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Google for Education edu.google.com More Info Google for Education helps transform teaching and learning so that every student can realise their full learning potential. We believe that everyone – educators and learners at every age and stage – deserve the tools and skills that set them up for success in building the future they want for themselves.

Magmamath LinkedIn magmamath.co.uk For the last 8 years, Magma Maths has revolutionised how Maths is taught in Sweden, the US, and now the UK as well. Today, over 70% of all Swedish schools, school districts in all 50 states in the US, and over 100 trusts in the UK use Magma. Teachers have loved the service since Magma launched in the UK in the Autumn of 2023. Teachers, Maths Leads and Trust Leaders agree with Magma's core pillars for Maths education: • Creativity: Let pupils show their work - not just their answer • Collaboration: Embrace discourse in the Maths classroom • Data-driven teaching: Identify and address knowledge gaps when they appear, in real time

BeReady LinkedIn bereadygroup.org BeReady have proudly assisted our partners within education in accessing over £30 million in funding to attract, develop, and retain talent. As industry leaders in inclusion, BeReady launched their SEND Teaching Assistant programme, which has been revolutionary in improving the SEND skill set amongst support staff in schools. To build on the success of this programme, BeReady have recently expanded their offerings to include a ground-breaking Early Years Educator with SEND Level 3 programme. These initiatives have been designed to equip staff with the skills to tackle the complex challenges faced by the entire sector, due to the increasing needs for SEND provision, and improve learning environments and outcomes for all pupils. In addition to this, BeReady launched the first-ever Wellbeing Champion Programme for schools in September 2022. Since then, they've helped develop hundreds of Wellbeing Champions who continue to support staff and student wellbeing and improve cultures in schools across England.

The Key Support Services LinkedIn thekeysupport.com The Key Market-leading guidance, resources and CPD, trusted by over half of all England’s schools. The Key equips over 14,000 schools with the knowledge to act, for the decisions that count. Led by a strong social purpose and deep sector expertise. We know that real change happens when leaders feel empowered to take meaningful action.

The National College LinkedIn nationalcollege.com The National College is the only professional development platform multi-academy trusts will ever need. We offer the world’s largest CPD library for educators, combined with powerful software to help you instantly assign tasks and training, track progress, and record and report on achievements across your organisation. We give you everything you need to achieve trust-wide policy compliance, meet all statutory training requirements and manage people development, all in one place. Our platform is used by thousands of education establishments and over a million users globally to strengthen compliance and raise standards.

Olex.AI LinkedIn olex.ai Olex.AI is multi BETT award-winning generative AI platform, revolutionising English writing, feedback, assessment and moderation for schools. Our platform enhances teaching by making feedback more efficient, engaging, and inclusive. Developed with teachers, Olex.AI drastically reduces marking time, allowing personalised feedback for an entire class in under two minutes. Customise marking with nationally recognised rubrics or your school’s frameworks, and gain insights on class strengths and weaknesses. With multilingual support, feedback is automatically translated for clear communication. Additionally, create stunning AI-powered illustrations to transform students' writing into personalised StoryBooks. We empower teachers, enhance learning, and make education accessible through the latest generative AI technology.

Stylus Education LinkedIn www.stylus.education stylus, founded by Dominic Bristow, is a small group of former teachers and technologists dedicated to improving the working conditions and efficacy of teachers, and the experience and outcomes of their students in turn. Between them, the team are responsible for successfully launching many impactful education projects—such as Doddle Progress and Complete Mathematics TUTOR—and now, supported by government funding, and partnered with the DfE, stylus provides the first AI-powered service to bring teacher-moderated quality to handwritten work at scale. Their ‘KS2 Writing Marking Service’ is now available—including Year 6 writing portfolios—with KS3/4 English soon to follow, and maths and science later in the year.

Education Mutual LinkedIn educationmutual.co.uk Education Mutual is a pioneering non-profit making organisation offering an alternative to staff absence insurance, born out of the frustrations experienced by schools with traditional providers. With a mission to support educational institutions, we operate without the aim of profit, ensuring schools avoid tax payments and benefit from reduced overheads. Any surplus funds generated are reinvested back into the sector. Recognised as a leading provider in the UK, our commitment to schools has garnered us the highest service ratings on Feefo in 2024.Additionally, every membership includes a complimentary health and wellbeing package, granting staff access to premium private healthcare services for free, fostering a healthy and productive workforce.

