Annual Conference 2016
Welcome to the 35th COBIS Annual Conference
A Warm COBIS Welcome to the 35th COBIS Annual Conference Members, non-members, exhibitors, sponsors, student broadcasters, speakers and esteemed guests, your conference story starts here! An enormous thank you to each of you for choosing to join us here at our new conference venue on the banks of the River Thames in London. Now that you have all made the journey to our capital city, some coming further than others, it’s time to relax and enjoy your time here.
Over the next few days together, we’ll explore the theme of Authentic Leadership. Indeed, this is a theme which resonates with us all, regardless of gender, age, school phase, school size or geographical location. Once again, we’ve worked hard to shape a conference programme of the highest quality. Special recognition must go to Dawn Akyürek, Headteacher from King’s College School, La Moraleja for her excellent ideas and enthusiastic support for the delivery of our 2016 flagship event. Thank you Dawn!
Collectively, we are all committed to creating and contributing to safe and successful schoolswhich set high expectations. With that in mind, whilst we learn and enjoy one another’s company, naturally, we’ll have plenty of opportunities throughout our conference programme and surrounding social activities to share our unique and enriching stories.
Year on year, our conference participant numbers have increased, with attendees anticipated to reach 600 in 2016. In addition to school leadership teams, governors and Ministry of Education representatives, we are delighted to be joined by 120 COBIS Supporting Member organisations and sponsors who as ‘Experts in the Field’ add tremendous value by sharing their skills and knowledge as exhibitors.
As COBIS continues to grow, so does the global reach and influence of our Association. The range of professional development opportunities for staff and governors is increasing, as is the number of student competitions and events run by COBIS. This is not to mention the greater need for our lobbying activities as well as the number of quality assured school members who continue to see COBIS membership as attractive and worthwhile. Working on your behalf, we are proud to represent the vibrant sector of international British schools overseas and to be recognised as a UKTI Trade Challenge Partner, promoting and supporting all aspects relating to the export of world-class British education.
For the benefit of students worldwide, including their families and the staff who expertly lead and develop our school communities, we continue to be ambitious, working to strengthen and deliver the best services around. Therefore, as a consultative and responsive association, please do get involved and help to explore, influence and shape our bright future.
So, as we embark and set off to explore the theme of Authentic Leadership, one must ask can we really make a difference? With confidence, I believe that of course, we can.
On behalf of the dedicated COBIS Board, superbly led by COBIS Chairman, Trevor Rowell and the talented COBIS team, we very much look forward to sharing your company during conference, and remember… the story doesn’t end here!.
Colin Bell CEO
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A Message from the Chairman Thank You to our Generous Sponsors
Welcome to the 2016 Annual Conference! On behalf of the COBIS Board and the growing global COBIS network, thank you to the following companies for their generous sponsorship. Their ongoing support and expertise is greatly appreciated. Many of these sponsors are attending the Annual It´s a challenge - to offer you an experience of quality that even exceeds last year´s. But the programme Conference. Please do take the opportunity to visit their exhibition stands. shows every sign of doing just that. Let us know what you think.
We listen carefully to your ideas, and learn each year a little more about what succeeds. Some successful aspects of the programme return - for example, the COBIS CREATE session where colleagues share some wonderful ideas and experiences. But this year´s conference is marked by particularly strong professional variety and quality, balancing a rich array of BridgeU Stand 2 seminars and some outstanding keynote speakers. There are many “inspirational stories”. So we hope this will truly help you to develop COBIS Annual Conference Headline Sponsors creative and authentic leadership, in world class schools, where young minds are opened to the joy of international learning.
For COBIS leaders and governors, this is the annual highlight. But the Conference is now just one part of an extensive offering of CPD enjoyed by literally thousands of your school staff, in their many different and important roles and this is now taking part all CEM Stand 68 over the world. The more we can do to serve and support your schools, the better. Hundreds of your students and their parents Sponsorship of the COBIS Welcome Reception and Dinner on Saturday 7 May also express strong appreciation for the COBIS activities now on offer to them, globally.
Discovery Education Stand 93 So I hope that you enjoy every minute. There´s something for everyone, whether school leader or governor. And, of course, the Sponsorship of the COBIS Annual Reception and Dinner on Monday 9 May professional networking, and chance to meet our amazing number of leading exhibitors are of enormous value.
Sincere thanks to our CEO Colin Bell and the COBIS team for the mountain of work in creating this event - and also to Board iSAMS Independent Ltd Stand 104 member Dawn Akyürek for her sterling help in putting together the programme. Sponsorship of the routemaster buses to the COBIS Welcome Dinner on Saturday 7 May
It´s a great professional and social event - now in brand new hotel accommodation of the quality and size needed. Even though Double First Stand 43 it is a tube or boat ride to the West End shops, we hope you like it. We kick off with a wonderful dinner at the National Maritime Sponsorship of the Annual Conference lanyards and name badges Museum in Greenwich - so can we expect Colin Bell´s jokes of a naval and seafaring nature.
I look forward very much to talking to you personally, Eye for Business: Video & Training Stand 1 Production of COBIS Films and working with COBIS Student Filmmakers at the Annual Conference
WCBS International Stand 19 Sponsorship of wine at the COBIS Annual Dinner on Monday 9 May Trevor Rowell, Chairman TTS Group Ltd Stand 87 Production of the conference bags Conference Welcome Sponsorship of the 2016 COBIS Young Scientist Awards
A very warm welcome to the 35th COBIS Annual Conference! Our theme this year is on Authentic Leadership: Follett International Stand 24 Inspirational Stories for Learning in British Schools Overseas. Sponsorship of wine at the COBIS Annual Dinner on Monday 9 May
The last few years have seen a huge upsurge of interest in harnessing the power and influence of TES Global Stands 38 & 39 stories and leadership narratives, particularly in the corporate world. Authentic Leaders need to tell Sponsorship of wine at the COBIS Welcome Dinner on Saturday 7 May convincing and coherent stories to establish credibility, relationship, and a sense of purposeful direction with those they seek to influence. Stories connect with hearts as well as minds. There’s a huge amount of contemporary research – particularly in neuroscience, psychology, sociology, and anthropology – that points to story and John Catt Educational Ltd Stand 57 narrative as the simplest, most effective, most powerful, and most memorable way to reach the hearts and minds of others. Design and publication of the Annual Conference Programme Human beings apparently are hard wired for stories. Sponsorship of the 2016 COBIS Student Poetry Competition
We have planned a conference of interesting stories of outstanding leadership in a range of contexts. This conference is designed to be The School Planner Company Stand 20 interactive, thought provoking and enjoyable as well as providing practical, workable strategies and ideas to take back to your school. Production of the conference notepads
This year we are continuing with COBIS CREATE which will once again provide our school leaders with an opportunity to give short GL Education Stands 9 & 10 presentations on an area of innovation from their schools. We hope that you will speak freely about your experiences and expertise Design and hosting of the online COBIS membership application system. Delivery of the COBIS Annual Research Survey and also learn from your colleagues in order to come away with fresh ideas. Attendees also have the opportunity to participate in our additional Safer Recruitment and COBIS Programme for Middle Leadership facilitator training (CPML) courses running alongside the conference. With more than 500 delegates and exhibitors attending, please make sure you network with other participants as Oddizzi well as making time to visit the exhibition. I look forward to meeting new delegates and catching up with old friends! Sponsorship of the 2016 COBIS Primary Creative Challenge
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Conference Programme 2016 11:15-12:15 Morning Seminars Saturday 7 May 2016 1. The Seven Pathways to Authentic Leadership Kai Vacher, Principal, British School Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 09:00-15:00 Safer Recruitment for International Schools (optional extra course; pre-booking required) 2. Digging for Treasure on the Student Data Map: supporting leadership teams in making effective use of data Barabarani Education, InterContinental London – The O2, Greenwich Matthew Savage, Deputy Head of School, Bromsgrove International School, Thailand 3. Inspiring Leadership Stories 10:00-16:00 COBIS/ISC Seminar (optional seminar) Karen Ardley, Lead Consultant, Karen Ardley Associates, UK Developing your Independent School Brand Internationally: what you need to know and who can help you 4. How Effective is Your School’s Child Protection Programme? InterContinental London – The O2 Jane Larsson and Colin Bell, International Task Force on Child Protection, Tim Gerrish OBE, Founder, International Child Protection Advisors 11:00-12:30 An Introduction to Using Data to Inform Teaching & Learning (optional seminar) GL Education 5. Positioning Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s World InterContinental London – The O2 Lucy StoneHill, CEO, BridgeU, UK 6. Bringing the World into Your Classroom: Erasmus and Beyond 15:00-16:00 Pre-Conference Seminar and Afternoon Tea – hosted by COBIS/GL Education (optional seminar) Ruth Sinclair, Director, Erasmus + UK National Agency, British Council, UK UK Assessment Policy Update 7. Working Memory and Pupil Performance GL Education, InterContinental London – The O2 Dr Richard Skelton, Child and Educational Psychologist, in association with Rising Stars, UK
16:00-17:00 COBIS UK Ltd Annual General Meeting 12:15-13:15 Lunch with Exhibitors - Our Experts in the Field The expectation is that all COBIS Accredited Member schools attend. In addition, representatives from all COBIS Member and Candidate schools are welcomed. 13:15-14:15 Keynote Speaker InterContinental London – The O2 How To Become A World Class School Professor Deborah Eyre, International education leader, academic and author 17:00-17:45 New COBIS Leaders and New Members Reception InterContinental London – The O2 13:15-14:00 Exhibitor and Supporting Member Development Workshop Jamie Ralph, Communications and Membership Officer, COBIS 18:25 Routemaster Transit and arrive at National Maritime Museum – sponsored by ISAMS Independent Ltd InterContinental London – The O2 14:15-15:15 Afternoon Seminar
19:00-23:00 Welcome Reception and Dinner – sponsored by CEM 1. ‘Follow the Yellow Brick Road’ to Excellent in All Categories (Inspections and Standards Panel Discussion) National Maritime Museum, Greenwich John Bagust, Head of Primary Schools, Paul Kurczij, Deputy Head (Professional Development) at Prague British School, Czech Republic, Sue Aspinall, Headteacher Junior School, The British School in The Netherlands and Louise Simpson, Headteacher, St Paul’s School, Brazil Sunday 8 May 2016 2. Data for Leadership: Three Takes on How Data Makes a Difference (Panel Discussion) GL Education and Matthew Savage, Deputy Head of School, Bromsgrove International School, Thailand, 07:30-08:15 STOMP-style Body Percussion and Samba Drumming David Paton, Proprietor and Head, Radnor House, UK and Gary Webster, Deputy Head of Secondary, British Ollie Tunmer, Beat Goes On School of Bucharest 3. Enriching Learning and Experiences in Schools: Developing the Spirit of Physical Expression 08:15 Exhibition Opens Crichton Casbon, Director Crichton Casbon Consulting Ltd, in association with CHQ Group Limited, UK 4. Increasing your student numbers to Oxbridge, the Ivy League and Russell Group Universities: the ever- 09:00-09:15 Welcome and COBIS Briefing evolving admissions game (Panel Discussion) John Ing, Panel Chair and Director of Dukes Education Consultancy, Jon Tabbert, Head of US Applications, 09:15-10:15 Keynote Speaker Rebecca Williams, Head of Oxbridge Applications, and Marie-Louise Banning Head of UK University Touching the Void Applications, all for Dukes Education and David Gray, Principal of Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools Joe Simpson, world renowned mountaineer, author and speaker. 5. Making the most of Professional Development Opportunities for your Teaching Assistants - COBIS DITA/ COBIS DITA for Early Years 10:15-10:30 Keynote Speaker Q&A Eva Cartwright, Principal, TA College, UK Joe Simpson 6. Your World in Harmony – How effective, new Governor Induction Training ensures you are all singing from the same song sheet 10:30-11:10 Exhibition and Break Mark Turner, Chair of Governors and Dr Christian Barkei, Principal, St Georges International School, Luxembourg 7. Thinking About The Unthinkable: Effective Crisis Planning in International Schools Simon O’Grady, Principal, The British International School Cairo, Egypt
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15:50-16.20 Keynote Speaker One School’s Journey from Obscurity in Rural Hampshire to Global Infamy – Lessons in Learning Neil Strowger, CEO, Bohunt Education Trust and Headteacher, Bohunt School Liphook - featured school of BBC documentary Are Our Kids Tough Enough?
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16:00-16:30 Exhibitor and Supporting Member Workshop 12:00-12:45 Keynote - Panel Discussion Session K-12 Opportunities in Middle East: What has changed? The Link Between Current Affairs and Success in Higher Education and Work Vipul Bhargava, International Schools and Education Technology Specialist, UKTI Education Panel Session chaired by Richard Addis, British journalist, editor, writer and entrepreneur. Panellists include: Nicky Cox MBE, British journalist and editor of First News, a British national newspaper for children, 16:20-16:50 COBIS Committee Updates and Announcements Wendy Berliner, Head of Editorial, Guardian Professional Networks, Guardian News & Media and Lord Jim Knight, Chief Education Adviser, TES Global. 16:50-17.00 Round-up, Thank You and Close 12:45-13:00 COBIS Strategic Announcements 17:00-17:55 Wine Reception with Exhibitors 13:00-14:00 Exhibition and Lunch 17:55-18:45 COBIS Student Activities Reception (Everyone welcome; drinks will continue to be served) followed by a free evening 14:00-15:00 COBIS Conversation - Five Facilitated Seminars Five facilitated interactive discussion sessions to explore, influence and shape collective areas for COBIS Monday 9 May 2016 strategic development. Please note that delegates will be assigned seminar streams.
07:30-08:15 STOMP-style Body Percussion and Samba Drumming 15:00-15:30 Exhibition and Break Ollie Tunmer, Beat Goes On 15:30-15:45 International Schools Market Update 08:15 Exhibition Opens Richard Gaskell, Director of International Schools, ISC Research
09:00-09:15 Welcome, COBIS Briefing and Presentations 15.45-16:45 Keynote Session COBIS CREATE 09:15-10:05 Keynote Speaker Presentations from five leaders of COBIS schools on innovation and best practice. The Creative Path Curtis Jobling, British illustrator, animator and author 16:45-17:00 COBIS Conversation Feedback, Thank You, Safe Travels and Conference Close
09:15-10:00 Exhibitor and Supporting Member Workshop 18:30-19:30 35th COBIS Annual Reception – Sponsored by Discovery Education Developing your Business with International Schools InterContinental London – The O2 Diane Glass, Head of Business Development and Richard Gaskell, Director of International Schools, ISC Research 19:30-22:30 35th COBIS Annual Dinner – Sponsored by Discovery Education 10:05-10:20 COBIS Social Media Storytelling *Formal dress: Black tie and national dress optional Simon Noakes, CEO and Founder, Interactive Schools
10:20-11:00 Exhibition and Break
11:00-12:00 Morning Seminars
1. Middle Leaders Matter: Transition from IPML to CPML Planning consultancy or CPD training for 2016 – 2017? Peter Simpson, Headteacher, Senior School Voorschoten, The British School in The Netherlands, Dawn
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4. Website Best Practices for Sharing the Story of your School Online Max Eisl, Director International Sales, Finalsite, USA insetcourses.com also works with many International Schools and is a Supporting Member of COBIS, 5. COBIS Incubator: Co-constructing a Programme for Student Leadership Development Kai Vacher, Principal, British School Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, Matt Hall, Deputy Headteacher at British All our INSET or Consultancy is totally bespoke to your school. School Muscat 6. High Performance Learning: A Framework for Creating High Performing Students Contact Us; Tel: Rod Smith, CPD Director: 07557 - 787977 Professor Deborah Eyre, International education leader, academic and author 7. Legal Lessons in Leadership and Safer Recruitment E-mail: [email protected] or E-mail: [email protected] Matthew Burgess, Partner & Simon Bevan, Specialist Employment Lawyer, Veale Wasbrough Vizards You can also e-mail us through our website - www.insetcourses.com
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Curtis Jobling Keynote Speaker Biographies British illustrator, animator and author Session Title: The Creative Path Joe Simpson World renowned mountaineer, author, speaker The designer of worldwide hit television show Bob the Builder, and international best-selling author Session Title: Touching the Void and illustrator of numerous children’s books, Curtis lives with his family in Cheshire, England.Early work on Wallace & Gromit and Mars Attacks! led to him picking up his crayons in 1997 to design the BAFTA Joe Simpson has drawn from his experiences as one of the world’s most respected mountaineers to winning Bob. His own animated series, Frankenstein’s Cat and Raa Raa the Noisy Lion, can both be seen become a leading author. Touching the Void, the story of his amazing survival, having been left for on the BBC. dead in a crevasse high in the Andes, has sold over two million copies and the film won the BAFTA, Outstanding British Fim of the Year and became the most successful documentary in British cinema Although renowned for his work in film & TV, Curtis’ other love has always been horror and fantasy history. for older audiences. His epic series of fantasy horror novels, Wereworld, was published by Penguin in the US, while his darkly comic young adult thrillers, Haunt: Dead Scared and Haunt: Dead Wrong, were He now brings this powerful story to corporate audiences in an amazingly inspirational presentation published by Simon & Schuster in the UK. His new middle grade novel, Max Helsing & The Thirteenth that includes insights to a variety of topics including Teamwork, Leadership, Personal Development, Risk Curse is published by Viking in the US and Orchard in the UK. Assessment, Management Style, and Training. A tale of two men thrown into a nightmare of terrifying life and death choices and heart breaking decisions. It is about agony and terror, courage and weakness. Curtis visits schools around the world providing unique talks, workshops and learning experiences that It tells of trust and friendship tested to the very limits of human endurance. You need no special cover three key areas of any curriculum — literacy, media and art. A champion of reading for pleasure, knowledge of mountaineering to understand the many inspirational messages to be found in the his work appeals to every audience, big and small. telling of this powerful human drama. It is about the triumph of the human spirit, the immense instinct to survive and the innate strength we have within us to succeed. @curtisjobling on Twitter www.curtisjobling.com Joe Simpson’s latest project is a two part documentary for the BBC Burma’s Secret Jungle War is likely to be broadcast in May 2016. Professor Deborah Eyre International education leader, academic and author Neil Strowger Session Title: How To Become a World Class School CEO, Bohunt Education Trust and Headteacher, Bohunt School Liphook - featured school of BBC documentary Are Our Kids Tough Enough? What does society require of the very best schools in the world? They expect schools to consistently Session Title: One school’s Journey from Obscurity in Rural Hampshire to Global Infamy – produce large numbers of students achieving the very highest standards. They expect schools to create Lessons in Learning students who are rounded and ready to thrive in life beyond school; in university, in the workplace and in an increasing complex world. So how do the best schools achieve this? Whilst each one is individual The driving force behind the inception of the Trust, Neil is absolutely clear that we must have the they do have common features. Based on her new book, in this talk Professor Eyre will explore the highest expectations for all; an impoverished background is no reason for an impoverished future. Neil features of world class schools and her unique framework for creating them. was appointed Headteacher of Bohunt School in 2009 and led it to Ofsted Outstanding in 2013 and the Times Educational Supplement’s Overall School of the Year in 2014. As a National Leader of Education Professor Deborah Eyre is a global educational leader, researcher, writer and influencer helping good and chair of the TESLA Teaching School Alliance, Neil has worked on numerous school improvement schools become world class. Her career has included a variety of senior education roles both globally projects mainly supporting schools in challenging circumstances and in areas of deprivation. Prior to and in the UK as well as advising governments and educational foundations in UK, Hong Kong, South joining Bohunt School, Neil held a variety of senior leadership roles in schools across the South East. Africa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, USA and Singapore. From 2010-2014 she was Education Director for Nord Anglia Education and prior to that served as Director of the UK government’s innovative Neil was shortlisted as Headteacher of the Year in 2014, is a former member of the National Steering National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth (NAGTY), based at the University of Warwick. A widely Group for Languages and is currently chair of governors of a primary school and governor at a special published author, she is best known for her expertise in how the most able people think and learn. Her school. Neil’s educational approach is influenced by thinkers from Kurt Hahn to Kierkegaard. Neil is new book High Performance Learning: How to Become a World Class School was published in January 2016. ambitious for state education and its beneficiaries. Deborah is a member of the COBIS Board, a Trustee of the Swan Multi-Academy Trust, a Freeman of the City of London Worshipful Company of Educators and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Watch out for the COBIS Student Filmmakers at the 2016 COBIS Annual Conference. Richard Addis (Chair), Nicky Cox MBE, Wendy Berliner and Lord Jim Knight Panel Session: The Link Between Current Affairs and Success in Higher Education and Work COBIS is pleased to be working with Eye for Business for the second year running to prepare two exciting new films Discussion Panel Session chaired by Richard Addis, British journalist, editor, writer and entrepreneur. that will be showcased at the COBIS Annual Conference Panellists include: Nicky Cox MBE, British journalist and editor of First News, a national newspaper for in London in May. The first film will open the Conference children, Wendy Berliner, Head of Editorial, Guardian Professional Networks, Guardian News & Media and on Sunday morning. The second film will be filmed and Lord Jim Knight, Chief Education Adviser, TES Global. edited over the course of the Conference by students from Halycon London International School working with It is never too young to start learning about the wider world. Employers increasingly value a wide professionals from Eye for Business. Watch out for our understanding of the economic and political environment in which business take place. This supports Student Filmmakers – they may want to hear your stories at effectiveness, motivation and teamwork. Universities increasingly seek a link between a chosen course of the 35th COBIS Annual Conference! study and a wider desire to make an impact on society. Underlying all this is the ability to think for yourself and develop a point of view.
