Teach First Exhibition 2015 Exhibitor Guide
Welcome We are delighted that you are taking part in this year’s event which will bring together over 80 businesses, charities, social enterprises, schools and unions. This pack will tell you everything you need to know about the day, including directions to the venue, parking and general logistical information.
Contents Introduction ........................................................................................... 2 Key Information .................................................................................... 2 Stand equipment .................................................................................. 2 What we are looking for at the Teach First Exhibition ......................................... 3 Leaders in All Fields Fair ......................................................................... 3 Learning & Resources Fair ........................................................................ 3 Who is the audience?.............................................................................. 4 What should I bring? ............................................................................... 4 Electrical equipment and power leads ...................................................... 4 Pre-delivering equipment...................................................................... 4 Accommodation ................................................................................. 5 On the Day ............................................................................................ 5 Schedule ............................................................................................ 5 Car Parking ......................................................................................... 5 Setting up and access to loading bay ........................................................ 5 Food & Drink ....................................................................................... 5 Packing up after the Fair ......................................................................... 5 Who to contact ....................................................................................... 6 Couriered Package Label Template ............................................................... 6
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Introduction This Teach First exhibition is a great opportunity for you to raise awareness of your organisation within our community. It is a chance for participants to be inspired by organisations such as yours and see how educational disadvantage can be addressed from both inside and outside the classroom. For participants, the exhibition will also provide resources and opportunities that they can use and access in their new roles as teachers to help them make a difference for their pupils. For ambassadors (alumni of the two year Leadership Development Programme), the exhibition is an opportunity to consider the next stage of their career path. They may be considering a career change and will be interested to hear about your organisation and any recruitment opportunities available. Ambassadors who are considering returning to teaching will also be looking for inspiration and resources to support them in the classroom.
Key Information Where: Leeds First Direct Arena, Arena Way, Leeds, LS2 8BY When: 11:30am- :30pm, Thursday 3 July 201 Exhibitors must arrive at one of the allocated slots below to allow time to set-up ([KLELWRUV PXVW DUULYH DW WKH VSHFLILHG DUULYDO DQG VHW XS WLPH EHORZ GXH WR WKH DUHQD EHLQJ XVHG EHIRUHKDQG
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Lunch will be provided for exhibitors
Stand equipment All stands consist of an exhibit space 2m x 1m, which includes:     
2m x 1m shell scheme Table Tablecloth Should you wish to bring electronic equipment, Wi-Fi will be available via BT Openzone at ÂŁ10 One power socket is available for all stall. Please contact Dana if additional sockets are required
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What we are looking for at the Teach First Exhibition The Exhibition is split into two fairs - The Leaders in All Fields Fair and The Learning and Resources Fair.
Leaders in All Fields Fair We want to inspire our participants and ambassadors to think creatively about how they can help achieve our vision. Whether this is through remaining in teaching or moving into a different sector, they are all are dedicated to ending educational inequality. More than 40 organisations from a range of different sectors will be attending the Leaders in All Fields Fair. This is an opportunity for participants to hear about the work you do and the roles within your organisation that will enable them to continue supporting pupils and schools should they come and work with you in the future. It is also an opportunity for you to meet with ambassadors who are considering a change of career and tell them about any recruitment opportunities. Our participants and ambassadors will find the following of value: The careers available at your organisation, particularly graduate schemes available to those who have completed the Teach First Leadership Development Programme Ways in which the skills they have developed through the Leadership Development Programme are transferrable to your organisation A first-hand impression of what it’s like to work at your organisation Ways in which they can continue to work towards achieving Teach First’s goals whilst working in your organisation.
Learning & Resources Fair This fair has been designed to provide participants with free resources and opportunities that will support them in raising the achievement, aspirations and access to opportunities for their pupils. There will be approximately 40 organisations attending as part of this fair, making it a fantastic networking opportunity too. For those of you who have been a teacher before, it’s an opportunity for you to share your experiences and offer advice and encouragement to participants and to inspire ambassadors considering returning to teaching.
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Please find a label template on the last page of this document, which can be printed and attached to any parcels.
On the Day Schedule 10:15am - 11:15am
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11:30am – 2:30pm
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2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Car Parking There is no on-site parking at the arena so attendees will be required to use car parks recommended by the venue. Please see here for full details, including public transport, parking, and directions.
Setting up and access to loading bay More than 80 organisations will be in attendance at the fair, and each will need time and space to set up. We recommend that organisations aim to arrive at the start of allocated slots (see above) in the morning in order to allow sufficient time to set-up and collect any couriered packages. A loading bay is available at the rear of the venue; however it can only accommodate two or three vehicles at a time. The exhibition commences at 11:30am and we would like to have all stalls prepared by11: am. Please aim to arrive as early as possible if you will need to access the loading bay.
Food & Drink Lunch will be provided for all exhibitors and dgranville@teachfirst.org.uk with any dietary requirements.
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Packing up after the Fair The fair is scheduled to finish at 2:30pm. You will be required to remove all your equipment and materials from the arena by no later than 3:30pm. All attempts will be made to return any items left at the fair to their owner, however no guarantee is provided. As such, please check you have all of your equipment prior to leaving the venue. If you would rather arrange for a courier to collect your materials, please arrange this yourself. It is important that all parcels are clearly labelled with a correct return address and are collected no later than Friday 31 August. To make the process as quick and easy as possible, if you expect to be couriering materials after the event, please bring pre-addressed labels and packing tape.
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Who to contact For more information about the Teach First Exhibition, contact Dana Granville on 020 3117 2482 or dgranville@teachfirst.org.uk. Should you require assistance on the day, please contact Gemma on 07951176610.
Couriered Package Label Template Please print and affix to any packages to be couriered to Leeds First Direct Arena
Please deliver to: Leeds First Direct Arena Arena Way Leeds LS2 8BY Event: Teach First Exhibition 2015 Event Date: Thursday 30 July 2015 Name of Organisation: ________________________ Sender Contact Number: _____________________ Sender Contact Number:______________________ This is package _____ of _____
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