Patron: HRH The Duke Of York, KG
T H E
S O U R C E
2017
A DIRECTORY OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR HIGHQUALITY INTERNATIONAL BRITISH SCHOOLS OVERSEAS
Working alongside the UK Department of International Trade to promote export and inward investment to global businesses.
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Introduction
THE SOURCE
Your 2017 guide to COBIS Supporting Members Dear Colleagues, We are delighted to present to you the 2017 edition of The Source, our directory of quality products and services offered by COBIS Supporting Members for the benefit of international British schools overseas. Whatever your school needs...they've got it. The expertise that our supporting members bring to our network of schools is invaluable and their contributions to our annual programme of events, webinars and conferences are wellknown and appreciated by all. That's why COBIS is more than happy to undertake initiatives such as the publication of this directory to ultimately help facilitate new relationships, new partnerships, new business and new sales. Our privileged relationship with the Department of International Trade (DIT, formerly UKTI) allows us to offer a breadth of knowledge in international export markets to both schools and supporting members. We are the only DIT Trade Challenge Partner solely representing schools so we encourage members to continue to access the quality information, events and opportunities that are offered by DIT via COBIS. The aim of DIT, and their highly successful 'Exporting is GREAT' campaign is self explanatory and in line with the values and ethos of COBIS; we want to export the best of British education, including educational products and services, in an international setting. Whether you are in the market for schoolwear, IT solutions, mobile apps, recruitment support or career guidance for your school, we are confident that The Source 2017 can help you find the right company to work with.
Colin Bell COBIS CEO
Contents
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Architects............................................................................................................ 5 Assessments and Qualifications............................................................. 6 Consultancy and Professional Development.................................. 11 Curriculum Resources and Publishers............................................. 24 Employee Benefits........................................................................................ 43 Facilities Management and Equipment/Furniture..................... 44 ICT......................................................................................................................... 46 Lawyers and Legal Services..................................................................... 56 Management Information Systems..................................................... 58 Personal Finance............................................................................................ 63 Recruitment..................................................................................................... 65 Research............................................................................................................. 75 School Inspectorates.................................................................................... 75 School Marketing Services....................................................................... 76 School Trips...................................................................................................... 78 Schoolwear......................................................................................................... 81 Student Development.................................................................................. 86 Universities....................................................................................................... 90 Websites, Apps and Social Media........................................................ 94 Index.................................................................................................................... 97
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 company or organisation directly for further information. Inclusion in this guide does not imply endorsement by COBIS for any service, programme or activity and an organisation may not use inclusion in the guide as an endorsement of its services, products or activities.
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Consultancy Service Supporting the development of world class schools. The COBIS Consultancy Service has been carefully designed to ensure that our consultants meet the specific needs of our clients. Our highly experienced consultants can offer support to schools, commercial organisations and private investors globally.
Services Include: Middle leader support. Assessment support. Teaching and learning review. Curriculum models. Leadership and governance consultancy. Safeguarding and child protection. BSO inspection preparation. School development planning. Business (school) start-up. COBIS Schools and other organisations can submit a request for consultancy or training via the COBIS website.
For More Information View our full range of services on our website:
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Architects BHM Chartered Architects
Contact:
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 building for education including Classrooms, Science Labs, Theatres, Music Schools, Boarding Houses, Dining Halls, Sports Halls and Swimming Pools.
Steve Leech swl@bhmarchitects.com 1 White Hart Lane, London, SW13 0RA, UK +44 (0) 208 878 4667 www.bhmarchitects.com
Eric Parry Architects
Contact: Yasmin Shariff Yasmin.s@ericparryarchitects.co.uk 2842 Banner Street, London, EC1Y 8QE, UK +44 (0) 798 508 5360 www.ericparryarchitects.co.uk
Eric Parry Architects is an established and awardwinning practice. The challenges and opportunities of the 21st century demand creativity and ingenuity to succeed in an increasingly competitive environment. Progressive schools are expanding, upgrading or building new boarding houses and facilities for the creative arts especially music, dance and performance. We work collaboratively with the schools to determine the most effective way to reduce running costs and enhance learning. We have designed specialist facilities for leading independent schools including Wells Cathedral School, Bedford School, Brighton College and Kings College Wimbledon.
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Pick Everard Whether you are planning a new school, or rationalising an existing campus, Pick Everard can support you with consultancy services in the fields of architecture and engineering, cost and project management, and estates strategy and development services.
Contact: Paul Rothera paulrothera@pickeverard.co.uk 322 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7PD, UK +44 (0) 345 045 0050 www.pickeverard.co.uk
Pick Everard is a leading multiprofessional consultancy practice employing over 450 staff across our global business. We have a history of developing innovative solutions to problems, achieving the highest standards within budgetary and time constraints. We have an international portfolio, complemented by a track record of delivering over £500m in the education sector across the UK in the last three years.
Cambridge International Examinations Contact: Nick Mazur info@cie.org.uk 1 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB1 2EU, UK +44 (0) 122 355 3554 www.cie.org.uk
We are part of Cambridge Assessment, a department of the University of Cambridge. We prepare school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. Our international qualifications are recognised by the world’s best universities and employers, giving students a wide range of options in their education and career. As a notforprofit organisation, we devote our resources to delivering highquality educational programmes that can unlock learners’ potential. Every year, nearly a million Cambridge learners from 10,000 schools in 160 countries prepare for their future with an international education from Cambridge.
Assessments and Qualifications
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GL Education
Contact: Andrew Sleath international@gl-education.com 9th Floor, 389 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 4AJ, UK +44 (0) 208 996 3369 www.gl-education.com
GL Education is a leading provider of integrated assessments, stakeholder surveys and professional development services. Our resources and services are used by schools in over 100 countries worldwide, providing teachers with the tools they require to help raise standards in our children’s education. Our tests 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 7 million online tests to children in the UK and abroad. Visit our website for more information and case studies about how our resources are used in international schools.
Gooseberry Planet
Contact: Stella James stella@gooseberryplanet.com Unit 8, Rooks Farm, The Street, Rotherwick, RG27 9BG, UK +44 (0) 186 536 6468 www.gooseberryplanet.com
Gooseberry Planet is a unique software platform that teaches online safeguarding via gamification. It also allows teachers and parents to be part of their child's or student's learning journey via parallel apps. Gooseberry Planet promotes a collaborative and personalised approach for all learners and uses ‘gamification’ (learning through play) to embed key Online Safeguarding messages. Children demonstrate knowledge and learning, and progress through practical, realistic online scenarios and immersive game play. Teachers have access to a monitoring and assessment tool, plus a structured and fully resourced programme that supports a child centred approach to Online Safeguarding.
Assessments and Qualifications
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Independent Schools Examinations Board (ISEB) Examinations Board that sets the Common Entrance examinations at 11+ and 13+, the Common PreTests and the Common Academic Scholarship examinations at 13+
Contact: Kate Allen kate.allen@iseb.co.uk Suite 3, Endeavour House, Crow Arch Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1HP, UK +44 (0) 120 248 7538 www.iseb.co.uk
Learning Ladders
Contact: Matthew KosterMarcon mattk@learningladders.info 6 St George’s Circus, London, SW1 6FE, UK +44 (0) 203 637 0500 www.learningladders.info
An awardwinning pupil-led solution which puts your curriculum at the heart of assessment. Learning Ladders is flexible to your curriculum and assessment needs, and provides meaningful information to support the whole school community, from teachers and SLT to parents and governors. Driven by formative assessment, pupils take ownership of their learning and are aware of their individual next steps. Teachers can record progress online, view gaps in learning and use all of the Learning Ladders features to inform their teaching and planning.
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NQT Induction The NQT Induction Team has several years’ experience and provides a comprehensive induction service for over 1,000 NQTs each year.
Contact: Helen Taylor nqt@kent.gov.uk Brook House, Reeves Way, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3SS, UK +44 (0) 300 0421 149 www.kelsi.org.uk/hr-andtraining-for-staff/working-in-kent/ newly-qualified-teachers
It supports schools, HE colleges and academies to fulfil the statutory requirements for successful NQT induction across the UK and in British Overseas Schools. In addition, the team provides access to a system for monitoring NQT’s progress, specialist advice on induction for teachers who trained overseas, access to an induction handbook with documentation and guidance to enable the NQT mentor to monitor the NQT and complete assessments, access to ongoing support and advice from the team, timely information for NQTs and their tutors via a termly newsletter and more.
Oxford International AQA Examinations
Contact: Christine Ozden christine.ozden@oxfordaqaexams.org.uk Jordan Hill Rd, Oxford, OX2 8DP, UK www.oxfordaqaexams.org.uk
Oxford International AQA Examinations (Oxford AQA Exams) provides highquality international GCSEs, AS and Alevel qualifications for students studying in British curriculum schools around the world. Founded upon a mission to improve educational standards around the world, we are a joint venture between AQA, the UK’s largest provider of academic qualifications, and Oxford University Press, a department of the University of Oxford. Our international GCSEs, AS and Alevels are based on over 100 years of experience, academic research and best practice. Visit oxfordaqaexams.org.uk for more information, or join us on LinkedIn.
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Step One Step One is an independent internationally based career and educational guidance provider, specialising in working with students in the international community with particular emphasis on British schools.
Contact: Moira Beckett guidance@step1.ac Suite 243, 80 High Street, Winchester, SO23 9AT, UK www.step1.ac
Step One provides a professional online programme of educational and career guidance from year 7 to 13 including university guidance, with ongoing support from our experienced advisers. All components of this programme are available at www.step1.ac. Step One also contributes to a school’s continuous professional development and inspection requirements. No subscriptions required, all affordable and payable by parents or school.
The College Board
Contact: Cassandra Basile international@collegeboard.org 250 Vesey Street, New York, New York, 10821, USA +1 212 713 8276 international.collegeboard.org
The College Board is a missiondriven notfor profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programmes and services in college readiness and college success — including the SAT® and the Advanced Placement Program®.
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Tribal Tribal can inspect your school and provide you with validated evidence that your school is providing a British education comparable to an independent school in the UK.
Contact: Kathryn Harris international@tribalgroup.com Kings Orchard, 1 Queen Street, Bristol, BS2 0HQ, UK +44 117 311 5232 www.tribalgroup.com/ british-schools-overseas
Approved to do this by the UK Department for Education (DfE), Tribal’s inspections follow DfE criteria, are quality assured by Ofsted and are tailored to your school’s educational needs and financial circumstances. Schools can make the report available to parents, students and prospective clients. We are proud to be a COBIS Supporting Member and to have worked with a number of COBIS Member Schools. We would be delighted to work with your school too, to celebrate and support your continual improvement.
Anderson Education
Contact: Sue Anderson sue@andersoneducation.co.uk Langton House, Meopham Green, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0PY, UK +44 (0) 147 481 5450 www.andersoneducation.co.uk
We offer free, impartial advice and guidance to families considering a UK boarding school, summer or language programme. We have visited over 350 UK boarding schools and are able to recommend schools that meet the individual needs of each child. We help the family through the process of shortlisting, arranging visits and entrance tests. Anderson Education has 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 Asperger Syndrome as well as those who require English Language tuition.
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Anglo Schools International Services (ASIS) Ltd
Contact: David Boddy d.boddy@angloschools.co.uk Gainsborough House, 2 Sheen Road, Richmond Upon Thames, TW9 1AE, UK +44 (0) 7831 345 923 www.angloschools.com
ASIS is an educational services company. Our teams in the UK, India and Middle East work in three areas: the development of British schools abroad, the recruitment of international students into British Universities and Boarding Schools, and the delivery of the 'British Universities & Secondary Schools Achievement Tests' (BUSSATs). BUSSATs results measure relative academic abilities to support entry applications. Using these results, ASIS has also developed the Private Schools Academic Performance Index which allows schools to demonstrate their overall academic strength. We offer a FREE SERVICE to International Schools who want their students to apply to UK universities through UCAS.
Aspire GR Aspire are an international organisation that specialise in bespoke safeguarding and child protection accredited training and qualifications.
Contact: Emily Konstantas emily@aspiregrltd.co.uk Rae House, Dane Street, Bishop Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3BT, UK +44 (0) 779 319 9427 www.aspiregrltd.co.uk
Aspire also offer many other accredited/nonaccredited courses and qualifications available to all staff and pupils. Of particular interest are our new accredited qualifications in both Prevent and the preprofiling of radicalisation. Apart from the above mentioned, Aspire offer many other courses to schools.
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Beat Goes On Beat Goes On deliver the following dynamic, high energy and accessible music workshops:
Contact: Ollie Tunmer info@beatgoeson.co.uk 119 Shakespeare Walk, London, N16 8TB, UK +44 (0) 7968810762 www.beatgoeson.co.uk
• STOMPstyle body percussion • Samba drumming • Junk percussion • Bespoke CPD training to help music teachers to develop the use of percussion in the classroom. Our Director Ollie Tunmer is a former cast member of the hit show STOMP and a qualified music teacher. Our workshops are adaptable to suit primary & secondary pupils, FE and HE level students. We can design workshops to suit your needs we look forward to hearing from you.
BlueSky Education BlueSky Education is online software supporting you to:
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• Lead staff development and link it to school improvement; • Support trainee and newly qualified teachers; • Record performance information, including observations and learning walks; • Develop needsbased professional learning that shares best practice; • Analyse staff performance and the effectiveness of professional learning; • Save time, 85% of school leaders save up to five hours every week with BlueSky
+44 (0) 1483 880 004 www.blueskyeducation.co.uk
BlueSky is the UK’s marketleading solution and already used in British International Schools
Contact: Darren Bunyan info@blueskyeducation.co.uk Unit 4 Howard Buildings, 6971 Burpham Lane, Guildford, Surrey,
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British School of Coaching British School of Coaching (BSC) is the Home of Coaching and has a long established reputation working with schools and colleges in the UK and internationally.
Contact: Judith Barton judith@britishschoolofcoaching.com Victoria House, St Helens, WA10 6UU, UK +44 1744 605046 www.britishschoolofcoaching.com
Market leaders in providing ILM accredited qualifications at Level 2 to Level 7 for coaches, mentors and trainers, BSC offers a range of services to suit every level from introductory workshops to leadership coaching and includes student coaching & mentoring, wellbeing coaching workshops and parent mentoring. BSC has launched the first professional qualification for young people (1424); the Young Leaders Award. BSC delivers courses in a unique way, reflecting their core beliefs; Respect, Integrity and Confidentiality, and is recognised for offering courses that are accredited.
Buckinghamshire Learning Trust
Contact: Mark Bignell mbignell@learningtrust.net King George V House, King George V Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5AW, UK +44 (0) 129 638 7485 +44 (0) 782 723 1357 www.learningtrust.net .
The Buckinghamshire Learning Trust supports some of the best schools in the UK and worldwide who achieve outstanding results and uphold educational excellence. We can support your school in the same way and act as a critical friend across all aspects of school life. From working with British International Schools we know that a common concern is isolation, and limited support. We are already working with a number of schools worldwide, acting as their school improvement provider, offering cost effective, quality assured support to meet their improvement need. This can vary from a single day’s consultancy to longterm support packages.