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Richard Addis is an editor, writer and entrepreneur currently Chairman and Editor of The Day. He is both a former monk and a former gossip columnist. Previously, in reverse order, he was Editor of The Financial Times Weekend, The Globe and Mail (Toronto), The Mail on Sunday Review, The Daily Express, The Sunday Express, The Daily Mail features, The Sunday Telegraph Review and The Evening Standard’s Londoner’s Diary. His book with Lord Green Good Value: Reflections on Money, Morality and an Uncertain World was shortlisted for Business Book of the Year. He is currently training to beat 100 metres world record for a 60-year-old.
Nicky Cox is editor-in-chief of First News, the national newspaper for young people with more than two million readers a week. Nearly half of all schools subscribe, making First News the widest-read publication for children in the UK. Nicky was made an MBE for services to children in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2009 and, in 2013, was given a Patron’s award from the NSPCC and ChildLine for dedication to children. She is passionate about giving kids a voice and a fair deal. First News is picking up a string of awards. In the 2012 Newspaper Awards, it picked up the gongs for Weekly National Newspaper of the Year and Niche Newspaper of the Year. It was also made National Newspaper of the Year by the Plain English Awards and Save The Children gave the newspaper an award for outstanding contribution to children. Nicky has toured schools nationwide for seven years with Henry Winkler OBE, as part of their My Way! campaign in an effort to help make life better for children who struggle at school. In 2014 Nicky was one of the Women of Achievement in the Women of the Year Awards. She is often called upon to be a judge herself and has been on the panels for BAFTA and the Mum of the Year Awards, to name a couple. In a previous life Nicky was editorial director of the children’s division at BBC Worldwide (for 14 years) and a sub editor at The Sunday Times. At the centre of her life are her four gorgeous and talented kids – Barney, 22, Beth, 20, Daisy, 17 and Liberty, 14.
Wendy Berliner is an award-winning journalist who has spent half her career at The Guardian, first as education correspondent, then as a news editor and later as an education feature writer. She is also a former education features editor of The Independent where she launched a weekly education supplement and commercially successful magazines promoting university education. She has also edited the Times Educational Supplement. Wendy rejoined The Guardian in 2011 to launch the Guardian Teacher Network after a two-year spell in Dubai where she was the first Director of Parental Engagement for the world’s The insight you need to largest group of international schools. Whilst there she developed a parental engagement progamme and website used by parents across the world and worked closely with innovative schools using technology continually raise pupil to bring parents closer to their children’s learning. Wendy now leads the Guardian’s online professional networks as head of editorial. The 15 community sites have been developed since 2011 and work closely with Guardian editorial. They have more than three quarters of a million members across the world - by achievement far the largest single group are teachers. In the last year uniques have grown 67 percent with high levels of loyalty amongst readers. Fastest growth is in mobile readership. The networks have won 23 awards to date and are currently shortlisted as content team of the year in the British Media Awards. SIMS gives you the vital insight you need to ensure every student achieves their academic and We’ve been using SIMS for Lord Jim Knight is the Chief Education Adviser at TES Global, having successfully developed their personal potential. Our whole-school management over 10 years, its flexibility teacher training business. He is also a visiting professor at the UCL Knowledge Lab and a member of the has enabled us to manage House of Lords. Jim’s main policy interests are education, employment, skills and digital technology. He information solution supports the smooth running served as an MP from 2001-2009, during which time he was a minister for rural affairs, schools and then and develop a stimulating employment, with his final year as a Cabinet minister. Jim is a co-owner of XRapid Ltd, the first company to of your school - from flexible timetables across a curriculum and create be commercially selling disease diagnosis using an iPhone app. He is also chair of the Tinder Foundation, combination of UK and international qualifications a learning environment operating the network of UK Online Centres, and the main digital inclusion delivery organisation in the UK. to involving parents in day-to-day school life. which develops confidence, He is a member of the Government’s Digital Engagement Council. creativity and intellect. Keynote Session Descriptions Get in touch... Paul Young, Senior Vice Principal - Head of Secondary, Doha College, Qatar www.capita-international.co.uk COBIS CREATE Chaired by Mark Leppard MBE, Headmaster, The British School Al Khubairat and Teresa Woulfe, Head of Secondary (in waiting), The British School of Al Khubairat. @CapitaSIMSInd COBIS CREATE is a chance for five leaders from COBIS Schools, who submitted proposals earlier this year, to give short presentations to other delegates about an area of innovation or best practice within their school. Similar events have taken place successfully in a number of international schools in recent years, at the COBIS Annual Conference last year and at a number of other COBIS conferences this academic year. COBIS is delighted to be able to give senior leaders attending the Annual Conference the opportunity to share their experience and expertise, learn from colleagues, and come away with new ideas.
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3. Inspiring Leadership Stories Seminar Overviews Karen Ardley, Lead Consultant, Karen Ardley Associates, UK
Sunday 8 May 2016 We will explore stories and characters to deepen understanding about successful leadership and life. All the stories link to research into successful leadership practices. The characters will illustrate powerful Sunday Morning Seminars lessons about leadership through their compelling narratives. We will hear from great leaders and use the power of narrative to share their insights and experiences. 1. The Seven Pathways to Authentic Leadership Kai Vacher, Principal, British School Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Stories to inspire… stories to communicate practical ideas… stories to motivate others. The seminar will include and make reference to narratives from Professor John Kotter, Stephen Covey, British School Muscat’s vision is to be one of the leading British International Schools in the world. Sir Alex Ferguson, Ben Zander, Professor Jim Collins and others together with various international Kai Vacher has been Principal of British School Muscat for 5 years. Kai will share with delegates his changing research projects. perspectives on the leadership required to realise this vision. Karen Ardley is an excellent and well-established programme designer and facilitator. She provides Kai has a passion for and a commitment to the education, well-being and development of young people. leaders at all levels with key insights into motivating people and improving learning. All Karen’s work is An experienced school leader, Kai is a progressive and modernising thinker with an open and inclusive style. based on leading edge research and her continuing experience of working with schools and learners of He has held senior positions in 2 large schools in the UK and for 9 years was Director of Innovation at SSAT, all ages. an independent, school improvement organisation based in London. Passionate about the development of leadership skills and strategies to improve learning for all, Karen As Principal of British School Muscat, Kai is determined to establish BSM as a leading international school. designs and delivers interactive and motivating programmes for leaders and aspiring leaders at all levels He has an appreciation of and interest in combining the best of traditional teaching methods with more in schools in the UK and internationally (including China, Nigeria, Kenya, Romania, Qatar, Germany, Iran, innovative approaches based on research. Kai has an open and inclusive style of leadership. UAE, Kuwait, Spain, Libya, Egypt, Czech Republic, Holland, Slovakia, Malaysia, Portugal, Lebanon, West British School Muscat is a COBIS Accredited Member school. Bank, Gaza, Switzerland, South Korea, France, Jordan and Chile).
2. Digging for Treasure on the Student Data Map: supporting leadership teams in making 4. How Effective is Your School’s Child Protection Programme? effective use of data Jane Larsson and Colin Bell, International Task Force on Child Protection, Tim Gerrish OBE, Matthew Savage, Deputy Head of School, Bromsgrove International School, Thailand Founder, International Child Protection Advisors
At Bromsgrove International School Thailand, we collect and use a triangulated dataset on every child, The International Task Force on Child Protection (ITFCP) identified 13 Essential Questions to promote including data on their aptitude, their attainment and, crucially, their attitudes. This is part of our unique dialogue, stimulate research and inform the development of leading practices that schools should approach to personalised learning: #themonalisaeffect. This workshop will explore this data triangle, and adopt to ensure high levels of child protection. Participants will work in small groups to review these will focus on the stories it tells – and, in particular, how, through smart and strategic interventions, we, as questions, assess their schools’ effectiveness, and identify areas for improvement, and then learn from teachers, can change the endings, thereby maximising student achievement and progress and student international child protection experts. wellbeing too. Jane Larsson has served the international education community for 20 years, with a focus on the Currently Deputy Head of School at Bromsgrove International School Thailand, and formerly Adjunct development of collaborative partnerships to enable and support educational exchange and the Lecturer in School Leadership at the University Brunei Darussalam, Matthew Savage has previously been development of international and intercultural perspective. Prior to her appointment at CIS, Jane was Secondary Principal at the International School Brunei and at Danube International School Vienna, where he Director of International Partnerships with the Visiting International Faculty Program (VIF) in Chapel gained experience of all three IB programmes. A graduate of Oxford University, with 13 years of middle and Hill, North Carolina, where she led outreach to promote international educational exchange. She senior leadership experience in the UK comprehensive sector, and currently enrolled also on the EdD course began her career in international education as the Director of Educational Staffing and Publications at Bournemouth University’s Centre for Excellence in Media Practice, he is both the founder of Polio Points, for International Schools Services (ISS) providing recruitment services and resources to international a unique student reward programme which incentivises student achievement within the IB Learner Profile schools. She currently serves as Chair of the International Task Force on Child Protection, and earlier through humanitarian aid, and a fierce advocate for Student Voice, on which he has published several served as an IB Professional Development partner for teacher training at both VIF and ISS. articles and delivered training across Europe. Through his passion for and expertise in the use of aptitudinal and attidudinal student-level data, Matthew has written widely and worked with schools across the world Tim Gerrish is the founder of International Child Protection Advisors (ICPA). He was a detective to ensure the available diagnostic and assessment tools are fully exploited to meet the teaching needs of with Scotland Yard for 30 years, was Head of the UK National Criminal Intelligence Service Serious the international school sector and the personalised learning needs of the international student. Sex Offender unit, and then Head of International Partnerships at the Child Exploitation and Online Protection centre (CEOP). Tim advises a number of international schools on their child safeguarding procedures.
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5. Positioning Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s World 7. Working Memory and Pupil Performance Lucy StoneHill, CEO, BridgeU, UK Dr Richard Skelton, Child and Educational Psychologist, in association with Rising Stars, UK
Higher education is undergoing a dramatic revolution. The world of higher education is experiencing During this session, Dr Richard Skelton will explore the concept of working memory in the context of extraordinary growth, as it prepares to absorb 100 million additional students by 2025. With the cognitive development and children’s learning. He will look at why working memory is important in introduction of online courses, and the emergence of viable new alternatives to traditional higher classroom learning and what can be done to improve it. Typical characteristics of children with poor education, students find themselves confronted with a more diverse and international range of post- working memory will be discussed, and advice on how to recognise failures of working memory in secondary opportunities than ever before. And, all the while, labour market analyses of advanced as children. Richard will present research findings that suggest that working memory can be improved well as developing economies paint a picture of underutilised graduate talent, shortages of skilled and that improvement can: labourers in certain sectors, and individual industries evolving so fast that 65% of job openings in the next two decades are as of yet unknown. Traditional approaches to higher education decision-making • Increase children’s capacity to learn across all subjects. and careers guidance must adapt to meet the evolving needs of today’s students, preparing for • Improve results in maths and English. tomorrow’s world. • Improve behaviour and attention span. • Improve speaking and listening skills. Lucy Stonehill is the CEO of BridgeU—an education technology company hailed as one of the top 20 EdTech companies in Europe. Lucy, who graduated with honours from Dartmouth College with a Dr Richard Skelton completed his doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology at the University of degree in literature and psychology, has built two companies in the field of international education, Manchester. His particular interest and specialism is neuropsychology. He has been a Psychologist at and is often asked to speak about her experiences, both as an entrepreneur and as an expert in the Salford City Council and was one of the leads on understanding schools’ provision and knowledge of fields of education technology and international education. In 2014, Lucy was labeled an ‘entrepreneur emotional health and wellbeing as part of the council’s Emotional Health and Wellbeing Strategy for role model’ by the European Commission and has been described as a ‘visionary’ using technology to Children and Young People in Salford. transform her industry. In 2015, Lucy won “Techpreneur of the Year” at an annual award ceremony that takes place at the House of Commons, celebrating leading female entrepreneurs. And, most recently, Lucy was selected as part of the European Forbes top 30 innovators under the age of 30, operating within the technology sector in Europe. Sunday Afternoon Seminars
1. ‘Follow the Yellow Brick Road’ to Excellent in All Categories (Inspections and Standards Panel 6. Bringing the World into Your Classroom: Erasmus and Beyond Discussion) Ruth Sinclair, Director, Erasmus+ UK National Agency, British Council, UK John Bagust, Head of Primary Schools, Paul Kurczij, Deputy Head (Professional Development) at Prague British School, Czech Republic, Sue Aspinall, Headteacher Junior An action-focused seminar with the opportunity to learn about Erasmus+, eTwinning, Connecting School, The British School in The Netherlands and Louise Simpson, Headteacher, St Paul’s Classrooms and other programmes available to schools through the British Council to foster School, Brazil international co-operation and partnerships and foster global citizenship among students. This will include an opportunity to discuss barriers to participation in these programmes and successful case This session will allow delegates to choose the focus for the panel to share their story of how they use studies as well as strategies to increase participation. Full information about the British Council Schools the BSO inspection framework to ensure excellence by continually evaluating each aspect of our school offer and how to access the programmes will be provided. This seminar is relevant to all conference through our monitoring and review processes. participants, particularly aimed at school leaders and senior managers. Delegates will be able to choose four of the following questions when entering the room. Those Ruth Sinclair-Jones is Director of the Erasmus+ UK National Agency, a partnership between the British questions with the most votes will be discussed. Delegates will also be able to post their own questions Council and Ecorys UK. Ruth leads on the UK implementation of this €1 billion EU programme in the which the panel will try to address during the session or discuss one-on-one later in the conference. UK, delivering benefits to 240,000 individual participants and to organisations across the UK through education, training and youth activities and strategic partnerships. Ruth has extensive experience 1. How do you monitor the quality of teaching and ensure all teachers strive for excellence? at the British Council in international cultural relations and in the development and management of 2. How do you ensure that the curriculum and extra-curricular activities are providing an excellent large-scale programmes in the fields of Education, Society, English and the Arts. Since joining the British experience for the students? Council in 1987, Ruth has worked in Thailand, Belgium, Brazil, Austria, Poland and the UK. Before joining 3. How do you monitor academic standards and ensure that these are excellent across all groups the British Council, Ruth worked in local government finance at the London Boroughs of Westminster of students? and Hammersmith & Fulham. 4. How do you use the self-evaluation form to capture the story of your school? 5. How do you prepare the inspection team for the inspection of your school, so that you maximise the value of the teams’ feedback? 6. How do you ensure the pre-inspection visit prepares the inspection team well for the main visit? 7. How do you use the inspection outcomes to inform the next steps of the school’s improvement agenda? 8. What parts of the inspection process can be embedded into the school’s practice to support ongoing improvement; so that the tri-annual inspection becomes a part of school self-evaluation?
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2. Data for Leadership: Three Takes on How Data Makes a Difference (Panel Discussion Session) 4. Increasing your Student Numbers to Oxbridge, the Ivy League and Russell Group Universities: GL Education and Matthew Savage, Deputy Head of School, Bromsgrove International School, The Ever-Evolving Admissions Game (Panel Discussion Session) Thailand, David Paton, Proprietor and Head, Radnor House, UK and Gary Webster, Deputy John Ing, Panel Chair and Director of Dukes Education Consultancy, Jon Tabbert, Head of US Head of Secondary, British School of Bucharest Applications, Rebecca Williams, Head of Oxbridge Applications, and Marie-Louise Banning Head of UK University Applications, all for Dukes Education and David Gray, Principal of Personalisation and Differentiation Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools Personalised Measures of Progress Do you have your priorities right? Now is a time of particular change for Sixth Formers applying to university. With increasing numbers of high-achieving applicants, changes to the A-level system, and the subsequent adaptation of admissions Matthew Savage is currently Deputy Headmaster at Bromsgrove International School, Thailand, and systems by universities, how do you enable your students to stand out? John Ing, Director of Dukes also Adjunct Lecturer in School Leadership at the University Brunei Darussalam. He has spoken widely Education Consultancy and school educator of over two decades, leads a practical panel discussion throughout Asia and the Middle East, including presentations at the FOBISIA Heads’ Conference, the and Q&A on how schools can best prepare their students to put forward outstanding applications, as BETT Asia Leadership summit and GEF in Dubai. Last year Matthew also launched the annual FOBISIA well as to navigate major recent developments such as the A-level Reforms, new Cambridge admissions Student Data Conference. tests and alterations to the SAT and ACTs.
David Paton is the Proprietor and Head of Radnor House and a passionate believer in the power of John Ing, who spent 20 years advising students on their further education as a Housemaster and good teaching. As Head, David works closely with the Senior Leadership Team to deliver an outstanding teacher at Harrow and Stowe, is joined by leading Oxbridge, Russell Group and US Admissions learning experience for pupils and teachers alike. David has been a teacher for almost 15 years and prior consultants. They have a track-record of over 20 years’ research into and guidance on university to founding Radnor House was Head of Sixth Form at Harrodian and Deputy Head of the Senior School admissions in their specialist fields: at Dulwich College. He achieved his undergraduate degree at the University of Edinburgh and his Masters degree at the Institute of Education. Dukes Education’s US University support is delivered by Dr Jon Tabbert. A Chicago native, Jon Tabbert has provided market-leading US admissions guidance for over 20 years in the UK. Jon acquired his Gary Webster is the Academic Deputy Head of Secondary at the British School of Bucharest and has 15 expertise with a Bachelor’s degree from Bradley University, a Master’s from Minnesota State and a years of teaching experience both in the UK and internationally. In his current post, he is responsible for Doctorate from the University of North Dakota, following which, he held faculty positions at the ensuring that the curriculum meets the needs of the students and that the students are equipped to University of North Dakota; Hastings College, Nebraska and Lake Erie College, Ohio. Jon represented a make maximum progress. Throughout his career he has endeavoured to make data meaningful in order consortium of American universities in Europe before relocating to the UK in 1982 and later serving as to underpin students’ progress and academic successes. Executive Director of Student Enrolment at Richmond, The American International University in London.
