fax: +44 (0)20 7856 1310
tel: +44 (0)20 3008 8675 fax: +44 (0)20 3008 8676
www.itnmark.com
www.reesoneducation.com
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Recruitment Search Associates
SEARCH ASSOCIATES is one of the world’s leading educational recruitment consultancies, supporting and advising international schools of all kinds as well as teachers and senior managers wanting to work in them. The group is a close partnership of 16 individual consultants who all have extensive experience in international school management. SEARCH ASSOCIATES places over 2100 candidates worldwide every year, ranging from heads of top international schools to young newly qualified teachers. It runs 13 recruitment fairs annually, including two in London (one in January, one in April) which are particularly suitable for schools looking for candidates with UK experience. It also maintains an extensive and user-friendly candidate database which can be accessed directly by any school registered with SEARCH ASSOCIATES. David Cope is the partner mainly responsible for helping British international schools, whose heads and/or boards are welcome to contact him at any time to discuss their recruitment needs. Contact: David Cope dcope@searchassociates.com Berry House, 41 High Street, Over, Cambridge CB24 5NB, UK
TES TES is the largest network of teachers in the world with over 2 million registered members from 197 countries. Using TES you can reach the widest possible audience of education professionals and jobseekers: • Our website receives 7.7 million visits a month • TES offers over 500,000 free resources for education professionals to share and download • TES magazine has on average 378,000 readers each week • Dedicated international channel on the jobs section of the TES website • Targeted international newsletters and forums The wealth of free resources on TES helps to inspire and inform teachers when they are preparing their lessons. As a result it’s only natural that teachers and other education professionals from around the world come to TES first when they’re looking for a new job. Our international reach means TES is in the best possible position to provide you with the strongest field of candidates to fill your education vacancies, that’s why 99% of advertisers would use TES again. TES Prime – providing support in leadership recruitment and development TES Prime has a dedicated team of specialists in executive search, assessment and development with access to an extensive network of leadership professionals. This puts us in a unique position to help you find the right leaders to join your school, or develop the capacity of your existing leadership team.
Contact: Sarah Woddis sarah.woddis@tes.co.uk 26 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4HQ, UK
tel: +44 (0)1954 231130 fax: +44 (0)1954 232145
tel: +44 (0)20 3194 3111 fax: +44 (0)20 3194 3300
www.searchassociates.com
www.tes.co.uk www.tesprime.com.
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TIC (Teachers International Consultancy)
TIC Recruitment & Training provide a personalised, reliable and responsive recruitment and training service tailored specifically to international schools and teachers worldwide. We really understand the needs of British International Schools. We have over 25 years of experience in international education and have a large database of over 10,000 mainly British trained teachers. We already work with many COBIS schools. Our placement fees are reasonable whether you are looking for just one teacher (or Headteacher), a maternity cover or to staff an entire school. Teachers use our services for free and we only charge schools if we successfully find a teacher they hire.
Contact: Andrew Wigford, Director a.wigford@ticrecruitment.com
Avon House, 19 Stanwell Road, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 2EZ, UK tel: +44 (0)2920 212083 www.ticrecruitment.com
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School Marketing Services
ISC Research
Nathan Associates
Research -
ISC Research, part of The International Schools Consultancy Group, offers cloud based access to the most comprehensive, unique and continuously updated database of international schools available anywhere in the world. A subscription to ISC Research offers real time access and data download capabilities to the entire catalogue of international schools as well as statistical market overview, a calendar of international school events, international school news and details of future schools. Downloaded data can be linked to existing subscriber systems giving total flexibility to analyse it in-house or carry out targeted sales and marketing campaigns to best suit the user. Various subscription options are available from simple cloud based News and Market Research tools, to combined cloud and data sales and marketing solutions. Contact: Tina Law enquiries@isc-r.com Faringdon Business Centre, Volunteer Way, Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 7YR, UK tel: +44 (0)1367 246007 fax: +44 (0)1367 246041 www.iscresearch.com
Nathan Associates is a UK based marketing communications and design consultancy with a difference. For over 10 years we have focused on helping independent schools in the UK and British International schools to align their marketing materials to their true ethos. The best marketing materials are those that align to the experience of visiting the school while helping people to also understand your values and vision. Therefore the key part of getting any marketing materials right is to understand what the school is actually like to come to. Our unique process is very simple. Without prejudgment or pre-conceived solutions, we spend time getting to know the school, its ethos and aspirations. From this we help you to work out what your core strengths are and how to best communicate them. Clients from 2011 include Dulwich College London, British Embassy School Ankara, Geneva English School, Haberdashers Askes School for Girls, Harrogate Ladies College and COBIS. Contact: Nathan Gaydhani nathan@nathan.org.uk 32 Dudley Gardens, Harrow, London, HA2 0DQ, UK tel: +44 (0)8453 70 70 85 www.nathan.org.uk
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School Trips Club Europe Holidays Ltd
Club Europe is a specialist school concert and ski tours organiser. The organisation has been arranging tours in Europe for overseas students for over 30 years. All the concert team staff are experienced, often qualified musicians, and the ski team have expert and personal knowledge of all the major ski resorts in Europe. All the ski trips are tailor-made to suit each individual group. Concert tours give students performing and local cultural experiences. Ski tours are run by highly qualified ski instructors and include five-hour instruction per day as well as a number of aprésski activities, including ice-skatng, snowboarding and cultural evenings. All Club Europe tours ensure students get the most out of the country they are visiting. Tours can be booked up to a year in advance. Each school leader is appointed a dedicated sales advisor who remains in contact with them throughout the booking process and beyond.