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Cambridge Education
Contact: Siobhan Hall Siobhan.hall@camb-ed.com 22 Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2JD, UK +44 (0) 1223 463 757 www.camb-ed.co.uk
Cambridge Education supports schools worldwide providing inspection, training and consultancy services which enable schools to sustain a worldclass education. As an authorised inspectorate, accredited by the DfE to inspect British Schools Overseas and quality assured by Ofsted, our ethos of partnership offers you, either independently or as part of a group: • Consistent, highquality expertise, training and support, tailormade to meet your specific needs • CPD programmes and resources • Highquality inspection and accreditation • Significant financial savings for COBIS members • Indepth knowledge of schools around the world
Consilium Education
Contact: Andy Homden ahomden@consiliumeducation.com
+44 (0) 7761210997 www.consiliumeducation.com
Consilium Education offers highly personalised advisory services to educational investors and schools for startup, expansion and school improvement projects. We draw on the unique experience of a team of educators who have guided the foundation and development of some of the most successful international schools in the world. We also publish International Teacher Magazine, one of the fastest growing on-line magazines for global educators. Our areas of expertise include start-up and expansion master planning, project feasibility studies, strategic and financial planning, digital marketing and content generation for schools, EAL support, international school governance and more.
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Derventio Education Derventio Education Ltd is a leading provider of educational software throughout the UK and Overseas.
Contact: Louise Simpson marketing@derventiosolutions.com First Floor, Gleneagles House, Vernon Gate, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1UP, UK +44 (0) 1332 222 456 www.derventiosolutions.com
SchooliP is the leading school improvement software that has been developed to help schools perform more effectively. The solutions help schools and academies to integrate Performance Management, School Improvement, Selfevaluation, and Continual Professional Development (CPD for teachers), in one easy to use system. After having continuing success within the UK, the system is now being adopted by overseas schools including COBIS member Kings College, The British School of Madrid.
Dyslexia Matters Limited
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Dyslexia Matters® are trainers of Specialist Teachers and Teaching Assistants. We support people with specific learning difficulties and those who work with them.
Julia Hewerdine info@dyslexiamatters.co.uk
Dyslexia Matters offers:
The Stables, Cockayne Hatley, Sandy, SG19 2EA, UK +44 (0) 1767 313 100 www.dyslexiamatters.co.uk
Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties Awareness Training Level 2 OCR Level 5 Diploma Teaching Learners with Dyslexia/Specific Learning Difficulties OCR Level 7 Diploma Teaching and Assessing Learner with Dyslexia/Specific Learning Difficulties Assessments for adults and children Bespoke training programmes Training for employers and employees
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Educate For over 18 years Educate have been supporting schools with many of the challenges they face, including:
Contact: info@educate.co.uk Kensington Centre, 66 Hammersmith Road London, W14 6UD, UK +44 (0) 203 411 1080 www.educate.co.uk
Staff Performance Management – robust solutions to complex issues provided by our online application, Standards Tracker. It helps raise teaching and staff standards in your school, whilst freeing up management time and reducing paperwork and administration. Initial Teacher Training – accredited training programme to support your school with trainees. From application processing and bursary facilitation to complete training management, we give you the exact support you need to get the most out of your trainees and provide the best experience. Educate works with leaders in schools across UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Far East.
Educators Abroad Ltd Providing teacher qualification or licensure through schoolbased portfolio development and assessment process:
Contact: David Johnson david@educatorsabroad.org 15 Palmer Close, Redhill, RH1 4BU, UK +44 (0) 173 776 8254 www.educatorsabroad.org
Qualified Teacher Status (England). Wisconsin (USA) teacher licensure. Teaching assistants: EA international certificate course. Teachers, Go Abroad: licensed teachers, 4 to 8 week school experience in another cultural setting. Student teaching, 10 to 18 week final placements. COBIS quality assured consultants. Providing personalised professional development worldwide for prospective and employed educators who are fluent in English since 1987.
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Gabbitas Education
Contact: Rachel Pickthall Rachel.Pickthall@gabbitas.co.uk Norfolk House, 30 Charles II Street, London, SW1Y 4AE, UK +44 (0) 207 734 0161 www.gabbitas.co.uk
Gabbitas, established in 1873, is the UK’s leading independent education consultancy. Numerous distinguished personalities have passed through our doors, including Edward Elgar, HG Wells, Amy Johnson and members of the British Royal Family. We offer expertise in educational appointments, academic and non academic, in the UK and Overseas. In addition we offer 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, and have a demonstrable track record of recruiting Heads, Deputy Heads, Department Heads, Bursars, Senior Teachers, Teachers and Support Staff.
Insetcourses.com
Contact: Rod Smith rjs1802@gmail.com 36 Edmondson Close, Brampton, Cumbria, CA13 0UU, UK +44 (0) 755 778 7977 www.insetcourses.com
Insetcourses.com specialises in providing high quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for your International School or College. Insetcourses.com will provide experienced, committed and engaging trainers/consultants to work with your school or college on your bespoke CPD requirements, after detailed discussion with you. Insetcourses.com will maximise the visit of each trainer to make the visit as costeffective as possible. Equally, we can provide a number of tutors if your needs are for a conference, or a wholeschool INSET covering several topics. All calls and emails will be answered promptly, with a written, fullycosted, noobligation quote, emailed to you within 24 hours.
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IStip Statutory Appropriate Body for Newly Qualified Teacher Induction in England.
Contact: Judith Fenn Judith.Fenn@istip.co.uk Chester House, Fulham Green, 8183 Fulham High Street, London, SW6 3JA, UK +44 (0) 203 586 3137 www.istip.co.uk
Karen Ardley Associates
Contact: Karen Ardley karen@karenardley.com The Old Dyehouse, 27 St Georges Road, Scholes Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 1UQ, UK +44 (0) 796 782 1422 www.karenardley.com
KAA is a dynamic, creative, leadership and training consultancy that has successfully worked with a wide range of COBIS member schools. We design and deliver professional development programmes for leaders and people involved with providing or supporting learning, worldwide. Our inspirational programmes and consultancy have proven success and organisational impact.
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LifeUnltd Motivational Maps have been developed to address the dynamics of individuals in a team situation. They are selfperception inventories, which give an insight into the core motivation of a person. They are used by many large organisations in the UK as part of their annual staff appraisal.
Contact: Janet Anber jjjunos@gmail.com Western Road, Hertfordshire, UK +44 (0) 122 437 9666 www.lifeunltd.co.uk
Motivational Maps can be used for mediation conflicts and clashes can be resolved by the people concerned when they have the right tools that enable them to understand the underlying problems. Using Motivational Maps provides insight to the problem and enables the difficult conversation to take place with both adults and children using a completely different focus.
Prosperity Income through property. The UK property for pensions specialists.
Contact: Callum Williamson callum@prosperityfund.co.uk JQ1, 32 George Street, Birmingham, B3 1QG, UK +44(0) 845 6769799 www.prosperityfund.co.uk
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The Teaching Assistant College Training Teaching Assistants to really shine since 2006!
Contact: Eva Cartwright eva.cartwright@tacollege.com Unit 7b, Greyfriars Business Park, Frank Foley Way, Stafford, ST16 2ST, UK +44 (0) 1785 227 574 www.tacollege.com
Our vision is to equip every Teaching Assistant with the tools they need to provide exceptional support every day. The TA College is a leader in education and training developments with a focus on delivering training that makes a genuine difference to Teaching Assistant practice. We understand that the role of a TA is very broad and varied, and that professional development needs to reflect this. Through Qualifications, Resource Files, Consultancy, INSET, Subscriptions and COBIS Diploma for International Teaching Assistants we are officially #AllThingsTA.
The Key Support Services Limited
Contact: Ewa Jozefkowicz ewa@thekeysupport.com 2nd Floor, 29 Ludgate Hill, London, EC4M 7JR, UK +44 (0) 333 320 7617 www.thekeysupport.com
The Key for School Leaders is the national information service that provides busy school leaders with instant answers to questions on all aspects of managing a school. Members use our service to save time, solve problems and increase efficiency. We offer highquality, impartial information and guidance from authoritative sources and a wealth of practical resources, including concise summaries of government policies and legislation, template forms and reports, teaching school case studies, sample documents, regular news roundups, and more. We support all members of the senior team. No question is too big or too small.
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the-learning-crowd thelearningcrowd (tlc) is an extremely experienced group of educationalists, whose combined skills have been gained through working throughout the UK and in many countries around the world. As a Supporting Member we have worked for several COBIS Member Schools.
Contact: Gareth Long info@the-learning-crowd.com 9 Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7SY, UK +44 (0) 787 369 2971 www.the-learning-crowd.com
Specialising in supporting the design of new schools and learning spaces from an education perspective, ICT in education visioning, Senior Leadership, Governance, many groups from schools, organisations and authorities choose thelearningcrowd because of their commitment, high expectations, enthusiasm, education experience, dedication and loyalty to projects. thelearningcrowd is proud to have been appointed onto the EU Schoolnet Evaluation Framework to evaluate EU funded education and ICT in education projects across Europe.
UKuni EdTech
Contact: Sam Hume info@ukuni.net 29 Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8AY, UK +44 (0) 203 856 8188 www.ukuni.net
UKuni is the top choice for international students wanting to study in the UK. Students can use the UKuni platform to Search, Compare and Apply to UK universities and associated courses. UKuni’s primary focus is on servicing the holistic needs of international students. It also focuses on providing independent, current and accurate information and advice for international students based in the UK or abroad wishing to progress to Undergraduate and Postgraduate study. Other services include boarding school placement and educational guardianship provided through its subsidiary London Private Office (L.P.O). UKuni also offers visa services.
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University of Worcester The Institute of Education at the University of Worcester has been offering high quality teacher development opportunities for nearly 70 years. With a range of CPD courses, bespoke events and seminars, we are able to support school improvement and staff development.
Contact: Raquel Labella Jara r.labellajara@worc.ac.uk Henwick Grove, Worcester, WR2 6AJ, UK
Our MA Education can be delivered to groups of staff in your school, providing the option for you to host this as an opportunity for your cluster or network of schools. We also offer an annual residential Summer School, based in our high quality facilities in an historic setting.
+44 (0) 190 585 5056 www.worcester.ac.uk
Veema Education
Contact: Costa Constantinou c.constantinou@veema.co.uk 20 Emerson Building, Chadwell Lane, London, N8 7RF, UK +44 (0) 203 637 4232 www.veema.co.uk
Veema Education specialises in delivering bespoke training packages to both teachers and students in the UK and internationally. Our professional development programmes for teachers and our masterclasses for students equip schools to deliver outstanding teaching, learning and assessment that enable students to achieve their full potential. Working with schools we identify the unique needs and offer solutions directly focussed on improving pupil learning, as supported by the latest educational research and pedagogy. We believe schools should take a ‘bottom up’ approach to professional development, where teachers are included in discussions around school improvement needs and best practice.
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Winter’s International School Finder
Contact: Sophie Lorford sl@wintersschoolfinder.com 15 Berwick Courtyard, Berwick St. Leonard, Salisbury, SP3 5UA +44 (0) 1747 440 891 www.wintersschoolfinder.com
Winter’s International School Finder is an online directory that is revolutionising the way international schools connect with parents. At the heart of Winter’s is an innovative and comprehensive digital listing of English speaking schools in non-English speaking countries. The company is led by Elaine Stallard, whose experience in the international education sector led her to recognise the pressing need for a free, online global comparison tool for parents. Winter’s provides schools with a comprehensive, updateable entry that describes and showcases their school to an audience of parents across the globe. Schools are able to edit this entry whenever they choose to, unlike a print directory, and can keep their profile updated regularly with multimedia, news and events.
3P Learning Mathletics 3P Learning is a provider of digital learning resources.
Contact: Richard Stoneman Richard.stoneman@3plearning.com Fourth Floor, Bull Wharf, Redcliff Street, Bristol, BS1 6QR, UK +44 (0) 117 370 1990 www.3plearning.com
Mathletics is a digital resource currently used by more than 17,000 schools and 4 million learners worldwide. It is proven to improve pupil engagement and results in maths. Spellodrome is a digital resource that helps children to develop their spelling, writing and communication skills. Reading Eggs is a digital resource for literacy, designed to help teach children how to read and to develop a love of reading.
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Baker Books – International School Book Club
Contact: Philip Baker pb@bakerbooks.co.uk 11 Manfield Park, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8NU, UK +44 (0) 148 326 7888 www.bakerbooks.co.uk
Baker Books are experts in selecting the best of British books for children. There are three issues during the school year each with over 400 books, displayed in colourful catalogues and online, suitable for ages 3 to 16. The book club enables parents to order books through the school which earns free books for the school. The company has over 35 years experience supplying schools throughout the world. The online ordering system ensures that the administration is kept to a minimum and the company works closely with member schools to ensure that orders are fulfilled accurately and promptly.
Browns Books for Students Ltd
Contact: Frances Murphy enquiries@brownsbfs.co.uk 2228 George Street, Hull, HU1 3AP, UK +44 (0) 148 238 4660 www.brownsbfs.co.uk
We are a long established and respected supplier of books and ebooks to educational establishments in the UK and internationally. We offer bespoke library servicing and fast shipping worldwide. Our unique educational website is host to every UK book in print and over 11 million titles. We can take orders online, by post, fax or email, with real time stock level availability, discounted pricing displayed and reporting on all orders. Brownsbfs has also become the leading provider of eBooks for education through our platform VLeBooks.com, with over 600,000 titles available
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Cambridge University Press
Contact: Gen Champion gchampion@cambridge.org The Edinburgh Building, Shaftesbury Road, Cambridge, CB2 8RU, UK +44 (0) 1223 325089 www.cambridge.org
Cambridge University Press is a worldleading international education publisher, providing educational materials, resources and services to teachers and learners, from ages 319, in over 160 countries. We at Cambridge University Press International Education are driven by a simple imperative: to work alongside educators and learners to provide individuals with accessible, inspirational learning resources that lead them to a lifetime of achievement. We are proud to share the gold standard tradition and contemporary relevance of the University of Cambridge. We publish resources for Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Checkpoint, Cambridge O Level, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International A Levels and International Baccalaureate.
CES Holdings
Contact: Stuart Thorne, info@cesholdings.com Shepley Estate (South), Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5EX, UK +44 (0) 161 337 9337 www.cesholdings.com
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.
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ClickView
Contact: Julian Hitchman julian.hitchman@clickview.co.uk Fifth Floor, 4 Bath Place, London, EC2A 3DR
At ClickView, our goal is to give teachers the best opportunity to create a rich learning experience through video education for students. Our videos and activities have been mapped to the National Curriculum in England, designed by educators to support students, and are available anywhere, anytime on our userfriendly online platform or through mobile devices. We are a trusted learning partner with over 2,500 schools using ClickView in the classroom globally. Be a part of this community and start your free trial today!
