Head of School
Leads the overall academic and administrative functions of a school.
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Find out how to enter your school into the BBC's 500 Words Competition.
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EmpowerED with 2Simple | Transform School Improvement with Know My School
Discover how 2Simple's Know My School platform, featuring the Coach and School Improvement Hub tools, can transform school improvement through streamlined self-evaluation, action planning, and evidence gathering.
EmpowerED with Language Angels
Language Angels EmpowerED: Learn how to make primary language teaching easy and fun.
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!
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Reframing Behaviour™ by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Whole-school behaviour training that helps staff understand, reframe and respond to pupil behaviour with confidence.
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.
Standout School Marketing
Boost school admissions with clear, proven, and practical marketing support