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OVER 60 KS3 AND KS4 RESOURCE IDEAS FOR YOU AND YOUR SCHOOLRESOURCE GUIDE 2014-15

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Contents4 The Royal Society of

Chemistry5 Towergate Insurance6 Youth Sport Direct7 Save the Children:

Christmas Jumper Day8 Badger Learning9 Sainsbury’s Active Kids9 British Red Cross10 PGL11 Superstickers11 Identibadge12 Zinc Arts Centre -

Residentials for All13 vision2learn for schools13 Bloomsbury Education14 Groupcall Emerge15 Rising Stars16 Creative Stillset17 Architecture Workshops17 Signs Express18 3P Learning19 Sutton Life Centre19 Bamzonia20 Hue HD Camera20 Hue Animation Studio21 National Memorial

Arboretum21 St John’s Ambulance22 GCSEPod24 The School Adventure Company25 Recite Me

25 UKSA26 AVer – TabCam & TabSync27 Fordingbridge27 Twycross Zoo28 Young Enterprise29 Potato Council29 Collins Education30 YHA31 Royal Shakespeare

Company31 CLIC Sargent32 Castle Minibus33 BKSB33 Lucid Research34 The Real Business

Challenge35 Newitts35 Gear4Schools36 Jigsaw School Apps37 The Mathematical

Association37 Computer Aid International38 Scout Activity Centres39 iLockerz39 CND Peace Education40 Active Robots41 GoPrint3D41 Redwings Horse Sanctuary42 Galleries of Justice

Museum42 Royal Courts of Justice

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Who are we? The Royal Society of Chemistryis the world’s leading chemistrycommunity, advancingexcellence in the chemicalsciences. A not-for-profitorganisation with a heritagethat spans 170 years, it investsin educating future generationsof scientists around the world.In the UK, it is the largest non-governmental supporter ofchemical science education.

What’s new?Learn Chemistry, the RoyalSociety of Chemistry'seducation website, wasshortlisted for another BETTaward this year in recognitionof its free resources supportingchemistry teaching andlearning. Be the first to hearabout new resources by joiningLearn Chemistry Partnership,its national network of schools,

colleges and teachers. Nearly2000 teachers have alreadyregistered as their institution’sadvocate for chemistry,providing them with variety ofbenefits and support.

Try the new online CPDcourses for teachers and learnwhenever and wherever it’sconvenient for you. Eachmodule covers a key chemicalconcept and provides ideas andresources you can try in theclassroom to enhance yourlessons.

Plus, look out for newresources for improving studentattainment, including ‘bridgingthe knowledge gap’ quizzes and‘problem solving tutor’.

How will it helpstudents?Teacher CPD has a positiveimpact on students as well asteachers, improving theirunderstanding of chemicalconcepts. The Royal Society ofChemistry's teaching materialsrelate content to everyday lifeand real-world challenges. Theyencourage students of all abilitiesto approach challenges throughproblem solving and analyticalthinking. Through free-textsearch, intuitive navigation andcontent filters, you can easilyaccess a variety of experiments,worksheets, videos, simulations,quizzes and tools.

http://rsc.li/lc-14

FURTHER INFORMATION:

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Who are we?Towergate Insurance has beenproviding staff absenceinsurance for more than 20years. Our dedicated andknowledgeable in-house teamswork side by side to ensure anefficient end to end service foryou. From quoting, to settlingclaims, they make decisionspromptly, leaving you to focuson the more important things.

Why choose us?n Towergate cover stress anddepression the same as anyother absence.*n Should you need to claim, youwill have a dedicated claimsteam to support you.n They can cover Primary andSecondary Schools, Colleges,Academies or Nurseries.n Whether you want to simplyinsure against sickness andpersonal accident or require afull package incorporatingaccident and sickness, juryservice, maternity cover anddisciplinary suspension, theycan provide a policy to meetyour needs.*Five day minimum excessperiod excluding pre-existingconditions.

How will we helpyou?n By not putting anyrestrictions on stress anddepression, you can bereassured that you won’t face astrenuous claims process toprove the condition, meaningyour claim will not be delayedand your staff can focus ongetting better. n Towergate will provide you

with a dedicated claims teammeaning you can call or emailthem directly saving you time.