+44 (0) 777 125 2061 www.clickview.co.uk
Collins Collins is a marketleading educational publisher producing resources in a wide range of subjects for schools worldwide.
Contact: Rob Thompson rob.thompson@harpercollins.co.uk 7785 Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8JB, UK +44 (0) 208 307 4104 www.collins.co.uk
As part of Collins Learning we offer schools not only textbooks, but also revision, home learning, teachers support, English language teaching and reference materials. We are a market leading publisher in Education, in Atlases, and in Dictionaries, both English and bilingual. Bringing together a publishing heritage that began in 1819, and forward thinking ideas to help schools deliver excellent learning today. We publish for a wide range of curricula, both UK and International, and for a wide range of exams, including a full range of English language exams.
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Cosy
Contact: Moira Planche moiraplan@aol.com The Chocolate Factory, Siddals Road, Derby, DE1 2QD, UK +44 (0) 128 481 0788 www.cosydirect.com
Cosy is a young company providing 'real' open ended resources for early learning and outdoor play. We're determined that childhood should be curious, alive and naturally good fun. We care about how we source our product, prioritising communities, artists, craftspeople and a low carbon supply chain, priding ourselves on finding the best quality and value possible for every resource we undertake to provide. During the last year we have looked into ways in which we can open up our resources for international schools in response to demand. We are delighted to be a COBIS Supporting Member and we look forward to meeting members personally at future events.
Dawsons Music Ltd
Contact: William Thompson william.thompson@dawsons.co.uk 65 Sankey Street, Warrington, WA1 1 SU, UK +44 (0) 192 558 2424 www.dawsons.co.uk/education
For over 100 years, Dawsons Music has been the UK’s leading specialist music instrument supplier to schools and colleges. As well as supplying instruments and equipment, we have unrivalled experience in the development of music ICT facilities in schools around the world. Whether based around PCs, Apple computers or tablets, we help schools find the best solution to provide a relevant music curriculum through the use of ICT. Our consultation team designs and installs facilities including Theatres, Recording Studios, Radio Stations, Dance Studios and MultiMedia Performance Areas, supplying all the equipment and training staff on its effective use. We are also able to offer discounted prices on all music brands to international schools.
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Doddle
Contact: Stuart Alway stuart.alway@boardworks.co.uk Units 57 The Gallery, 54 Marston Street, Oxford, OX4 1LF, UK +44 (0) 750 669 8840 www.doddlelearn.co.uk or www.boardworks.co.uk
From the creators of Boardworks, Doddle is an online teaching, homework and assessment resource containing over 16,000 presentations, activities and quizzes across 18 subjects for ages 1118. It offers comprehensive coverage of the international curriculum, including the Cambridge International curriculum, IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate. Doddle resources are engaging and interactive to keep students inspired, and are Mac and tablet compatible, so students can study anywhere! The quizzes are selfmarking and automatically report to the online markbook where teachers can instantly identify areas where further support is needed, offering a timesaving and consistent way to assess understanding across the whole school.
EducationCity Trusted and used in over 15,500 schools, EducationCity is a leading teaching, learning and assessment resource.
Contact: Jamie Southerington JamieSoutherington@educationcity.com 8/9 Saddlers Court, Oakham, Rutland, UK +44 (0) 157 272 5080 www.educationcity.com
Ideal for children aged 312 years, EducationCity’s engaging and interactive activities cover English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, French, Spanish and English as an Additional Language. The resources can be used anytime, anywhere on various devices for whole class instruction and independent learning both in school and at home. As well as engaging students in their learning, EducationCity has a number of features designed to help teachers save time in the key areas of planning, marking and assessment.
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EquipMySchool First class resource purchasing service!
Contact: Stuart Rickard service@EquipMySchool.com Achurch Close, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 6JS, UK
If you need physical resources from more than one provider in this section of The Source then you need EquipMySchool. EquipMySchool will administrate every aspect of your overseas purchases turning the task from a minefield to a walk in the park. Harness the financial power of consolidation and take advantage of our experience to ensure your school receives its classroom resources on time... every time.
+44 (0) 1507 307932 www.EquipMySchool.com
Fieldwork Education
Contact: Sandra Jones info@greatlearning.com St Clements House, 2728 Clements Lane, London, EC4N 7AE +44 (0) 0207 531 9696 www.greatlearning.com
Fieldwork Education provides curriculum solutions and leadership development programs that help you impact on learning in classrooms. Our early years, primary and secondary curriculums are used in schools in more than 90 countries worldwide. They are designed to provide you with both the necessary structure and flexibility to work alongside your national curriculums while promoting an international mindset to prepare students for their futures. Our leadership development programmes are led by expert trainers and are based on current research combined with evidence and collective experience. They have been designed to impact on learning by improving knowledge, skills and understanding of school leadership and management.
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Findel Education Welcome to Findel International Education Resources, the leading global supplier of educational products.
Contact: Ellie Curtis-Evans ellie.curtis-evans@findel-education.co.uk 2 Gregory Street, Hyde, SK14 4HR, UK +44 (0) 161 367 2000 www.findel-education.co.uk
Our high quality and innovative educational resources cover all areas of the curriculum, suitable for all levels of educational institutions – from preschool through mainstream education to colleges and universities; no matter where you’re based in the world. Our unique offering means that you can find everything you need to help run your establishment through one complete supplier, simply add the items you require to your basket and receive a quote from one of our specialist team. We'll then be in touch to confirm your requirements and postage needs.
First News International
Contact: NiiAshitey Hammond nii.hammond@firstnews.co.uk 1st Floor, 58 Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 0AS, UK www.firstnewsinternational.com
The global newspaper for children aged 714. First News International delivers weekly global current affairs in an engaging and interactive way for children of the world. Fuelling conversation and debate, shaping citizenship and developing leadership skills. First News is firmly established in the UK, with over 10,000 schools on board. First News International is now travelling to international schools. Termtime newspapers are accompanied by the iHub, an interactive digital resource platform, designed by teachers for teachers. First News International will improve literacy and language skills and increase reading for enjoyment.
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Follett International
Contact: Anna Garcia-Cosio acosio@follett.com
Follett provides educationally relevant content, integrated educational technology solutions, and value-added services to over 65,000 PreK-12 schools and districts in the United States and around the world. We focus on earning our customers’ trust every day and helping you impact over 35,000,000 PreK-12 students every year.
1340 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry, IL 60050, USA +3 463 945 4068 www.FollettLearning.com
GCSEPod
Gill Key gill.key@gcsepod.com
GCSEPod is used in nearly 1000 schools throughout the world and is proven to have an impact on progress and attainment in any school where older students study IGCSEs or GCSEs. Our unique audio-visual ‘Pods’ help students of all abilities to focus on the essential knowledge they need for success and supports independent learning in or out of school, on or offline, on mobile or desktop platform.
Newcastle Enterprise Centres, 6 Charlotte Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4XF, UK
Our powerful teacher tools, including an extensive question bank, gap identification tools and reporting, increase staff effectiveness whilst saving time and money…. We even include project management support within the price!
Contact:
+44 (0) 330 111 5559 www.gcsepod.com
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hdc hdc produce a range of Student and Staff Planners, Yearbooks and Prospectuses. Our AkademiaPro Student and Staff Planner App is the first fully collaborative App for iPad.
Contact: Derek Young derek.young@thehomeworkdiary.co.uk Unit 2 Maritime Court, Cartside Avenue, Inchinnan Business Park, Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, PA4 9RX, UK +44 (0) 141 812 0199 www.thehomeworkdiary.co.uk
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Contact: international@hmhco.com Trinity Central, 152160 Pearse St, Dublin, Ireland +35 312 405 900 www.hmhco.com/classroom
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, a global learning company, serves more than 50 million students in more than 150 countries. HMH is dedicated to providing educational content, services and cuttingedge technology that meets the needs of students, teachers, parents and lifelong learners no matter where they are or how they learn. These education experiences lead to engaging, dynamic, and effective learning in classrooms that follow a variety of curricula and standards. Regardless of the school curriculum followed, HMH's awardwinning resources and professional services are ready to help students worldwide realise their full potential.
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Howarth of London Howarth of London are internationally known as makers of the finest oboes, oboes d’amore and English horns.
Contact: William Ring education@howarth.uk.com
Alongside our role as makers, we are one of the world’s leading suppliers of oboes, bassoons, clarinets and saxophones. The education department specialises in instruments for young beginners and Howarth has developed a Junior range of woodwind instruments to promote the best start when learning.
31 Chiltern Street, London, W1U 7PN, UK
We offer a special procurement service for musical resources to education departments around the world.
+44 (0) 190 323 9219 www.howarth.uk.com
Quality of resources is of paramount importance to education outcomes and orders are carefully assessed to ensure customer’s requirements are met effectively.
John Catt Educational Ltd
Contact: Jonathan Barnes enquiries@johncatt.com 12 Deben Mill Business Centre, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1BL, UK +44 (0) 139 438 9865 www.johncatt.com
Established in 1959, John Catt Educational has become a leading publisher for international education with a reputation based on quality. Our publications for the international education sector include International School magazine, the International Schools Journal, and World Student magazine, which is published in partnership with COBIS. We have published a range of professional development titles, including the Taking It Forward series, and continue to work with leading associations in both the state and private sectors, in the UK and abroad. Meanwhile, our range of comprehensive school directories includes John Catt's Guide to International Schools and the IB World Schools Yearbook.
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La Linguistica
Contact: Nathalie Carter nathalie@lalinguistica.com 100 Glaisdale Court, College Gardens, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7AE, UK +44 773 448 6431 www.lalinguistica.com
La Linguistica is a British firm providing consultancy in wellbeing, health and education. We are founders of The Wellbeing Alphabet™, a new positive emotional wellbeing programme (www.thewellbeingalphabet.com). La Linguistica provides pupil and strategy development in PSHE, behaviour, emotions, social needs and mental health. We are experienced in School Nursing development and Mindfulness evaluation. La Linguistica provides employee wellbeing sessions, aimed at nurturing staff resilience. In addition, training can be delivered in safeguarding, British Values, democracy, conference skills, MUN, education policy and curriculum development.
Mallory International Ltd
Contact: Rachel Jiménez Dickson rachel@malloryint.co.uk Aylesbeare Common Business Park, Exmouth Road, Aylesbeare, Devon, UK +44 (0) 139 523 9199 www.malloryint.net
Mallory International has over 30 years’ continual experience exporting to institutions around the world and specialises in the handling of educational materials and books. We have a dedicated team dealing with expertise in all levels of international education, international trade documentation, consolidation shipping and clearing. All customers deal with a single contact person. We also provide subject bibliographies, selection support and consolidation of supplier catalogues and have the ability to handle physical book processing and standard electronic formats as well as Journal consolidation.
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Maudesport Ltd
Contact: Audrey McNaught sales@maudesport.co.uk 1 Beecham Close, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8UZ, UK +44 (0) 192 245 9571 www.maudesport.com
Maudesport is the UK’s largest Sports Equipment and Clothing supplier to the Education Market, and we are delighted to offer International Schools the opportunity to take advantage of our extensive range and competitive prices. All deliveries are by quotation, which can be offered direct, or via your nominated freight forwarder. We are equally happy to work with your preferred consolidator. Contact us at sales@maudesport.co.uk or on +44 (0)1922 459571 with any questions regarding our products or service. Our friendly and knowledgeable sales & customer service teams are always available to discuss your requirements.
Oddizzi
Contact: Jenny Cooke jenny@oddizzi.com 69 Lowther Road, London, SW13 9NP, UK +44 (0) 203 297 8193 www.oddizzi.com
Oddizzi is a primary digital resources that “opens up” the world for children everywhere. Oddizzi is a complete resource for teaching primary geography, world knowledge, social science and global citizenship. Oddizzi’s unique content adds a global perspective across the curriculum and is compatible with most curricula. It is ideal for independent research and supports English vocabulary acquisition and language awareness. Oddizzi’s content is produced by teachers, travelwriters, and geographers from “inside” locations and topics, showing children the world as it really is. Oddizzi enables classes to create and sustain international links with its easy to use ClassPals tool.
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Oxford University Press
Contact: Beccy Fox Beccy.fox@oup.com Great Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX2 6DP, UK +44 (0) 186 535 4520 www.oup.com/oxed
Oxford is committed to international education. We are the only publisher to develop resources directly with the IB, and work closely with Cambridge International Examinations to produce endorsed resources across the entire Cambridge continuum. This means your learners get the comprehensive and accurate support that deeply integrates critical thinking and international awareness, along with thorough assessment support. Nelson Thornes is now part of Oxford University Press.
Relocate Global Relocate is the leading multimedia publisher for the global mobility market, covering every aspect of international relocation.
Contact: Fiona Murchie fiona@relocatemagazine.com Spray Hill, Hastings Road, Lamberhurst, Kent, TN3 8JB, UK +44 (0) 1892 891334 www.relocateglobal.com
Our family of media can help you persuade relocating parents to choose your school for their children by connecting you with the decisionmakers involved in their move, including HR and global mobility professionals and relocation companies, as well as the parents themselves. Our education offering includes: an authoritative Guide to International Education & Schools, with unique editorial and beautiful illustrations; an Education & Schools website section; education newsletters and forums; and a quarterly print magazine and digital regional magazines with education coverage.
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Rising Stars UK Ltd Rising Stars is an independent educational publisher that has been developing an award winning range of books, teaching resources and software for over 10 years.
Contact: Peter Oates peteroates@risingstars-uk.com 7 Hatchers Mews, Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3GS, UK
We were named ERA Education Supplier of the Year in 2013 and have received a Naace Impact Award for Curriculum Support. All of our products are created and developed alongside teachers and learners, meaning that every resource we produce is guaranteed to make a difference to children’s learning.
+44 (0) 786 755 4323 www.risingstars-uk.com
Schofield & Sims
Contact: David Nesbitt enquiries@schofieldandsims.co.uk Dogley Mill, Fenay Bridge, Huddersfield, HD8 0NQ, UK +44 (0) 148 460 1718 www.schofieldandsims.co.uk
Schofield & Sims has been a leading publisher of schoolbooks for over a century. Focusing particularly on Maths, English and Science at the early years and primary levels, Schofield & Sims resources are used in topperforming schools throughout the UK and internationally. Our books are written by experienced classroom teachers and are carefully designed to meet the individual learning needs of every child. They provide children with a solid grounding in reading, writing and arithmetic, whilst also equipping them with the broader knowledge and skills needed both for education and for life.
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Scientific & Chemical International
Contact: Terry Scott international@scichem.com Carlton House, Livingston Road, Bilston, West Midlands, WV14 0QZ, UK +44 (0) 190 235 5423 www.scichem.com
SciChem International is a long-standing, successful supplier of science equipment and chemicals to educational establishments globally. The experienced International Sales Department recognises the need to supply quality products and has extensive expertise in delivering large projects worldwide. We are proud to be able to offer: Dedicated team providing a personalised service Quality products and excellent stock levels Suggested lists of equipment covering Primary Science (6- 10 yrs.) Biology, Physics, Chemistry & General science laboratories. International catalogue available in printed format or electronically Quotations, inclusive of freight costs available on request
SingUp Sing Up is an award-winning organisation providing the complete singing package for schools through an annual Membership subscription to online song resources, training and guidance.