Contact: Lucy Szymonski Lucy.s@club-europe.co.uk 22 - 24 Jaggard Way, London, SW12 8SG, UK tel: +44 (0)20 8772 6446 fax: +44 (0)20 8772 0456 www.clubeuropeski.com www.clubeuropeconcert.com
European Study Tours Ltd
For new ways to inspire your students and bring your subject to life, a school trip is the perfect solution. European Study Tours has 30 years’ experience in student travel and offering unique student conferences across the globe. Group leaders travel with us because of the exceptional levels of service they receive from our well-travelled and knowledgeable staff. We adhere to the strictest standards of safety and security giving you complete peace of mind during your trip. We have a wealth of experience in dealing with overseas and inbound groups travelling to the UK and recognise your need for advice on your destination, detailed itinerary planning and regular communication. We have the knowledge and expertise to provide you with the ideal package, full of educational content and a wide range of sightseeing, attractions and activities to destinations all over Europe and Worldwide. Contact: Lisa Knudsen estsales@euro-study-tours.co.uk 4 Post Office Walk, Fore Street, Hertford, SG14 1DL, UK tel: +44 (0)844 576 1957 fax: +44 (0)1992 586381 www.euro-study-tours.co.uk
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School Trips Oxford Royale Academy
Oxford Royale Academy is a British company with a real passion for international education. We run two and four week summer courses in Oxford and Cambridge in July and August for 13–18 year olds, using university accommodation and facilities. We run, for the most part, cultural and academic courses whereby students pick a combination of academic subjects from a wide-ranging list of options. Our students have lessons in these academic subjects for 20 hours a week, alongside which they take part in our extensive activity and social programme, which includes sport and outdoor activities, excursions to England’s leading historical attractions and numerous social events and parties. Contact: Keir Osborn kosborn@oxford-royale.co.uk The Punt House, St Catherine’s College, Manor Road, Oxford, OX1 3UJ, UK tel: + 44 (0)845 130 60 21 fax: + 44 (0)845 280 01 22 www.oxford-royale.co.uk
Skibound/Travelbound
Part of the TUI Travel PLC, the world’s leading international leisure travel group, Skibound and ravelbound are the international schools travel specialist. Welcome to Travelbound, Travelbound has an excellent customer service record and as we’re backed by TUI Travel PLC, the world’s leading international travel group, we’re able to offer 24-hr support and financial backing which is second-tonone. Wherever you wish to go, whatever subject you wish to study, we can help you organise, promote and enjoy one of the fundamental building blocks of your student’s education. Welcome to Skibound, the leading international skiing specialist to international schools. With 26 years of experience in running successful trips for schools we have a fantastic network to provide a superb experience for your students. Skibound’s 8 Clubhotels, all located in the French Alps, offer students the chance to ski in some of the worlds’ most prestigious resorts whilst maintaining exceptional value for money. As Skibound run these hotels specifically for the youth market, everything is geared towards providing groups with the exact services, facilities and support that a school party requires. Contact: Natalie Roberts natalie.roberts@travelbound.co.uk Olivier House, 18 Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TL, UK tel: Travelbound +44 (0)1273 265265 Skibound +44 (0)1273 244750 www.travelbound.co.uk / www.skibound.co.uk
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World Challenge
For 25 years World Challenge has been at the forefront of devising educational expedition programmes which teach life skills and expand minds outside the classroom walls. Our expeditions, which range from one to four weeks enable students to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible global citizens all while having the time of their lives within a safe environment. World Challenge is the world’s largest provider of school expeditions and currently works with about 800 schools and colleges worldwide. We have oďŹƒces in the UK, Dubai, Boston and Melbourne and offer a range of 45 destinations. Our expedition programmes and adventure itineraries are fully aligned to the ethos of the International Baccalaureate and offer a springboard for fulfilling the Creativity, Action and Service of the IB Diploma Programme. Students can also gain UCAS points by being involved in one of our programmes. Contact: Tim Douglas tdouglas@world-challenge.co.uk 17-21 Queens Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6AQ, UK tel: +44 (0)1494 427 654 fax: +44 (0)1494 444 996 www.world-challenge.co.uk
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Schoolwear
Student Development
Schoolwear International Ltd
CEM Durham University
Getting a good quality, reliable supply of British school uniform can be a real headache in some parts of the world. We exist precisely and solely to serve this need and provide all the top brands to international schools all over the world. You choose whether to resell the uniform yourselves locally, to nominate a local retailer we will supply or through your own ‘virtual school shop’, a button on your website stocked with exactly what you specify - but managed and fulfilled entirely through Schoolwear International in the UK at no cost to the school. Parents pay normal retail prices. We only have very experienced – and very well connected – people from the Schoolwear industry on our team and so we can offer not just outstanding service in the supply of your uniform and sportswear but you also have the benefit of all our collective experience without any charge whatsoever.