Rebecca Williams leads the world-renowned Oxbridge Applications team. After enjoying her own 3. Enriching Learning and Experiences in Schools: Developing the Spirit of Physical Expression undergraduate years at the University of Oxford, she heads up all Dukes’ Oxbridge support for families Crichton Casbon, Director Crichton Casbon Consulting Ltd, in association with CHQ Group using Oxbridge Application’s annual data collection and research into Oxbridge admissions. She works Limited, UK closely with our advisory board of former Oxford and Cambridge Admissions Tutors to deliver the tailored, practical support that underpins their remarkable success rate of 52%, compared to 18% - the Research shows that young people that are part of a culture of sport, physical activity and competition most recent reported average. are happier, healthier and more successful in learning, life and business than any other comparable group. Marie-Louise Banning is an expert in international applications to universities in the UK. She has worked in international education for over 30 years, specialising in the International Baccalaureate. From This seminar explores the power of the enrichment curriculum in helping learners to develop four 2000-2010 she was Principal of Schools in Cambridge Education Group, and was a Member of the Board attributes that are most important to success in life: from 2005. She has a track record of 99% success in helping her students achieve a place in the UK. Marie-Louise joined Dukes in 2016, bringing with her the highest level of expertise in the international- 1. Commitment to-UK field of admissions guidance. 2. A desire to learn and improve 3. A willingness to work hard David Gray was born in Inverness and educated at Fettes College in Edinburgh and Bristol University, 4. Personal confidence and self-esteem where he read English. After two years’ teaching in a large Bristol comprehensive, he moved to Athens in Greece, where he lived for six years and where he was the co-owner of a Greek language Delegates will take with them; a clear understanding of the power and value of the physical enrichment school. He returned from Greece in 1985, after which he taught English at Dulwich College until 1988, curriculum, a process and tools to enable them to evaluate its impact on school, a way of tracking and before taking up the post of Head of English at Leeds Grammar School. From 1992 until 2000 he was rewarding learners’ development of the 4 attributes and a way of tracking and rewarding what they Headmaster of Pocklington School, an HMC co-educational boarding and day school of 750 pupils, in accomplish in the physical enrichment curriculum. As experts in extra-curricular activity management, East Yorkshire. David Gray has been Principal of Stewart’s Melville College and The Mary Erskine School CHQ understands the challenges involved in organising and managing an extensive enrichment in Edinburgh since August 2000. These schools are the largest independent school conglomerate in curriculum, including the termly activity sign-ups, and will share insights on how schools can simplify the European Union, numbering 2740 pupils, with a staff, including support staff, of 550. David Gray is the whole process for both teachers and parents. currently a member of the UK GSA/HMC Universities Committee. He and his senior colleagues at ESMS have published a booklet, which has been widely distributed to UK schools, on European universities Crichton Casbon is an inspirational thinker and speaker who is widely recognised as a catalyst for delivering undergraduate courses though the medium of English. change. He is a curriculum designer with an in-depth understanding of curriculum issues. He managed the implementation of the secondary curriculum in England for QCA and directed the PE and School Sport (PESS) project as part of the national strategy for PE and Sport. In physical education he has led the development of three national curriculum programmes of study in PE, national schemes of work and co-authored a book on assessment in PE. A former teacher of PE, geography and English, he has also worked as a LEA Adviser for PE, a School Improvement Adviser and Ofsted inspector.
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5. Making the Most of Professional Development Opportunities for your Teaching Assistants - COBIS DITA/COBIS DITA for Early Years Eva Cartwright, Principal, TA College, UK
This session will cover:
• Creating professional development opportunities in school through encouraging a reflective atmosphere and making the most of organic, professional learning opportunities in school. • Building a TA team who support each other and create opportunities for reflection through peer observation, development focused meetings and reflective activities. • Considering external professional development and qualifications with an emphasis on impact.
Eva Cartwright is founder and Principal of The Teaching Assistant College. She has been working closely with schools to raise the profile and standards of teaching assistants for over 13 years and with a background in primary teaching fully understands the difference well trained teaching assistants can make. Eva has a passion for supporting teaching assistants to be creative in their approach, focussing on the things that really matter such as building independence, self-esteem and confidence as well as delivering effective support through understanding children’s needs and individual differences.
The Teaching Assistant College is a provider of CACHE accredited qualifications, INSET, short courses and bespoke training packages. Eva supports schools in looking at all aspects of the TA role from observing practice to analyse gaps, improving the working relationship between teachers and TAs, performance management and development through coaching. #AllThingsTA
6. Your World in Harmony – How Effective, New Governor Induction Training Ensures you are All Singing from the Same Song Sheet Mark Turner, Chair of Governors & Dr Christian Barkei, Principal, St George’s International School, Luxembourg
In the first part of the session we will present the Governor Induction Training that we use at our school to the group as if we were training our new Governors including a Q&A section. The contents of the presentation will cover the following subjects: Are you happy with • Introduction • School structure – Governance and Management • Governance & Management: The Distinction between the two • What we do, how we do it and what we don’t do your school website? • Commitment expected from Board members • Current school activities, priorities & issues • School development plan • Questions
In the final part of the session, we will lead a discussion to gather the additional experiences & input of the group with a view to producing, after the conference, a generic induction framework for Governors of International schools that will then be available to members on the COBIS website.
Mark Turner has 23 years of experience as a School Governor with 20 of those as Chair. Firstly in a grant- maintained Primary school in the North of England for 15 years and for the last 8 years at St George’s If the answer is no, come and talk to Simon International School in Luxembourg where the 2015 ISI inspection report stated that “The quality of governance is excellent” and further reported that “… parents expressed themselves as highly satisfied (CEO & Founder) during the conference. with the governance of the school”.
Christian Barkei was appointed as St George’s first Principal in September 2013, prior to this position he was the Principal at the British School of Jakarta and before that the Co-Principal at Yew Chung International School in Shanghai. Before his move into international education he was Head of Department at a Grammar School in the South-East of England.
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7. Thinking About The Unthinkable: Effective Crisis Planning in International Schools 3. Careers Guidance – A Consultative Approach for a Modern and International Profession Simon O’Grady, Principal, The British International School Cairo, Egypt Virginia Isaac, CEO Inspiring Futures; Present Chairman of the CDI (Careers Development Institute) and Careers England board member Drawing on recent case examples in COBIS schools, the session aims to present a crisis planning framework for leaders and governors covering a range of very difficult scenarios. Careers guidance is on the move. No longer is it just about explaining different pathways and matching individuals to a possible job; rather it concerns sitting down with individuals to explore Simon O’Grady is Principal of The British International School Cairo. Since 2011, he has had to manage what makes them tick; what they are interested in; their strengths and their abilities. Globalisation, contexts of sudden school closure, kidnapping and significant threats to security. interconnectedness and automation mean that people may have multiple careers in their lifetime. Helping individuals navigate a sea of options and the ever changing landscape cannot be left to websites or well-intentioned volunteers but requires a professional approach that can only come from qualified careers advisers. Monday 9 May 2016 Learning outcomes: Understand how careers guidance interventions at all levels in school can have an Monday Morning Seminars effect on learning and the routes students take during and post school.
1. Middle Leaders Matter: Transition from IPML to CPML Virginia Isaac was formerly Director of Business Development at UCAS and Executive Director of UCAS Peter Simpson, Headteacher, Senior School Voorschoten, The British School in The Media. Prior to that she was Marketing and Training Manager for ECCTIS, taught in secondary schools, Netherlands, Dawn Akyürek, Headteacher, King’s College La Moraleja practised self-sufficient farming and was a founder and Director of Brecon Waters. An English graduate from the University of East Anglia, she also has a PGCE from the University of Swansea. She is now a This session will look at the ways in which middle leaders can transform the schools’ improvement governor of the University of Wales: Trinity St. David Group of Universities and Colleges. agenda. The session will focus on the COBIS International Programme for Middle Leaders and its successor, the COBIS programme for Middle Leaders, in delivering leadership development that embraces the specific context of COBIS schools and uses the leadership capacity that exists in 4. Website Best Practices for Sharing the Story of your School Online our schools. Max Eisl, Director International Sales, Finalsite, USA
Are you thinking about updating your website in 2016? The goal of your school’s website should be to share your school’s story and more importantly, to make people want to become a part of your story. In this session we will showcase the latest trends and best practices for international school websites to: streamline the admissions process, maximize community engagement using social media and your website, boost inquiries, enrollment and retention and recruit the right faculty. You will leave with new ideas to improve your school’s digital presence!
Working in the education field for over 14 years, Max Eisl began his career in schools starting 2. What Makes Great Teaching? as a Chemistry Teacher and working his way up to Principal in Columbus, Ohio then Worcester, Rob Coe, Professor of Education and Director of the Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring Massachusetts. For the past 8 years, Max has worked with schools around the world in consulting, (CEM) at Durham University, UK training and project management for educational technology products and services including student information systems, on-line learning platforms and communication portals and an array of other tools. It has long been argued that ‘teacher quality’ is the single most important school variable influencing student achievement - but what can research tell us about the kinds of classroom practices that are likely to create the most learning for students? Most important of all, how can we best support teachers in continuing to improve their classroom practices and in realising the full benefits that research seems to promise?
In this session Professor Rob Coe will draw on a range of research findings, including three reviews he has co-authored: the Teaching and Learning Toolkit, What makes great teaching? report and Developing Great Teaching report (all of which will be made available to colleagues attending the session).
Rob Coe is Professor of Education and Director of the Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring (CEM) at Durham University, England. Before embarking on an academic career, Rob was a teacher of mathematics, with experience in a range of secondary schools and colleges. His research is wide- ranging, but focuses on ways of using evaluation and assessment to improve learning. Rob is recognised as a leading authority on assessment, having advised the UK Government and the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation on assessment strategy. His opinion is regularly sought on education assessment issues by media outlets such as the BBC (e.g. Newsnight on Ofqual grade inflation). Rob was a featured speaker at the IB Africa, Europe and Middle East 2015 Regional Conference.
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5. COBIS Incubator: Co-constructing a Programme for Student Leadership Development 7. Legal Lessons in Leadership and Safer Recruitment Kai Vacher, Principal, British School Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, Matt Hall, Deputy Matthew Burgess, Partner & Simon Bevan, Specialist Employment Lawyer, Veale Wasbrough Headteacher at British School Muscat Vizards, UK
Would you like student voice and student leadership activities in your school to have an even stronger Independent schools in England have been wrestling with new regulatory compliance standards on impact on teaching, learning and school development? Would you like to work with other COBIS schools leadership and management since January 2015. Whilst existing BSO standards currently ask questions to co-construct a leadership training program for your students so that they are better prepared for the of leadership, the proposed changes to the BSO inspection regime will bring these questions into line leadership roles that they take on, both in your school and in the future? Inspired by the International with the English standards. So are there lessons for British schools overseas to learn from how DfE and Programme for Middle Leadership (IPML), British School Muscat would like to invite COBIS member inspectorates in England have been interpreting these standards? And how are recent findings about schools to co-construct a programme for developing student leadership, which, when complete could staff recruitment by UK-based international schools likely to impact safer recruitment practices for British be available to all COBIS member schools. schools worldwide?
In this workshop you will: Matthew Burgess has 25 years’ experience as a lawyer in private practice, in-house at a FTSE 100 multinational company and, between 2008 and 2014, as General Secretary of the Independent Schools 1. Carry out a self-evaluation of current student voice/student leadership in your school. Council. He led ISC’s successful challenge to the Charity Commission’s approach to public benefit in 2. Consider models of student voice and leadership and which ones are currently represented in 2010/11, in a judicial review described as “the most significant case in charity law for 50 years”. Originally a your school. corporate lawyer, Matthew has branched out to develop experience in school regulation and inspection, 3. Consider how COBIS schools might use the principles of the IPML as way of developing a charity law, safeguarding, student immigration and effective governance. He has been a fierce advocate programme for student leadership. for independent schools in the media and with Government, most notably the Department for Education and UK Visas & Immigration. Matthew combines more than two decades of practical and We will: hands-on experience as a lawyer with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges facing the independent sector. As a governor of two schools, he helped both achieve excellent inspection reports 1. Explain how we propose to use the IPML framework to shape a programme for student and was instrumental in a range of strategic decisions, including domestic and international expansion. leadership development. 2. Invite you to join a group of COBIS schools to co-construct a programme for student leadership Simon Bevan is a specialist employment lawyer, working exclusively for schools and colleges. development. Simon provides practical and commercial solutions for his clients in their employment law and 3. Invite you to a conference for teachers and students at British School Muscat, Oman in Autumn, HR management. His particular specialisms are in incident management, safeguarding and safer 2016. recruitment, restructuring and discrimination. He leads VWV’s market-leading offering to independent schools training on safer recruitment.
6. High Performance Learning: A Framework for Creating High Performing Students Professor Deborah Eyre, International education leader, academic and author Monday Afternoon Seminars
This interactive workshop will provide an introduction to the High Performance methodology. The COBIS Conversation – Five Facilitated Seminars High Performance Learning framework is a practical and flexible teaching and learning approach which Five facilitated interactive discussion sessions to explore, influence and shape collective areas for COBIS enables students to enhance and build their own ability, to use it productively to obtain good academic strategic development. Please note that delegates will be assigned seminar streams. results and develop a wider set of life skills. It sets out progress routes for 20 generic characteristics students need to develop if they are to be high performers in cognitive domains (ACPs) and 10 values, attitudes and attributes (VAAs) that develop the wider learner dispositions needed for cognitive and lifetime success. These provide a structure for student development while enabling schools to customise to fit within their individual vision, context and curriculum. Research-led, this approach delivers fantastic results - especially when used by competent, ambitious teachers and school leaders. China man EXPLORE, INFLUENCE O AND SHAPE razil #COBISstories B India Switzerland CONNECT @COBISorg Representing Members in over 75 Countries Worldwide
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Exhibitor and Supporting Member Workshops
Sunday 8 May 2016
Session Title: Supporting Member Development Forum Jamie Ralph, Communications and Membership Officer, COBIS
COBIS Supporting Members are invited to attend this informal forum with Jamie Ralph, COBIS Communications and Membership Officer. The session will be an opportunity to ask questions about supporting membership and suggest additional benefits which could be offered as part of the COBIS supporting membership package. Jamie will also present the results of the recent COBIS Supporting Member Survey.
UKTI Session Title: K-12 Opportunities in Middle East: What has changed? Vipul Bhargava, International Schools and Education Technology Specialist, UKTI Education
This session will provide an update on the work that UKTI Education is undertaking in the Gulf Region. UKTI Education is a team within government that has been set up to help UK organisations in the education and training sector win high-value business opportunities overseas.
Monday 9 May 2016
ISC Research Session Title: Developing Your Business with International Schools Diane Glass, Head of Business Development and Richard Gaskell, Director of International Schools at ISC Research
In this session Diane Glass and Richard Gaskell from The International School Consultancy will talk to exhibitors about how to expand your business with English-medium international schools around the world and the latest trends to be aware of to maximise your opportunities.
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• Contribute to and access the COBIS • Strong links with the British World Student Magazine Government, international educational bodies and the corporate sector • Get involved in challenging competitions and events • Positive relationships with many Ministries of Education worldwide • Participate in Inspiring Leadership programmes • Celebrating and promoting the achievements of the global • Access excellent links to COBIS community university and careers programmes • International and UK political lobbying and • Engage in enriching influencing summer school programmes
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COBIS Student Competitions, Awards and Activities www.searchassociates.com www.searchassociates.com As a student-centric organisation, COBIS, with the support of COBIS Primary and Secondary Games our School Members, is committed to engaging and inspiring The COBIS Games took place at Dubai College from 10-12 March students and continues to engage with students and the wider 2016 with 20 teams travelling from Africa, Europe and Asia to COBIS community through an ever-increasing range of student take part. Over three days, the students competed in athletics, competitions, events and awards. swimming and football in a bid to win the overall championship.