Contact: Michelle James Michelle.James@singup.org 74-77 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DA, UK +44 (0) 207 908 5146 www.singup.org
With over eight years’ experience at the forefront of UK music education, Sing Up’s specially arranged songs, teaching tools and support put singing at the heart of learning. Our flexible, comprehensive Membership package is well-loved by teachers and vocal leaders. Featuring a unique digital Song Bank, Sing Up Membership provides access to over 600 songs from pop to classical, specially arranged for young and developing voices.
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The School Planner Company The awardwinning School Planner Company creates student planners (electronic and bound books), teacher planners, yearbooks and more.
Contact: Caillen Chapman c.chapman@school-planners.co.uk Units 13, The Ermine Centre, Hurricane Close, Huntingdon, PE29 6XX, UK
Our focus is on tailoring products to meet the exact needs of each customer, with excellent design and friendly advisors to understand individual requirements. Pages are designed to meet schools’ exact needs and we have hundreds of page ideas that can be used or modified to save time.
+44 (0) 148 041 0432 www.school-planners.co.uk
TTS Group Ltd
Contact: Stephen Williams Stephen.williams@tts-group.co.uk Park Lane Business Park, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 9GU, UK +44 (0) 796 178 7324 www.tts-group.co.uk/ international-schools.html
From awardwinning curricular resources, to a huge choice of school essentials, TTS offer an all encompassing range to International Schools. With over 30 years’ experience, we are a leading supplier of educational products to Kindergartens and Primary schools around the world. TTS develop innovative resources to inspire teachers and engage children. Each year we design 100s of new products. From versatile ICT products, to stimulating Early Years resources, our aim is to give every child a reason to love learning. A dedicated International Sales Team supports schools; offering advice, recommendations, quotations and arranging individually packed orders. They take great pride in offering the convenience of a onestopshop and delivering value for money.
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Twig World
Contact: Charlotte Bouchier charlotte@twig-world.com Claremont House, 20 North Claremont House, Glasgow, G3 7LE, UK +44 (0) 203 463 8650 www.twig-world.com
Twig World is an awardwinning online education company that creates thousands of short films and worldclass learning resources for Science, Maths and Geography for ages 416. Twig World’s resources help teachers integrate technology into the classroom, providing relevant, curriculum-mapped content to use in existing lessons or to support independent learning. Twig World’s resources are available through three agespecific programmes; Twig (1116), Tigtag (711) and Tigtag Junior (47). The primary school programme, Tigtag, has recently partnered with Imperial College London to create an online professional development resource for primary school teachers. Now available internationally, the programme provides 30 online courses of 20minute units accessible online, anytime.
Vocab Express
Contact: Alex Marson am@toptrack.com Sowton Business Centre, Bittern Road, Exeter, EX2 7FW, UK +44 (0) 139 235 7530 www.vocabexpress.com
Vocab Express is an engaging, webbased vocabulary learning application for schools which motivates students into independent vocabulary learning for foreign languages. Teacher workload is minimised through pre loaded, precategorised vocabulary from major exam boards and leading publishers of classroom text books. Regular online vocabulary tests and assignments can be easily set up with no preparation or marking overhead. Students are motivated through a points and scoreboard system and all activity may be monitored by the teacher through a comprehensive set of realtime progress tracking tools.
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Why COBIS? A mark of global quality in international education. Access to formal quality recognition through inspections by Department for Education (DfE) approved Inspectorates, specific for international British schools overseas. Representation and lobbying on behalf of COBIS schools with the British Government, educational bodies and the corporate sector. Access to deliver overseas induction programmes for UK trained Newly Qualified Teachers. A forum for discussion, networking and sharing good practice through conferences, seminars, webinars and continuing professional development. A system of international support through contacts, consultancies, information and marketing. The opportunity to be part of a worldwide network of international British schools working to enhance British education globally. For a full list of benefits see: cobis.org.uk/school-benefits
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Employee Benefits
Renaissance Workplace Benefits
Contact: School Division tellmemore@renworkben.com 162, Commercial Centre, Taman Abadl Indah, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Employee Benefits are a crucial element of any staff retention strategy. Available to groups and individual members, our range of market leading solutions can complement or replace your existing benefits package whilst saving you money. Already widely adopted in the corporate world this model is guaranteed to create savings and is now available to international schools globally. We can provide a full review of your existing model and a free analysis that demonstrates the savings achievable completely free of charge.
+852 25 422 216 www.renworkben.com
SCI Employee Benefits
Contact: Gavin Snook gavin@sci-eb.com PO Box 10, Lanluang Post Office, Bangkok, 10102, Thailand +66 898 977 007 www.sci-eb.com
SCI Employee Benefits provides international schools with cost effective and innovative corporate health insurance, life insurance, travel insurance and retirement solutions for their employees. Our services are also available to individual teachers.
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Early Excellence Early Excellence is the leading provider of Early Years Resources, Furniture and Training in the UK to Childminders Nursery, Infant and Primary Schools.
Contact: Zena Wilson zena@earlyexcellence.com The Old School, New Hey Road, Outlane, Huddersfield, HD3 3YJ, UK +44 (0) 142 231 1314 www.earlyexcellence.com
Harlequin Floors Suppliers of professional floors for dance, the performing arts, entertainment and display.
Contact: Alice Dagger alice.dagger@blackcatmusic.com Festival House, Chapman Way, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3EF, UK +44 (0) 173 237 1555 www.harlequinfloors.com
Recognised as world leaders in advanced technology flooring for dance and performing arts, Harlequin Floors is renowned worldwide, with operations in Europe (London, Luxembourg, Berlin, Paris and Madrid), the Americas (Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Forth Worth) and Asia Pacific (Hong Kong and Sydney).
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Notts Sport Notts Sport is the leading specialist in the design, advice and supply of synthetic surfacing systems for sport, play and leisure.
Contact: Zec Tomlinson info@nottssport.com Innovation House, Magna Park, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4XH
The company has over 32 years experience in providing artificial turf for rugby, cricket, hockey and football as well as children’s play and multi use games areas. Committed to providing effective and innovative design solutions, Notts Sport has built up an impressive client portfolio, working with local authorities, schools, clubs and national and regional sports bodies.
+44 (0) 1455 883 730 www.nottssport.com
S + B UK Limited S+B UK is one of the UK's leading specialists in the design, manufacture and installation of innovative furniture systems for Science, Food Tech and STEM Classrooms.
Contact: Mike Serridge mike_serridge@splusb.co.uk Labtec Street, Manchester, M27 8SE, UK +44 (0) 776 522 2100 www.splusb.co.uk
Our commitment to creating innovative, motivational and effective learning spaces has been the main factor in S+B becoming established as a leading specialist in the UK and International Schools market. The sustained growth in our contemporary furniture designs has enabled us to win the Queen’s Award for Enterprise. At S+B we work with you to provide the ideas, solution and final outcome completely free of charge and obligation.
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Taplanes Limited Leading shower cubicle and bathroom pod manufacturer Taplanes Ltd provide prefabricated solutions to a variety of end users throughout the UK and Ireland.
Contact: Jonathan Braunton admin@taplanes.co.uk Station Court, Nidd, Harrogate, HG3 3BN, UK +44 (0) 142 377 1645 www.taplanes.co.uk
With a strong client base including Universities, Schools, Housing Associations, the MoD and major Hotel Groups, Taplanes preformed shower enclosures overcome the inherent problems associated with conventional bathroom areas. All Taplanes product designs are provided with a considerable degree of flexibility. Full Auto Cad drawings and Solid Works models are provided as standard. Specialties: Prefabricated Showering Solutions, Bespoke Design Service, Shower Cubicles, En Suite Bathroom Pods, MiniPods, Leak Free Solutions, 25 Year Guarantee.
2Simple Software
Contact: Fiona Moore fiona@2simple.com Enterprise House, 2 The Crest, London, NW4 2HN, UK +44 (0) 208 203 1781 or +44 (0) 770 204 9323 www.2simple.com
2Simple has been making powerful and creative educational software for primary schools for over 14 years during which time we have won over 40 industry awards. Our head office is in the UK but 2Simple tools are used in classrooms around the world. Our most popular programme is Purple Mash, an ever growing website filled with creative tools, games and curriculum resources to support and inspire children at school and at home.We also make the multiaward winning app 2Build a Profile which provides an effortless way to gather observations and is a powerful tool for supporting formative assessment.
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ICT Affinity
Contact: Duncan Bradshaw dbradshaw@serif.com The Software Centre, 12 Wilford Industrial Estate, Nottingham, NG11 7EP, UK +44 (0) 115 914 9160 www.affinity.serif.com
Affinity is a next generation suite of award winning imaging and design apps now available for international schools. Available for both Mac and Windows platforms, Affinity apps are an excellent choice for educators and students. Affordable, fast, feature rich and with a real emphasis on students’ workflow, Affinity has redefined photo editing and creative design. Affinity Photo offers an array of sophisticated tools for enhancing, editing and retouching images in an intuitive interface and was chosen by Apple as the best Mac app of 2015. Affinity Designer is an incredibly accurate vector and illustration app that combines a fluid workflow with precise tools for amazing results. Completing the suite, Affinity Publisher for DTP will be available in 2017.
BrainPOP UK Ltd
Contact: Robert Richardson Robertr@brainpop.co.uk Unit 20 Kings Meadow, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0DP, UK +44 (0) 186 526 3000 www.brainpop.co.uk
BrainPOP® creates premium online resources that captivate students, support teachers, and add excitement to lessons. Our awardwinning content is carefully mapped to the 2014 National Curriculum for England and is used by IPC, PYP, MYP, and IB schools around the world. “The students LOVE it. They love the interaction. They love the activities. Teachers love the organisation and how it’s tied to standards.” Matt Harris, Deputy Head, British School of Jakarta Use our popular animated videos, learning games, interactive activities, and playful assessment tools to enrich your school's curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
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ICT BridgeU
BridgeU’s awardwinning university preparation platform combines intelligent tools, streamlined administration, and data analytics to improve university admissions results for schools all over the world.
Contact: Hayley Elias hayley@bridge-u.com Wework, 1 Fore Street, Moorgate, London, EC2Y 5EJ, UK
Combine your intelligence with ours, with up todate, comprehensive algorithms. Improve results, with actionable insight into your school’s admissions trends. Reduce admin and eliminate multiple systems with our streamlined onestopshop. Engage students with modern, appstyle tools and beautiful parent reporting features. "BridgeU has revolutionised our support infrastructure at Harrow" Alex Hills, Careers Advisor, Harrow
+44 (0) 757 222 7798 www.bridge-u.com
CHQ Group Ltd
Contact: Rob Quick rob.quick@chqgroup.co.uk 2B Penn Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2NZ, UK +44 (0) 800 910 1808 www.chqgroup.co.uk
CHQ Group is the pioneer of VAE software for schools worldwide. The CHQ VAE (Virtual Activity Environment) facilitates, manages, monitors and reports upon students’ school life outside of lessons in areas such as sport, drama, music, activities, trips & events. Our webbased solution is hosted for you in secure data centres and boasts a broad range of functionality covering online signup, place allocation, conflict resolution, parental consent, attendance recording, online payments, email and SMS communication, bus transport and more. CHQ’s VAE provides a holistic view of school life, integrating with and bridging the gap between your MIS and VLE.
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ICT Firefly
Contact: Moray Souter hi@fireflylearning.com 1 Lyric Square, London, W6 0NB, UK +44 (0) 208 133 4415 www.fireflylearning.com
Originally conceived by two pupils at St Paul’s School in London, Firefly’s learning platform, intranet and VLE is now trusted by hundreds of leading schools in the UK and around the world, including St Paul’s School Brazil, The British International School, Cairo, Marlborough College, Malaysia and Eton College. Firefly makes it simple for teachers, students and parents to connect, share and learn. It’s easy to use, works across all platforms including mobiles and tablets and is seamlessly integrated with your other school systems. Please get in touch to arrange a free trial of Firefly and our Student Planner and Teacher Planner mobile and tablet apps.
Frog Education
Contact: Rachel Rogers hello@frogeducation.com G Mill, Dean Clough Mills, Halifax, HX3 5AX, UK +44 (0) 1422 250 800 www.frogeducation.com
Frog exists to effect change in education, to challenge the status quo and build technology that does things not just differently but better. Frog has always focused on making a difference and on solving real problems and throughout this journey we have developed a range of award winning products. These products are not randomly selected, they are all part of a single, holistic vision; a belief that through the right technology we can create a world where every child is taught by great teachers, with the insight as if they were the only child they were teaching. Frog is a powerful and fully integrated learning, progress and assessment system trusted by over 12 million users and 12,000 schools worldwide. It’s everything you need to deliver outstanding teaching and learning.
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ICT Hable
Contact: Mark Reynolds mark@hable.co.uk Foxborough Road, Radley, Oxfordshire, OX14 3AB, UK +44 (0) 186 560 0249 www.hable.co.uk
Hable deliver expert consultancy and learning experiences, to help you dream big and deploy fast. We know how to imagine, plan and deliver your organisation’s future, offering plain English advice and expert consultancy on cloud technology projects and the adoption of new technology in Education. Hable are a Microsoft enablement partner, specialising in Office365 for Education. Office365 provides schools with a free set of cloud services from Microsoft, so all you pay for is our time and expertise. Office365 includes free hosted email (Exchange), document storage and sharing (SharePoint & OneDrive) plus video conferencing and online meeting tools (Skype for Business). If you're not ready for a cloud project yet, then our IT Strategy Workshops can help you formulate your ideas and learn about the latest innovations in Education technology.
Impero Software
Contact: Nikki Annison marketing@imperosoftware.com Oak House, Mere Way, Ruddington Fields Business Park, Ruddington, Nottingham, NG11 6JS, UK +44 (0) 150 960 6636 www.imperosoftware.co.uk
Impero is the author of Impero Education Pro, a consolidated suite of network management, online safety and classroom control tools, designed to support IT team, empower teachers and protect students. Aligned to Ofsted and ISI best practice, Impero Education Pro creates a safe, engaging and efficient learning environment for our digital age.
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ICT itslearning itslearning is an awardwinning, cloud-based learning platform that helps teachers make education more inspiring and valuable for today’s students.
Contact: Coles Wilkinson coles.wilkinson@itslearning.com Edvard Griegsvei 3, Bergen, 5059, Norway +47 452 57 696 www.itslearning.net
More than 7 million active users worldwide trust itslearning to provide a streamlined, userfriendly learning environment. Our one-stop shop helps to house and manage functions for creating and delivering courses, assessments, standards management, attendance, grades and more. Talk to us about how you can create learning experiences that place students at the heart of learning at the COBIS Annual Conference. Visit our website to read about our success stories.