The Centre for Evaluation & Monitoring (CEM), part of Durham University, is the largest provider of computer-adaptive assessments outside the US, providing information to teaching professionals and authorities for over 25 years. CEM’s information systems cater for Pre School to Post 16 education assessing over 1,100,000 students in over 40 countries across the world each year. CEM provide a number of assessments in different languages including a baseline assessment for young children in Arabic. All assessments are based on robust analysis and evidence-based research. CEM also specialises in bespoke test development and research commissions. To find out about CEM’s adaptive assessments that enable a more accurate and advanced way of measuring pupil progress and potential through school – visit www.cemcentre.org
Contact: Graham Michelli info@s-i.org.uk Attleborough Road, Deopham Green, Norfolk, NR18 9DQ, UK tel: +44 (0)1953 851 250 www.s-i.org.uk
Contact: Lisa Harkness lisa.harkness@cem.dur.ac.uk Rowan House, Mountjoy Centre, Stockton Road, Durham, DH1 3UZ, UK tel: +44 (0)191 334 4221 www.cemcentre.org
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ISCO
Oxbridge Applications
ISCO is a not-for-profit organisation ‘part of the Inspiring Futures Foundation’ of over 50 years’ standing that delivers high quality careers education and guidance to independent and international schools in countries all over the world.
In 1999, after studying PPE at Oxford University, James Uffindell founded Oxbridge Applications, an independent, research-based, education consultancy – to support students with their preparation for the admissions process at Oxford and Cambridge.
The psychometric profiling leads not only to a range of careers for discussion but also greater self-awareness in terms of learning styles and study skills. Additionally, there is a wide range of services to parents, students and staff in terms of careers and higher education. Recent developments include a new individual online web space for students, which is progressive and developmental.
To date, Oxbridge Applications has supported over 55,000 applicants, has worked with UK and international students and, in 2011, helped over 300 schools with their students’ university applications.
This allows the student to record achievement, research courses and careers and keep up-todate with the latest opportunities wherever the student is domiciled. Contact: Julia Watson julia.watson@inspiringfutures.org.uk 39 Ash Close, Uppingham LE15 9PJ, UK
Oxbridge Applications runs interview and admissions test preparation events, workshops in schools, offers free advice and support through its website and has published two books to date – in 2011, Think you can think – Cracking the Thinking Skills Assessment, and in 2012, the fourth edition of So you want to go to Oxbridge? Tell me about a banana.
Contact: Jane Welsh info@oxbridgeapplications.com 13-14 New Bond Street, London, W1S 3SX, UK
tel: +44 (0)1572 823073
tel: +44 (0)20 7499 2394
www.inspiringfutures.org.uk
www.oxbridgeapplications.com
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Student Development Sports Leaders
TLC Education Group
Sports Leaders UK is a charity delivering sports leadership qualifications and awards, through 4000 colleges, Further Education establishments local authorities, prisons and international schools.
TLC LIVE is the online tutoring service from TLC Education Group that offers individual targeted tutoring in English, maths and science. Tutoring sessions are delivered by our fully qualified UK based teachers via the internet, using our state of the art learning platform and our bespoke programme with over 6000 hours of content. We tutor students of all abilities from 6-16 years old, and help students working towards the IB, GCSE or iGCSE exams.
It acts as an Awarding Organisation providing nationally recognised qualifications “A Sports Leaders UK qualification adds a practical extra to exam passes and shows potential employers that an individual has proven skills in organisation and communication,� Linda Plowright, CEO.