COBIS schools worldwide share a commitment to encourage, Congratulations to the team from the British School of Al Khubairat, support and celebrate the talents and achievements of their who were awarded first place, with Dubai College coming second, FINDING THE BEST TEACHERS, for Every Classroom, for Every Student students, both in and out of the classroom. We are thrilled that and King’s College Madrid in third place. Well done to all who took FINDING THE BEST TEACHERS, for Every Classroom, for Every Student the exciting and engaging COBIS programme of Competitions, part and the staff who supported them and thank you to Dubai Since 1990, Over 32,000 Educators Placed in Top International Schools Around the World Awards and Activities, specially designed for over 135,000 College for hosting and delivering a memorable event for all. Since 1990, Over 32,000 Educators Placed in Top International Schools Around the World students in our COBIS network, continues to flourish. The COBIS Primary Games will be hosted by Haileybury Astana COBIS Senior School Music Festival from 26-29 May 2016. to all taking part! Who will lift the the trophy? The inaugural COBIS Senior School Music Festival took place on 6 and 7 June 2015 in Prague. The Prague British School COBIS Poetry Competition hosted students from The British School in The Netherlands, the Well done to the 685 students who took part in the COBIS International School of Moscow and the English International Poetry Competition – it was the most amount of entries School Prague for a weekend of workshops, competition and received in COBIS history! To read the winning entries, please go 2016 – 2017 JOB FAIR SCHEDULE culture. to cobis.org.uk/poetry 2016 – 2017 JOB FAIR SCHEDULE LEADERSHIP – BANGKOK, THAILAND Just over 100 students took part in the Festival over two days, Thank you to all the teachers who supported their students with NovemberLEADERSHIP 18 – 20, – 201 BANGKOK,6, Ray Sparks THAILAND, Michael Williams TORONTO,November 18 – CANADA20, 2016, Ray Sparks, Michael Williams culminating in a collaborative workshop and performance at this competition. DecemberTORONTO, 9 – 11 CANADA, 2016, Ray Sparks the Gala Concert in the magnificent Czech Museum of Music. MELBOURNE,December 9 – 11, 201 AUSTRALIA6, Ray Sparks Congratualations to all who took part and to the staff who made COBIS International Summer School JanuaryMELBOURNE, 3 – 6, 2017 AUSTRALIA, Nick Kendell this weekend possible. The 2016 COBIS Senior School Musical 2016 saw the launch of the COBIS International Summer School, BANGKOK,January 3 – 6, 201 THAILAND7, Nick Kendell Festival will be hosted by The British School in The Netherlands in partnership with Summer Boarding Courses. The COBIS JanuaryBANGKOK, 8 – 11, THAILAND2017, Michael Williams , Harry Deelman from 27-29 May 2016. Summer School is for students aged 15–17 years and contains LONDON,January 8 – 11, U.K. 2017, Michael Williams, Harry Deelman a full academic and social programme, all hosted at Clare PROFESSIONAL SERVICES JanuaryLONDON, 13 – 16U.K., 2017, Gez Hayden COBIS Model United Nations (MUN) College at the University of Cambridge in August 2016. For more PROFESSIONAL SERVICES HONGJanuary 13KONG, – 16, 201 CHINA7, Gez Hayden The inaugural COBIS MUN was hosted by the International information, please visit the COBIS website. • Head of School Searches HONG KONG, CHINA British School of Bucharest from 3-6 March 2016. 108 student Head of School Searches January 20 – 22, 2017, Barry Drake • January 20 – 22, 2017, Barry Drake delegates representing six continents and 35 nations attended, All COBIS Student Competitions, Events and Awards: • Senior Leadership Searches CAMBRIDGE, U.S.A. • Senior Leadership Searches JanuaryCAMBRIDGE, 26 – 29, 2017, U.S.A. Jessica Magagna making the first COBIS MUN a memorable, stimulating and • COBIS Student Leadership Conference • Teacher Recruitment SANJanuary FRANCISCO, 26 – 29, 2017, Jessica U.S.A. Magagna successful event. – taking place at King’s College, Madrid • Teacher Recruitment FebruarySAN FRANCISCO, 10 – 13, 2017, MichaelU.S.A. Williams • COBIS Student World Debate Competition • Consulting Services DUBAI,February 10 U.A.E. – 13, 2017, Michael Williams The theme for this year’s conference was ‘Building Global – taking place at English International College, Marbella • Consulting Services FebruaryDUBAI, 23 U.A.E. – 25, 2017, David Cope Institutional Assessment Citizenship for Sustainable Development’. Committees at the • COBIS Primary Creative Challenge • BANGKOK,February 23 – 25, THAILAND 2017, David Cope conference included the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), • COBIS Student Poetry Competition • Institutional Assessment BANGKOK, THAILAND March 9 – 12, 2017, Michael Williams, Harry Deelman United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), United • COBIS Young Scientist Film Awards • Governance Workshops March 9 – 12, 2017, Michael Williams, Harry Deelman • Governance Workshops LONDON, U.K. Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the • COBIS Art Competition LONDON, U.K. • Conflict Resolution April 21 – 23, 2017, David Cope Human Rights Council (HRC). Speakers at the Opening Ceremony • COBIS Student Achievement Awards Conflict Resolution April 21 – 23, 2017, David Cope • included HRH Princess Marie, the British Ambassador to Romania, • COBIS Student Games Mr Paul Brummell, and the United Nations Representative to • COBIS Senior School Music Festival Global Team of Experienced Senior Associates – 18 Offices Worldwide Romania and Head of UNICEF Romania, Ms Sandie Blanchet. • COBIS Model UN Global Team of Experienced Senior Associates – 18 Offices Worldwide • COBIS International Summer School Congratulations to all who took part, as the level of preparation • COBIS International Programme for Student Leaders and debate was outstanding. – taking place at British School Muscat, Oman Launceston, Australia Bangkok, Thailand Massachusetts, U.S.A. Washington, U.S.A. Launceston,Nick Kendell Australia Bangkok,John Ritter Thailand Massachusetts,Diana Kerry U.S.A. Washington,Michael Williams U.S.A. Ontario,Nick Kendell Canada ChiangJohn Mai, Ritter Thailand Nevada,Diana Kerry U.S.A. Michael Williams Ontario, Canada Robert Barlas ChiangHarry Mai, Deelman Thailand Nevada,James Ambrose U.S.A . NovaRobert Scotia, Barlas Canada Harry Deelman James Ambrose Established in 1990 Cambridge, U.K. Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Established in 1990 Nova Scotia,Ray Sparks Canada Cambridge, U.K. David Cope Pennsylvania,David Cramer U .S.A. Founding Director Ray Sparks David Cope Founding Director Nanjing, China California, U.S.A. DavidSally GordonCramer John Magagna Nanjing,Gez Hayden China Sally Gordon John Magagna California,Ralph Jahr U. S.A. Jessica D. Magagna Gez Hayden Jessica D. Magagna Mijas Malaga, Spain BridgetRalph McNamer Jahr John Magagna MijasDr .Malaga, Barry Drake Spain Bridget McNamer John Magagna Dr. Barry Drake Julie Ryan Julie Ryan
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COBIS Professional Development COBIS Research This year has seen 15 COBIS CPD conferences, and has involved over 2000 people - with opportunities not only for teachers and In 2015/16, COBIS ran the second Annual Research survey, in partnership with GL Education. The survey was undertaken to help middle and senior leaders, but also for finance managers, PAs, marketing staff, and for governors. The COBIS CPD calendar caters develop a better understanding of the growing global COBIS family of schools, as well as the British International Education sector for an increasingly broad cross-section of the school workforce, and covers an increasingly wide geographic spread. Events have as a whole. The results are supporting lobbying activities, informing planning for future CPD events, and helping facilitate increased taken place in Doha, Ankara, São Paulo, Lagos, Brussels, Bucharest, The Hague, Coventry, London, Prague and Madrid. school-to-school networking, communication and support. A copy of the summary report is available on the COBIS website: www.cobis.org.uk/research With COBIS Schools in 73 countries worldwide, we are making increasing use of online and e-learning opportunities to help schools maximise their CPD budgets and allow more members of the COBIS Community to take advantage of CPD Did you know?... (some of the statistics from responding schools) opportunities. There have been 19 webinars this academic year on topics including How to Excel at School and Leave Successfully, Assessment in Primary Schools: What’s New Beyond Levels?, Framework for Developing Global Citizens using Project-Based Learning and • The oldest COBIS school was founded in 1896 much more. For more information on webinars, visit cobis.org.uk/webinars • 67% of responding COBIS schools teach cross-phase (both primary and secondary) • COBIS schools have as many as 99 pupil nationalities COBIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All COBIS Schools are • 95% of leavers from responding COBIS Schools went on to HE/University in 2015 required to complete training in Safer Recruitment and Child Protection. We are pleased to be offering courses on Safer Recruitment • 12% of responding COBIS schools offer boarding in International Schools and Advanced Child Protection before and after the 35th COBIS Annual Conference. We also work with • 108 different curricular subjects are taught in COBIS schools EduCare to provide high-quality online safeguarding and duty of care training to British International Schools Worldwide and we are • 153 different extra-curricular activities and sports are offered in COBIS schools proud to work with the International Task Force for Child Protection (ITFCP). For more information, visit cobis.org.uk/educare. COBIS • 54% offer some form of financial support; 32% offer bursaries and 48% offer scholarships member and non-member schools can access the COBIS service administering Disclosure and Barring Service checks. • The average A*/A pass rate for GCSE/IGCSE in COBIS schools was 56% (compared with 17.6% in England) and the A*-C pass rate was 90% (compared with 72.4% in England) • The average IB pass rate for COBIS schools was 93% (compared with 79.3% worldwide)
2016/17 COBIS CPD Events (details subject to change; check the COBIS website for latest details) COBIS/Karen Ardley Middle Leaders’ Course 4-7 March 2017 - St. Catherine’s School, Athens, Greece Autumn Term COBIS/King’s Group Student Leadership Weekend COBIS/Karen Ardley Middle Leaders’ Course 7- 9 Oct 2016 - King’s College Madrid, Spain 18-21 April 2017 - British International School of New York, USA
COBIS International Programme for Student Leadership COBIS Well Being Conference Autumn 2016 - British School Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Spring 2017 - Dubai College, UAE
COBIS Conference for Early Years Staff COBIS Conference for Marketing, Development and 28-29 October 2016 -Byron College, Athens, Greece Admissions Staff Spring 2017 - Location to be confirmed COBIS/King’s Group Professional Development Weekend 28-29 October 2016 - King’s College Madrid, Spain COBIS/Youth Sport Trust PE and School Sport Conference Serving leading independent schools in the UK Spring 2017 - Coventry, UK and overseas COBIS Conference for Bursars, Business Managers and HR Staff COBIS/Karen Ardley Middle Leaders’ Course Common Pre-Tests, online for Year 6 or 7 Autumn 2016 - Location to be confirmed Spring 2017 - Dubai English Speaking School, UAE
Spring Term COBIS Conference for Creativity and Visual Arts 11+ Common Entrance examinations in English, Leading British Overseas School Spring 2017 -St George’s British International School, Rome, Italy mathematics and science January 2017 - London, UK Summer Term 13+ Common Entrance and Scholarship COBIS Conference for PAs and Secretaries 36th COBIS Annual Conference examinations in a wide range of subjects 24-25 February 2017 - British School of Brussels, Belgium 6-8 May 2017 - InterContinental London – The O2, UK The single-source solution from the only a choice of three 13+ examination www.iseb.co.uk COBIS Medical Conference for Students COBIS Child Protection and Safeguarding Training examinations board which exists to serve the sessions: in November, January and June Spring 2017 - Doha College, Qatar 9 May 2017 - London, UK independent sector. a choice of two 13+ scholarship examination sessions: in February and COBIS Conference for EAL Staff COBIS/Karen Ardley Middle Leaders’ Course With strong backing from our three Patron Spring 2017 - British School of Bucharest, Romania 26-29 May 2017 - British International School of Stavanger, Norway May Associations: GSA, HMC, IAPS. online, auto-marked tests in Mandarin COBIS Conference for Trips and Fieldwork Leadership COBIS Child Protection and Safeguarding Conference Contact us on: 01425 470555 Chinese which can be taken at any age 17-18 March 2017 - British School in The Netherlands , The Hague, for Newly Appointed School Staff Moving Overseas The Netherlands Summer 2017 www.iseb.co.uk
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Welcome to all Exhibitors COBIS would like to thank all exhibitors, our ‘experts in the field’ who have supported the 35th COBIS Annual Conference. Their expertise, knowledge and commitment to supporting COBIS Schools worldwide is valued, recognised and appreciated.
EXHIBITOR STAND NUMBERS
Eye for Business: Video & Training 1 BridgeU 2 Collexi Ltd 48, 49 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) 56 CJM Software Ltd 63 EduKent 70 Morleys 77 Buckinghamshire Learning Trust 3 Cambridge House SEN Resources 50 John Catt Educational Ltd 57 International Medical Group® (IMG®) 64 Anderson Education 71 S+B UK Limited 78 Boardworks Ltd 4 Oxford International AQA Examinations 51 Scientific & Chemical Supplies Ltd 58 Rising Stars 65 LSC Education 72 Outset Teacher Education 79 Consilium Education 5 SCI Employee Benefits 52 Discover the World Education 59 2Simple Software 66 Dawsons Music Ltd 73 INTCAS 80, 81 Oxbridge Applications 6 TIC Recruitment 53 St Mary’s University 60 Titus Learning 67 Empowerment Education 74 Frog Education 82 Future Foundations Training Ltd 7 CHQ Group Ltd 54 Sing Up 61 CEM 68 World Challenge 75 Oxford University Press 83 The Teaching Assistant College 8 BHM Chartered Architects 55 Worldteachers Recruitment 62 Warwick Mann International Ltd 69 Penta International 76 High Performance Learning 84 GL Education 9, 10 EducationCity 85 Relocate Global 11 Global Investors Group 86 Eric Parry Architects 12 TTS Group Ltd 87 Anglo Schools (ASIS)/Study in UK School Website 88 Education Council 13 CES Holdings 89 The School Uniform Specialists 14 C Findel Education Ltd 90 Nutkase Accessories Ltd 91 Firefly Learning LLP 15 COBIS desk Piota School Apps 92 Schoolblazer Ltd 16 and speaker Modern Governor (Learning Pool) 17 hospitality 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Discovery Education 93
Edvectus 18 1 Mallory International Ltd 94 Lifts HOHENLOHER 95 WCBS International 19 Stairs Stairs The School Planner Company 20 Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes 96 Itslearning 21 2 3 14 15 Twig World Ltd 97 m2r Education 98 Eteach International 22 69 66 65 64 63 62 61 60 16 17 18 19 SchooliP 23 70 Education Development Trust 99 Finalsite: Web Solutions for Schools 100 Follett International 24 WC 71 20 Cambridge International Examinations 101 BrainPOP UK Ltd 25 Syndicate Syndicate 67 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 Protocol Education 26 72 C 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 Scanning Pens 102 1 2 68 Interactive Schools 103 ISC Research 27 21 73 99 100 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 Baker Books – International School Book iSAMS Independent Ltd 104 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
74 ManageBac 105 Club 28 98
Compass Education Consultancy 29 101 Teachanywhere 106 75 COBIS 97 B Squared 30 120 26 25 24 23 22 C EquipMySchool.com 107 WC Private Renaissance Learning UK 108 96
Virco Inc 31 102 118 Dyslexia Matters 109 Cambridge University Press 32 Breakfast C 119 95 117 Furlong Business Solutions Ltd 110 First News International 33 116 103 76 NFER 111 Winter’s School Finder 34 94 Syndicate Syndicate Teachers’ Wealth 112 Gabbitas Education 35 3 4 77 Council of International Schools (CIS) 36 Show My Homework 113 78 114 Browns Books for Students 114 Harlequin Floors 37 93 115
92 BlueSky Education 115 104
TES Global 38, 39 79 113 Plenary Karen Ardley Associates 116
Fieldwork Education 40 112 91
80 Zeco Ltd 117
Blue Max Banner Limited (BMB) 41 105 111
90 Independent Schools Exams Board 118
COSY 42 81 Double First 43 ISUS Ltd 119
82 Inspiring Futures 120
Stairs 89 109 Howarth of London Ltd 44 110
Anthony Millard Consulting 45 83 108 Capita SIMS International 46 Syndicate Syndicate 88 Educate 47 5 6 84 87 107 C 85 86 106
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Exhibitor Profiles B Squared BHM Chartered Architects Stand no. 30 Stand no. 55 Address: A2 Building, Cody Technology Park, Address: 1 White Hart Lane, Barnes, 2Simple Software Anglo Schools (ASIS)/Study in UK Ively Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 0LX, UK London, SW13 0RA, UK Stand no. 66 Education Council Contact: Samantha Hathway Contact: John Cahill Email: [email protected] Address: Enterprise House, 2 The Crest, Stand no. 13 Email: [email protected] Web: www.bsquared.co.uk Web: www.bhmarchitects.com London, NW4 2HN, UK Address: Gainsborough House, Contact: Fiona Moore 2 Sheen Road, Richmond Upon B Squared is a market leader in assessment software. We have 20 Award-winning BHM are one of the foremost educational specialists Email: [email protected] Thames, TW9 1AE, UK years’ experience within the assessment sector, and are used in over in the UK. This expertise is now being tested abroad with projects Web: www.2simple.com Contact: David Boddy, James Harding 3,000 schools across the UK, mainland Europe, Dubai, Australia and under discussion from the Arabian Gulf to China. In 2015 we were Email: [email protected], [email protected] New Zealand. Our Connecting Steps V4 software assesses progress awarded 1st prize in the competition to design a new hall for 2Simple has been making powerful and creative educational Web: www.angloschools.com across: EYFS, P Scales P1(i) to P8 and all subjects of the National St George’s College, Rome. In 2015/16 we have been acting as software for primary schools for over 14 years during which time we Curriculum at Key Stages 1 and 2. Our software can be accessed via consulting architects to projects in Rome, Abu Dhabi and Singapore. have won over 40 industry awards. Our head office is in the UK but SI-UK Education Council (SI-UK) & Anglo Schools International a web browser and an iPad app, and we offer a fully hosted service We have worked for over 100 major schools and colleges at home 2Simple tools are used in classrooms around the world. Services (ASIS) have formed a new partnership to recruit on our secure cloud servers. We are currently developing tracking and abroad. international students and pupils into UK universities and British across Key Stages 3 and 4, expanding our portfolio into Secondary Our most popular program is Purple Mash, an ever growing website Boarding Schools. Last year SI-UK assisted with over 18,000 education. Other products in development include Evisense, a We design every type of building for education including filled with creative tools, games and curriculum resources to support applications for UK universities from students in Japan, India, new multi-language web application which will capture key events Classrooms, Science Laboratories, Theatres, Music Schools, Boarding and inspire children at school and at home. We also make the multi- Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Nigeria and Turkey, along with several in a child’s journey throughout their schooling, storing evidence Houses, Dining Halls, Sports Halls and Swimming Pools. In particular, award winning app 2Build a Profile which provides an effortless hundred applications for places in British schools. COBIS Members of a pupil’s progress and achievements via photos, videos and BHM have designed and procured 5 entirely new schools, including way to gather observations and is a powerful tool for supporting will be offered a FREE UCAS Counselling Service to assist their schoolwork. Schools will be able to use Evisense as a stand-alone Dulwich College, Shanghai, China and the Thomas Telford School formative assessment. international students in gaining entry into British universities. Our product or in conjunction with our Connecting Steps software, – consistently the highest achieving UK comprehensive school. counsellors work alongside schools’ sixth form tutors and the school ensuring the evidence is in place to support progress recorded. Experts in school curriculum and brief writing, we are always happy always maintains transparency of each application. Counselling can to assist in outline discussions on the early stages of any project. Anderson Education be in the student’s own language, if required. Our aim is to lighten Stand no. 71 the burden on your hard-pressed staff. There is NO CHARGE to either Baker Books – International Address: Anderson Education, students or the schools. Blue Max Banner Limited (BMB) Langton House, Meopham Green, School Book Club Stand no. 28 Stand no. 41 Meopham, Kent, DA13 0PY, UK Address: Blue Maz Banner Ltd, Kennet Way, Address: 11 Manfield Park, Cranleigh, Contact: Sue Anderson, Sara Sparling Anthony Millard Consulting Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8BL, UK Surrey, GU6 8NU, UK Email: [email protected], [email protected] Stand no. 45 Contact: Howard Wilder, Head of Retail Partnership Contact: Philip Baker Web: www.andersoneducation.co.uk Address: 25 Southampton Buildings, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1AL, UK Web: www.bluemaxbanner.co.uk UK Boarding School specialists - we offer FREE, impartial, advice Contact: Nigel Archdale Web: www.bakerbooks.co.uk and guidance on UK Boarding Schools, summer and language Email: [email protected] BMB is the UK’s leading independent suppliers of Schoolwear Baker Books are experts in selecting the best of British books for programmes; having visited over 350 UK boarding schools we are Web: www.anthonymillard.co.uk and Sportswear. Based in Trowbridge Wiltshire, BMB works with children. There are three issues during the school year each with able to recommend schools that meet the individual needs of many retail partners who deliver a first class school uniform and over 400 books, displayed in colourful catalogues and online, each child. Anderson Education have over 25 years’ experience Anthony Millard Consulting is a leading independent search sportswear retail solution all over the world, and is renowned for suitable for ages 3 to 16. The book club enables parents to order of working with overseas families and international students; recruitment consultancy, specializing in senior leadership its high level of service and product quality. The BMB range is truly books through the school which earns free books for the school. specialising in helping families living and working in the Middle East appointments in education, as well as providing strategic advice comprehensive, offering its retail partners and schools a full “one The company has over 35 years’ experience supplying schools and West Africa. We can help find the best school for gifted children, to schools, businesses and other organizations worldwide. Senior stop shop”, providing Schoolwear that is innovative and tailored throughout the world. The online ordering system ensures that the children with special needs: Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Autism and Appointments: AMC has recruited Directors, Principals, Heads, to the particular needs of the individual school. Established administration is kept to a minimum and the company works closely Asperger’s as well as those who require English Language tuition. Bursars, Governors as well as other leadership posts for schools in brands offered include Beau Brummel and Banner, both having with member schools to ensure that orders are fulfilled accurately Our events and directories are extremely successful and popular the UK and throughout the world, many of them COBIS members. an excellent reputation for quality in Schoolwear tailoring and and promptly. with schools and families. We are highly experienced in helping schools at every stage of Orion Performance Sportswear products. Schoolwear from BMB the recruitment process, drawing on our extensive database and includes, blazers, jackets, suiting, trousers, skirts, pinafores, shirts and networks. Bespoke Consultancy: We are expert in strategic planning, blouses, sweatshirts, knitwear, polo shirts and outerwear, as well as not knowing all the answers but in knowing which questions must performance Sportswear ranges. BMB offer a full stock supported be asked and in what order! We advise on governance, strategy range of garments (available 52 weeks of the year) as well as offering reviews, market positioning, mergers and acquisitions, and the an extensive bespoke garment personalising service across all establishment of new schools. We can also advise on the review and styles, types and sizes, and includes in-house embroidery and other updating of policies and procedures, provide leadership coaching embellishments and a free CAD design service. and mentoring and advise on marketing and development. Our associates can also help prepare for inspection. AMC Families: We provide bespoke advice on school choice and university admissions; facilitate private tutoring; and guide arrangements for guardianship.