One Team Logic
Contact: Martin Baker martin.baker@oneteamlogic.co.uk Unit 2 Talbot Green Business Park, Talbot Green, CF72 9FG, UK +44 (0) 330 660 0757 www.myconcern.co.uk
We are a safeguarding company with extensive safeguarding experience at the most senior levels of the police service and in schools. MyConcern® is our simple to use, safe and secure software for recording and managing safeguarding concerns in any educational setting. MyConcern enables staff to record any safeguarding concern, safe in the knowledge that a proper record has been made and their designated safeguarding lead (DSL) has automatically been notified. We integrate MyConcern with many popular MIS systems and we are proud to be an Enterprise Partner of iSAMS. We work with British International schools worldwide and our overarching goal is to protect learners and to enable them to thrive – contact us today and let us show you how!
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ICT Piota
Contact: James Dickson jdickson@piota.co.uk Dragon Enterprise Centre, 28 Stephenson Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 5LY, UK +44 (0) 772 622 4060 www.piota.co.uk
Piota develops high-quality mobile apps to enhance communications between schools, parents and students. School apps typically comprise School News, Messages, Events Calendars and additional sections relevant to your school. Parents, students and other users can use the app as a quick and easy reference source for the general information they need from school. The school and teachers enter information on the app via a simple web-based Content Management System (CMS) which takes 10 minutes to learn to use. Benefits for the school include time and cost savings through streamlined communications and administration; happier parents; a progressive image; and a new source of evidence about aspects of school practice.
Planet eStream
Contact: Wendy Robinson sales@planetestream.co.uk The Old School, 690 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, West Yorkshire, BD11 2DR, UK +44 (0) 127 471 3400 www.planetestream.co.uk
Planet eStream is a Secure Video Platform built for educational organisations. It offers a powerfully simple and secure platform that makes media content more accessible and engaging for students and educators across all levels of education. Organisations can create, brand, theme and manage their own secure "You Tube" style media archive and distribute that content on demand, via VLEs, websites, PCs, mobile devices and digital signage displays. We have over 2000 educational client sites worldwide comprising many top UK independent schools including Sherborne Schools, Harrow School, Eton College, Dulwich College and many more.
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ICT Renaissance Renaissance is a leading provider of cloudbased assessments, used by over 40,000 schools in more than 60 countries worldwide.
Contact: Colin Dobson Colin.Dobson@renaissance.com 32 Harbour Exchange Square, London, E14 9GE, UK +44 (0) 207 184 4040 www.renaissance.com/int
Renaissance Star Reading Assessments provide teachers with immediate feedback, enabling them to monitor students’ progress and inform instruction. These assessments are aligned with the English national curriculum, and incorporate learning progressions built by the NFER (National Foundation for Educational Research). Working in tandem with these, Renaissance Accelerated Reader personalises reading practice for every student, motivating them to make progress and allowing teachers accurately to monitor their growth.
Scanning Pens We sell a range of products that help people to read and learn English.
Contact: Toby Sutton toby@scanningpens.co.uk Broomhayes Far, Inmarsh Lane, Seend, SN12 6RX, UK +44 (0) 207 976 4910 www.scanningpenshop.com
One of the most popular scanners at the moment is the C-Pen Reader, please visit www.readerpen.com for more information. The C-Pen Reader is a major technological breakthrough for anyone learning English and is a life-saver for those who suffer from reading difficulties such as dyslexia. The C-Pen Reader is a totally portable, pocket-sized device that reads text out aloud with an English human-like digital voice. Free 30 day trial available for schools.
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ICT Show My Homework
Show My Homework is an awardwinning online homework software which enables schools to easily and effectively manage the homework process.
Contact: Paul Monney paul@showmyhomework.co.uk 4th Floor, 4 Cam Road, Stratford, London, E15 2SN, UK
We make it simple for teachers to set and reuse homework tasks in a matter of minutes. We eliminate student excuses and keep parents in theknow by providing a convenient way online or on our mobile apps to see what homework has been set. Transparent and thorough reporting enables teachers and Senior Leaders to see at a glance the quantity and quality of homework set by individual teachers, departments, classes or year groups.
+44 (0) 207 197 9550 www.showmyhomework.co.uk
Smoothwall
Contact: marketing@smoothwall.com 1 John Charles Way, Leeds, LS12 6QA, UK +44 (0) 113 387 4184 www.smoothwall.net
Smoothwall was founded 15 years ago with the aim of providing the education sector with the most powerful and accurate web filtering solution. Our commitment to innovation led us to be the first in the market providing contentaware filtering, and the first to offer a genuine solution to the problems created by BYOD. Our objectives are to support creativity in teaching and learning, provide the right access to the right users and simplify the management from a centralized location. Smoothwall is the UK’s number one web filter bringing both contentaware filtering and remote (offsite device) filtering to over 7000 UK schools. Smoothwall provides solutions trusted throughout school networks.
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ICT Texthelp
At Texthelp, we believe that literacy is every student's passport to academic and professional success. It's our genuine desire to help people communicate that sparks us to create smart, friendly support technologies that enable young people to read and write with confidence.
Contact: David Hunter d.hunter@texthelp.com Lucas Exchange, 1 Orchard Way, Greystone Road, Antrim, BT41 2RU, Northern Ireland, +44 (0) 289 442 8105 www.texthelp.com
We're a leader in assistive and language learning software, with products that are used daily by students in schools, colleges and universities worldwide. Our easytouse support technologies give students extra support with phonics, reading fluency and comprehension; improving their listening, reading, writing and spoken English language skills.
Titus Learning Titus Learning provides custom VLEs / learning platforms to schools teaching the IB, EdExcel, CIE, and other British/American curricula. We have over a decade of experience in elearning, and have worked with schools across the globe.
Contact: Sebastian Francis seb.francis@tituslearning.com 21 Tesla Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS20 9DS, UK +44 (0) 113 320 0346 www.tituslearning.com
We offer an endtoend service including design, implementation, training and support, focussed on the needs of international schools. As our learning platform is based on Moodle, we also offer these services to schools already using Moodle. Our VLE integrates with SIMS, CMIS, Veracross and iSAMS allowing realtime reporting of grade, behavioural and attendance data as well as managing course enrollment and user groups.
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Unifrog Education Ltd
Contact: Greg Brown greg@unifrog.org Edspace, Falkirk Street, London, N1 6HQ, UK +44 (0) 2081 334 015 www.unifrog.org
Unifrog is an online platform trusted by schools around the word – including Eton College and the International School of Brussels – to help students find and apply for the best universities for them. Our powerful search tool makes it easy for students to compare every university course taught in English in the UK and Holland on factors such as average starting salary, lectures per week, applications per place, and dropout rate. It also helps students and counsellors with the application process. Unifrog is intuitive for students, parents and counsellors, straight forward to set up, and without equal in terms of helping schools increase access to UK universities. Please contact Greg Brown for a free no obligation demonstration.
Veale Wasbrough Vizards
Contact: Matthew Burgess m.burgess@vwv.co.uk Narrow Quay House, Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA, UK +44 (0) 117 314 5338 www.vwv.co.uk
VWV is the UK’s leading education law firm for independent schools with a “stellar reputation in the market as a onestop shop” (Chambers & Partners). VWV's specialist lawyers give you cost effective and affordable solutions including serious incident management, safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and more. More than 800 independent schools rely on its proactive advice and 24/7 support.
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Join Us
Supporting Membership Connect with international British schools overseas
Benefits Full listing on the COBIS website and entry into The Source, our directory of educational suppliers. Access to data on all of our schools worldwide. Digital marketing opportunities via official COBIS e-shots and webinars. Preferential exhibition rates for our conferences and events including the COBIS Annual Conference. Free social media promotion. Access to support from the Department for International Trade on exporting abroad. Preferential rates for advertising on our website and print magazines. Use the COBIS Supporting Member logo on all your marketing collateral. Much more!
What are COBIS Supporting Members? COBIS Supporting Membership is available to manufacturers and suppliers of educational materials and equipment, publishers of textbooks and educational books, and companies and consultants providing services to international schools. Many COBIS Supporting Members exhibit at the COBIS Annual Conference in London in May and/or at other school workforce conferences and events throughout the year.
70% OF SUPPORTING MEMBERS* SAID THEY HAD GENERATED NEW BUSINESS IN THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SECTOR AS A RESULT OF JOINING COBIS.
Join Now! Supporting Member subscription fee for 2016/17
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www.cobis.org.uk/supportingmembers
Tel: +44 (0)20 3826 7199 Email: members@cobis.org.uk
*Survey of COBIS Supporting Members, April 2016
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Bluewave.SWIFT
Contact: Vicky Wright vicky@bluewaveswift.com First Floor Suite, ProAktive House, Sidings Court, White Rose Way, Doncaster, DN4 5NU, UK +44 (0) 845 490 0447 www.bluewaveswift.co.uk
Bluewave.SWIFT was developed by a working party of leaders in education in pursuit of a practical, modern day solution to managing school improvement. The result is recognised as being the most sophisticated package of its kind, achieving independent validation via the BETT Award for Supporting Institutional Leadership and Management. Our vision was to create a space where people working in schools could record ‘all things school improvement’, providing information at the click of a button when needed. Rigorous, ongoing selfevaluation is the key to school improvement and Bluewave.SWIFT is the most integrated solution available today.
Capita SIMS International SIMS International supports schools in managing student and staff information across all areas of school life including admissions, attendance, timetabling, assessment and finance.
Contact: Rebecca Ellis Rebecca.Ellis@capita.co.uk 5 Mercian Close, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1LT, UK +44 (0) 128 564 7459 www.capita-independent.co.uk
Wherever you are in the world, and however unique your school, the depth and breadth of our product will enable you to drive academic excellence whilst running an efficient business. SIMS International provides you with the vital insight you need to boost the achievement of every child and continually demonstrate the value of the education you provide, helping your school stay ahead.
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CJM Software CJM develops awardwinning management solutions for schools covering all the key admin and teacher needs.
Contact: Jonathan Maiden jonathan@cjmsoftware.co.uk Unit 700, Ashville Business Park, Staverton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL2 9QJ, UK +44 (0) 145 285 9624 www.cjmsoftware.co.uk
School Manager™ was designed in conjunction with Leading Independent Schools as a fully customisable MIS providing a bespoke solution for each individual school’s requirements. Tiger Timetable is the most adaptable timetable solution in the UK providing the ultimate in flexibility when developing timetables for even the most complex of requirements. Music School Manager provides a complete solution to all the needs of a busy music department from pupil and teacher management, tracking of ensembles and events to billing, stock management and invoicing.
Double First Ltd Since 1987 Double First has been at the forefront of developing and supporting software dedicated to the needs of independent and international schools.
Contact: Carl Nixon sales@doublefirst.com Units 3 & 4 VoTec Centre, Hambridge Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5TN, UK +44 (0) 163 555 5524 www.doublefirst.com
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 fastaccess online portals for Teachers, Parents and Pupils. 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.
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Faria Systems
Contact:
We design systems to support schools for the future and to eliminate waste. Our services include ManageBac – Planning, Assessment & Reporting for International Schools, OpenApply – Paperless Admissions & Enrolment, and LaunchPad – SingleSignOn and 3rd Party Integration.
JD Cousens jd@managebac.com
We do this defensibly, at global scale and with urgency, so that we can say in old age:
548 Market Street #40438, San Francisco, California, 94104, USA
"I found Rome a city of bricks and left it a city of marble." Caesar Augustus Roman politician (63 BC 14 AD)
+14 157 997 318 www.faria.co
Furlong Business Solutions
Contact: Margaret Langley enquiries@furlongsolutions.com Eagle House, Joule Road, West Portway, Andover, SP10 3UX, UK +44 (0) 126 435 4111 www.furlongsolutions.com
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 Management Information System which integrates seamlessly with FeeMaster, Furlong’s feebilling application. 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 across the globe. Furlong was formed in 2003 by Managing Director, Howard Langley. The company focuses on the needs of independent schools providing featurerich, intuitive software along with exceptional service and support. The software can be adapted for all sizes of school from the very large to the smaller, often highly specialised schools.
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INTCAS INTCAS is an ecosystem which allows British education institutions to enter a single technology platform to attract and connect with students and parents from across the world using creative recruitment channels.
Contact: Zakaria Mahmood zsmahmood@intcas.com Hamilton House, 1 Temple Avenue, London, EC4Y 0HA, UK +44 (0) 207 489 2043 www.intcas.com
Once connected, INTCAS provides cutting edge technology and support centres to help British education institutions to diligently progress through each stage of the student lifecycle from application, admission, payments and visa in a safe and compliant way managing various immigration, financial and legal risks associated with international student recruitment. INTCAS allows all players in the global education market to all work in unison to support students, parents and institutions providing an enriched user experience.
iSams
Contact: Jamie Reid jamie.reid@isams.co.uk 9 Talavera Court, Darnell Way, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6RW, UK +44 (0) 160 465 9100 www.isams.co.uk
iSAMS is a Management Information System (MIS) that has been designed exclusively for independent schools. We are fortunate to work with some of the most highly acclaimed schools in the world. Over 150 schools in 32 countries around the globe and 300+ UK independent schools are currently using our products and services. Some of these include Eton College, Harrow and Marlboroguh College as well as international schools such as Tanglin Trust, Nord Anglia schools, Bangkok Patana and many more. If you would like to know more about our products and services, we would relish the opportunity to talk with you.
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Lenovo Software We offer solutions including BYOD, distance learning, file access, classroom management and control, Single Sign-On, workspace aggregation, and virtual training and training analytics.
Contact: Andrew Schernekau aschernekau@lenovo.com
Our products solve classroom, consumer and corporate challenges.
1009 Think Place Building 3, 3K12, Morrisville, NC, 27560, USA +1 317 697 1422 www.lenovosoftware.com
WCBS International
Contact: Ian Hunter sales@wcbs.co.uk Landmark House, Wirrall Park Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9FR UK +44 (0) 1458 833 344 www.wcbs.co.uk
WCBS is a leading supplier of Information Management Systems, providing international schools with a portfolio of solutions across Admissions, Administration, Finance, Academic and Alumni. These solutions enable end users to access, organise, manage and share information quickly and accurately, improving efficiencies and freeing up time, which can then be used for improving teaching and learning, finding new ways to generate more revenue and developing a long term plan for success based on accurate data. WCBS has been established for more than 30 years becoming a trusted partner of choice for many schools across the UK and worldwide.
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Woodbury Simmons Woodbury Simmons is a change consultancy committed to transforming education in West Africa.
Contact: Ijeoma Ugwunze info@woodburysimmons.com 8 TF Kuboye Road, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria +44 779 516 0192 www.talk2parents.com
Our flagship product, a web based MIS portal for schools called Talk2Parents, provides a wide range of applications designed to foster the relationship between schools and parents. It provides schools with an efficient cost effective tool to manage day to day processes as well as provides parents with more opportunities to access and track student information encouraging more involvement in their child’s education. The solution is useable on desktops, tablets and mobiles.
Bridgewater Worldwide Specialist Financial Advisers to International Schools and Expatriates.