Contact: Simon Barnes simon@tlceducationgroup.com Wellington House, East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1BH, UK Contact: Lucy Supperstone lsupperstone@sportsleaders.org 23-25 Linford Farm, Rockingham Drive, Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, MK14 6LY, UK tel: +44 (0)1908 689217 www.sportsleaders.org
tel: +44 (0) 01223 360031 www.tlclive.com
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TIEC Group
TIEC is a multi-disciplinary consulting company specialising in international education strategy, professional development training facilitation and student recruitment services. We are a company dedicated to providing educational related services and support to our clients- who include: Students, families, teachers, schools and corporate organisations. Our vision is to become one of the world’s leading international education advisory and support companies- by providing as well as developing on-going services and solutions that help our clients reach their goal. Our brands include: • Cambridge International Education Conference (CIEC) • TIEC PATHWAYS (student overseas placement service) • British Schools Expo (Africa) • Aspire Magazine • Going2Uni Fair (UK) • Africa First (Annual African Graduate job fair UK) Contact: Olu Ogenbode olugbenga@tiec.co.uk St John’s Innovation Centre, Crowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WS, UK tel: +44 (0)1223 422256 fax: +44 (0)1223 420844 www.tiec.co.uk
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Addendum British Corner Shop
If you enjoy your life abroad but find you miss your favourite foods from back home, then why not visit British Corner Shop (BCS) – the online supermarket for British expats. We stock over 10,000 branded British food, drink, toiletries and household products, all of which can be delivered worldwide to your doorstep. We have recently launched chilled food and fresh fruit & veg to selected countries. On May 1st 2013 we permanently lowered over 400 products and will continue to do so over the next 6-12 months. The ‘Price Drop’ products are indicated by a black and yellow icon, placed next to the product. As well as the icon, you will see the ‘Was’ and ‘Now’ price next to it. The great thing about the Price Drop is, that we have lowered prices across all categories and this will increase as our buying power does. Contact: Chris Fraser chris.fraser@britishcornershop.co.uk B7/B8 Backfield Farm Business Park, Iron Acton, Bristol, BS37 9XD tel: +44 (0)1454 222094 www.brtishcornershop.co.uk
Bucksmore Education
Bucksmore Education run prestigious summer courses for individual students aged 7 to 19. We run eleven different programmes in eight centres across the UK, including five Oxford and Cambridge University Colleges. All Bucksmore programmes are different and we aim to provide the perfect course for each student according to their age, interests and language level. Bucksmore began running high-end English Language summer schools in 1979 and our EFL courses are still extremely popular. For older students Bucksmore also run academic summer courses in Cambridge University. These include a leadership course, a performing arts programme, UK university preparation and an advanced studies programme covering academic subjects in small-group tutorials. All Bucksmore summer courses include a full activity and excursion programme and our students are fully immersed in British culture.
Contact: Matthew Tighe matt@bucksmore.com 258 Greenwich High Street, London, SE10 8NB, UK tel: +44 (0)208 312 8060 fax: +44 (0)208 293 1199 www.bucksmore.com www.advancedstudiesprogram.com.
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CES Holdings
CES is the largest consolidator of educational resources for international schools. We currently work with schools in over 125 countries worldwide. Operating from modern facilities in Manchester (UK) and Baltimore (US) we supply books, equipment and furniture from all major educational suppliers and publishers based in the UK, US, Europe and Australia. Our unique system of export documentation and packaging with online tracking of orders via our website puts you in total control throughout the purchasing process.
Contact: Terry Johnson info@cesholdings.co.uk Shepley Estate (South), Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5EX, UK tel: +44 (0)161 337 9337 www.cesholdings.com
Charanga Ltd
Charanga provides exciting, innovative music teaching and learning resources to support teachers and create impact on the music life of a school, enhancing provision. Students are engaged with resources for singing, playing instruments, and combining singing and playing. There are cartoons, videos, quizzes, pieces, songs and much more to support musical development. With different programmes covering age ranges from 6 - 18, there are interactive resources for whole class and whole class instrumental teaching, for students to use at home, for smaller group teaching. The resources are whiteboard or smartboard compatible and provide a three-dimensional approach to teaching music. There are complete lesson plans, suggested and flexible, depending on the knowledge of the teacher and so can be used effectively by specialist and generalist music teachers. Charanga has been providing music teaching and learning resources for over 17 years with currently over 3,000 schools using its programmes in England alone. Contact: Sam Wright samwright@charanga.com Suites 17 & 18, , 9-12 Middle Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1AL, tel: +44 (0)1273 823900 www.charanga.com
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Addendum Contact Group
Contact Group (www.the-contactgroup.com) is an awarding winning provider of systems for schools and colleges, its range includes amongst others: Call Parents enables 2 way communications between schools and parents via email, text and phone calling who’s Text a Letter function allows schools to text links to letters ready to view online, reducing costs associated with printing letters. Truancy Call assists schools in making first-day contact with parents of absent students via email, text and phone call. Text Someone allows pupils to report bullying or anything that is troubling them by text message and online 24/7. E-mentoring is straightforward and simple to use for both the students and the mentor, ensuring an easy and free exchange by text message and online within a secure and moderated environment.