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BlueSky Education BrainPOP UK Ltd Buckinghamshire Learning Trust Cambridge International Stand no. 115 Stand no. 25 Stand no. 3 Examinations Address: Howard Buildings, Address: Saxon Beck, 58 St. Aldates, Address: King George V House, Stand no. 101 69-71 Burpham Lane, Guilford, Oxford, OX1 1ST, UK King George V Road, Amersham, Address: 1 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB1 2EU, UK Surrey, GU4 7NB, UK Contact: Robert Richardson Buckinghamshire, HP6 5AW, UK Contact: Nick Mazur, Senior Schools Development Manager, Europe Contact: Darren Bunyan Email: [email protected] Contact Name: Mark Bignell Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.brainpop.co.uk Email: [email protected] Web: www.cie.org.uk Web: www.blueskyeducation.co.uk Website: www.learningtrust.net BrainPOP® creates animated, educational content that captivates Cambridge International Examinations prepares school students The total solution to manage staff development, professional students, supports teachers, and adds excitement to lessons. We The Buckinghamshire Learning Trust supports some of the best for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting learning and school quality assurance.Endorsed by leading provide access to 700+ cross curricular and cross phase topics, schools in the UK and worldwide who achieve outstanding results passion for learning. We are part of Cambridge Assessment, a organisations and trusted by over 1200 schools worldwide. BlueSky containing 10,000+ hours of digital teaching material. In classrooms, and uphold educational excellence. We can support your school in department of the University of Cambridge. Our international is the international, market leading school software. on mobile devices, and at home, BrainPOP explains the world the same way and act as a critical friend across all aspects of school qualifications are recognised by the world’s best universities through animated videos, educational games, interactive quizzes, life. From working with British International Schools we know that a and employers, giving students a wide range of options in their This is what our schools have to say: informational texts, and online activities. Our popular digital common concern is isolation, and limited support. We are already education and career. As a not-for-profit organisation, we devote our teaching resources provide a safe way for children to study new working with a number of schools worldwide, acting as their school resources to delivering high-quality educational programmes that ‘At Garden International School we are constantly looking at ways to topics and illustrate complex curriculum concepts in Science; improvement provider, offering cost effective, quality assured can unlock learners’ potential. further develop the quality of teaching and learning. The following English; Maths; Humanities; PSHE; Design & Technology; and The support to meet their improvement need. This can vary from a quote (by McKinsey, 2007) “The quality of learning can only be as Arts. single day’s consultancy to long-term support packages. good as the quality of the teachers” highlights the underpinning Cambridge University Press rationale that drove us to acquire BlueSky 2 years ago. During our Stand no. 32 second year of using BlueSky we have been able to acquire: BridgeU Cambridge House SEN Address: Shaftesbury Road, Stand no. 2 Cambridge, CB2 8BS, UK • Increased level of challenge when setting and reviewing Resources Address: 2 Angel Square, EC1V 1NY, UK Stand no. 50 Contact Name: Leonore Sears Professional Learning Targets. Contact Name: Hayley Elias • Greater opportunities for critical reflection and evaluation. Address: Manor Farm, Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Increased collaboration through Powder Mill Lane, Leigh, Website: education.cambridge.org • Professional Learning Communities and Focus Groups. Website: www.bridge-u.com/schools Tonbridge, Kent TN11 9AS, UK • Enhanced teacher autonomy through the personalisation Contact Name: Bruce Williams Cambridge University Press unlocks people’s potential with the of Professional Learning Opportunities. University options are increasing each year, meaning careers Email: [email protected] best learning and research solutions. The Education Group delivers guidance must adapt. BridgeU’s award-winning university • Greater reflective focus on level of impact.’ Website: www.cambridgehouseeducation.com educational resources and professional services for teachers and preparation platform provides intelligent support for schools, students that are used in 160 countries worldwide. All materials while fully catering to this generation of globally-minded Jose Diez, Director of Professional Learning, Deputy Head (Whole School), Cambridge House has been in business for more than 20 years developed in our publishing centres in Africa, Australia, India and students. “BridgeU has revolutionised our support infrastructure. Garden International School. and is the first point of contact for many SEN specialists looking for the UK are designed to inspire, transform and enable teaching By having a centralised platform of excellent resources, BridgeU high quality resources across the broad spectrum of special needs and learning. We are a not-for-profit organisation and follow the streamlines the otherwise daunting process.” - Alex Hills, Harrow including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, Asperger’s, autism and core values of the University of Cambridge, ensuring all of our Boardworks Ltd ADHD. We are also a great source for parents looking for books and publishing reflects the Cambridge standards around encouraging Stand no. 4 and supporting critical thinking, thinking skills, problem-solving and Browns Books for Students games to help them and their children to understand and thrive. Address: Units 5–7 The Gallery, 54 Our broad range of resources focusses on supporting your work creativity. Stand no. 114 Marston Street, Oxford, OX4 1LF, UK in literacy, numeracy, language and study skills. Our resources are Address: 22-28 George Street, Hull, Contact: Stuart Alway selected on the basis of first-hand experience and while we aim to HU1 3AP, UK Capita SIMS International Email: [email protected] be your one stop shop we are also protective of our reputation for Contact Name: Frances Murphy Stand no. 46 Web: www.boardworks.co.uk supplying resources that work. We have been supplying schools Email: [email protected] internationally for many years, including many COBIS members but Address: 5 Mercian Close, Website: www.brownsbfs.co.uk are exhibiting at the COBIS Annual Conference for the first time to Cirencester, Gloucestershire, Boardworks provides a range of exciting interactive teaching bring our resources to a wider audience. So, if you want resources GL7 1LT, UK resources, incorporating both online and offline solutions for the that have been selected by SEN specialists for SEN specialists, 21st-century learning environment. All our resources are ideal for Browns Books for Students, the leading schools and college book Contact Name: Jo Davies teaching the international curriculum – including the Cambridge supplier both in the UK and internationally provide access to over Cambridge House is where you want to go. Email: [email protected] Lower Secondary Programme, the Edexcel and Cambridge IGCSE 10 million titles, (800,000 stocked titles), 510,000 eBooks and over Website: www.capita-independent.co.uk specifications and the International Baccalaureate. We offer 100,000 DVDs. High discounts and competitive delivery are only comprehensive resources for all the departments in your school, part of a first class service. We tailor our service to your needs so that SIMS International supports schools in managing student and staff which are packed with activities, games and animations to motivate Business Managers, Teachers and Librarians source books, eBooks information across all areas of school life including registration, and inspire your students. Used in 85% of UK secondary schools and and audio visual products whilst saving time and money across the finance and payroll, timetabling, progress tracking and assessment, over 60 different countries, Boardworks has already made an impact whole school. Browns Books for Students eBook platform VLeBooks and whole-school communication. The depth and breadth of in British international schools worldwide. Boardworks can create the offers students and teachers quick and easy access to texts they our product enables schools to drive academic excellence whilst ideal package for your classroom teaching, revision and homework need and love anywhere, anytime. Integrated eBook ordering with running an efficient business. requirements. Our resources are ready-prepared, meaning that they our website makes managing your e-library very simple. Come and are an invaluable time-saving tool for teachers, while being flexible meet us at the 35th COBIS Annual Conference 2016, stand #114. For SIMS International supports a range of curriculum programmes and editable, so that they can be adapted to suit the needs of further news, promotions and offers please visit our website including the iGCSE and International Baccalaureate programmes. individual students or classes. www.brownsbfs.co.uk Schools also benefit from accessing real-time information to staff, students and parents with the ability to enter data once, and use it many times across the whole school, allowing them to replace manual administration tasks with automatic, efficient processes.
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CEM CHQ Group Ltd Stand no. 68 Stand no. 54 Address: Rowan House, Mountjoy Centre, Address: 2b Penn Road, Beaconsfield, Stockton Road, Durham University, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2NZ, UK Durham, DH1 3UZ, UK Contact Name: Paul Elsom Contact Name: Jamie Scott Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.chqgroup.co.uk Website: www.cem.org At CHQ, we understand the challenges involved in organising extra- Part of Durham University, the Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring curricular programmes, including the termly activity sign-ups, and (CEM) is a not-for-profit educational research group committed to have developed our activities management software to simplify the the improvement of teaching and learning for children and young whole process for both school and parents. Our software includes: people across the world. CEM develops and delivers research- based and evidence-driven assessments, which have been used by • An online management system for all extra-curricular educational professionals for over 30 years in over 70 countries. CEM activities, as well as transport, after-school care, school are a Department for Education accredited supplier for Reception trips and holiday clubs Baseline assessments. Our early years and primary assessments • Online activity sign-up for pupils and parents combine teacher observation with an objective assessment and • A range of system managed activity allocation methods quickly identifies what young children already know and can do in including random by preference, first-come, first-served key areas of development, in order to inform personalised learning and allocated by teachers - while also handling payments activity. End of year assessments or assessments in subsequent years and waiting lists measure the progress made. Our advanced computer-adaptive • Pre-populated, online activity registers for teachers - with assessments are used to measure the potential of 1 million children a mobile app for outside the classroom and young people (ages 3-19) to support the improvement of • Easy communication with activity participants or parents educational outcomes. via e-mail or SMS • Improved safeguarding - identify ‘Who is Where’ during extra-curricular periods CES Holdings • Create reports to analyse participation - simply export Stand no. 89 data to Excel spreadsheets for further analysis or charting Address: Shepley Estate (South), Audenshaw, • An interface to iSAMS, SIMS and other leading MIS systems Manchester, M34 5EX, UK so all pupil, teacher and registration data are brought Contact Name: Stuart Thorne across automatically Email: [email protected] Website: www.cesholdings.com CJM Software Ltd Stand no. 63 CES is the largest consolidator of educational resources for Address: Unit 700, Ashville Business Park, international schools. We currently work with schools in over Staverton Glos, GL2 9QJ, UK 125 countries worldwide. Operating from modern facilities in Manchester (UK) and Baltimore (US) we supply books, equipment Contact Name: Chris Boulton and furniture from all major educational suppliers and publishers Email: [email protected] based in the UK, US, Europe and Australia. Our unique system of Website: www.cjmsoftware.co.uk export documentation and packaging with online tracking of orders via our website puts you in total control throughout the purchasing CJM develops award winning management solutions for schools process. covering all the key admin and teacher needs. School Manager™ was designed in conjunction with Leading Independent Schools as a fully customisable MIS providing a bespoke solution for each individual school’s requirements. Covering all major aspects of school management, this is the only fully customisable and open source solution specifically designed to provide a solution tailored to your schools’ exact requirements. Tiger Timetable is the most adaptable timetable solution in the UK providing the ultimate in flexibility when developing timetables for even the most complex of requirements. All rotations, tutor groups, subject groups and Peri music can be accommodated and displayed on an individual, class and group basis. TT is also fully integrated with all our MIS. Music School Manager provides a complete solution to the all the needs of a busy music department from pupil management, teacher management, timetabling, exam management, tracking of Call us on +44 (0) 20 7220 0198 or visit ensembles and events to billing, stock management and invoicing. www.gabbitas.com for more information
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Collexi Ltd Consilium Education Council of International Schools (CIS) Discover the World Education Stand no. 48, 49 Stand no. 5 Stand no. 36 Stand no. 59 Address: Collexi Ltd, Phoenix Address: CoLab, Letterkenny Address: Schipholweg 113, 2316XC Leiden, Address: Arctic House, 8 Bolters Lane, House, Stafford Drive, Shrewsbury, SY1 3FE, UK Institute of Technology, Port Road, the Netherlands Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2AR, UK Name: Gary Jennings Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Contact: Jane Larsson, Executive Director Contact: Helen Marks Email: [email protected] Contact: Andy Homden Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.collexi.co.uk Email: [email protected] Web: www.cois.org Web: www.discover-education.co.uk Website: www.consiliumeducation.com Collexi is unique in being a single, comprehensive source of carefully The Council of International Schools (CIS) is a global membership We have specialised in geography, science and adventure tours chosen, optimally priced, products and services for international since 1983. We’re firmly established as one of the UK’s leading In partnership with Qubizm community working collaboratively to shape international education educational organisations and libraries. Our highly specialised teams through professional services to schools, higher education educational tour operators and the world’s leading operator to Suite 1.5, The Innovation Centre, are experts in fields including Science, Sports, Libraries, Learning Address: institutions, and individuals. Our members share these ideals: Iceland. A range of experiences and learning opportunities across Northern Ireland Science Park, Bay Road, Derry, N. Ireland, BT48 7TG Resource Centres and Design and Technology, through our group • a desire to provide students with the knowledge, skills and 6 continents allow you to inspire and engage your students across companies including Timstar, Demco, Gresswell, Maudesport and Contact: Franz Schlindwein abilities to pursue their lives as global citizens; and the globe. Over half of the UK’s leading schools and universities have Technology Supplies. Together, our teams of specialists provide Email: [email protected] • a commitment to high quality international education. travelled with us and 98% of groups who travelled with us in 2013 international educational institutions with a range of products Website: www.izak9.com/learn rated us good or excellent overall. As School Travel Forum members and services that span design and planning, installation and To achieve this goal, our members must infuse their programmes we offer a comprehensive safety management system, plus full maintenance, equipment and resources, training and support. This Consilium Education offers consulting and advisory services to and offerings with international and intercultural perspective so that financial protection and a no-surcharge guarantee. means we offer everything from high quality equipment and expert schools, educational investors, and other organisations involved with students can move forward with the attitudes and understanding advice on creating brand new facilities through to staff support and international education. Our team of eleven consultants have been that will provide them with a solid base wherever their studies on-going supply of educational resources. Every day, thousands of at the forefront of developments in international education over or work may take them. Primary and secondary school members Discovery Education schools, colleges, libraries and universities around the world use the last twenty five years and has expertise in both International must further commit to undertaking an ongoing external quality Stand no. 93 Collexi’s products and services to deliver a high-quality, inspiring Baccalaureate and British international programmes. We specialise assurance process to enhance student learning. The CIS community Address: Hythe House, 200 and safe educational experience to their learners. The Collexi brands in strategic planning, start-up and refurbishment projects, feasibility includes more than 660 schools and 475 colleges and universities Shepherd’s Bush Road, London, W6 7NL, UK have been committed to delivering ‘lifelong learning’ for more studies and salary benchmarking reports. Working as “critical representing 109 countries. Contact Name: Alessandro Cattani than 100 years. Collexi has been created to ensure we can keep that friends” we also facilitate school self-evaluation in preparation for Email: [email protected] promise for generations to come. inspection or accreditation visits. Consilium Education offers a suite Web: www.discoveryeducation.co.uk Collexi: Expert – Comprehensive – Seamless. of Continuing Professional Development programmes for teachers, Dawsons Music Ltd publishes International Teacher Magazine and works in partnership Stand no. 73 Discovery Education is passionate about and committed to with Qubizm (UK), to distribute Izak9. This immersive, multi-media Compass Education Consultancy Address: 65 Sankey Street, enhancing the way teachers teach and students learn; adding rich resource, which addresses all areas of the maths curriculum Warrington, WA1 1SU, UK relevance to the school curriculum, and helping teachers and Stand no. 29 at Key Stages 2 and 3, enables students of a wide range of ability Contact: William Thompson students to reach their potential. We offer a range of services to London, UK to develop confidence in both numeracy and oral fluency as they Address: Email: [email protected] support the needs of COBIS schools, students and teachers. Our Name: Tom Arnold explain how they have solved mathematical problems using the Contact Web: www.dawsons.co.uk/education digital media content is immersive, engaging and brings the world Email: [email protected] equipment. into the classroom. Our professional development courses support or [email protected] For over 100 years, Dawsons Music has been the UK’s leading teachers’ use of digital resources to ensure effective implementation Website: www.compassteaching.com specialist music instrument supplier to schools and colleges. We in the classroom, while the Discovery Education Community is a COSY global network of teachers and educators that connects members Stand no. 42 have unrivalled experience in the development of music ICT facilities Compass specialises in the recruitment of teachers for British in schools around the world. Whether based around PCs, Apple around the world. Address: The Chocolate Factory, and IB international schools worldwide. We are a team of former computers or tablets, we can help you find the best solution to Siddals Road, Derby, DE1 2QD, UK teachers and head teachers with international experience and provide a relevant music curriculum through the use of ICT. We can Moira Planche offer a consultative experience to international schools. We have Contact Name: help with the design and installation of facilities including Recording Double First consultants based in the UK, Switzerland and South Korea from Email: [email protected] Studios, Radio Stations and Multi Media Performance Areas, ensuring Stand no. 43 where we can manage existing clients in different regions and make Website: www.cosydirect.com your school gets what you need, on time and in budget. As one Address: Units 3 & 4 Vo-Tec Centre, visits to international schools. Our database comprises mainly British of the largest music retailers in the UK, we can offer excellent Hambridge Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, qualified teachers many of whom have international experience. We Cosy is a young, innovative resource supplier, supporting discounted prices on all music brands to international schools. RG14 5TN, UK have successfully recruited for a number of COBIS member schools practitioners and teachers in encouraging children to learn Contact Name: Carl Nixon and welcome you to try our service. whilst experiencing the outdoors. 5 years old this summer we are Email: [email protected] celebrating by joining COBIS and we hope to get to know each Web: www.doublefirst.com other better during the conference. We source directly from craft and artisan designers, producing affordable natural and reusable Since 1987 Double First has been at the forefront of developing classroom and outdoor resources. We are proud to showcase a and supporting software dedicated to the needs of independent variety of over 500 NEW resources in 2016, including an extensive and international schools. Double First’s flagship management range of playhouses and stores to extend your learning spaces, information system, Engage, is continually improved to match the ‘wonderful wicker’ for indoor and outdoor experiences and a diverse changing requirements of schools. In addition to fully featured range of curriculum support for all key areas of the EYFS. Please modules covering all key academic, administrative and financial come and see Moira and Nicola on Stand 42 requirements, it offers fast-access online portals for Teachers, Parents and Pupils. If you are looking to implement a management information system or wish to benchmark your current arrangements please contact us for a no obligation consultation.
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Dyslexia Matters EducationCity EduKent Empowerment Education Stand no. 109 Stand no. 85 Stand no. 70 Stand no. 74 Address: Black Horse Cottage, Southill Address: 8/9 Saddlers Court, Address: Room 4.02, Sessions House, Address: Unit A3, Barton Mill, Road, Broom, Beds, SG18 9LA, UK Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7GH, UK County Hall, Maidstone, Kent Audlett Dr, Abingdon, OX14 3NJ, UK Contact Name: Ann Clarke Contact Name: Jamie Southerington ME14 1XQ, UK Contact Name: Theresa Quinn Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Contact Name: Danielle Whiting Email: [email protected] Website: www.dyslexiamatters.co.uk Website: www.educationcity.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.empowermenteducation.co.uk Website: www.edukent.co.uk Are you looking for a whole school community solution to Trusted and used in over 15,500 schools, EducationCity is a Empowerment Education offers new and exciting programmes supporting your learners with Specific Learning Difficulties/Dyslexia? leading teaching, learning and assessment resource. Ideal for Discover the advantage of EduKent; the single source for all your that will enable all the children in your school to engage more fully children aged 3-12 years, EducationCity’s engaging and interactive education support needs, delivering improvements across the board in their learning by promoting their emotional resilience, social Dyslexia Matters provides online training internationally: activities cover English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, French, through over 30 different services. We’re part of Kent County Council wellbeing and physical intelligence. To help you facilitate this we • Develop your staff members’ and parents’ knowledge Spanish and English as an additional language. The resources but deliver across the UK and Worldwide to Schools, Academies provide in-house staff training, curriculum and resources. Our 3 of Specific Learning Difficulties and Dyslexia with our can be used anytime, anywhere on various devices for whole and other Authorities - we understand your requirements and programmes are: interactive, multi-sensory and practical training class instruction and independent learning both in school and at offer a great cultural fit. EduKent represents the broadest range • Enrol a member of staff to become a Specialist Teacher home. EducationCity’s educational content is mapped to British of educational support services available in one place. All of them • Junior Empowerment Teaching J.E.T (2-6 years) with an OCR Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with curricula, and can also be correlated to international curricula have a strong track record of success in their field and represent • The Empowerment Programme (KS1 and KS2) Dyslexia/Specific Learning Difficulties. Support the whole such as the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, the International outstanding value for money. Contact us to discuss how we can • Personal Safety Awareness (7 to adult) school in becoming a centre of excellence for specialist Baccalaureate (Primary Years Programme) and the International help. We’re confident that a conversation with us will result in better provision. This course is suitable for teachers and HLTAs. Primary Curriculum. As well as engaging students in their learning, outcomes for young people and time and money saved for you. All programmes are currently being run successfully in independent EducationCity has a number of features designed to help teachers and state schools as well as private day nurseries. Building emotional At Dyslexia Matters we help people with Specific Learning save time in the key areas of planning, marking and assessment. resilience is key to enable children to realise their own potential Difficulties and those who work with them. Edvectus for success in life; a belief embedded in our teaching philosophy. Stand no. 18 Providing emotional resilience coaching has been demonstrated Education Development Trust Address: Suite 206 Business Design to help prevent youth mental health problems, currently at the Educate Stand no. 99 Centre, London, UK N1 0QH, UK forefront of media and educational debate and policy. Our in-house Stand no. 47 Address: Highbridge House, 16-18 Duke Contact Name: Diane Jacoutot staff training provides an exciting, new approach to teach emotional Address: Kensington Centre, 66 Street, Reading, RG1 4RU, UK Email: [email protected] resilience to young children, helping to engage, motivate and Hammersmith Road, London, Contact Name: Hamza Ahmed Web: www.edvectus.com inspire them in their learning. We are a company dedicated to the W14 6UD, UK Email: [email protected] empowerment of others. Email: [email protected] Website: www.educationdevelopmenttrust.com Edvectus provides bespoke recruitment solutions to international Web: www.educate.co.uk schools. Our unique Learning Portal offers our candidates over 500 EquipMySchool.com Education Development Trust is one of the world’s leading online resources including lesson plans, cultural guides, cost of living After working with schools on their appraisal and performance not-for-profit education companies providing a range of educational information, regional videos and more so that Edvectus teachers Stand no. 107 management for over 18 years, Educate developed ‘Standards services both in the UK and internationally. It has an annual turnover arrive prepared to quickly flourish at your school. Edvectus is a Address: Chapel Lane, East Kirkby, Tracker’. Standards Tracker is an online school staff performance estimated at about US 200million and over 2500 staff worldwide, new company staffed by a team of dedicated consultants who are Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 4BZ, UK management system, which ensures that staff are supported in managing large government contracts and providing education mostly ex-international teachers who possess more than 50 years Contact Name: Stuart Rickard +44 (0) 7778 220309 their professional development and held accountable for their services to both individual schools and a range of government and of combined experience recruiting teachers to work internationally. Email: [email protected] performance. Standards Tracker is for all school staff. All TAs, LSAs, international organisations. This depth of educational understanding Our experience allows us to provide proactive expert guidance to Web: www.EquipMySchool.com HLTAs, the caretaker and the School Business Manager can have makes the Education Development Trust a uniquely qualified our clients. Edvectus has offices around the world including Dubai, their individual standards uploaded to the system. With Standards organisation, able to provide educational expertise and support for New Zealand, UK and North America so that we are at once close As a resources purchasing service, EquipMySchool will administrate Tracker it becomes easy to: international schools. Educational Development Trust’s commitment to our clients and our candidates giving us a worldwide reach with every aspect of your overseas purchases turning the task from a is to education which enables individuals, institutions and a local touch. Our systems are developed to recruit simultaneously minefield into a doddle. Harness the financial power of consolidation • Identify strengths and areas for development at a glance communities to achieve their maximum potential. around the world and for child protection, internationally. and take advantage of our experience to ensure your school receives • Automatically link performance to Standards its classroom resources on time... every time. • Report to Ofsted and Governors about staff performance • Store everything in the same place at the same time – reducing paperwork and administration Eric Parry Architects Stand no. 12 We also offer extensive project support – we work with you to Address: 28-42 Banner Street, London, EC1Y 8QE, UK understand your exact requirements from the system and make sure Contact Name: Yasmin Shariff it is set up to meet your needs. We can provide training for all staff and are here to assist you on an ongoing basis. Email: [email protected] Web: www.ericparryarchitects.co.uk For a free demonstration of Standards Tracker, please e-mail [email protected], call 020 3411 1080 or visit Eric Parry Architects is an established and award-winning practice. The www.standardstracker.co.uk challenges and opportunities of the 21st century demand creativity and ingenuity to succeed in an increasingly competitive environment. Progressive schools are expanding, upgrading or building new boarding houses and facilities for the creative arts especially music, dance and performance. We work collaboratively with the schools to determine the most effective way to reduce running costs and enhance learning. We have designed specialist facilities for leading independent schools including Wells Cathedral School, Bedford School, Brighton College and Kings College Wimbledon.