eEnergy LinkedIn eenergyplc.com Reduce energy costs for your MAT by 60% and speed up your journey towards net zero with no upfront capital investment. eEnergy helps your trust in three ways: • Reduce: Capital-free energy efficiency solutions including LED lighting • Generate: Onsite solar energy generation • Charge: Electric vehicle charging for your staff and visitors. Our intelligent data solutions help eliminate energy waste and validate savings. Our unique £40m Net Zero fund, backed by NatWest, offers your trust competitive, compliant, off-balance sheet decarbonisation funding. We’ve completed over 1000 successful projects, helping schools save over £100m. Learn more: eenergy.com

IRIS Education LinkedIn www.iris.co.uk Used by over 13,000 schools and trusts, our management information system brings next-generation technology into schools, reinventing the way data and insights are used to improve educational outcomes. Trusts such as Unity Schools, Kernow Learning, Future Academies and Durrington, and schools including Wallisdean, and Culcheth High School, use our technology to connect people with data, creating intelligent insights to help educators make better decisions and deliver smarter outcomes for pupils. We are passionate about helping individuals, teams and organisations be successful and with time on your side, you can focus on what really matters to you. Time means value. And value means success.

Lightspeed Systems LinkedIn lightspeedsystems.com Lightspeed Systems® patented technology was imagined and designed just for education: • Lightspeed Alert™ gives schools immediate insights in to signs of self-harm, cyberbullying and violence • Lightspeed Filter™ provides scalable, cloud-based safeguarding and reporting • Lightspeed Classroom™ gives teachers an overview of all online classroom activity, letting them control browsing as well as viewing screens • Lightspeed Insight™ gives schools real-time insights into app usage and student engagement to help them save money and stay GDPR compliant • Lightspeed MDM™ gives hierarchical, centralised control of devices features and apps • Lightspeed Signal™ allows schools to Identify device, network, and app issues for connected learning

School Business Services LinkedIn schoolbusinessservices.co.uk SBS is a trusted partner to schools and Multi-Academy Trusts specialising in finance support, budgeting and strategic planning. Our expert-led services and innovative tools support schools in optimising financial planning, achieving budget transparency, and ensuring compliance. SBS Financial Planner is a truly MAT-led system, created by CFOs for CFOs. It streamlines financial planning, simplifies complex budgeting, and ensures you maximise school funding—all while offering a user-friendly interface that saves you time and effort. At SBS, we’re dedicated to helping schools improve financial efficiency, enabling strategic decisions that nurture long-term financial health and resilience in the education sector.

Eddisons LinkedIn eddisons.com Eddisons specialises in supporting our clients toward a greener future for owners, occupiers, and everyone in between. Our varied departments provide exceptional building surveying, valuations and even PFI advice to public and private sector organisations across the country, alongside our dedicated decarbonisation specialists to assist with applications and delivery for Salix-funded projects. We help to achieve clients’ sustainability goals by sourcing and securing funding for the Low Carbon Skills Fund and Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, among others. All these efforts contribute to helping public and private sectors succeed in line with the UK's commitment of reaching Net Zero by 2050.

LMP Education @lmpgroupuk letmeplay.co.uk LMP Education is a leading national apprenticeship training provider for MATs. Our mission is to provide guidance on apprenticeship levy utilisation and create strategies that focus on staff retention and growth by creating career development pathways. We support senior roles as well as support staff, bringing effective solutions to staff development trust-wide. In addition, we provide a free recruitment service to recruit new talent through our funded apprenticeship training programmes. You can see a list of our programmes here https://lmp-group.co.uk/schools-multi-academy-trusts/apprenticeships-for-schools-mats/

Verkada LinkedIn verkada.com/uk Protect students and staff in a privacy-sensitive manner with one consolidated physical security platform. Verkada is a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions by enabling over 30,000+ organisations in over 85 countries to protect their people and property in a way that respects individuals' privacy. Designed with simplicity in mind, Verkada offers six product lines — video security cameras, door-based access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace, and intercoms — that provide unparalleled visibility through a single cloud-based software platform.

SchoolHire LinkedIn schoolhire.co.uk SchoolHire work with over 1,000 schools nationwide (predominantly secondary), providing an online lettings platform, which allows schools (and MATs) to manage facility hire in-house, in a much more effective and efficient way. Hirers can see pictures and live availability and ultimately book and pay for a facility either as a one-off or block booking. Schools can review and approve bookings, making any required amendments. Schools benefit from being able to access features such as a dashboard, calendar, and numerous reports, to allow them to stay on top of lettings. We are also partnered with Edu-Lettings for those schools who require a fully managed provision, to include staffing.

Arbor LinkedIn arbor-education.com Arbor is home to the UK’s most-popular MIS and school management software. Give your staff time and power back with an MIS that makes every day easier and more collaborative. Join-up your critical school operations with specialist, top-rated HR, Finance and timetabling tools. Make your school data meaningful and easy to action with market-leading benchmarking and reporting. Join the 7,000 schools and MATs using Arbor to transform the way they work.