Crisfield Consulting
Crisfield Educational Consulting provides support andt training services to schools, families and copanies for all aspects of child bilingualism and bilingual education. Specialising in educational services anf professional development, CEC works with families, with regular educational seminars on raising bilingual children and Family Language Planning. CEC also works with international companies with high numbers of expat/ multinational employees, helping families manage transitions with languages anf school planning. Crisfield Educational Consulting specialises in INSET training for british schools abroad and international schools. CEC has developed a bespoke training program which is designed to help schools with high numbers of non-native speaker pupils develop a whole-school approach to EAL. This approach creates a longtitudinal program which activates all staff into a cohesive team, and therefore better utilizes all resources. CEC is a member in good standing of the Society of Education Consultants, NALDIC and the BAAL
Contact: Stephen Clarle sales@the-contactgroup.com
Contact: Eowyn Crisfield info@crisfieldeducationconsulting.com
52 Blucher Street, Birmingham B1 1 QU, UK
2e Schuytstraat 29, 2517XC The Hague, Netherlands
tel: +44 (0)121 621 4203 fax: +44 (0)844 448 9090 www.the-contactgroup.com
tel: +31 6 42 36 69 24 www.crisfieldeducationalconsulting.com
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Dragonfly Training
Epict
Dragonfly Training is an internationally renowned teacher training company. Since 1999 we have developed a fantastic reputation as a market leader in delivering inspiring and realistic CPD training to teachers both in the UK and internationally. We are committed to enhancing the quality and standard of education in your school by endorsing active and independent learning with academic rigour. The totally practical and hands-on nature of our courses means that ideas and strategies can be used in the classroom the very next day, thus having an immediate impact on both teaching and learning. All courses can be delivered: • as bespoke in-school training; • in a host school, for several participating schools; • as part of on-going consultancy. Training is provided by an expert team of highly skilled and experienced trainers, all of whom are specialists in their field and still teach in the classroom themselves, thus truly practising what they preach.
EPICT is the highly successful, proven CPD programme used by thousands of schools, colleges and training institutions across the world.
Contact: Steve Chapman steve.chapman@dragonfly-training.co.uk 20 Westbourne Road, Penarth, Wales, CF64 3HE, UK tel: +44 (0)2920 711787 fax: +44 (0)2920 711713 www.dragonfly-training.co.uk
Teachers of all levels and subjects can present evidence of use of technologies with their students in order to attain EPICT Awards at Bronze, Silver and Gold Levels. Join In ...The EPICT brand is now trusted by thousands of education professionals and teaching institutions worldwide including the BIS Rio, Alice Smith School Malaysia, Ecolint Geneva, BIS Netherlands, Services Education to name but a few. EPICT certifications provide educators with a valuable qualification enabling certificate holders and their schools to stand out from the crowd. Schools, colleges, parents and employers are reassured and confident with teaching and learning provision. EPICT therefore provides Senior Managers with a method for measuring quality and benchmarking the integration of technology into pedagogy thus ensuring a 21st century, high quality education for students. Contact: Margaret Wallace margaret@epict.co.uk
Anna Rogers anna@epict.co.uk
Dallam Court, Dallam Lane, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7LT, UK tel: +44 (0)1925425944 / +44 (0)1436678484 www.epict.co.uk
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Addendum Hallmark Cards plc
Interactive Schools
Hallmark Cards is the world’s largest publisher of Greeting Cards and the world leader in social expression products. Our goal is to enable our customers to connect emotionally whether that is close to home or at great distance. With a pride in our 100+ year heritage and a commitment to excellence and quality that has always been our “hallmark”; we strive to create the very best products to fit our customers’ needs.
Interactive Schools is a trading division of The Interactive Annual Report Company Ltd [TIARC]. “Bringing Schools Marketing and Communications to Life” is our strap line, and underpins our approach and solutions we offer to schools. We aim to differentiate. Interactive Schools is at the cutting edge of schools marketing. We are experts in strategic marketing, branding, graphic design, application development and innovative thinking. We challenge the traditional methods of communications, and embrace new ways of thinking that align to changes in user behaviour and technological advances. Modern parents and prospective pupils expect more from schools – and we ensure we are positioned to deliver this for our clients. This understanding enables us to pioneer many solutions in: • Websites • Mobile & Tablet Apps • Interactive Prospectuses • Social Media • Search Engine Optimisation • Digital Signage Apps Whilst we always maintain a clear view of existing benchmarks, we always aim to ensure that what we deliver actually becomes a benchmark. These benchmarks can be seen for International Schools, including: Kincoppal-Rose Bat, Sydney; PLC, Perth; Kellett, HK; Vivian Fowler, Nigeria; English College, Prague; and many more.