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Eteach International Fieldwork Education Stand no. 22 Stand no. 40 Address: Norwich House, Knoll Address: 18 King William Street, Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3SY, UK London, EC4N 7BP, UK Contact: Cameron Brown Contact Name: Sandra Jones international Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.eteachinternational.com Website: www.greatlearning.com The global newspaper for children Eteach International is one of the world’s leading recruitment Fieldwork Education has been improving learning in schools for First News International covers the most pressing solutions providers, incorporating best value advertising, more than 30 years through our curriculum solutions and leadership current affairs, presenting the news in an engaging education recruitment experts and innovative technology to development programmes. and exciting way for children and young adults. deliver outstanding candidate results. Whether you need support advertising a single vacancy, placing teachers in difficult to fill Our International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is the leading primary Term-time weekly newspapers are accompanied by the STEM and leadership roles, or want help with managing your curriculum in the world for developing international mindedness. iHub, our interactive digital resource platform. employer brand or planning your proactive recruitment strategy, It focuses on developing knowledge, skills and understanding of Celebrating 10 successful years in the UK, with 10,000 we are here to help. We will provide you with a solution matched subjects set within cross-curricular, thematic units of work that are to the needs of your school or group as well as the needs of each subscribing schools using First News in the classroom each week. creative and challenging. individual vacancy; finding the right solution from our proven products and services to deliver the best candidates quickly, easily Our International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) provides an Key tool for developing critical thinking and incorporating SMSC and cost effectively. Alongside our dedicated award-winning job enriching, rigorous learning experience for 11-14 year olds that Proven to improve literacy and language skills board, Eteach International, our dedicated recruiters specialise responds to the critical needs of the adolescent brain. It’s practical in all teaching and leadership roles. We ensure that we help our for schools to deliver, and inspiring and relevant for students, Available in both print and digital formats candidates find their perfect role while effectively matching the preparing them well for the next stage in their learning. school or groups requirements. We’re delighted to introduce our NEW International Early Years Find out how you can use First News International in your school by visiting us at STAND 33 Curriculum (IEYC) a research-based curriculum recognising global Eye for Business: Video & Training best practice in early childhood education and the developmental Hear from our Founder and Editior-in-Chief, Nicky Cox MBE on the News Panel session - Monday 12pm Stand no. 1 needs of 2-5 year olds. It supports key areas of learning through enquiries@firstnewsinternational www.firstnewsinternational.com Address: EPIC Studios, 112-114 Magdalen holistic enquiry and play-based approaches that cover all curriculum FirstNews_Int First News International Street, Norwich, NR3 1JD, UK areas including personal, social and emotional development. Contact Name: Charlie Gauvain Email: [email protected] Our growing learning community includes schools in more than 90 Web: www.eyeforbusiness.co.uk countries around the world.
Eye for Business are a film & video production company based in Norwich, but operating worldwide. As part of Eye Film and TV, we Finalsite: Web Solutions for have been around for over 40 years producing everything from films Schools to TV documentaries and adverts, to promotional films and videos. Stand no. 100 This has resulted in our broad portfolio of work, including our work Address: Glastonbury, CT USA with schools. As well as working with schools to produce their Contact Name: Max Eisl marketing films, we feel we are a bit different in that we also train Email: [email protected] staff and pupils to produce their own high quality, ongoing video Website: www.finalsite.com content. Would you like to capture school performances, sports or special events? During our training, delegates will create their own Website technology changes quickly and Finalsite is on top of those film and will be left equipped with the confidence and knowledge changes. With 15+ years’ experience in over 70 countries, our robust to produce ongoing content, perhaps for your school website? We website software, award-winning designs, time-saving integrations are also happy to advise you on buying the right equipment for your and expert consulting services provide schools with a complete school and on making your video content a key part of your digital platform for telling their story online. If you’re looking to increase marketing strategy. Please contact us to see how we can help you. enrollment, recruit quality staff, better engage your community, improve your rankings in search, then stop by our booth to learn about all the new changes at Finalsite. Finalsite currently partners with COBIS, and many British schools around the world including Dulwich College International, The British International School of Stavanger, The British School in the Netherlands and many other great intuitions. We also partner with companies including WCBS and ManageBac to provide robust solutions to meet the learning and communication needs of schools. We’d love to show you what we are all about!
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Findel Education Ltd Follett International Future Foundations Training Ltd GL Education Stand no. 90 Stand no. 24 Stand no. 7 Stand no. 9 &10 Address: Pintail Close, Victoria Address: 1340 Ridgeview Drive, Address: Shakespeare House, 168 Lavender Hill, Address: 9th Floor, 389 Chiswick High Business Park, Nottingham, McHenry, IL 60050, USA London, SW11 5TG, UK Road, Chiswick, London, NG4 2SG, UK Contact Name: Anna Garcia-Cosio Contact Name: Jonathan Harper W4 4AL, UK Contact Name: Ian Reading Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Contact Name: Andrew Sleath Email: [email protected] Website: www.FollettLearning.com Web: www.future-foundations.co.uk Email: [email protected] Website: www.findel-international.com Web: www.gl-education.com/international Follett provides educationally relevant content, integrated Future Foundations is a UK-based award winning training Our International Division has considerable experience and expertise educational technology solutions, and value-added services to over organisation committed to inspiring young people to achieve GL Education is a leading provider of integrated assessments, in exporting to more than 130 countries. Overseas customers benefit 65,000 PreK-12 schools and districts in the United States and around their full potential and become leaders in their lives so they can stakeholder surveys, and professional development services. Our from an extensive network of distributors, backed by an experienced the world. We focus on earning our customers’ trust every day and contribute their skills, talents and passion to society. Our youth resources and services are used by schools in over 100 countries International Sales Team and UK based Customer Contact Centre. helping you impact over 35,000,000 PreK-12 students every year. training programmes focus on developing social leaders by worldwide, providing teachers with the tools they require to help We focus solely on education and are continuously developing our nurturing young people’s future world of work skills and character. raise standards in children’s education. Our tests assess children’s range of products and services to inspire tomorrow’s generation. We deliver training for individual schools, students and teachers. We progress in literacy, ability and numeracy, and identify a range of Our comprehensive International service covers all aspects including Frog Education also work closely with government, private sector and third sector special educational needs. Today, we lead literacy, numeracy and a quotation service, product suitability advice or recommendation, Stand no. 82 organisations to deliver a range of youth leadership programmes. ability testing in UK schools and have delivered 7 million online consolidation guidance and of course appropriate shipment or Address: D Mill, Dean Clough, We can deliver training either onsite at schools or students and tests to children in the UK and abroad. Visit our website for more transportation assistance. We can prepare and despatch orders to Halifax, HX3 5AX, UK teachers can apply to attend our global leadership conferences. information and case studies about how our resources are used in meet your specific requirements - packed by teacher, reference or Contact Name: Rachel Rogers Please visit our website for our latest events and programmes. international schools. class number. Through some of the best known brands in global Email: [email protected] education, Hope, Davies Sports, Learning Development Aids, Philip Harris, Findel Education is able to supply high quality and innovative Website: www.frogeducation.com Gabbitas Education Global Investors Group educational equipment covering all areas of the curriculum. Stand no. 35 Frog is a powerful and fully integrated learning platform, progress Stand no. 86 tracking and assessment system. When it comes to technology in Address: Gabbitas Educational Address: Suite 15, 1st Floor Oliaji education, we know what works - we never offer a ‘one size fits all’ Consultants Ltd, Norfolk House, Trade Centre, Francis Rachel Street, Firefly Learning LLP 30 Charles II Street, London, SW1Y 4AE, UK Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles Stand no. 15 solution because everyone is different and we work with you to achieve your goals. Education is at the heart of everything we do. Contact Name: Nina Hardy, Director of Recruitment Contact Name: James Ricardo Address: 1 Lyric Square, London, We take the stress out of teaching - providing teachers with the Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] W6 0NB, UK tools they need to enable effective teaching and learning in the Web: www.gabbitas.com Web: www.globalinvestors.biz Contact Name: Moray Souter classroom. For nearly 15 years we’ve helped hundreds of schools and Email: [email protected] thousands of teachers worldwide. In total we have over 12 million Established in 1873, Gabbitas has generations of experience within Global Investors Group specialise in providing Professional & Website: www.fireflylearning.com users from Halifax to Sydney. There is a science to art and an art to the independent education sector. We pride ourselves in combining Independent Financial Advice for international teachers. Our teaching. When schools capture both, supported by world-class a respected tradition of excellence as one of the leading providers financial advisors are dedicated to providing you with quality Originally conceived by two pupils at St Paul’s School in London, technology, the results are magical. of advice, guidance and consultancy with offering personal, tailor- financial services, tailored to your individual financial needs. Each Firefly’s learning platform, intranet and VLE is now trusted by made services, delivered by expert, professional staff. year we travel to international schools worldwide to meet with hundreds of the leading schools in the UK and around the world, educators individually. Our objective is to take away the stresses and including St Paul’s School, Brazil, The British International School, Furlong Business Solutions Ltd Gabbitas has been offering services within independent education strains of modern day financial planning, allowing you more time to Cairo, Marlborough College, Malaysia and Eton College. Firefly makes Stand no. 110 for over 135 years. We are well known in teacher recruitment and are concentrate on your own priorities. Through a friendly and informal it simple for teachers, students and parents to connect, share and Address: Eagle House, Joule Road, prominent in the international market. Our recommended approach consultation we aim to help you achieve a comprehensive financial learn. It’s easy to use, works across all platforms including mobiles and West Portway, Andover, SP10 3UX, UK in recruitment can range from advertised selection and search to plan, unique to you. Contact us today to start planning for a better tablets and is seamlessly integrated with your MIS and other school Contact Name: Graham Hall suggesting a hybrid approach which harnesses a combination of future! systems. Please get in touch to arrange a free trial of Firefly and our methodologies. Email: [email protected] Student Planner and Teacher Planner mobile and tablet apps. Web: www.furlongsolutions.com Gabbitas offers advice and consultancy to parents, schools and teachers on all aspects of independent education. Our First News International YOUR tailored student database, your way of working, your naming recruitment team offers unrivalled recruitment expertise within Stand no. 33 convention and, if you wish, native language. Benefit from a totally the UK and International independent school sectors, illustrating online tailored solution. Information is automatically sized to fit your Address: 1st Floor, 58 Southwark Bridge a demonstrable track record of recruiting Heads, Deputy Heads, phone, tablet, laptop or Mac. Portals for staff, parents and students Road, London, SE1 0AS, UK Department Heads, Business Managers, Bursars, Senior Teachers, provide a two-way communication to build the relationship you Teachers and Support Staff. Contact Name: Ross Mackenzie have with your families. Support staff in Bangkok, Cyprus, Turkey Email: [email protected] and England assist our schools on 4 continents over different time Website: firstnewsinternational.com zones. One seamless solution covers Admissions and Marketing, full administrative and academic needs, student development The global newspaper for children aged 7-14, First News (behavioural and progress tracking), full peripatetic and extra- International delivers weekly global current affairs in an engaging curricular activity management, financial management, fundraising and interactive way for children of the world. Fueling conversation and donor management, alumni and many more ancillary modules. and debate, shaping citizenship and developing leadership skills. Furlong’s ethos, since inception in 2003, is to provide high quality First News is firmly established in the UK, celebrating 10 successful support and service. Thus NO purchase price just an annually years. With over 10,000 UK schools on board, First News International renewable agreement. Nothing extra to pay for upgrades and extra is now travelling to international schools. Weekly term-time facilities as everything is included as part of our quality service. Have newspapers are accompanied by the iHub, an interactive digital a great COBIS conference this year. resource platform, designed by teachers for teachers, used in the classroom and at home. First News International will improve literacy and language skills and increase reading for enjoyment.
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Harlequin Floors HOHENLOHER Independent Schools Examinations Board INTCAS Stand no. 37 Stand no. 95 Stand no. 118 Stand no. 80 & 81 Address: Festival House, Chapman Way, Address: Brechdarrweg 22, Address: Endeavour House, Crow Arch Lane, Address: Hamilton House, 1 Temple Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3EF, UK 74613 Öhringen, Germany Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1HP, UK Avenue, London, EC4Y 0HA, UK Contact Name: Alice Dagger – Executive Director Contact Name: Frank Elsner Contact Name: Shona Baker Contact Name: Peter Kent Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.harlequinfloors.com Website: www.hohenloher.com Website: www.iseb.co.uk Website: www.intcas.com
Harlequin Floors provides professional sprung and vinyl dance floors HOHENLOHER – Flexible Learning Environments for Tomorrow’s The Independent Schools Examinations Board provides rigorous, INTCAS is an ecosystem which allows British education institutions to performing arts centres across the world, whilst also providing Education high quality examinations and assessments for pupils seeking entry to enter a single technology platform to attract and connect floors for entertainment and display purposes. Harlequin Floors’ to independent senior schools at 11+ and 13+. The examinations, with students and parents from across the world using creative experience and reputation are founded on the manufacture and HOHENLOHER supports institutions worldwide with flexible learning backed by the leading independent school associations (HMC, GSA recruitment channels. Once connected, INTCAS provides cutting supply of floors which are preferred by dancers and performers at environments, in order to give schools a learning and competitive and IAPS) include the Common Pre-Tests, Common Entrance and edge technology and support centres to help British education the world’s leading venues, which include The Royal Opera House, advantage. HOHENLOHER is the leading solutions supplier for the Common Academic Scholarship examinations. The Board also institutions to diligently progress through each stage of the student The Bolshoi Theatre, The Paris Opera Ballet, Houston Ballet, Beijing science, technical and regular class rooms. Made in Germany, our offers online tests in Mandarin Chinese. The increasingly-popular lifecycle from application, admission, payments and visa in a Cultural Centre and Sydney Dance Company. Harlequin Floors is broad portfolio of ceiling systems for school labs, science and Common Pre-Tests are online, standardised, auto-marked tests in safe and compliant way managing various immigration, financial also experienced at supplying and installing sprung and vinyl floors technical classes meets the highest safety standards and is unique, English, mathematics, verbal and non-verbal reasoning currently and legal risks associated with international student recruitment. to schools and colleges across the world. Additionally to providing worldwide. used by a number of the UK’s leading senior independent schools INTCAS products and services can be adopted (partially or fully) and sprung and vinyl dance floors, Harlequin has a wealth of experience for assessing candidates aged 10-12 years. The 13+ Common integrate with an institutions legacy system to provide a seamless in stage-building. Recognised as world leaders in advanced Entrance examination is strongly supported by many of the top prep experience whilst also adhering to host government immigration technology flooring for dance and the performing arts, Harlequin Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) and independent senior schools in the UK. Its rigorous syllabuses policies. INTCAS allows the global education market consisting of Floors is established worldwide with operations in Europe (London, Stand no. 56 and breadth of subjects provide a strong academic focus for pupils our quality assured agents, retail banks, relocation agencies, wealth Luxembourg, Berlin, Paris and Madrid), Asia Pacific (Hong Kong and Address: Trinity Central, 152-160 Pearse St, in Years 7 and 8 and an excellent preparation for GCSEs. managers, immigration advisors and travel management companies Australia) and the Americas (Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Fort Dublin 2, Ireland to all work in unison to support students, parents and institutions Worth). Contact Name: Karl Brady providing an enriched user experience. Email: [email protected] Inspiring Futures Further details on Harlequin’s products and services can be found Stand no. 120 Website: www.hmhco.com/international at www.harlequinfloors.com Address: Inspiring Futures Careers Ltd, Interactive Schools Stand no. 103 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is a global learning company with The Fountain Building, Howbery Park, Benson Lane, Wallingford, Oxon, Address: Studio 5, 86 Easton Street, High Performance Learning the mission of changing people’s lives by fostering passionate, curious learners. Among the world’s largest providers of education OX10 8BA, UK Via St Johns Court, High Wycombe, Stand no. 84 solutions and one of its longest-established publishing houses, Contact Name: Julia Watson Bucks, HP11 1LT, UK Address: Belsyre Court, 57 Woodstock HMH combines cutting-edge research, editorial excellence and Email: [email protected] Contact: Simon Noakes Road, Oxford, OX2 6HJ, UK technological innovation to improve teaching and learning Website: www.inspiringfutures.org.uk Email: [email protected] Contact Name: Professor Deborah Eyre environments and solve complex literacy and education challenges. Web: www.interactive-schools.co.uk Email: [email protected] HMH’s interactive, results-driven education solutions are utilized by Inspiring Futures specialises in the provision of careers information, Website: www.highperformancelearning.co.uk 50 million students in over 150 countries. For more information visit advice and guidance and skills development training. Its ambition Interactive Schools “More than just a school website company”. www.hmhco.com. is to help more young people make properly informed career and High Performance Learning is an organisation for good schools higher education decisions and develop key employability skills. Interactive Schools do not follow benchmarks. Success can only be looking to become world class. It focuses on advanced pedagogy In an environment of increased economic and social pressures, delivered through creating new benchmarks and #inspiringschools. as the route to high performing schools and provides a unique Howarth of London Ltd Inspiring Futures recognises that young people entering tomorrow’s We believe that every school is unique, and our #Connected framework that helps the school ensure that all students achieve Stand no. 44 workforce will have even greater demands placed on them, so #ContentStrategies can help tell your story. highly. High Performance Learning pedagogy is built around a Address: 31 Chiltern Street, London, engages with students, their parents, schools and businesses to unique framework of 20 generic characteristics which students need W1U 7PN, UK deliver a portfolio of services, all aimed at unlocking the potential Interactive Schools continue to be a beacon in the implementation to develop if they are to be high performers in cognitive domains Contact Name: William Ring of today’s young people. More information can be found at www. of effective marketing strategies, and has been credited with (ACPs) and 10 values, attitudes and attributes (VAAs) that develop inspiringfutures.org.uk increasing engagement & brand reach of some of the world’s Email: [email protected] the wider learner dispositions needed for cognitive and lifetime leading British Independent Schools, including: British School in the success. Web: www.howarth.uk.com Inspiring Futures Careers Limited is part of Group GTI Netherlands, Alice Smith (Malaysia), NLCS Jeju, Kellett (Hong Kong), English School Kuwait, and many more. Howarth of London are internationally known as makers of the finest oboes, oboes d’amore and English horns. Alongside their role We aim to differentiate, by creating bespoke creative experiences. as makers, they are one of the world’s leading suppliers of oboes, So….what can we do for your school? Responsive School Websites; bassoons, clarinets and saxophones. Howarth of London offers a Parent Mobile Apps; Augment Reality Brochures; Social Media special procurement service for musical resources to education Training; Digital Signage Apps; Digital Marketing Strategy. departments around the world. They work closely with suppliers and the manufacturers to source instruments and accessories from CONNECT every instrumental family including electronic and printed materials. // www.interactive-schools.co.uk Quality of resources is of paramount importance to educational // blog.interactive schools.co.uk outcomes and orders are carefully assessed to ensure customers’ // follow us @intSchools requirements are met effectively.