Call us on: 0844 736 8328Email us at:[email protected] our website atwww.towergate.co.uk and search forEducation


Towergate Insurance is a trading name of Towergate Underwriting Group Ltd. Registered address: Towergate House, Eclipse Park, SittingbourneRoad, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3EN. Registered in England No. 4043759. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

“Focus Trust has seven primary schools all of which have staffabsence insurance with Towergate. Our experience has beenpositive and I am pleased with the service we have received. Theprocess of obtaining quotations has been straightforward andthe policy documents issued promptly and accurately and it hasbeen helpful to have one point of contact throughout. The claimsprocess has worked well for us with claims being settledpromptly.” Michael Wilson, Focus Trust, November 2013

20 YEARS EXPERIENCE HAS TAUGHT US WHAT’SIMPORTANT TO SCHOOLS

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www.youthsportdirect.org. Follow Youth Sport Direct onwww.facebook.com/ysdirect and@YSDirect


Active kids make great learners.Their concentration, memoryand attention is better, andtheir self-esteem andconfidence is usuallyhigher.

Youth Sport Directsupports secondaryschools in the delivery ofphysical education andcompetitive school sportwith the provision ofover 1,000 productsand resources – and theorganisation reinvestsevery penny of its profitback into youth sport.

Youth Sport Direct suppliesthousands of schools in the UK.It listens to customers, andworks with child developmentand education experts to makesure its products areinnovative, effective andaffordable for all secondaryschools.

Visit www.youthsportdirect.orgtoday, or call the customersupport team on 01509 226624

to find out more.n Youth Sport Direct's

Essentials range includesready-made equipment

packs and individualproducts for a wholehost of school sports,

including football,netball, rugby, basketball,cricket, tennis and

badminton. Looking forsomething a bitdifferent? Try Boccia orNew Age Kurling,

Goalball or Dance – allare available from the

online store.

n The brand new custom-branded range allows you toadd your school colours, logoand branding to a hugeselection of products for rugby,netball, volleyball, handball,football, futsal, and hockey –stand head and shoulders abovethe competition and never loseyour equipment again!www.youthsportdirect.org/custombranded

n Youth Sport Direct loves toinnovate, and many of itsproducts, such as the ReboundGoal and Throwall, have beendeveloped with leading childdevelopment experts and sportstechnologists. All the productsand resources have beenselected and developed withsecondary schools in mind.

INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS FOR SCHOOLS, WITH 100%OF PROFITS REINVESTED INTO YOUTH SPORT

Rebound Goal

Throwall

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Christmas Jumper Day is abrilliant opportunity for yourclass to have some end-of-termfun while raising money to helpgive children around the worlda brighter future.

It’s simple: Get everyone inyour school to wear a winterwoolly for the day and donate£1 to Save the Children.

Double the jumper joy!And this Christmas everypound you give will be matchedby the UK government,doubling your donations andmaking an even biggerdifference for children.

MAKE THE WORLDBETTER WITH A

SWEATER ON FRIDAY 12DECEMBER 2014

CHRISTMAS JUMPER

DAY

Register now for your free Teacher’s Kit:christmasjumperday.org


Tinsel upPupils don’t need to own aChristmas Jumper to take part– organiser Save the Childrenwill send you tips on how yourclass can decorate theirjumpers with tinsel, stars andsnowflakes.

Your Teacher’s KitSign up and you'll be sent aTeacher’s Kit packed withstickers, posters and creativeactivities.From decorating jumperbunting to baking jumper-wearing gingerbread men, thereare lots of ways to help yourschool have a woolly fun day.

Super speakersSave the Children has speakers

around the country who cancome and talk to your pupilsabout how the money they raisewill make a difference.

The power of your poundsThe money your pupils raisereally can save lives – just £1could pay for antibiotics to treatthree newborn babies withpotentially deadly infections.Registered charity England and Wales

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Teen Reads III (Reading Age8-9, Interest Age 12-15, WordCount 4,500-7,000)

A new set of twelve short novelsfor teenagers who struggle toread. The stories in all twelvebooks are suitable for 12-15years olds and include somehard hitting themes includingpoverty, theft, seriouslyfrightening supernatural events

BADGER LEARNINGTEEN READS III

and family breakdown. Thelanguage level has beencarefully controlled sostruggling readers can get togrips with the language whilestill getting involved in thestories.