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Iplicit LinkedIn iplicit.com iplicit for Education is rapidly becoming recognised as the genuine alternative to old financial management systems that trusts have outgrown. The expanding family of iplicit for Education customers includes SATs through to 53-strong trusts, across 400+ academies (at time of publication). With open API to all the major education budget management systems, managing your actual spend and financial forecasting is seamless. Operational excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Our people have supported education for decades, previously working in schools, MATs, local authorities and education support companies. Meet the Education Team - https://bit.ly/MeetEduTeam

TGE Solutions LinkedIn tgesolutions.co.uk As the UK’s leading Audit and Procurement provider to the Education sector, specialising in Telecoms, ICT, Broadband and Cyber, we are dedicated to savings schools’ money. With an outstanding reputation built on successful partnerships with over 1,000 schools and 70+ Multi Academy Trusts, we've collectively saved schools over £10 million. Beyond savings, we empower Education Business Leaders with essential insights to make informed choices. Our expertise not only enhances technology and communications within schools but also ensures compliance with the DfE technology and procurement standards, ultimately elevating schools to new heights.

EDClass LinkedIn www.edclass.com EDClass is a DfE-accredited provider of online education that offers a virtual learning classroom and management portal with resources to impact learning, assessment and engagement. EDClass provides a robust and safeguarded platform delivering personalised and flexible learning with UK-qualified teachers available, live and on-demand. Schools can drastically reduce their workload and time spent searching for solutions for their students who require support as EDClass can help in a quick and efficient manner!

SchoolsBi LinkedIn schoolsbi.co.uk Schools BI is an analytics tool that draws data from multiple School & Trust systems (MIS, Finance, HR etc) and displays it for you on clear and insightful dashboards. Bringing all your information together in one place enables your Trust to efficiently make data-driven decisions. We offer a unique blend of a core solution and bespoke consultancy; A strong set of core dashboards plus the flexibility to custom build a solution specifically tailored to your Trust’s individual requirements. We are a tight knit team of education experts that is agile and responsive enough to constantly evolve depending on requirements in schools.

IMP Software LinkedIn impsoftware.co.uk Founded by a team of financial experts and ex-MAT professionals, IMP Software has a deep understanding of the challenges facing multi-academy trusts. Financial planning is critical to the success of any educational institution, and we're committed to providing our clients with the tools they need to achieve their financial goals. IMP has spent years creating intuitive, integrated tools to help multi-academy trusts master their finances, from budgeting to, more recently, integrated curriculum and financial planning (ICFP). Our mission is to empower multi-academy trusts with the tools and expertise they need to manage their finances more efficiently and effectively.

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kami LinkedIn kamiapp.com Kami is an instructional platform that integrates with popular LMS to offer accessible annotation, streamlined instruction and assessment, and greater insights. Kami saves teachers time on instruction and assessment, enhances online test prep, and provides key performance metrics to help teachers improve student learning outcomes.

eteach @eteach LinkedIn www.eteach.com

SIMS www.parentpay.com SIMS is the leading cloud and on-premises MIS for education, trusted by thousands of schools and a million teachers and MAT leaders for four decades. Offering unrivalled breadth and depth of functionality, SIMS gives teachers, school leaders and administrators the insights to make decisions to improve performance, student experience and results. SIMS is the leading cloud and on-premises MIS for education, trusted by thousands schools and a million teachers and MAT leaders for four decades. Offering unrivalled breadth and depth of functionality, SIMS makes admin and reporting easier and faster, freeing up critical time and resources for learning. SIMS gives teachers, school leaders and administrators the insights to make decisions to improve performance, student experience and results.

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Telex Water Website Telex UK: Public Sector Utilities Made Simple Telex UK specialise in delivering innovative, customer-centric utility solutions. What We Do: • Smarter Utility Purchasing: We leverage our long-term industry expertise, market intelligence and a wide range of established providers to build each organisation a bespoke procurement strategy. • Comprehensive Monitoring: Through the Telex Insights portal we track and measure consumption • On Site Audits: Our team of Energy and Water Managers will provide on-site audits designed to help organisations reduce consumptions • Carbon Reporting: All organisations we work with will receive Carbon Reporting software to aid them with carbon footprint reduction. • Dedicated Account Management: Our customers tell us that our service is the best in the industry.

