Here’s why you need to sign up for the Education Forum
Register today for the Education Forum – It’s free for you to attend and could help reduce your budgets by matching you up with innovative suppliers. As one of our VIP guests, you’ll be joining the likes of: ARK Globe Academy BIMM Bosco Catholic Education Trust Deeside House Education Trust Fleggburgh Primary School Heythrop College […]
GUEST BLOG: Examining the link between financial and mental health in teaching
By True Potential Investor A third of UK households worry about money on a daily basis, according to a report from stocks ISA provider, True Potential Investor. The Tackling The Savings Gap Consumer Savings and Debt Data Q3 2017 report also shows a gender split in financial worries, with 38.7% of women worrying about money […]
Startups driving global online language learning market
The global online language learning market to grow at a CAGR of 18.97% during 2017-2022, according to a new report, but cost remains an issue. The report, from Research & Markets, which takes an in-depth look at the edtech sub-sector, highlights the key trends driving growth, but also some barriers that need addressing. Top of […]
Nigerian edtech startup targeting 10,000 schools by 2028
FlexiSAF Edusoft says it’s on a mission to transform Nigeria’s lagging education system ‘one ICT solution at a time’. To that end the company has unveiled SAFSMS, described as ‘fully integrated school management software’, which is currently being used in over 500 schools to cut down the complexity of management. FlexiSAF’s target is to get […]
Attend the Education Forum for all your technology and facilities needs
As a VIP delegate at the Education Forum you will benefit from two days of networking, learning and connection building – laying the groundwork for you to implement your procurement plans for the rest of 2018 and beyond. It all takes place on November 12th & 13th at Whittlebury Hall in Northamptonshire. And what’s more, the Education […]
New management team at Forum Events
Forum Events – the company behind the Education Forum – has a new management team to take the business forward. Longtime Managing Director Sarah Beall (pictured) has joined the Board of Directors, sitting alongside Finance & Operations Director, Gill McCaughay, and New Business Director, Gill Woods. Erstwhile Chairman Paul Rowney – who founded the company […]
Earn money from your old IT equipment – and support schools in Africa
A pioneering IT Refurbishment business is giving UK educational institutions the opportunity to earn cash from unused tech equipment, whilst providing valuable support to schools in Ghana. My Laptop Shop was founded in 2014 by Kim Lovatt, who boasts a distinguished background in the recycling industry. The company provides a valuable service to schools and […]
Apple unveils Everyone Can Create curriculum for schools, with new iPad
Apple has unveiled a new 9.7-inch iPad with support for Apple Pencil and multiple programmes aimed at the education market. Everyone Can Create is a new, free curriculum that the tech giant says makes it fun and easy for teachers to integrate drawing, music, filmmaking or photography into their existing lesson plans for any subject. […]
GUEST BLOG: How assistive technology can support a student’s education
By Lee Dover Across the UK, there are around 1.5 million people who are living with a learning disability. There are also approximately two million individuals living with a visual impairment throughout the nation. Analyse these statistics further and you’ll discover that an estimated 286,000 children have a learning disability and around 25,000 live with […]
GUEST BLOG: Attract the best undergraduates to your university
By Where The Trade Buys Are you looking to increase your university’s UCAS application numbers? According to the latest statistics, studying for the majority of students stands at £9,250 for courses beginning in 2018. Although there are some exceptions — for students studying in Wales, for instance, as well as Scottish and Northern Irish students […]