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International Medical Group® (IMG®) ISC Research Stand no. 64 Stand no. 27 Address: 2960 /North Meridian Street, Address: Brunel House, Volunteer Way, Indianapolis IN 46208, USA Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7YR, UK Contact Name: Ricardo Urbina Contact Name: Richard Gaskell, Director for Email: [email protected] International Schools Website: www.imglobal.com/iteach Email: [email protected] Website: www.iscresearch.com International Medical Group® (IMG®) provides comprehensive coverage designed with the flexibility that international schools ISC Research (part of The International School Consultancy) has need to best serve their teachers, school administrators and their been the leading provider of data and market intelligence on the families. International Teachers, Educators and Administrators world’s English-medium K-12 international schools market for over Comprehensive HealthSM (ITEACHSM) provides medical, dental, 20 years. ISC provides a range of research reports and services to long-term disability and life insurance benefits. ITEACH meets the meet the market intelligence needs of schools, school groups, U.S. standards for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) and provides investors, developers, higher education institutions, commercial global educators the global coverage they need. Since 1990, IMG education suppliers, and professionals involved with international has provided global benefits and assistance services to millions of education. These include research reports (including Market travelers in almost every country. However, IMG provides more than Intelligence, Benchmarking and Statistical Reports) and an online just insurance; we provide the Global Peace of Mind® our members licence providing real-time market information, school data, contact deserve, backed by a team of professionals committed to being options and search facilities. These are all designed to provide there with them 24/7. detailed data and understanding of the international schools market necessary for new school developments, benchmarking, strategic planning, marketing and more. ISC data and intelligence on the iSAMS Independent Ltd market is frequently referenced by the global media and is used Stand no. 104 by the leading international school associations and educational Address: 9 Talavera Court, Darnell Way, organisations. More information is available at www.iscresearch.com. Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6RW, UK Contact Name: Lisa Spriggs ISUS Ltd Email: [email protected] Stand no. 119 Website: www.isams.com Address: Units 6/7 The Brunel Centre, Cory Way, West Wilts Trading Estate, Originally created by our two co-founders at Rugby School, iSAMS Westbury, BA13 4QT, UK is the market leading Management Information System (MIS), Contact: Claire Barradell designed exclusively for Independent schools. Entirely browser- Email: [email protected] We have teamed up with Interactive Schools based, the central database and extensive portfolio of integrated Web: www.isus-ltd.co.uk modules, online portals and apps offer bespoke management of pupil, parent and staff information – from any location and via any ISUS Ltd was founded to supply the needs of International Schools to offer 1 to 1 Social Media advice and device. To date, over 600 Independent schools across the world abroad, and our garments are worn with pride across the world. use iSAMS every day. We are proud to work with some of the most Our strategy is very simple, we provide good quality schoolwear consultancy at the conference. highly acclaimed schools in the world. and sportswear at affordable prices in a variety of supply options, designed to ensure we meet the needs of your parents and your school, supported by our total commitment to service and quality. Whether you’re looking for a total uniform re-design or simply an improved supply we’re sure that we have the resources and expertise to help. We can create a complete distinctive and Have you booked in your 10 exclusive uniform including sportswear which reflects the spirit of your school. The ISUS team can assist with every aspect of a new minute time slot direct with uniform, from colours and styles to fabrics and embroidery, ensuring all garments complement each other. From first consultation to Simon Noakes concept and on to manufacture, we can make everything simple (CEO & Founder, and straightforward. Interactive Schools)?
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itslearning Lindamood-Bell Learning m2r Education ManageBac Stand no. 21 Processes Stand no. 98 Stand no. 105 Address: Edvard Griegs vei 3, 5836 Stand no. 96 Address: Merchant House, 24 Cheapside, Address: 548 Market St. #40438, Bergen, Norway Address: Eardley House, 182-184 Campden Hill Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2TF, UK San Francisco, CA 94104, USA Contact Name: Coles Wilkinson London, W8 7AS, UK Contact Name: Munir Mamujee Contact Name: Kevin Piersialla, Regional Director | Email: [email protected] Contact Name: Valetina Nikolic, Centre Director Email: [email protected] Europe, Middle East & Africa Website: www.itslearning.net Email: [email protected] Website: www.m2rglobal.com Email: [email protected] Website: LindamoodBell.co.uk Website: www.managebac.com itslearning is an award-winning, cloud-based learning platform Established in 2001, m2r Education is a multi award winning UK that helps teachers make education more inspiring and valuable Lindamood-Bell believes that all children and adults can be taught based firm offering a quality and ethical recruitment service to ManageBac is the leading online learning platform for IB world for today’s students. More than 7 million active users worldwide to read and comprehend to their potential. Some students come overseas organisations within the education & training sector. Our schools and the trusted choice in over 1,900 IB schools worldwide. trust itslearning to provide a streamlined, user-friendly learning to us with previous diagnoses such as dyslexia, autism spectrum clients are viewed as valuable partners and include international ManageBac provides coordinators, teachers, students and parents environment. Our one-stop shop helps to house and manage disorders, or general learning challenges—and we make a difference schools, FE colleges, HE institutions, independent training centres with a more efficient alternative to paper forms, Word documents functions for creating and delivering courses, assessments, standards for each of them. Some students seek our help to enhance their and corporate organisations. Our aim is to develop long lasting on shared drives and Excel spreadsheets. It is designed as a turnkey management, attendance, grades and more. With itslearning, skills or to just make learning easier—and we do. In order to be a relationships and help them grow by providing the best talent system to support effective implementation and management of everyone in your school system can work smart, collaborate and proficient learner, in any subject, it is critical that an individual is possible via an excellent customer experience. Our candidates are the IB programmes. communicate – all in one, simple interface that works well on almost able to efficiently process information, either by reading or listening. treated with respect and professionalism at all times. We genuinely any device – from Chromebooks to tablets, and smartphones to For 30 years, our intensive, one-to-one, process-based instruction, want to help and will offer free advice at all times. Having core laptops. Talk to us about how you can create learning experiences based on the individual’s learning needs, has been used to values centred on integrity and quality, we will always do our Modern Governor that place students at the heart of learning at the COBIS Annual strengthen the sensory-cognitive functions needed for reading and utmost to help without pushing positions forward which are not (Learning Pool) Conference. Visit our website to read about our success stories. comprehension. Our research-validated programmes address the necessarily suitable. This is why we have won over 6 international Stand no. 17 business awards, been used as case studies by the British underlying skills necessary for independence and self-correction. Address: Learning Pool, The City Factory, Government and received glowing references from those that Lindamood-Bell continues to conduct and fund independent 100 Patrick Street, Derry, BT48 7EL, UK John Catt Educational Ltd have experienced our service. If you are looking at exploring new research on the viability and effectiveness of our instructional Contact Name: Ian Usher Stand no. 57 programmes. Our efforts include research collaborations with MIT, avenues regarding the recruitment of your teaching staff, please Email: [email protected] Address: 12 Deben Mill Business Centre, UAB, and previously with Wake Forest, and Georgetown University. come and talk to us. Website: www.moderngovernor.com Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1BL, UK Contact: Jonathan Barnes LSC Education Mallory International Ltd Modern Governor is the leading provider of online professional Email: [email protected] development for school governors. Our e-learning modules - Stand no. 72 Stand no. 94 Web: www.johncatt.com authored by leading governance experts and designed to work on Address: 3rd Floor, 207 Regent Street, Address: Aylesbeare Common Business Park, Exmouth Road, Aylesbeare, smartphones, tablets and computers - are recommended by 98% Established in 1959, John Catt Educational has become a leading London, W1B 3HH, UK Exeter, EX5 2DG, UK of our users to their fellow governors. Beyond governor-specific publisher for international education with a reputation based on Contact Name: Edward Clark topics including SEN, social media and the roles of chairs & clerks, Contact Name: Magali Savoye quality. Our publications for the international education sector Email: [email protected] the service includes over 25 modules on Core Skills to develop Email: [email protected] include International School magazine, the International Schools Website: www.lsceducation.com governors’ transferable and ‘soft’ skills. In addition the free Modern Journal, and World Student magazine, which is published in Website: www.malloryint.co.uk Governor mobile app provides a searchable, offline glossary partnership with COBIS. We have published a range of professional LSC Education supports schools and education organisations world- of education-related terms and latest posts from the leading development titles, including the Taking It Forward series, and wide, to recruit exceptional leaders. Our consultants bring valuable Mallory International specialises in the consolidation, handling and governance blogs in anyone’s pocket or bag. continue to work with leading associations in both the state and expertise to the recruitment process, and can demonstrate an exporting of educational material to International Schools and private sectors, in the UK and abroad. Meanwhile, our range of impressive track record, underpinned by our passion for education. Tertiary Institutions worldwide. Our services enable schools to order comprehensive school directories includes John Catt’s Guide to We have appointed leaders to a wide range of education posts, for all their UK, US and EU imports from one place and eliminates the Morleys International Schools and the IB World Schools Yearbook. a broad spectrum of schools and education organisations globally. hassles of multiple supplier accounts and shipments. We have no Stand no. 77 minimum order value. We have a dedicated team with experience We are highly networked and make it our business to know who is Address: Arkwright Road, Bicester, and expertise in dealing with all levels of international education, interested in new opportunities and where new opportunities are Oxfordshire OX26 4UU, UK international trade documentation, consolidation shipping and Karen Ardley Associates arising. In addition to supporting our clients with their recruitment Contact Name: Andy North Stand no. 116 process, we are similarly dedicated to supporting our candidates clearing. All customers are assigned a single contact person, from Email: [email protected] Address: The Old Dyehouse, 27 St throughout their careers. the start of their enquiry through to delivery and for any subsequent Website: www.morleys.co.uk Georges Road, Scholes Holmfirth, orders. In addition we provide custom bibliographies and selection West Yorkshire, HD9 1UQ, UK support; we offer book processing: application of protective book covers, Kapco book protection and Dewey classification and Morleys Mail Order Group offers a wide range of resources and Contact: Karen Ardley labelling. Our website offers many other value added services to our furniture for all ages. All brands are committed to providing high Email: [email protected] registered customers. We are extremely flexible and we can quote/ quality, great value and excellent customer service. These brands Web: www.karenardley.com order/pack/deliver/invoice in the way that is best for our customers. consist of Morleys Furniture, Morleys Early Years, Reflections on If you have any special requirements you just need to let us know! Learning, Hands On Maths & Science, Invicta and Principal Furniture. KAA is a dynamic, creative, leadership and training consultancy We offer a range of first class project services including consultancy, that has successfully worked with a wide range of COBIS member site surveys, design & space planning, bespoke solutions and schools. We design and deliver professional development installation. programmes for leaders and people involved with providing or supporting learning, worldwide. Our inspirational programmes and consultancy have proven success and organisational impact.
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NFER Outset Teacher Education Oxford International AQA Piota School Apps Stand no. 111 Stand no. 79 Examinations Stand no. 92 Address: The Mere, Upton Court, Slough, Address: 7 Pound Close, Ducklington, Stand no. 51 Address: Piota, Dragon Enterprise SL1 2DQ, UK Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 7TH, UK Address: Oxford International AQA Centre, 28 Stephenson Rd, Contact name: Andrew Clemo Contact Name: Neil Brading Examinations, Linacre House, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 5LY, UK Email: [email protected] Email: neil.brading@teachersstandards Jordan Hill, Oxford, OX2 8TA, UK Contact Name: Chris Moss Website: www.nfer.ac.uk Web: www.teachersstandards.com Contact Name: Christine Ozden Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.piota.co.uk NFER is a leading independent provider of education research – our Outset Teacher Education provides training and portfolio services Website: oxfordaqaexams.org.uk robust and innovative research, assessments and other services are to international schools to support the professional development Piota develops high-quality mobile apps to enhance widely known and used by key decisionmakers and schools. Our of locally trained and unqualified teachers so they meet the same communications between schools, parents and students. Each Oxford International AQA Examinations is a joint venture between trusted expertise and authoritative insights inform debate on the standards as qualified teachers in England. The Good Teacher school gets its own app individually listed in the app stores with its Oxford University Press, a department of the University of Oxford, issues that matter in education. As a research organisation we are Training Guide 2015 states that School-based teacher training logo, colours and set of features. These typically comprise School and AQA, the UK’s leading academic awarding body. We offer committed to making research accessible to schools and provide generally fared better than that in universities. We bring our recent News, Messages, Events Calendar, Information, Contacts, Sports, quality international GCSEs, AS and A-levels that are relevant for a variety of resources on our website, including practical guides, experience leading school-based teacher training in England to Clubs, Forms, Surveys and additional sections relevant to your international students who wish to follow a UK curriculum, allowing professional development tools and research reports. Our Research support a similar approach in international schools. Our unique school. Parents, students and other users opt into topics of interest them to succeed fairly and solely on the basis of their subject in Schools products support schools on their journey to becoming portfolio tools support teachers’ reflective practice and their to them on the app. This means they use the app as a quick and knowledge. Our qualifications are based on over 100 years of more research-engaged. Our assessment products include the awareness of the Teachers’ Standards and this is reinforced through easy reference source for the general information they need from experience, academic research and best practice. They reflect many popular NFER Tests for primary pupils (aged 7 -10), now fully aligned fostering a professional development culture based on mentoring school, and to filter down the stream of new messages, news and of the new reforms and curriculum changes in England - including to the 2014 national curriculum and including tests for summer and and coaching. We also provide lots of links to free resources related events posted by the school to ones specific to their child. The the adoption of the new GCSE 9-1 grading - allowing British autumn to help measure progress. They are ideal for international to the Teachers’ Standards via our website. For those who are school and teachers enter information on the app via a simple web- curriculum schools teaching international qualifications to remain in schools wanting to benchmark against pupils at school in England suitably qualified we can broker assessment for Qualified Teacher based Content Management System (CMS) which takes 10 minutes step with the UK. and in preparation for the English Key Stage 2 national assessments. Status via an accredited provider in England. If you want to develop to learn to use. Benefits for the school include time and cost savings We also provide a full Analysis and Marking Service for NFER Tests your locally trained teachers or discuss how an unqualified teacher through streamlined communications and administration; happier and our NFER Reception Baseline Assessment is a practical, child- may gain QTS come and talk to us. Oxford University Press parents; a progressive image; and a new source of evidence about friendly activity assessment for pupils aged 4-5. aspects of school practice. Stand no. 83 Oxbridge Applications Address: Great Clarendon Street, Nutkase Accessories Ltd Stand no. 6 Oxford, OX2 6DP, UK Protocol Education Stand no. 91 Address: 14-16 Waterloo Place, Contact Name: Stacey Roberts Stand no. 26 Contact Name: Ross Page London, SW1Y 4AR, UK Email: [email protected] Address: 2nd Floor, 247 Tottenham Email: [email protected] Contact Name: Rebecca Williams Web: www.oup.com/oxed Court Road, London, W1T 7QW, UK Website: www.mynutkase.com Email: [email protected] Contact Name: Hermione Thomas Oxford is committed to international education. We are the only Website: www.oxbridgeapplications.com Email: [email protected] publisher to develop resources directly with the IB, and work closely What does a volcano erupting in Iceland have to do with iPad cases? Website: www.protocol-education.com with Cambridge International Examinations to produce endorsed For Nutkase and its founder, Oliver Page, it was the beginning of a Established in 1999 as the first of its kind, Oxbridge Applications is resources across the entire Cambridge continuum. This means your student startup. When all transatlantic shipments were stopped, the global leader in Oxbridge admissions consulting. We provide As one of the largest teaching agencies for schools and academies learners get the comprehensive and accurate support that deeply Oliver set up shop in his bedroom (not garage), designing Nutkase’s expert guidance and support for students at every stage of their in the UK, Protocol Education is uniquely positioned to support integrates critical thinking and international awareness, along first cases. What was once a student startup, Nutkase now designs application to Oxford and Cambridge, as well as those applying international schools in their recruitment of English-medium with thorough assessment support. Nelson Thornes is now part of tablet and laptop cases for schools in over 40 countries from offices top UK medical and law schools. As the premier provider of teachers. We have well-established recruitment operations in five Oxford University Press. in Italy and the UK. Oxbridge admissions support worldwide, Oxbridge Applications has English-speaking countries and an active database of UK teachers supported over 65,000 students from 127 countries, and works with looking to develop their careers internationally. This gives our over 4000 schools every year to help them guide their Oxbridge Penta International international clients access to a pool of committed, motivated, candidates. Oxbridge Applications is part of the Dukes Education high quality teachers. Our team understands what it takes to be Stand no. 76 Group. Dukes Education delivers research-led admissions guidance successful in an international school and we have the knowledge for top schools and leading US and UK universities, as well as high- Address: Upperton House, The Avenue, and experience to deliver effective recruitment campaigns and qualiy education through our A-level Colleges and international Eastbourne, BN21 3YB, UK match outstanding candidates to your individual needs. English Language Summer Schools. Contact Name: Mark Evans Email: [email protected] Web: www.pentainternational.co.uk
Penta International is one of the UK’s premier independent providers of management consultancy, educational monitoring, training, coaching and inspection services. Based in England, but with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Hong Kong and Buenos Aires, it supports schools, colleges, businesses and charities around the world. It has, for example, worked in the GCC region for more than 10 years ago. Recent projects have taken Penta staff to South America, Australia, Europe and the Far East. The company has a reputation for the highest quality work, combined with a personal approach. See our website for further information about Penta International.