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TrilbyTV LinkedIn trilbytv.co.uk TrilbyTV is the number one digital signage platform made for education. As experts, our mission is to build whole school communication, boost community cohesion amongst staff and students, whilst enhancing parental engagement. The TrilbyTV platform is an easy to use, cost effective way for you to #SwitchOnYourSignage.

TG Escapes modular eco-buildings LinkedIn tgescapes.co.uk TG Escapes modular eco-buildings use modern methods of construction, traditional materials and sophisticated technology, creating buildings that are energy efficient. We offer a complete design and build service; customers find that the use of natural materials and biophilic design principles making our buildings particularly well suited for educational settings. The buildings are aesthetically pleasing, ergonomic and highly practical, designed to last 60 years or more. TG Escapes have provided over 850 buildings UK wide and were awarded Contractor of the Year, Modern Methods of Construction & Education Estates Awards. Customers rate them 4.9 out of 5 based on 166 reviews.

Compass Education LinkedIn compass.education Compass Education transforms school operations across multi-academy trusts, making each day more productive, impactful, and enjoyable. Our all-in-one MIS not only streamlines administrative tasks across your trust but also delivers rich, child-centered insights that empower educators to focus on student success and wellbeing. Serving over 3,000 schools worldwide, Compass equips every school in your MAT with the tools needed to excel. We are committed to fostering strong connections and driving the success and wellbeing of your entire trust community, ensuring that learning thrives at every level.

Ativion LinkedIn ativion.com Ativion, formerly Impero Software, is a global leader in EdTech, cybersecurity, and remote access solutions. Founded on the unwavering belief that all children deserve access to a quality education, Ativion is dedicated to empowering learners worldwide. Our flagship product, StudentKeeper Powered by ContentKeeper, creates a secure and engaging digital learning environment, fostering a love of learning in every child. Ativion safeguards over 10 million students across 2 million devices in 80 countries, serving more than 160 trusts. We are a trusted partner in education, providing innovative solutions that equip educators and empower students to thrive in a connected world.

MyNewTerm LinkedIn mynewterm.com MyNewTerm, founded by a former teacher, is the leading Applicant Tracking System designed specifically for schools and Multi-Academy Trusts. Trusted by over 300 MATs and thousands of schools nationwide, MyNewTerm streamlines the recruitment process, ensures compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, and supports in attracting top talent. Winner of the prestigious 'Recruitment Support Company of the Year' award in 2024, MyNewTerm offers a fully digital, user-friendly solution developed specifically to the education sector. By focussing on the candidate experience and improving operational efficiency, MyNewTerm empowers schools & MATs to build stronger teams and focus on delivering outstanding education.

ClassLink LinkedIn www.classlink.com ClassLink is a global education provider of identity, access and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on, streamline class rostering, automate account provisioning, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 22 million students and staff in over 2,900 school systems. Visit classlink.com to learn more.

ECM Education Consultants LinkedIn ecmeducation.co.uk

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Albion LinkedIn albion.co.uk Albion is a one-stop-shop for everything Apple. We’ve supplied and supported educational institutions with Apple technology for over 35 years. From class sets to 1:1 deployments, we’re here to help you and your Trust. We’re approved suppliers on the CPC and HE Apple frameworks

Zen Educate LinkedIn www.zeneducate.com Zen Educate is an ethical alternative to traditional supply agencies. Using tech, we match Teachers and TAs directly with schools, cutting out agencies, and saving schools money – all while paying our teachers more. So far, we've saved UK schools over £30 million. We're passionate about providing quality education for all children, employing a highly experienced team of educators to work with special and mainstream schools and MATs across the UK. This allows us to match schools with teachers and TAs that are passionate, proactive, and right for their students. We care more.

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Smartgrade LinkedIn smartgrade.co.uk Smartgrade’s MAT-first assessment standardisation platform gives MATs the tools they need to collect data (through markbooks or online tests), spot gaps and see standardise results across all schools. Create your own assessments or use ones prepared by partners including White Rose Maths, Ark Curriculum Plus, United Curriculum and HeadStart Primary.

IXL Learning LinkedIn smartgrade.co.uk IXL offers Multi Academy Trusts a powerful, evidence-based teaching and learning platform, built through decades of research and trusted by over 15 million students worldwide. Designed to raise outcomes across your schools, IXL delivers a comprehensive English, Maths, and Science curriculum from Reception to Year 13. It includes adaptive diagnostics that generate personalised action plans, built-in instruction, and classroom engagement tools. Trust-wide analytics give leaders clear visibility into performance at every level. Skill plans align with SATs, Functional Skills, GCSEs, and A-Levels—with White Rose Maths alignment also. IXL supports intervention, stretch and challenge, and everyday classroom learning—anytime, anywhere.