Contact: Christopher Wicks chris@bridgewaterfs.co.uk Crossford Court, Dane Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 7BZ, UK +44 (0) 161 637 219 www.bridgewaterfs.co.uk
Our services include: Retirement Planning, Tax Efficient Investment, Insurance (individual and corporate), Estate Planning, International Banking, UK Tax and National Insurance Our clients benefit from: Qualified Experienced Advisers, Seven Step Structured Advice Process, Clearly Defined Investment Process, Regular Reviews, Clear Disclosure of Fees and Commissions, Worldwide Single Point of Contact, Access to UK and EU Regulated Advice We visit schools a couple of times per year wherever possible to provide regular structured reviews, so that teachers can get their affairs in order and keep them that way.
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Personal Finance Global Investors Group
Global Investors Group specialise in serving teachers in the international school community. Our financial advisers are dedicated to providing you with quality financial services, tailored to your individual financial needs.
Contact: James Ricardo james@globalinvestors.biz Suite 15, 1st Floor Oliaji Trade Centre, Francis Rachel Street, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles +44 (0) 203 608 3561 www.globalinvestors.biz
Each year we travel to international schools worldwide to meet with educators individually. Our objective is to take away the stresses and strains of modern day financial planning, allowing you more time to concentrate on your own priorities. Through a friendly and informal consultation we aim to help you achieve a comprehensive financial plan, unique to you. Contact us today to start planning for a better future!
Teachers' Wealth
Contact: Tim Cox t.cox@teacherswealth.com Wenceslas Square 64, Prague, 11000, Czech Republic +420 272 047 542 www.teacherswealth.com
Teachers’ Wealth provide 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. Teachers‘ Wealth is a Supporting Member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS), British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) and the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA). Teachers’ Wealth attend all the major conferences of these organisations.
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Warwick Mann International Ltd
Contact: Andrew Seward info@warwickmann.com Apartado 08321727, World Trade Centre, Panama City, Panama +44 (0) 870 460 1088 www.warwickmann.com
Now in our 21st year, Warwick Mann offer an exclusive service for international schools and teachers. Truly independent, we have many discounted schemes designed specifically for international schools. All advisers are fully qualified to UK standards, with on average 25 years experience in financial services. We give professional independent advice on UK & International Mortgages, Healthcare, Retirement Planning, Savings & Investment, Life & Critical, Illness, Income Protection and more. To assist schools with staff recruitment and retention, we have helped many schools improve their benefits package with healthcare, life assurance and income protection arrangements.
Anthony Millard Consulting 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.
Contact: Natasha Watson natasha@anthonymillard.co.uk 25 Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1AL, UK +44 (0) 203 427 5414 www.anthonymillard.co.uk
Senior Appointments: We have successfully recruited Principals, Heads, Bursars and other leadership and middle management posts for schools throughout the world, including COBIS members. We are highly experienced in helping schools at every stage of the recruitment process, drawing on our extensive database and networks. Bespoke Consultancy: We facilitate strategic planning; assure governance arrangements; carry out strategic reviews and advise on mergers and acquisitions among others.
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Recruitment
Compass Education Consultancy Compass specialises in the recruitment of qualified teachers for international schools worldwide. We are a team of former teachers and Heads with international experience and being located in different regions allows us to provide a more localised service to schools.
Contact: Tom Arnold tom@compassteaching.com info@compassteaching.com London, UK
Our database comprises mainly British qualified teachers, many of whom have international experience. Currently we provide ongoing recruitment to a number of COBIS member schools and welcome you to try our service.
+44 (0) 207 193 6899 www.compassteaching.com
Council of International Schools CIS is a membership community working collaboratively to shape the future of international education. We connect educators and professionals from schools and higher education institutions as they gather at CIS events, share leading practices and learn from each other as they engage in our services.
Contact: Jane Larsson info@cois.org Schipholweg 113, 2316 XC, Leiden, The Netherlands +31 71 524 3300 www.cois.org
We deliver meaningful, high-quality services that enable our members to learn and improve the quality of international education: International Accreditation, Career & Recruitment, Higher Education, and Research Services. With a focus on personalised support, we gather data and share our collective knowledge to validate or disprove assumptions, indicate trends, and demonstrate effective and innovative practices.
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Recruitment Edvectus
Contact: Diane Jacoutot dj@edvectus.com Parsons Green House, Suite 36, 27 Parsons Green Lane, London, SW6 4HH, UK +44 (0) 203 701 1676 www.edvectus.com
Edvectus provides bespoke recruitment solutions to international schools. Our unique Learning Portal offers our candidates over 500 online resources including lesson plans, cultural guides, regional videos and more so that Edvectus teachers arrive prepared to quickly flourish at your school. Edvectus is staffed by a team of dedicated consultants, mostly ex-international teachers, possessing more than 50 years of combined experience. Edvectus has offices around the world, giving us a worldwide reach with a local touch. Our systems are developed to recruit simultaneously around the world and for child protection, internationally. Find out how we can work together to achieve your school’s goals.
Eteach (UK) Limited
Contact: James Robertson jrobertson@eteach.com Norwich House, Knoll Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3SY, UK +44 (0) 127 667 4295 or +44 (0) 845 226 1906 www.eteachinternational.com
Eteach work with over 6,000 schools and last year advertised 45,000 education vacancies to 900,000 registered candidates. Recruitment solutions to suit you! An Instant Job Advert provides an ad-hoc approach to advertising. Increase your visibility with Enhancements: social media, newsletter and targeted emails. Members receive a discounted rate for an Annual Licence benefitting from no additional costs, an SEO career site, improved visibility throughout the site, candidate management – through talent pools and Applicant Tracking System. Eteach dedicated consultants can help find you a bespoke staffing solution.
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Recruitment Harris Hill
Contact: Duncan Eaglesham duncan.eaglesham@harrishill.co.uk 3rd Floor, 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TP, UK +44 (0) 207 587 5153 www.harrishillschools.co.uk
Harris Hill Independent schools recruitment service has extensive experience working with International schools. Our aim is to work as an extension of your School, maintaining the highest quality of service at all stages of the recruitment. Our approach is bespoke, by taking the time to understand what our client’s particular needs are we can adapt our service to individual requirements. Our service is both personalised and exhaustive; we dedicate ourselves to finding and securing the best candidate for you to ensure a lasting appointment. We believe that our success in terms of the calibre of our candidates and the contributions they make to the schools in which they are placed is attributable to our proactive partnership approach with our clients.
Hays Education
Contact: Penny Kontopyrghou penny.kontopyrghou@hays.com 23 Ebury Gate, London, SW1W 0NT, UK +44 (0) 207 259 8771 www.hays.co.uk/jobs/ internationalteaching/
Hays Education is a leading national specialist recruitment consultancy for the Education sector. Hays International was founded in 2005. The key focus of this division is to provide a first class recruitment service to International institutions. Since our conception we have played a huge part in the movement of faculty staff all over the world. In addition to this, we keep a close eye on the everchanging face of International institutions, so we can continually offer a first class service. We recruit Leadership, Qualified Teachers and TEFL Teachers. We work with partnership schools assisting them to improve their recruitment. We offer a bespoke recruitment service which enables us to build closer relationships with our schools as well as keep abreast of issues affecting schools and education providers globally.
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Recruitment LSC Education
Contact: Edward Clark edward@lsceducation.com 3rd Floor, 207 Regent Street, London, W1B 3HH, UK +44 (0) 7718 588 616 www.lsceducation.com
LSC Education supports schools and education organisations worldwide to recruit exceptional leaders. Our awardwinning consultants bring valuable expertise to the recruitment process, and can demonstrate an impressive track record which is underpinned by our passion for education. We have appointed leaders to a wide range of education posts, for a broad spectrum of schools and education organisations globally. We are highly networked and make it our business to know who is interested in new opportunities and where new opportunities are arising. In addition to supporting our clients with their recruitment process, we are similarly dedicated to supporting our candidates throughout their careers.
m2r Education
Contact: Munir Mamujee munir@m2rglobal.com Langham House, 148 Westgate, Wakefield, WF2 9SR, UK +44 (0) 192 420 1973 www.m2rglobal.com
Established in 2001, m2r Education are a multi award winning recruitment company specialising in the placement of academic staff into international schools across the globe. With a team of highly experienced consultants, our ethical and honest approach means you will receive an exceptional service at all times. We are internationally travelled and experienced in working overseas, therefore we understand what it takes to work and live as an expatriate. We have considerable experience of handling recruitment projects of all sizes and can supply teaching staff from all over the world and across all subjects. Our approach is highly consultative, our professional team will work closely with you to ensure you receive quality applications within a defined timescale.
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Recruitment Protocol Education As one of the largest teaching agencies for schools and academies in the UK, Protocol Education is uniquely positioned to support international schools in their recruitment of Englishmedium teachers.
Contact: Hermione Thomas hthomas@protocol-education.com 2nd Floor, Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 7QW, UK +44 (0) 203 219 7755 www.protocol-education.com
We have wellestablished recruitment operations in five Englishspeaking countries and an active database of UK teachers looking to develop their careers internationally. This gives our international clients access to a pool of committed, motivated, high quality teachers. Our team understands what it takes to be successful in an international school and we have the knowledge and experience to deliver effective recruitment campaigns and match outstanding candidates to your individual needs.
REESON Education REESON Education was established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists and we have built our business and reputation on our core values of honesty, integrity and excellence.
Contact: Kim Thompson kthompson@reesoneducation.com One Lyric Square, Hammersmith, London, W6 0NB, UK +44 (0) 203 008 8675 www.reesoneducation.com
We have a specialist international team to provide a bespoke service to British international schools all over the globe. With direct access to a large number of high quality support staff, teachers and senior leaders, we aim to provide a level of service that is unmatched in the sector. Our candidates are vetted to the most stringent of standards to ensure that we provide only the very best applicants available in the market place.
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Recruitment RSAcademics
Contact: Russell Speirs russellspeirs@rsacademics.co.uk 23 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8AZ, UK +44 (0) 1858 467449 www.rsacademics.co.uk
Founded in 2002, RSAcademics has advised and supported over 600 schools in the UK and internationally. At RSAcademics we are experts not just at finding outstanding leaders but at matching their talents and skills with the needs and culture of each client. With extensive experience of recruiting CEOs, principals, heads, deputies and directors of marketing, admissions and development, we have become one of the most highly respected recruitment companies in the educational world. We apply business thinking to the development of schools and have an elite team of 50 diverse high-calibre specialists drawn from worldleading schools and commercial enterprises. We support clients in strategic planning, marketing, research, leadership development, governance and philanthropy.
Search Associates
Contact: David Cope dcope@searchassociates.com Berry House, 41 High Street, Over, Cambridge, CB24 5NB, UK +44 (0) 195 423 1130 www.searchassociates.com
Search Associates is a major recruitment consultancy specialising in the needs of international schools and of people wanting to work in them. A close partnership of 19 consultants, all with substantial experience of international school leadership, the group is instrumental in well over 3000 appointments every year, from top international school heads to very young teachers just starting out. It runs 11 job fairs around the world, including two in London which attract many candidates with UK experience, and maintains an extensive, user-friendly database accessible directly by registered schools. David Cope, the UK partner, is the principal adviser for British international schools.
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Recruitment Teachanywhere
Contact: Matthew Peck matthew.peck@teachanywhere.com 6th Floor, 100 Grays Inn Road, London, WC1X 8AL UK +44 (0) 207 400 6076 www.teachanywhere.com
Teachanywhere are a leading global educational specialist of International Teacher and Leadership recruitment, established over 10 years ago and part of the Randstad group. Teachanywhere has dedicated worldwide teams of education consultants many of who are exinternational teachers who will provide you with the best teachers the world has to offer.
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Shaping the world of education we are partnered with many Ministries of Education and private international schools. Our international teams recruit from many countries simultaneously and gather first-hand local market knowledge about the countries from which we recruit and the schools into which we place.
TIC (Teachers International Consultancy)
Contact: Andrew Wigford a.wigford@ticrecruitment.com Avon House, 19 Stanwell Road, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 2EZ, UK +44 (0) 292 021 2083 www.ticrecruitment.com
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.
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Recruitment TES Global TES Global exists to drive up standards of education by putting the right teachers in the right jobs and giving them the tools to be the very best they can be. We offer a wealth of support:
Contact: Georgina Guy georgina.guy@tesglobal.com 26 Red Lion Square, London, WC1R 4HQ, UK +44 (0) 203 194 3000 www.tesglobal.com
Excellent value recruitment advertising options for single or multiple appointments A dedicated international channel on our jobs site Flexible recruitment options from TES Prime, our leadership recruitment specialists Employer branding from an awardwinning creative team Over 500,000 free education resources to share and download TES is the largest single profession network in the world with over 6 million registered users from 197 countries
Worldteachers
Contact: Roddy Hammond roddy@worldteachers.net Homelea, Faith Avenue, Quarrier’s Village, Renfrewshire, PA11 3TF, Scotland +44 (0) 3301 241 825 www.worldteachers.net
Worldteachers was established in 2009 and helps international schools throughout the world with the recruitment of teaching staff. We utilise a unique range of marketing channels to source high quality shortlists of candidates. We deal with high volume campaigns for expanding British schools, as well as one-off assignments. Our team of eight specialist consultants provide support throughout the year. We save schools time and money, while finding good teachers. We also run premium recruitment fairs, usually in the UK. Please contact Roddy for more details of the next fairs.
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Research / School Inspectorates
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ISC Research
Contact: Jack Hodges jh@iscr.com or enquiries@iscr.com Faringdon Business Centre, Brunel House, Volunteer Way, Faringdon, SN7 7YR, UK +44 (0) 136 724 6007 www.iscresearch.com
The International School Consultancy Group (ISC), the leading provider of research and intelligence on the international schools market, is now making it easier for COBIS member schools to access realtime analyses and data on the international schools market – for FREE. ISC Datashare collects data about international schools, and shares analysis plus international school news, events, reports and more through ISC Online for Schools – free to COBIS member schools. Visit ISC Research for more details. Also available from ISC: Market Intelligence Reports on the international schools market; providing historic, current and future analyses and forecasts for key countries and the global market.
Education Development Trust Education Development Trust is one of the worlds’ leading notforprofit education companies providing a range of educational services both in the UK and internationally.
Contact: Hamza Ahmed hahmed@educationdevelopmenttrust.com Highbridge House, 1618 Duke Street, Reading, RG1 4RU, UK +44 (0) 118 902 1000 www.educationdevelopmenttrust.com
Education Development Trust has an annual turnover estimated at about US$ 200 million and over 2500 staff worldwide, 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 Education Development Trust a uniquely qualified organisation, able to provide educational expertise and support for international schools. Education Development Trust’s commitment is to education which enables individuals, institutions and communities to achieve their maximum potential.
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Penta International
Contact: Mark Evans info@penta.co.uk Upperton House, The Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 3YB, UK +44 (0) 132 341 6171 / +971 443 58 098 www.pentainternational.co.uk
Penta International is one of the UK's premier independent providers of management consultancy, educational monitoring, training, coaching and inspection services. Based in England, but with offices 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. 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. See our website for further information about Penta International.