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Relocate Global Rising Stars Stand no. 11 Stand no. 65 Address: Spray Hill, Hastings Road, Address: Rising Stars, Carmelite Lamberhurst, Kent, TN3 8JB, UK House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London, EC4Y 0DZ, UK Contact Name: Fiona Murchie, Managing Editor Contact Name: Kate Weston and Harriet Gatley Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.relocateglobal.com Website: www.risingstars-uk.com
Relocate Global is the leading independent multimedia publisher Rising Stars is an educational publishers that has been developing for the relocation and global mobility market. We provide thought an award-winning range of books, teaching resources and software leadership, practical information, news and features for HR, global for over 10 years. All of our products are created and developed mobility managers, global teams, and relocating families through alongside teachers and learners, meaning that every resource we our website, digital and print magazines, e-newsletters, online produce is guaranteed to make a difference to children’s learning. communities and events. Visit the Rising Stars stand to take a look at our award-winning range of resources including new Assessment Bank, an innovative Guide to International Education & Schools NEW new bespoke test builder for the new curriculum and Rising Stars Education & Schools website section Mathematics, a complete teaching and learning primary programme Education newsletter and forum to deliver high-quality maths lessons. Quarterly magazine with education coverage Digital regional magazines with education coverage Relocate Awards S+B UK Limited Stand no. 78 We know that education and school choices are at the heart of any Address: Labtec Street, Swinton, major family move: in fact, family issues consistently sit at the top of Manchester, M27 8SE, UK the list of critical challenges to relocation assignment success. The Contact: Mike Serridge relocation community looks to us to stay informed of developments Email: [email protected] and the fast pace of change in the world of international education Web: www.splusb.co.uk and receive advice on how to help families make those crucial education choices. Make sure you are included in the annual Guide S+B UK Limited specialises in the design, manufacture and to International Education & Schools, available in print and online. A installation of innovative technical furniture systems for Science, D&T, first in the global mobility market. Food and Information Technology as well as cross curricula general classroom furniture. We number many independent and overseas schools amongst our regular clients and we are very experienced Renaissance Learning UK in providing high quality contemporary designs to any part of the Stand no. 108 world. Our specialist consultancy, design and costings are offered to Address: 32 Harbour Exchange Square, prospective schools and colleges free of charge. London, E14 9GE, UK Contact Name: John Moore Email: [email protected] Scanning Pens Website: www.renlearn.co.uk/international Stand no. 102 Is your school website STAND-OUT, Address: Broomhayes Farm, Renaissance Learning is a leading provider of cloud-based Inmarsh Lane, Seend, SN12 6RX, UK assessments for students of all ages, used by over 40,000 schools Contact: Toby Sutton not just outstanding? in over 60 countries worldwide. Our STAR Assessments for reading, Email: [email protected] maths and early learning have been developed for the English Web: www.scanningpenshop.com national curriculum. They incorporate learning progressions built for the new curriculum by experts at NFER, so they identify not only We sell a range of products that help people to read and learn the skills students know but also the skills they are ready to learn English. One of the most popular scanners at the moment is the next. Our Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Maths programmes C-Pen Reader, please visit www.readerpen.com for more information. personalise practice for every student, motivating them to make The C-Pen Reader is a major technological breakthrough for anyone progress and allowing teachers accurately to monitor their growth. learning English and is a life-saver for those who suffer from reading difficulties such as dyslexia. The C-Pen Reader is a totally portable, pocket-sized device that reads text out aloud with an English human-like digital voice. Free 30 day trial available for schools. Come and see other stunning examples during the conference
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SchooliP Schoolblazer Ltd Scientific & Chemical International Sing Up Stand no. 23 Stand no. 16 Stand no. 58 Stand no. 61 Address: First Floor, Gleneagles House, Address: Nene House, Nene Address: Carlton House, Livingstone Road, Address: Sing Up, Bloomsbury House, Vernon Gate, Venron Street, Derby, Valley Business Park, Oundle, Bilston, West Midlands, WV14 0QZ, UK 74-77 Great Russell Street, London, DE1 1UP, UK Northamptonshire, PE8 4HN, UK Contact Name: Mike McLeod WC1B 3DA, UK Contact Name: Damien Roberts Contact Name: Robin Horsell Email: [email protected] Contact Name: Mia Vigar or Michelle James Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: http://international.scichem.com Email: [email protected] Web: www.schoolip.co.uk Website: www.schoolblazer.com Website: www.singup.org SciChem International is a long standing supplier of science SchooliP is the leading school improvement software that has Schoolblazer are now the leading supplier of quality uniform equipment and chemicals to educational establishments in over 100 When you become a Sing Up Member you get access to hundreds been developed to help schools perform more effectively. The and Squadkit performance sportswear to Independent Schools countries. At SciChem International, we are passionate about science of songs and teaching resources suitable for use with 4 to 18 year solution helps international schools to integrate Performance in the UK; we now supply over 120 independent schools, with education and we offer high quality, innovative products for all the olds – for choirs, classrooms, performances and music lessons. Singing Management, School Improvement, Self-evaluation, and Continual partners including such prestigious names as Oundle, Westminster, science disciplines and these are supported by a comprehensive is an ideal way to develop lasting musical skills and raise attainment Professional Development (CPD for teachers), in one, easy-to-use Cheltenham College and Leicester Grammar. We also have several range of lab equipment that is essential in any school. Our across the school. It is especially effective in supporting language and system. The solution helps to strategically focus priorities derived overseas schools including Aiglon College, Le Regent and The British International Sales Department has extensive experience and literacy and helps young people to become confident and articulate from key areas for improvement identified at a recent inspection or School of Paris. Our arrival on the scene in 2004 transformed the expertise in delivering what you want, when you need it, worldwide. individuals. The benefits of singing in school are transformative. from self-evaluation. The SchooliP app ensures that performance market. We recognized that schools and parents were frustrated We proudly offer: Singing aids learning, inspires creativity and creates strong management progress including evidence can be uploaded on the with the poor quality of garments and service supplied by the communities. Put singing at the heart of learning with Sing Up. Sing go. traditional retailers, and were looking for a modern, service and 1. Dedicated International team providing a personalised service Up is now available internationally. Visit www.singup.org to join. design orientated approach. Schoolblazer was born to meet this 2. Large, well stocked warehouse assuring prompt despatch of We are very proud to say we export to many international schools. need; marrying our retail expertise in fabric, design and production your orders We have developed an efficient support system to ensure no matter with a new approach in efficient, customer-focussed retail. We have 3. Quality products for the teaching of science from Early Years St Mary’s University where you are in the world; you can always get the help you need. capitalised on the power of the internet to pioneer new services to Pre-University level Stand no. 60 This includes free email, phone and live chat support. Our software such as free name-taping and intelligent sizing. Uniquely for the 4. Exclusive items, eg LASCELLS physics range Address: Waldegrave Rd, Twickenham, is also multilingual! industry, we survey all of our customers every year and for the last 3 5. Quotations with shipping costs (including Hazardous Middlesex, TW1 4SX, UK years have received an average 5* rating for both our garments and Chemicals) on request Contact Name: Lorna Goodwin Come see a SchooliP demonstration on stand 23, we’re giving away service. 6. In-house technical expertise and support Email: [email protected] the software free for one year to one lucky attendee! 7. Comprehensive catalogue, available in printed and electronic Web: www.smuc.ac.uk formats SCI Employee Benefits 8. A website designed specifically to meet the requirements of St Mary’s University, established in 1850, has along history of School Website Stand no. 52 our International customers delivering excellent education, offering 32 undergraduate and Stand no. 88 Address: PO Box 10, Lanluang Post Office, 24 masters programmes including Liberal Arts, Management, Address: Rowan House, Field Lane, Bangkok 10102, Thailand Psychology, Education, Sport and Law. The School of Education, Teddington, TW11 9BP, UK Contact Name: Gavin Snook Show My Homework Theology & Leadership is home to our teacher education provision Contact Name: Daryll Middleton Email: [email protected] Stand no. 113 with both primary and secondary initial teacher education Email: [email protected] Website: www.sci-eb.com Address: 4th Floor, 4 Cam Road, Stratford, programmes judged by OFSTED to be ‘outstanding’. Web: www.schoolwebsite.co.uk E15 2SN, UK Our outreach and enterprise support for schools includes ESPRiT Creating a Happy, Healthy Workforce Contact Name: Paul Monney and the St Mary’s ‘Excellent Schools Project’. Bespoke programmes The trusted global provider of marketing for education, School Email: [email protected] to support school improvement: Website has produced online and printed marketing for some of the SCI Employee Benefits provides a specialist health insurance service Website: www.showmyhomework.co.uk most recognised independent schools in the UK and internationally. to help create appealing benefits packages to recruit and retain the • Leadership and Governance Our client list includes Charterhouse, Harrow, Radley College, best teachers. As licensed brokers, we work with schools around the Show My Homework is an easy-to-use online homework software • Teaching and Learning Oundle and international schools such as College Alpin Beau Soleil, world to provide cost effective and sustainable insurance solutions. that enables schools to effectively communicate, track and monitor • Professional Development Munich International and Brighton College Al Ain to name just a homework quality. Teachers and Senior Leaders save time, students • Subject Specific Development few. Online, our websites are renowned for making an impact. They SCI Employee Benefits provides outstanding support to our schools stay organised and parents are involved. • Keeping in Touch – NQT support programme are as distinctive as they are original and have received national at all levels. Each of our schools is designated a healthcare consultant recognition for both design and innovation. Offline, we produce that provides on-hand, compassionate support when dealing with Create, mark & track homework: innovative printed materials that complement and support your the medical needs of our members. We offer business support Our product ensures that homework is set effectively across the Teachanywhere online presence. Brochures, prospectus packs, flyers, stationery and throughout the policy year to help alleviate the administrative school, with statistics available by year, class, teacher and subject. Stand no. 106 business cards are all in a day’s work. For schools looking to refresh burden on your HR team and ensure you are getting the best out of Teachers can benefit and save time from setting homework in Address: 180 Oxford Street, their brand or re-position the school we also offer a complete your policy at no extra cost to the school. It’s never too early or too advance, reusing an abundance of resources, and even automatic London, W1D 1NN, UK marketing solution that includes research, positioning, marketing late to start planning for the wellbeing of your staff. For a free, no grading. Contact Name: Matthew Peck strategy and branding. obligation quote or advice on how SCI Employee Benefits can help Email: [email protected] your school please visit www.sci-eb.com or contact: Loved by 500,000+ students: Web: www.teachanywhere.com A full service design agency for the education market, our services The ease-of-use and accessibility gives students a clear picture, include: Gavin Snook [email protected] allowing them to prioritise their workload and stay organised using Teachanywhere is a leading global educational specialist of International • Strategy Asia contact: +66 89 897 7007 their personalised calendar, to-do list and email reminders. Easily stay Teacher and Leadership recruitment, established over 10 years ago and • Branding organised. Consistently meet deadlines. Anytime, anywhere access. part of the Randstad group. Teachanywhere has dedicated worldwide • Web Rachel Thorpe [email protected] teams of education consultants many of whom are ex international • Print UK contact: +44 770 262 1114 Giving parents back the power: teachers who will provide you with the best teachers the world • Multimedia For parents who wish to take a more active role in their children’s has to offer. Shaping the world of education we are partnered with • SEO & PPC home learning, they can by having their own Show My Homework many Ministries of education and private international schools. Our • Social Media account. We’ve given ‘power’ back to parents. They can now take a international teams recruit from many countries simultaneously and more proactive role in driving homework prioritisation, keeping tabs gather first hand local market knowledge about the countries from on homework without being intrusive. which we recruit and the schools into which we place.
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www.cobis.org.uk Teachers’ Wealth The School Planner Company Stand no. 112 Stand no. 20 Address: Teachers’ Wealth, Address: Units 1-3, The Ermine Centre, Wenceslas Square 64, Hurricane Close, Huntingdon, Prague 110 00, Czech Republic PE29 6XX, UK Contact Name: Tim Cox Contact Name: Caillen Chapman Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.teacherswealth.com Web: www.school-planners.co.uk WHY COBIS? Teachers’ Wealth provide free, impartial and independent advice The award-winning School Planner Company creates student to teachers of all nationalities in respect of offshore savings and planners (electronic and bound books), teacher planners, yearbooks investments, offshore pension planning, wills, life insurance and and more. Our focus is on tailoring products to meet the exact all other aspects of teachers’ financial advisory needs. With clients needs of each customer, with excellent design and friendly advisors The COBIS Consultancy Service has been carefully designed to ensure based all over the world from as far as the Cayman Islands, Australia, to understand individual requirements. Pages are designed to meet that our consultants meet the specific needs of our clients. Our highly Singapore and throughout Europe, Teachers’ Wealth is also a schools’ exact needs and we have hundreds of page ideas that can supporting member of the Council of British International Schools be used or modified to save time. Honeycomb ePlanner, our digital experienced consultants can offer support to schools, commercial (COBIS), the Federation of British International Schools in Asia planner and school communication system, builds on the success organisations and private investors globally. (FOBISIA) and British Schools in the Middle East (BSME). of our printed products and can be used on its own or with a paper planner. TES Global Stand no. 38, 39 The School Uniform Specialists Address: 26 Red Lion Square, Stand no. 14 COBIS Consultancy Service London WC1R 4HQ , UK Address: Units 12 B&C Orleton Road, Name: Amar Dhanjan Ludlow Business Park, Ludlow, Email: [email protected] SY8 1XF, UK • School development planning Web: www.tes.com Contact Name: Peter Mason Email: [email protected] TES Recruitment Services Web: www.theschooluniformspecialists.com • Teaching and learning review When it comes to bringing schools and talent together, we work hard to make your recruitment as simple and efficient as possible. The School Uniform Specialists are experts in the supply of school • BSO Inspection preparation Our range of recruitment services are designed to help you reach uniform to schools all over Europe. We understand the needs of candidates all over the world including the best British talent. schools, parents and students. Our mission is to supply everything Achieve more with your budget and promote your school to the a school age child needs with good quality products at good • Leadership and governance largest pool of teachers. How TES helps you attract quality talent: value for money prices. Every item we supply has been tested and approved to be appropriate for school children. Large volume consultancy • Print and online job advertising contracts with our suppliers enable us to control consistency, quality • Annual recruitment subscription and price. Our staff have an in-depth knowledge and experience of • Recruitment consultancy the clothing and textile industry. Backing up our expertise in school • Business (school) start-up • tes.com/recruit wear is our in-house warehouse print and embroidery facility. This “in house” combination enables fast reaction to orders, reliability • Safeguarding and child TES Institute and efficiency that allows us to offer your school maximum value for We combines the best in online and in-person learning, helping money. We are ISO 9001 certified for quality and ISO 14001 certified protection schools all over the world to support and develop confident for the environment so we are a partner to be trusted. teachers and leaders. From initial teacher training (ITT) to subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) and continuing professional • Middle leader support development (CPD), our unique approach allows students to study in their own time, learning from their peers and highly experienced tutors. Whether you and your school are looking to develop support • Curriculum models staff, graduates, subject specialists or classroom teachers and leaders, we have the courses and content packages to fulfil all your • Assessment support needs. www.tes.com/institute/worldwide
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The Teaching Assistant College Titus Learning Twig World Ltd WCBS International Stand no. 8 Stand no. 67 Stand no. 97 Stand no. 19 Address: The Teaching Assistant College, Address: 21 Tesla Lane, Leeds, Address: Claremont House, 20 North Claremont Address: Landmark House, Wirrall Park Unit 7b, Greyfriars Business Park, West Yorkshire, LS20 9DS, UK House, Glasgow, G3 7LE, UK Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9FR Frank Foley Way, Stafford, ST16 2ST, UK Contact Name: Sebastian Francis Contact Name: Charlotte Bouchier Contact Name: Ian Hunter Contact: Eva Cartwright Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Web: www.tituslearning.com Web: www.twig-world.com Website: www.wcbs.co.uk Web: www.tacollege.com At Titus, we’re well aware that communication between teachers, Twig World is an award-winning digital education company that WCBS offers market leading information management systems Training Teaching Assistants to really shine since 2006! students, and parents is key to your school’s success. Whether it’s produces thousands of short films and learning packs on Science, to international schools, providing a complete solution that can Our vision is to equip every Teaching Assistant with the tools they setting homework, co-ordinating resources, sharing progress with Maths and Geography for ages 4-16. Used in over 70 countries and support multiple departments including Academic, Admissions, need to provide exceptional support every day. The TA College is parents, providing staff CPD or reporting to stakeholders on key available in 14 languages, Twig’s resources help teachers integrate Finance and Alumni. Our systems fully integrate with third-party a leader in education and training developments with a focus on data - there’s lots to manage. Titus VLE is designed to make this technology into the classroom, providing relevant content to use software and what’s more, you can benefit from single sign-on delivering training that makes a genuine difference to Teaching as simple as possible, by providing an easy-to-use platform which in existing lessons or to support independent learning. Delivered access to all your apps, school data and storage. Well-established Assistant practice. works across desktops and mobile devices. Personalised to your online, Twig resources are matched to iGCSE, IB and many other throughout Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, we provide a school’s specific needs, our attractive, intuitive interface allows international curricula. Whether tracking tarantulas in the rainforest helpline service with dedicated operating hours for international **New for 2016** everyone in the school community to access relevant, up-to-date or chasing storms in Tornado Alley, Twig World resources are schools, and deliver on-site consultancy to help schools get the best • COBIS Diploma for International Teaching Assistants (DITA) information at their convenience. Our software integrates with guaranteed to captivate classes and connect the curriculum to the out of their system. • COBIS Diploma for international Teaching Assistants in Early popular MIS systems, Google Apps, Office 365 and more, allowing real world. Years (DITA EY) you to centralise and share data from the tools you already use every Secondary: www.twig-world.com, Primary: www.tigtagworld.com • Pre Order of the Advanced Teaching Assistant Resource File day. We pride ourselves on our friendly, personal service, and as such Winter’s School Finder Ltd are trusted by some of the biggest names in international education, Stand no. 34 Through Qualifications, Resource Files, Consultancy, INSET and including Dulwich College International, Nord Anglia Education and Virco Inc Address: 15 Berwick Courtyard, Endorsed Learning Programmes we are officially #AllThingsTA. Harrow International. To learn more about how you could simplify Stand no. 31 Berwick St. Leonard, Salisbury, your e-learning provision, come and have a chat. We’re at stand 67 in Address: Virco Inc, 2027 Harpers Way, Wiltshire, SP3 5UA, UK the main exhibition hall. Torrance, CA 90501, USA Contact Name: Ben Robinson TIC (Teachers International Contact Name: Jed Haislip Email: [email protected] Consultancy) Email: [email protected] Website: www.wintersschoolfinder.com Stand no. 53 TTS Group Ltd Web: www.virco.com Address: Avon House, 19 Stanwell Road, Stand no. 87 Winter’s School Finder Ltd is a parent-focussed, content rich Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 2EZ, UK Address: Park Lane Business Park, At Virco, the largest manufacturer of educational furniture in the website that matches pupils to the perfect international school. Contact Name: Andrew Wigford Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, United States, we are committed to providing the best selection We understand that international schools need the right quality of NG17 9GU, UK Email: [email protected] of classroom, training and hospitality furniture for the K-12 market. students to really flourish and that schools need to maintain student Contact Name: Stephen Williams Web: www.ticrecruitment.com Virco employs approximately 650 people worldwide. Our 560,000 numbers in a churning and challenging market. Winter’s offers a Email: [email protected] square-foot Torrance, California headquarters features a state-of-the- digital platform for schools to showcase themselves to parents, and TIC Recruitment provide a personalised, reliable and responsive Web: www.tts-group.co.uk/internationalschools art manufacturing facility, as does our Conway, Arkansas location, to manage their intake. We want to demystify the myths around recruitment service tailored specifically to international schools, which has approximately 1,750,000 square feet of operational space. international schools, provide valuable information to parents and teachers and leaders worldwide. We have over 25 years of From award-winning curricular resources, to a huge choice of school Virco is dedicated to outstanding sales support, product training, raise awareness of the extraordinary advantages an international experience in international education and have a large database essentials, TTS offer an all-encompassing range to International space planning and promotional literature. For more information, school can bring. Our member schools benefit from a global of over 12,000 mainly British trained teachers. TIC Recruitment has Schools. With over 30 years’ experience, we are a leading supplier you can contact us at 800-448-4726 or visit www.virco.com marketing reach to international parents who are relocating to recently celebrated its 10 Years anniversary. We already work with of educational products to Kindergartens and Primary schools foreign countries, a personalised account manager to help build and many COBIS schools. Our placement fees are reasonable whether around the world. TTS develop innovative resources to inspire maintain their profile and a market-leading, live analytics package you are looking for just one teacher (or Headteacher), a maternity teachers and engage children. Each year we design 100’s of new Warwick Mann International Ltd that shows everything from school profile views to amount of pupil cover or to staff an entire school. Teachers use our services for products. From versatile ICT products, to stimulating Early Years Stand no. 69 applications and parent views of the school. free and we only charge schools if we successfully find a teacher resources, our aim is to give every child a reason to love learning. Address: Apartado 0832-1727, World they hire. A dedicated International Sales Team supports schools; offering Trade Centre, Panama City, Panama advice, recommendations, quotations and arranging individually Email: [email protected] World Challenge Stand no. 75 packed orders. They take great pride in offering the convenience of Web: www.warwickmann.com a one-stop-shop and delivering value for money. Address: 17-21 Queens Road, High Now in our 20th year, we offer an exclusive service for international Wycombe, Bucks, HP13 6AQ, UK schools and teachers. Truly independent, we have many discounted Contact Name: Tony Burns schemes designed specifically for international schools. All advisors Email: [email protected] are fully qualified to UK standards, with 25 years’ experience in Web: www.world-challenge.co.uk financial services. We give professional independent advice on: mortgages; healthcare; retirement planning; savings investments; life For 27 years World Challenge has been at the forefront of devising insurance; income protection; IHT planning; travel; NI & tax; wills; and educational expedition programmes which teach life skills and hands-off UK property purchase. expand minds outside the classroom walls. Our expeditions enable students to become successful learners, confident individuals and To assist schools with staff recruitment and retention, we help responsible global citizens. World Challenge is the world’s largest many schools improve their benefits package with healthcare, life provider of school expeditions, working with about 800 schools assurance and income protection arrangements. worldwide. We have offices in the UK, Dubai, Boston, Hong Kong, South Africa and Melbourne and offer a range of 45 destinations. Our programmes are fully aligned to the ethos of the International Baccalaureate and offer a springboard for fulfilling the Creativity, Action and Service of the IB Diploma Programme.
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Worldteachers Recruitment Stand no. 62 Notes Address: Homelea, Quarrier’s Village, Inverclyde, PA13 4QQ, Scotland, UK Contact: Roddy Hammond Email: [email protected] Web: www.worldteachers.net
Worldteachers is widely established with a current team of 9 consultants working with schools, colleges and Universities throughout the world. Through our extensive range of on-line and off-line recruitment marketing and our investment in the best technology, we are able to continue to grow our database of teachers and extend our services to an ever increasing range of schools. Our services include handling one-off vacancies, organising interview trips for single schools, recruiting whole teams for new schools or campuses, organising our unique exclusive recruitment fairs throughout the year, and utilising the features and benefits of our specialist software and multi-function website.
Zeco Ltd Stand no. 117 Address: Enterprise House, 34 Faringdon Avenue, Harold Hill, Romford, Essex, RM3 8SU, UK Contact: Anish Haridas Email: [email protected] Web: www.zecoschoolwear.com
Established in 1976, Zeco has fast become one of the leading manufacturers and wholesalers of Schoolwear in the United Kingdom, offering unrivalled quality uniform to thousands of schools and retailers worldwide. The majority of our leading lines are still manufactured in the UK as we pride ourselves on authentic British uniform. In addition we hold some of the highest levels of stock of any Schoolwear distributor to ensure our customers are never left disappointed. We also offer an outstanding embroidery service which produces high quality school logos using state of the art machinery.
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