Executive Principal
Manages multiple schools within a school trust or federation.
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EmpowerED with Perspective, Angel Solutions
Learn how Perspective by Angel Solutions streamlines school improvement processes.
EmpowerED - iAMCompliant
Compliance Made Simple: Streamline Your School’s Compliance with iAM Compliant!
TryBooking
A valuable webinar to watch which helps to unpick the many aspects of the School Bookings with Joan Lind from TryBooking who make it much easier to understand.
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Crick Software
Literacy support software helping children become confident writers with Clicker and DocsPlus tools
SmartEducator
AI marking + feedback platform that saves teachers up to 8 hours a week and supports pupil progress.
Kitt Medical
Wall-mounted anaphylaxis kit with adrenaline pens, auto-replacement portal, and CPD-accredited staff training.
Everway
Digital tools for literacy, inclusion and accessibility—supporting every learner in class and exams.
National College of Education
The NCE delivers fully funded professional development to schools in England. We're a 'Good' Provider.
Intelligent Evidence
AI platform that maps school evidence to Ofsted criteria in minutes. Built by former leaders and inspectors.