Eye for Business
Contact: Charlie Gauvain charlie@eyeforbusiness.co.uk EPIC Studios, 112114 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1JD, UK www.eyeforbusiness.co.uk
Eye for Business are a video production company based in Norwich, but operating worldwide and as part of Eye Film and TV, we have been around for over 40 years producing everything from films to TV documentaries and adverts, to promotional videos. This has resulted in our broad portfolio of work, including our work with schools. As well as producing video, we feel we are a bit different in that we also train staff and pupils to produce their own video content. After our training, delegates will have produced their own film and will be equipped with the confidence and knowledge to produce ongoing content. We are also happy to advise you on buying the right equipment for your school and on making your video content a key part of your digital marketing strategy.
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School Marketing Services International Medical Group
Contact: Ricardo Urbina ricardo.urbina@imglobal.com 2960 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, 46208-4715, USA +1 267 872 2071 www.imglobal.com
For more than 25 years, International Medical Group® (IMG®) has provided global benefits and assistance services to millions of travelers in more than 170 countries. Our comprehensive range of international medical insurance and travel insurance products ensures our members are covered wherever they may go. From expatriates and internationally assigned employees to faculty and staff of international schools and organizations around the globe, we’ve got you covered. But IMG provides more than just insurance; we provide the Global Peace of Mind® you deserve, backed by a team of professionals committed to being there with you 24/7.
School Website
Contact: Daryll Middleton daryllm@schoolwebsite.co.uk Rowan House, Field Lane, Teddington, TW11 9BP, UK +44 (0) 845 262 2030 www.schoolwebsite.co.uk
We have produced online and printed marketing for some of the most recognized independent schools in the UK and internationally. Our client list includes Charterhouse, Repton, Rugby, Uppingham School and international schools such as St George's, Rome & Runnymede College, Madrid to name just a few. Online, our websites are renowned for making an impact. They are distinctive as they are original and have received national recognition for both design and innovation. We do not just build a school website; we help produce a digital marketing strategy that covers mobile, apps, social media, SEO and PPC. Offline, we produce innovative printed materials such as brochures, prospectus packs, flyers, stationery and business cards.
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School Trips Bucksmore Education
Contact: Matt Tigne matt@bucksmore.com 259 Greenwich High Road, London, SE10 8NB, UK +44 (0) 208 312 8060 www.bucksmore.com
Since 1979 Bucksmore Education has run prestigious summer schools in eleven locations across the UK, including seven Oxford and Cambridge University Colleges. In 2014 we welcomed students from 65 countries across the world. Our programmes range from intensive EFL courses to advanced academic programmes in Oxbridge Colleges. Bucksmore Young Leaders – Challenging leadership course for future leaders of their generation. Bucksmore Arts Choice – Visual and performing arts programme with English speaking teenagers. World University Preparation – Gives international students the best possible chance of successfully applying to a top UK university. Cambridge & Oxford Advanced Studies Programme – Smallgroup tutorial course based on the Oxbridge teaching model.
Discover the World Education
Contact: Helen Marks travel@discover-education.co.uk Arctic House, 8 Bolters Lane, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2AR, UK +44 (0) 173 721 4214 www.discover-education.co.uk
We have specialised in geography, science and adventure tours since 1983. We’re firmly established as one of the UK’s leading educational tour operators and the world’s leading operator to Iceland. A range of experiences and learning opportunities across 6 continents allow you to inspire and engage your students across the globe. Over half of the UK’s leading schools and universities have travelled with us and in 2014, 100% of groups surveyed rated us as good or excellent. As a School Travel Forum member we offer a comprehensive safety management system, plus full financial protection and a nosurcharge guarantee.
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School Trips European Study Tours Ltd
Contact: Lisa Knudsen estsales@euro-study-tours.co.uk 4 Post Office Walk, Fore Street, Hertford, SG14 1DL, UK +44 (0) 844 576 1957 www.euro-study-tours.co.uk
European Study Tours is proud to be one of the leading tour operators specialising in tailor-made travel and subject-specific conferences for students. Group leaders return to travel with us year after year because of the exceptional level of service we offer them. At European Study Tours our ethos is simple: to help you engage students and get them passionate about their studies. We can provide opportunities for curriculum-linked learning outside the classroom, particularly at KS4 and KS5. Our aim is to encourage your students in their academic achievement and career development and to offer them a memorable and enjoyable experience!
Oxford Royale Academy
Contact: admin@oxford-royale.co.uk The Punt House, St Catherine’s College, Manor Road, Oxford, OX1 3UJ, UK +44 (0) 845 130 6021 www.oxford-royale.co.uk
Oxford Royale Academy, known as ORA, is a British company with a passion for international education. We are based in the city of Oxford, and have a superb track record in the delivery of school trips for groups from around the world. Why choose ORA? An extensive range of over 45 study options A global experience with over 95 nationalities in attendance Premiumquality teaching with almost 70% of faculty staff graduating from or teaching at Oxbridge An exciting and enriching extracurricular timetable Live and study in an Oxford college, gaining a taste of life as an undergraduate
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School Trips Snowtraxx International
Snowtraxx International is a specialist school ski tour operator providing fully comprehensive packages for British international schools. We have a range of excellent resorts and accommodation across Europe.
Contact: Stuart Murphy stuart@snowtraxx.co.uk Snowtraxx International, 6 Hill Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3JZ, UK +44 (0) 131 225 4668 www.snowtraxx.co.uk
We operate our own British ski school across our resorts, offering small class sizes allowing us to focus on safety and learning We have a team of British resort staff who offer a high level of service Many of our hotels are ski in/out providing easy access to the slope We can incorporate a cultural excursion into your trip to include a city visit or trip to an historic location We have been working with top British international schools since 2007
Summer Boarding Courses Summer Boarding Courses operates high-quality residential English summer and spring courses for international students at some of the UK's most prestigious boarding schools and universities.
Contact: Will Finlayson will@summerboardingcourses.co.uk Unit E, Home Farm, Esholt, BD17 7RH, UK +44 (0) 194 387 8518 www.summerboardingcourses.co.uk
The courses provide a truly international learning environment in fantastic locations, with English language and activity programmes that ensure students return home after an experience they will never forget. Learning doesn’t stop when lessons finish – activities, excursions and socialising during meals and free time allows students to practise their English while interacting with friends. Whether the activity is sport, dance, drama, art, a talent show, horse riding, adventure sports or an excursion, students will be challenged and stimulated in a positive learning environment.
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School Trips / Schoolwear World Challenge
Contact: Tony Burns tburns@world-challenge.co.uk 1721 Queens Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP13 6AQ, UK +44 (0) 149 442 7600 www.world-challenge.co.uk
For 27 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 enable students to become successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible global citizens. World Challenge is the world’s largest provider of school expeditions, working with about 800 schools worldwide. We have offices around the world and offer a range of 45 destinations. Our programmes are fully aligned to the ethos of the International Baccalaureate and offer a springboard for fulfilling the Creativity, Action and Service component of the IB Diploma Programme.
GFORCE Teamwear
Contact: Chris Watson chris@gforcesportswear.co.uk Woodside House, 218 London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 1NE, UK +44 (0) 116 255 6326 www.gforcesportswear.co.uk
GFORCE by Gymphlex is an innovative way to create your own sportswear. GFORCE develops designs and manufactures custom made garments for Schools, Colleges, Universities and Clubs that require sportswear that truly delivers. With a passion for sport, GFORCE prides itself in knowing how important it is to deliver high quality, affordable, multisport apparel with low order quantities and quick turnaround times. GFORCE utilises the latest technical fabrics and designs to make a truly unique kit.
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Schoolwear Isus Ltd
Contact: Claire Barradell or Susan Lee info@isus-ltd.co.uk Units 6/7 The Brunel Centre, West Wilts Trading Estate, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4QT, UK
ISUS Ltd was founded to supply international schools, and our garments are worn with pride across the world. We provide good quality schoolwear and sportswear 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 have the resources and expertise to help. The ISUS team can assist with every aspect of a new uniform. From first consultation to concept and then manufacture, we make everything simple and straightforward.
+44 (0) 845 527 6854 www.isus-ltd.co.uk
Luming Uniform Company The Luming Uniform Company has existed in Beijing since 2006. Our main business is schoolwear for international schools and corporate outfits.
Contact: Yiqun Fu sales@t3uniform.com 2202D, No. 45th, Xizhimen Nr St, Haidian Dist, Beijing, China +86 1361 1266 844 www.zaouniform.com
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Schoolwear Perry Uniform
Design, manufacture and multichannel supply of school uniform. Central to our service is our webbased retail portal supplying direct to parents and schools.
Contact: Bernard Bunting bernard@perryuniform.co.uk 185187 Brompton Road, London, SW3 1NE, UK +44 (0) 113 238 9520 www.perryuniform.co.uk
Schoolblazer Ltd
Contact: Clare Burrows clare.burrows@schoolblazer.com Rectory Farm Offices, Warmington, PE8 6UT, UK +44 (0) 183 228 0011 www.schoolblazer.com
Schoolblazer are now the leading supplier of quality uniform and sportswear to UK independent schools; we now supply over 120 independent schools, including such prestigious names as Oundle, Westminster, Cheltenham Ladies’ and Roedean. Our arrival on the scene in 2004 transformed the market. We recognised that schools and parents were frustrated with the poor quality of garments and service supplied by the traditional retailers, and were looking for a modern, service and designoriented approach. Schoolblazer was born to meet this need; marrying our retail expertise in fabric, design, and production with a new approach in efficient, customer-focussed retail.
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Schoolwear Schoolwear International Ltd
Contact: Graham Michelli gm@s-i.org.uk Attleborough Road, Deopham, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 9DQ, UK
Your uniform and sportswear should be a source of pride, not headaches. That means choosing garments that are smart, practical, convenient, simple, available – and beautifully personalised. We are proud to supply some of the best schools – of all sizes – around the world. We also supply the COBIS flags. Beyond an encyclopaedic knowledge of garments and suppliers, reliable door to door shipping is a principal skill here. We can supply you to resell locally or we will supply your parents directly. The hard sell is not our style. Conscientious service is. Do please call any time.
+44 (0) 195 385 1250 www.s-i.org.uk
The School Uniform Specialists
Contact: Peter Mason pmason@kingflw.com Units 12 B&C Orleton Road, Ludlow Business Park, Ludlow, SY8 1XF, UK +44 (0) 158 487 7661 www.theschooluniformspecialists.com
The School Uniform Specialists are experts in the supply of school uniform to schools all over Europe. We understand the needs of schools, parents and students. Our mission is to supply everything a school age child needs with good quality products at good value for money prices. Every item we supply has been tested and approved to be appropriate for school children. Large volume contracts with our suppliers enable us to control consistency, quality and prices. Our staff have an indepth knowledge and experience of the clothing and textile industry. We are ISO 9001 certified for quality and ISO 14001 certified for the environment so we are a partner to be trusted.
2016-2017 Student
Competitions & Events Students from all COBIS Member Schools can take part and there is something for all age groups to get involved in!
OCT
COBIS/King’s Group Student Leadership Weekend
2016
King’s College Madrid, Spain
FEB
COBIS Student World Debate Competition
2017
English International College, Marbella, Spain
FEB
COBIS Medical Review Schools Conference for Students
2017
Doha College, Qatar
MAR
Primary Creative Challenge
2017
Closing Date: 3 March 2017
MAR
COBIS Model UN Conference
2017
British School of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain
MAR
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COBIS Poetry Competition
2017
Closing Date: 17 March 2017
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COBIS Young Scientist Film Awards
2017
Closing Date: 31 March 2017
APR
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COBIS Art Competition
APR
COBIS Primary Games
2017
Stowe School, Buckinghamshire, UK
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APR
COBIS Student Achievement Awards
2017
Closing Date: 13 April 2017
MAY
COBIS Secondary Games
2017
Sheffield, UK
MAY
COBIS Senior School Music Festival
2017
King’s College, The British School of Murcia, Spain
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10-11
2017
11-13
19-21
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Closing Date: 5 April 2017
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Student Development CEM Durham University
Contact: Lisa Harkness international@cem.dur.ac.uk Rowan House, Mountjoy Centre, Durham University, Stockton Road, Durham, DH1 3UX, UK +44 191 334 4221 www.cem.org
The Centre for Evaluation & Monitoring (CEM) at Durham University provides computer adaptive standardised assessment and monitoring systems for use with learners aged between 3 and 19. The fundamental aim of our work is to help improve teaching and learning by giving educators information that informs or validates their judgment about the abilities and progress of their learners. For early years, we provide measures of early reading and maths, personal, social and emotional development and motor development. In the primary phase we provide diagnostic measures of reading, maths and developed ability. For secondary and post 16 we provide measures of maths, vocab and nonverbal ability. We also provide predictive and value added data for (i)GCSE, ALevel and IB.
EduKent
Contact: Nick Jordan nick.jordan@kent.gov.uk Kent County Council, Sessions House, Maidstone, ME14 1XQ, UK +44 (0) 300 041 6327 www.edukent.co.uk
Discover the advantage of EduKent; the single source for all your education support needs, delivering improvements across the board through over 30 different services. We’re part of Kent County Council but deliver across the UK and Worldwide to Schools, Academies and other Authorities – we understand your requirements and offer a great cultural fit. EduKent represents the broadest range of educational support services available in one place. All of them have a strong track record of success in their field and represent outstanding value for money. Contact us to discuss how we can help. We’re confident that a conversation with us will result in better outcomes for young people and time and money saved for you.
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Student Development F1 in Schools
The F1 in Schools Technology Challenge is the only worldwide multidisciplinary challenge for pupils aged 1119 and is now the largest initiative promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Contact: Andrew Denford adenford@f1inschools.co.uk Armytage Road, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 1QF, UK
The Challenge inspires students to use IT to learn about physics, aerodynamics, design, manufacture, branding, graphics, sponsorship, marketing, leadership/teamwork, media skills and financial strategy, and apply them in a practical, imaginative, competitive and exciting way.
+44 (0) 148 472 8000 www.f1inschools.co.uk
Future Foundations Training Ltd Future Foundations is a UKbased award winning training organisation committed to inspiring young people to achieve their full potential and become leaders in their lives so they can contribute their skills, talents and passion to society.
Contact: Jonathan Harper jon@future-foundations.co.uk Shakespeare House, 168 Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5TG, UK +44 (0) 203 432 3450 www.future-foundations.co.uk
Our youth training programmes focus on developing social leaders by nurturing young people’s future world of work skills and character. We deliver training for individual schools, students and teachers. We also work closely with government, private sector and third sector organisations to deliver a range of youth leadership programmes. We can deliver training either onsite at schools or students and teachers can apply to attend our global leadership conferences. Please visit our website for our latest events and programmes.
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Student Development Inspiring Futures
Inspiring Futures is a notforprofit organisation of over 50 years’ standing that delivers high quality careers education and guidance to independent and international schools in countries all over the world.