Present in over 120 countries and published in more than 30 languages, Hallmark has indeed become the only global brand synonymous with personal expression and has brand recognition that surpasses almost all others. We supply tailored solutions for the smallest and largest clients and have a dedicated Export Team to help with all aspects of overseas buying from product selection right through to shipping and customs documentation. Contact: Helen Powell helen.powell@hallmark.com Hallmark House, Bingley Road, Heaton, Bradford, BD9 6SD, UK tel: +44 (0)1274 784474 fax: +44 (0)1274 784475
Contact: Simon Noakes schools@tiarc.co.uk
www.hallmark.co.uk
Studio 5, 86 Easton Street, Via St Johns Court, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 1LT, UK tel: +44 (0) 844 0500 500 www.interactive-schools.com
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Isus Ltd
ISUS are specialist suppliers of schoolwear and sportswear to schools all over the world. Our strategy is simple, we provide good quality garments at affordable prices in a variety of supply options, designed to ensure we meet the needs of your parents and your school, supported by our total commitment to service and quality. Whether you’re looking for a total uniform redesign or simply an improved supply we’re sure that we have the resources and expertise to help. Some of the benefits of our service are – Free consultation and design service for schools, helping you to strengthen your brand identity. Free online school uniform shop, selling the uniform items you select to your parents. Provision of free sizing samples for those schools using our online school shop service. Free translation service for International schools where required. Contact: Claire Barradell info@isus-ltd.co.uk Unit 6 Oddington Grange, Weston on the Green, Oxon OX25 3QW, UK tel: +44 (0)1865 331190 fax: +44 (0)870 4719329 www.isus-ltd.co.uk
Klays Consulting
At Klays, we help schools to consistently improve their performance and maximize students’ potentials by providing high quality Professional Development training for staff, as well as whole school review and improvement programs.
Contact: Phylis Wittle pwitter@2chase.co.uk The Lansdowne Building, 2 Lansdowne Road Croydon, CR9 2ER, UK tel: +44 (0)203 086 7761 www.klaysconsulting.co.uk
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Addendum Mindsets
Oxford University Press
Oxford’s knowledgeable team is committed to developing the strongest student achievement and understanding from age 5 right through to 18. Our primary school resources are supported by free online help from some of the UK’s leading independent experts on issues like phonics, writing, maths and more. We also work closely with Cambridge International Examinations, in addition to being the only publisher to develop resources directly with the IB. Mindsets Ltd is a leading manufacturer and supplier of educational science and technology resources, including smart materials and innovative low-cost resources to enhance practical work in science and design and technology. Mindsets is a not-for-profit company and is a subsidiary of Middlesex University.
Our dedicated Education Advisor team is here to help you choose the most effective resources for your classroom – contact us at education.export@ oup.com.
Contact: Peter Stensel sales@mindsetsonline.co.uk
Contact: Melanie Everett melanie.everett@oup.com
2Unit 10, The IO Centre, Lea Road, Waltham Cross, Herts, EN9 1AS, UK
Great Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX2 6DP, UK
tel: +44 (0)1992 716052 fax: +44 (0)1992 719474 www.mindsetsonline.co.uk
tel: +44 (0)1865 353820 www.oup.com
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Redwood Collections Ltd
Redwood Collections offer a comprehensive service from a gentle written reminder, through to proactive collection routines, including working outside normal office hours and into Litigation (including Bankruptcy) if required. Working with over two hundred private schools throughout the UK and abroad we have tried and tested collection routines specific to this industry. With our unique ‘no collection, no commission’ debt recovery service, Redwood Collections prides itself on its proactive communication with the debtor, which often leads to a swift resolution without recourse to expensive legal action. Furthermore we do not expect our clients to enter into an onerous contract with us. Our clients use us as and when they desire and without obligation to do so. In cases that cannot be so simply resolved, Redwood Collections are able to draw on its vast experience in legal debt recovery to quickly and cost-effectively drive the case to conclusion.