Visit www.badgerlearning.co.uk or call01438 791037


About previous Teen Reads titles...Home (Series I) by Tommy DonbavandWhat I liked:The story-line and the sudden twist as it isreally epic.What I would tell my friends:This book is a bit sad but awesome!!How the book made me feel:Really touched and upset at times throughoutthe story.Katie-Leigh – year 8 student

What I liked:The fact that this book is very dramatic andenthusiastic.What I would tell my friends:That they should read it as it is so cool andexciting!How the book made me feel:Nervous, suspicious, tense and it had a lot ofsuspense. It is also pretty scary but in a goodway!Morgan - year 8 student

n Different books will appeal toboys and girlsn Dyslexia-friendly layout andline spacingn Written by experts indeveloping stories for strugglingreadersn Twelve readers at the sameleveln Adult themes to appeal toteenagers

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Who are we?Sainsbury's Active Kids for AllInclusive PE Training is aParalympic legacy initiativethat provides free training andresources to teachers, traineeteachers and other school staff.The programme is designed tosupport PE teachers inmainstream schools to include

SAINSBURY’S ACTIVE KIDS FOR ALL INCLUSIVE PETRAINING PROGRAMME

young disabled people withinthe PE curriculum.

What do we do?The training will help developknowledge, skills andconfidence to ensure all pupilsare engaged and make goodprogress within PE, both ofwhich are essential inoutstanding teaching.

How will it helpyoung people?All young people have the rightto access high quality PE.

Inclusive practice benefits allregardless of ability orimpairment. Through theActive Kids for All Inclusive PETraining, you will be helped toprovide positive experiences inPE and contribute to a lifelonghabit of physical activity andsport.

England: www.inclusivepe-eng.co.ukNorthern Ireland, Wales & Scotland:www.inclusivepe.co.uk Or contact the EFDS on: [email protected]/ 01509 227751 #AK4A


Who are we? The British Red Cross is aneutral and impartialhumanitarian organisation thathelps people in a crisis.

What’s new? The organisation's onlineresources can be used across thecurriculum and in youth worksettings for children and youngpeople between the ages of 6 and

19. The resources aim to buildresilience, and are flexible andeasy to use. You can downloadand deliver engaging sessionsfocusing on: disasters andemergencies, first aid, refugeesand migration, HIV and AIDS,conflict and its consequencesand humanitarianism.

The Red Cross also providesdirect support for educatorsincluding peer education andcontinuing professionaldevelopment training. Schoolsand youth organisations can

contact theorganisation tosee if they fitthe criteria foreducationdelivery by itsstaff andvolunteers.

How willit help pupils?These resources providechildren and young people withincreased: confidence to cope(help themselves) in a crisis;understanding of a crisis; andconfidence to respond (helpothers) in a crisis; by developingskills in communication,managing themselves, workingwith others, dealing withuncertainty and taking action.

Visit REDCROSS.ORG.UK/EDUCATION


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Call PGL on 0844 576 1068 or [email protected]/secondary


PGL Courses

Multi-Activity: Over 50exciting adventure activities(including watersports)designed to give students asense of achievement whilemotivating them to succeedback at school.

Sports Weekends: Specialistsessions devoted to netballtournaments, ManchesterUnited Soccer Schoolscoaching, street dance, andcheerleading - providing idealopportunities to improve skills,fitness and team spirit.

Subject-based Study:Modular courses in FieldStudies, Maths, Science andComputing are integrated withadventure activities to providehands-on learning at its best.

French Language andCulture: Ignite a passion forFrench language and culture(and improve GCSE take-up)with fully-supported languagecourses and excursionprogrammes at PGL centres inParis, Normandy and the OpalCoast.

Personal Development:PGL’s Personal DevelopmentCourse give students at KS3 & 4the confidence, self-esteem andskills to help them face and dealwith change.

Overseas AdventureCourses: The Ardèche and theMediterranean provide theperfect settings for exhilaratingdaily programmes ofwatersports and adventure.

Meaningful OutcomesIf you’re looking for more waysto inspire, encourage andmotivate your students, withadventure courses whichimpact on learning back in theclassroom, a PGL course shouldbe a good place to start.

There’s a choice of durationsand prices to suit your budgetwith Multi-Activity weekendsfrom £79+VAT per person.

PGL adventure courses are allabout learning, improvingconfidence, developing skillsand having fun in the outdoors.

They’re about giving youngpeople opportunities to learnnew skills in excitingenvironments and bringing outthe best in them.

PGL curriculum-linkedcourses are tailored to meet theneeds and requirements ofindividual groups and aredelivered by trained PGL staff atsixteen residential centresacross the UK, three in northernFrance and a further four in thesouth of France and Spain.

TO REALISE THE INSIDE, GO OUTSIDE!

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marking messages will saveteachers time and drawattention to the improvementsto be made.