Contact: John Watson john.watson@inspiringfutures.org.uk St George’s House, Knoll Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3SY, UK
+44 (0) 127 668 7500 +44 (0) 127 668 7515 www.inspiringfutures.org.uk
The online psychometric profiling leads not only to a range of careers for discussion but also greater selfawareness 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, which is progressive and developmental. This allows the student to record achievement, research courses and careers, and keep upto date with the latest opportunities wherever the student is domiciled.
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
Contact: London Learning Centre, 182184 Campden Hill Road, London W8 7AS, UK +44 (0) 207 727 0660 www.lindamoodbell.co.uk
LindamoodBell is dedicated to helping children and adults learn to their potential. In order to be a proficient learner, in any subject, it is critical that an individual is able to efficiently process information, either by reading or listening. Our researchvalidated programmes address the underlying skills necessary for independence and selfcorrection. For nearly 30 years, our intensive, onetoone, processbased instruction, based on the individual’s learning needs, has been used to strengthen the sensorycognitive functions needed for reading and comprehension. Our instruction has proven successful for individuals with learning challenges, including dyslexia, hyperlexia, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. LindamoodBell and all of its Learning Centres are accredited by AdvancED.
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Student Development Oxbridge Applications
Contact: Rebecca Williams rebecca.williams@oxbridgeapplications. com 14 Waterloo Place, London, SW1Y 4AR, UK +44 (0) 207 499 2394 www.oxbridgeapplications.com
Established in 1999 as the first of its kind, Oxbridge Applications is the global leader in Oxbridge consultancy, providing expert guidance and practical support for students applying to Oxford and Cambridge, as well as the top medical and law schools in the UK. Unique in experience, scale and success, Oxbridge Applications has supported over 60,000 Oxbridge applicants in 127 countries, through an international network of over 1700 Oxbridgegraduate tutors and former Oxbridge admissions tutors. Oxbridge Applications supports students through widereaching access, free online resources, practical inschool courses, interview and admissions test courses and bespoke onetoone support.
The Medic Portal
Contact: Dr Ricardo Tavares ricky@themedicportal.com Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6BD, UK +44 (0) 203 714 1607 www.themedicportal.com
The Medic Portal provides online and faceto face training for all students considering applying to medical school. We are officially partnered with the Royal Society of Medicine and work with hundreds of top schools, including Eton, Harrow and Cheltenham Ladies College. Internationally, we deliver events inhouse in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Our training covers UKCAT, BMAT, Medical School Interviews, UCAS and more. Our renowned courses are delivered both inhouse at leading schools and at open venues. Online, we provide a wealth of free information and learning tools, alongside realistic exam simulations, virtual tutoring and a ‘get into medicine’ community
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Student Development / Universities UKCN
Contact: Vincent Bamfield vincent.bamfield@ukcneducation.co.uk 85 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7NQ, UK
With three offices in the UK, UKCN provides specialised educational services to students wishing to enroll on undergraduate and post graduate HE courses. UKCN has a specialised team to support students applying for doctoral degrees. UKCN has an excellent track record of helping students get into the top universities in Britain. With two additional international offices, UKCN also is a provider of British international education and specialised services within China.
+44 (0) 203 705 9046 www.ukcninternational.com
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Universities ITEPS Consortium
Contact: Peter Elting peter.elting@stenden.com c/o Stenden University, Postbus 1298, 8900 CG, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands +31 6 5356 1730 www.iteps.eu
ITEPS, International Teacher Education for Primary Schools, is the first full bachelor programme which trains students as teachers in international schools. ITEPS is carried out by a consortium of three universities: University College Zealand, Buskerud, Vestfold University College and Stenden University. We want to train new teachers who perform exceptionally as teachers and combine their careers with adventure and travel. Some characteristics of the programme are: multicultural understanding, managing the multicultural classroom, study of the various and varied curricula (national and International), teaching practice etc. In the same way that local schools work with teacher training colleges, the consortium would like to work with international (primary) schools.
Manchester Metropolitan University
Contact: Julie Scanlon j.scanlon@mmu.ac.uk Brooks Building 53 Bonsall Street, Manchester, M15 6GX UK +44 (0) 161 247 5071 www2.mmu.ac.uk/education
Manchester Metropolitan University has over 2,500 academic teaching staff and is in the top 3% of universities globally (based on the Times Higher Education top ranking universities globally 2015). With the second largest business school in the UK and the award winning Department of Nursing it is no wonder that Manchester Met is ranked in the top 150 universities under 50 years old (Times Higher Education 2016). The Faculty of Education at Manchester Metropolitan University has something to offer to schools and their students: we are first in the North West for education and offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The Faculty also offers membership to a unique International CPD programme and has opportunities to host trainee teachers on nonassessed placements.
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Universities Marbella International University Centre
Contact: Mirjana Stefanovic m.stefanovic@miuc.org Avenida Don Jaime de Mora y Aragón, s/n I Finca El Pinillo, Marbella, Malaga, 29601, Spain +34 952 860 000 www.miuc.org
Marbella International University Centre (MIUC) offers BA and MA degrees in media, communications, international relations and business, all taught in English. Our studentcentred approach combines small study groups with digitally equipped facilities, ensuring our students are provided with the specific knowledge and skills required to succeed in today’s global job market. Our mission is to develop a university that is international in its mindset, teaching methods, and curriculum. Located in a tranquil area of Marbella, MIUC is secure with a beautiful landscape and sea view that boasts multimedia classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboard projector screens integrated into the Blackboard learning platform, a media lab and library, indoor/outdoor canteen, car park, tennis court, and a swimming pool.
Oxford Summer Courses
Contact: Harry Hoare harry@oxfordsummercourses.com 1617 Turl Street, Oxford, OX1 3DH, UK +44 (0) 773 918 4794 www.oxfordsummercourses.com
Oxford Summer Courses runs academic programmes for students from aged 10 to 24. We use the traditional teaching methods of Oxford University, based on independent learning with small group teaching, and onetoone tuition for students aged 16 and above. Our programmes are all designed and taught by current Oxford academics. We offer a huge range of subjects as standard, as well as specialist subjects dependent on tutors’ and students’ interests. We’re committed to encouraging the development of all our students, intellectually, socially, and culturally. That’s why we supplement our worldclass teaching with a lively programme of extracurricular activities.
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Universities School of Education, St Mary’s University, Twickenham
Contact: Lorna Goodwin lorna.goodwin@smuc.ac.uk Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 4SX, UK +44 (0) 208 240 4084 www.smuc.ac.uk
St Mary’s University, established in 1850, has a long history of delivering excellent education, offering 32 undergraduate and 24 Masters programmes including Management, Education, Sport and Law. The School of Education, Theology & Leadership is home to our teacher education provision with both primary and secondary initial teacher education programmes judged by OFSTED to be ‘outstanding’. Our outreach and enterprise support for schools includes: ESPRiT St Mary’s ‘Excellent Schools Project’. Bespoke programmes to support school improvement:
Leadership and Governance Teaching and Learning Professional Development Subject Specific Development Keeping in Touch – NQT support programme
University of Bath
Contact: Nick Cleevely education-pgt.admissions@bath.ac.uk Department of Education, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK +44 (0) 122 538 3037 www.bath.ac.uk/education
The University of Bath has an excellent reputation for research and teaching in international education. The Department of Education is a thriving academic community focused on furthering our understanding of policy, culture, physical activity and diversity within an educational context. Our parttime MA in Education and Doctor of Education (EdD) students are located around the globe and are supported by some of the world’s leading educational experts at Bath, in a stimulating and challenging learning community. The flexible parttime programme offers different study pathways, including Summer and Winter Schools (in the beautiful city of Bath), regional study centres and online distance learning.
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Websites, Apps and Social Media Finalsite
Website Solutions to Meet the Needs of Your Global Community.
Contact: Max Eisl max.eisl@finalsite.com 655 Winding Brook Drive, Glastonbury, 06108, Connecticut, USA +1860 289 3507 www.finalsite.com
As the leading global provider of website solutions for schools, Finalsite serves over 1500 schools in 200+ countries. Our web software, awardwinning design, timesaving integrations with companies like iSAMS and WCBS, and expert consulting services provide schools with a complete platform for telling their unique story. If you are looking to redesign your website, improve your online communications, increase enrollment, improve your search engine optimization, and stand out from your competitors, please visit our website - www.finalsite.com - to learn more and see our portfolio of great schools.
Interactive Schools WEBSITE CREATIVE SOCIAL @intSchools is a global creative marketing & communications company
Contact: Simon Noakes wow@interactiveschools.com 86 Easton Street, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1LT, UK +44 (0) 1491 630494 www.interactiveschools.com
#InspiringSchools delivering tangible engagement & brand stories for the world’s leading international schools. We ‘get’ schools, we ‘get’ marketing, and we ‘get’ technology. We believe that every school is unique, and want to help tell their #SchoolStories. We aim to differentiate, by creating bespoke:
Beautiful #SchoolWebsites Creative #SchoolMarketing Strategic #ParentCommunications Effective #SocialMedia
Conferences & Professional Development 2016-2017
In 2016/17, COBIS will deliver conferences and training for the whole school workforce. Full details will be published on the website.
OCT
28-29 2016
OCT
28-29 2016
FEB
3-4 2017
COBIS EYFS Conference Exploring the EYFS World Byron College, Athens, Greece
COBIS/King’s Group Professional Development Weekend Teachers as Learners King’s College Madrid, Spain
COBIS Conference for Senior Managers, Middle Leaders and CPD Leaders Reaching Excellence: It’s all about the teacher British International School in Cairo, Egypt
FEB
COBIS Conference for Bursars, Business Managers and HR Staff
2017
St Julian’s School, Lisbon, Portugal
FEB
COBIS Conference for EAL Staff
10-11
16-17 2017
Supporting EAL Students in International Schools British School of Bucharest, Romania
FEB
COBIS Conference for PAs and Secretaries
2017
The British School of Brussels, Belgium
24-25
FEB
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COBIS and Youth Sport Trust PE and School Sport Seminar
MAR
Stepping Up to Senior Leadership
2017
St Catherine’s School, Athens, Greece
MAR
Four-Day Middle Leaders’ Course
2017
4-5 4-7
Coventry, UK
2017
Leading Learning from the Middle St Catherine’s School, Athens, Greece
MAR
COBIS Conference for Trips and Fieldwork Leadership
2017
The British School in The Netherlands, The Hague, Netherlands
17-18
Conferences & Professional Development 2016-2017 MAR
COBIS Conference for Marketing, Development and Admissions Staff
2017
The British School in Tokyo, Japan
27-28
APR
14-15 2017
APR
16-19 2017
APR
18-21
COBIS Wellbeing Conference Nurturing Every Child Dubai College, UAE
Four-Day Middle Leaders’ Course Leading Learning from the Middle Dubai English Speaking College, UAE
Four-Day Middle Leaders’ Course
2017
Leading Learning from the Middle The British International School of New York, USA
MAY
36th COBIS Annual Conference for Heads, Governors and Senior Managers
2017
London, UK
MAY
Advanced Child Protection Course
2017
London, UK
MAY
Four-Day Middle Leaders’ Course
6-8
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26-29 2017
Leading Learning from the Middle The British International School of Stavanger, Norway
We are also delivering the following programmes in 2016/17: COBIS Programme for Middle Leaders (CPML) The CPML will be running in 2016/17 in Romania, Mexico, Spain, The Netherlands, Malawi, and Oman. CPML facilitator training will also be offered in Mexico and London. For full details, visit cobis.org.uk/middleleaders
COBIS Diploma for International Teaching Assistants (DITA) and COBIS DITA for Early Years Candidates can enrol throughout the year. Please visit cobis.org.uk/dita for more information.
COBIS Webinars Colleagues can access free webinars on a range of topics. Visit cobis.org.uk/webinars for more information.
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2Simple Software 3P Learning Ltd (Mathletics) Affinity Anderson Education Anglo Schools International Services (ASIS) Ltd Anthony Millard Consulting Aspire GR Baker Books - International School Book Club Beat Goes On BHM Chartered Architects BlueSky Education Bluewave. SWIFT BrainPOP UK Ltd BridgeU Bridgewater Worldwide British School of Coaching Browns Books for Students Ltd Buckinghamshire Learning Trust Bucksmore Education Cambridge Education Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge University Press Capita SIMS International CEM Durham University CES Holdings CHQ Group Ltd CJM Software ClickView Collins Compass Education Consultancy Consilium Education Ltd Cosy Council of International Schools Dawsons Music Ltd Derventio Education Discover the World Education Doddle (Boardworks Ltd) Double First Ltd Dyslexia Matters Early Excellence Educate Education Development Trust EducationCity Educators Abroad Ltd EduKent Edvectus EquipMySchool Eric Parry Architects
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Eteach (UK) Limited European Study Tours Ltd Eye For Business F1 in Schools Faria Systems Inc. Fieldwork Education Finalsite Findel Education Firefly First News International Ltd Follett International Frog Education Furlong Business Solutions Future Foundations Training Ltd Gabbitas Education GCSEPod GFORCE Teamwear GL Education Group Global Investors Group Gooseberry Planet Hable Harlequin Floors Harris Hill Hays Education Hdc Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Howarth of London Impero Software Independent Schools Examination Board Insetcourses.com Inspiring Futures INTCAS Interactive Schools International Medical Group (IMG) iSAMS ISC Research IStip Isus Ltd ITEPS Itslearning John Catt Educational Ltd Karen Ardley Associates La Linguistica Learning Ladders Lenovo Software LifeUnltd Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes LSC Education
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LUMING Uniform Company m2R Education Mallory International Ltd Manchester Metropolitan University Marbella International University Centre (MIUC) Maudesport Ltd Notts Sport NQT Induction Oddizzi One Team Logic Oxbridge Applications Oxford International AQA Examinations Oxford Royale Academy Oxford Summer Courses Oxford University Press Penta International Perry Uniform Pick Everard Piota Planet PC Prosperity Protocol Education REESON Education Relocate Global Renaissance Renaissance Workplace Benefits Rising Stars UK Ltd RSAcademics S + B UK Limited Scanning Pens Schofield & Sims School Of Education, St Mary's University, Twickenham School Website Schoolblazer Ltd Schoolwear International Ltd SCI Employee Benefits Scientific & Chemical International Search Associates Show My Homework Sing Up Smoothwall Snowtraxx International Step One Ltd Summer Boarding Courses Taplanes Limited Teachanywhere Teachers International Consultancy (TIC) Ltd Teachers' Wealth
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TES Texthelp The College Board The Key Support Services Limited The Learning Crowd The Medic Portal The School Planner Company The School Uniform Specialists The Teaching Assistant College Titus Learning Tribal TTS Group Ltd Twig World UKCN UKUni Edtech Unifrog Education Ltd University of Bath University of Worcester Veale Wasbrough Vizards Veema Education Vocab Express Warwick Mann International Ltd WCBS International Winter's International School Finder Ltd Woodbury Simmons World Challenge Worldteachers
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