Re:locate Magazine
Re:locate is a specialist multimedia publishing company connecting and informing HR, global managers and relocation professionals in the UK and internationally. We are the leaders in this niche and growing global market. We offer up-to-the-minute articles, news and views about education isues affecting relocating families and our community looks to us to keep them informed. We also offer a directory of services including selected international schools to help families who are looking for the right school for their child in their new location. trusted and independent, we provide thought leadership and creative solutions through our highly targeted magazine, websites (www.relocatemagazine.com and www. smartmoverelocate.com), online media and prestigious awards and events. Our new website www.smartmoverelocate.com is aimed specifically at relocating employees and their families with a strong education section.
Contact: Michael Whiting mwhiting@redwoodcollections.com
Contact: Fiona Murchie fiona@relocatemagazine.com
Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 0XZ, UK
Spray Hill, Hastings Road, Lamberhurst, Kent, TN3 8JBA, UK
tel: +44 (0)208 288 3558 fax: +44 (0)208 288 3567
tel: +44 (0)1892 891334 fax: +44 (0)1892 891336
www.redwoodcollections.com
www.relocatemagazine.com
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Addendum Rising Stars
Sisra Online
Rising Stars is an award-winning independent education publisher that creates resources to inspire learners and teachers in primary and secondary schools. The company has just celebrated its 10th birthday.
SISRA Online is a web based results analysis tool for secondary schools. Over a THOUSAND schools across the UK use SISRA Online to analyse their Key Stage 4 & 5 exam results, internal assessments & targets. If your school follows the British education system you will be able to analyse your school’s performance in the same way using our web based application.
Rising Stars specialises in assessment, practice and revision materials which are used in over 9,500 UK primary schools. We also produce engaging literacy resources to support reluctant readers and a range of resources to challenge gifted and talented students. We have won Education Resource Awards for best primary resource for Literacy goes MADD (2008) and Challenge Cards (2010). Switched on ICT was shortlisted for a BETT Award 2012 in the Innovation in ICT category, and Dockside, the reading scheme for older learners, won the ERA Best Special Education Needs award in 2012.
SISRA is designed for the British education system and uses all the latest information from the UK Department for Education helping you to keep up to date with latest measures SISRA is entirely web based with no software to install on computers with non-English operating systems Data is uploaded into SISRA using Excel as a staging post therefore it can be used with any management information system from any country Technical support is provided over the internet which means no expensive international calls should you need assistance
Contact: Peter Oates peteroates@risingstars-uk.com
Contact: Roger Gamble sales@sisraonline.com
7 Hatchers Mews, Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3GD, UK
2 Tower Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 1FN, UK
tel: +44 (0)844 8871090 fax: +44 (0)844 8871091
tel: +44 (0) 870 75 76 750
www.risingstars-uk.com
www.sisraonline.com
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Teachanywhere
Teachanywhere is an international teacher recruitment agency specialising in recruiting teachers and school leaders for international schools around the world. Staffed mainly by exteachers with international experience, we know what it takes to teach abroad, and we know how important it is to find the right kinds of teachers for your school. With offices around the world, we are able to attract good teachers at any time of the year, vet them correctly, and get them interested in your country and school. All of our teachers are fully screened as well as ready and willing to teach abroad. If you contact our offices, you will find out why our clients come back to us year after year, and how we have grown to be the largest, and most successful international teacher recruitment agency in the world, whilst retaining our personal touch.
Contact: Matthew Peck mp@teachanywhere.com 1A, The Embankment, The Old Boathouse, Ground Floor, Putney, London, SW15 1LB, UK.
Twigworld
Twig is an award-winning digital resource that provides teachers instant access to over 1500 short films and support materials on science, maths and geography. Twig uses awe inspiring footage tailored to key curriculum points that captivates learners all over the world. Ideal for use in the classroom, teachers and students can explore the Twig resources at www.twig-world.com (ages 9-16) and the Tigtag resources at www.tigtagworld.com (ages 7-11). All Twig content is suitable for a range of curricula including iGCSE and International Baccalaureate.
Contact:: Charlotte Bouchier info@twigworld.com 33rd Floor Euston Road, London, NW1 3DP
tel: +44 208 788 8663
Tel: +44 (0)203 463 8650 Fax: +44 (0)141 3537728
www.teachanywhere.com
www.twig-world.com
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Addendum University of Cumbria
The University of Cumbria is a modern university committed to innovative, flexible and studentcentred learning, utilising the latest technology. A partnership with the Faculty of Education is a mutually beneficial, collaborative partnership, based upon equality, trust and a desire to support workforce transformation and school improvement whilst focused upon improved life chances for children and young people. The Faculty of Education develops national and international partnerships that develop its profile for working in meaningful partnership with schools and academies. We recognise the potential power for school improvement when teachers’ practical wisdom and local knowledge is supported by critical engagement with learning theory, research evidence, professional guidance, and policy. Programmes that could support your school include our fully online MA in Education, innovative Assessment Only QTS provision, PhD opportunities, bespoke CPD, programmes for the wider school workforce (TAs etc.) and also supporting schools meet their teacher supply needs.
Vocab Express
Vocab Express is an online vocabulary and definition learning application. At its heart is a desire to make education engaging, interesting and easier through a process of learning, revising and testing. It engages students, keeps them actively learning, and raises attainment levels. Teacher workload is minimised through preloaded, pre-categorised multi-lingual and crosscurricular vocabulary from major exam boards and leading publishers of classroom text books. It can be used for homework, in-class activities or cover lessons with no preparation or marking overhead. Students are motivated through an innovative points and scoreboard system to compete against their peers and can see their progress at a glance. All activity can be monitored by the teacher through a comprehensive set of real-time progress tracking tools. For subjects, exam boards and publishers ranging from Key Stages 2-5 currently available on Vocab Express please visit the website: www. vocabexpress.com.
Contact: Alison Gilvey, Faculty of Education alison.gilvey@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact: Kerry Shields kerry@vocabexpress.com
Fusehill Street, Carlisle, CA1 2HH, UK
Alpha Initiatives Ltd, Sowton Business Centre, Capital Court, Bittern Road, Exeter EX2 7FW
tel: +44 (0)1228 616 234 www.cumbria.ac.uk/education
tel: +44 (0)1392 35 75 30 fax: +44 (0)1392 268 167 www.vocabexpress.com
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Voyager School Travel
Webanywhere
Experience the World with a world of experience at Voyager School Travel, part of a successful group of school travel companies, including the Chateau de la Baudonniere, leaders in language immersion tours since 1991 and Adventure Ardeché providing bespoke adventure holidays for schools. Our own, schools-only accommodations in Paris, Normandy and Spain deliver language immersion programmes like no other. Groups are accompanied throughout their stay by a native animateur trained to encourage students to speak French or Spanish at every opportunity. The emphasis is learning outside the classroom and students enjoy a full programme of activities and excursions making the experience so much fun they don’t realise how much they are learning. Voyager Adventure offers company operated programmes in France and Spain offering superb watersports programmes in safe environments delivered by our team of fully qualified English Voyager instructors. Our aim is to educate, exhilarate, inspire and exceed expectations of both students and party leaders.
Webanywhere provide market-leading educational technology solutions to over 3000 clients across five continents. Formed in 2003, the company now has offices in Poland, USA, New Zealand and South Africa, alongside the Head Office in West Yorkshire, UK.
Contact: Fiona Cullen schools@voyagerschooltravel.com
Contact: Adrien Hoepner info@webanywhere.org
Verulam House 142 Old Shoreham Road Hove East Sussex BN3 7BD
Orchard House, Aire Valley Business Park, Lawkhome Lane, Keighley, BD21 3BB, UK
tel: +44 (0)1273 827327 fax: +44 (0)1273 827328
tel: +44 (0)1535 604026
www.voyagerschooltravel.com
www.webanywhere.org
Webanywhere create learning platforms, school websites, e-portfolios and more, helping schools around the world unlock the potential of e-learning for teachers, pupils and parents, as well as market themselves online. The company has official partnerships with Moodle, Mahara, Totara and Google Apps for Education, and was recently appointed as a supplier to the UK Government Procurement Service, having demonstrated the quality and value for money of our products and services. The company has several British International Schools as customers, and understand the particular ICT needs of COBIS members. Webanywhere are delighted to be Supporting Members of COBIS, and believe we can play an important role in the success of COBIS school communities.
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Addendum World Academies
World Academies is a small and dynamic company dedicated to providing world-class management and consultancy services to international schools. We provide schools with the services required for sustained improvement; to ensure high standards of education at all levels. We work together with owners/operators and school leaders to constantly re-evaluate school provision, teaching and learning, attainment and leadership and management. Our expertise is supporting investors with new school start-ups to ensure they provide excellent value for money and a good return on their investment through strategic planning, high quality education, excellent use of resources and facilities and quality marketing. We also provide inspection and accreditation services in the UK and overseas, with a view to offering high quality review and improvement strategies for schools. Combined with this, we can support Headteachers with school improvement planning and leadership development. Contact name: Iain Colledge enquiries@worldacademies.com 145-157 St John Street, London, EC1V 4PY Telephone: +44 (0)20 8133 2284 www.worldacademies.com
Please note: ‘The Source’ is provided as a service to the COBIS community. COBIS is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided by participating organisations and users are advised to contact the agency/organisation directly for further information. Please note, inclusion in this guide does not connote endorsement by COBIS for any service, program or activity and an organisation may not use inclusion in the guide as an endorsement of any of their services, programs or activities.
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