For MFL teachers there arenew rewards for languagelearning, including pencils withpraise messages, vocab-filled bookmarks, rewardstickers and certificates.

Don’t miss SuperStickers'new personalised items, either.Add your own messages and

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images to create personalisedcertificates, neon stickers, namebadges and door signs.

Collect money-saving BonusPoints when you order online,even when you order onaccount. Plus, sign up to receiveSuperStickers’ emails and keepup to date on Facebook andTwitter for special prizesthroughout the year to celebratethis special anniversary.

SuperStickersis celebrating

30 years ofsupplyingschools! The

company'smotivating

rewards, up-to-date teaching resources andacclaimed customer service aretestament to their long-lastingpopularity among teachers.

The Autumn 2014 catalogueis out now, packed with manynew items designed to praiseand encourage your students.

New, square shaped markingstampers with common

DISCOVER SOME GREAT NEW WAYS TO MOTIVATEYOUR LEARNERS

Identibadge has three Back ToSchool start-up options forvisitor identification:

1. SCHOOL tear out and copyretaining passes (300), 10badges & clips £51.83(TS/IBRSCH300)

2. LINE ENTRY book withre-usable numbered badges£46.84 (TS/STAND&3VC)

3. STICKY PASSES peel offand copy retaining passes (100)

- ideal when visitorsforget to return badges -£30.89

All the above packagescome with a black leather-lookbinder. Refills are available (allprices subject to VAT).

Identibadge has a vast varietyof products from stock typicallyavailable for next working day

delivery and also specialises incustomised visitor passes,lanyards & staff ID.

The company can discuss yourrequirements, send samples andensure you get the rightidentification for your school; itprides itself on always offeringboth superior quality productsand brilliant customer care.Find out more at www.identibadge.com


IDENTIBADGEMAKE IDENTIFICATION EASIER THAN EVER,WITH THESE GREAT VALUE SOLUTIONS...

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Who are we?As the UK’s first accessible Artsand Residential Centre, ZincArts provides you with a trulyinclusive learning outside theclassroom experience.Specialist educationalproviders who believepassionately in arts withoutexception deliver bespokecreative activities for youngpeople and SEN groups.

What We ProvideZinc Arts sets itself apart fromyour everyday residentialcentre by providing specialisedhigh quality facilities at anaffordable price.

The self-contained ResidentialCentre boasts the higheststandard of contemporary en-suite accommodation, versatileworkrooms and recreationalfacilities, all at a cost-effectiverate that includes full board,two complimentary workspacesand the privacy of exclusive usethroughout your visit.Forget bunk beds…at Zinc ArtsCentre you have the extra

comfort of beautifully designeddouble and twin beds to ensureyou have a rested stay.

Run your own learningactivities, visit nearby attractionsor engage your students in ZincArts’ creative multi-artsworkshops, where trained staffwill tailor inclusive activities tosuit teaching objectives and yourstudents’ needs.

With residential facilitiesspecifically designed forschools, it’s no wonderthey keep returning toZinc Arts Centre.

How will ithelp pupils?Zinc Arts’ workshopsprovide creativesolutions to cross-curricular learning byinspiring originalthinking. With 98.2% ofstudents rating theactivities good or excellent,they are proven to increasepositive mental wellbeing, life-skills, and behavioural andsocial development.

Accessibility is vital toensure every student benefitsfrom the residential experience,which is why Zinc Arts'Residential Centre featuresceiling hoists, accessible wetrooms, Changing Placesfacilities, multi-sensory roomand sensory equipment.

ZINC ARTS CENTRERESIDENTIALS FOR ALL

To plan your visit to Zinc Arts Centre,contact 01277 365626 /[email protected] the webpage atzincarts.org.uk/venue-hire


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Who are we?vision2learn for schools’digital classroom helps teachersdeliver inspiring e-learningprogrammes in GCSE andvocational subjects. This is acompany that knows e-learning– it has 15 years’ experiencehelping people study online!

What’s new?With the new BIG 8 bundleoffer, schools can access

How will it helppupils?vision2learn for schools offersan alternative to traditionalclassroom learning to engage awide range of learners. Ourblended learning approachallows students to study at theirown pace to practise skills andmaster exam techniques.

To take advantage of these new priceoffers, call 0191 215 4100 and quote “BIG 8” or visit www.vision2learnforschools.com/KS4/big8


vision2learn’s eight most popularonline courses from just £3,495.This package includes fiveonline GCSEs and threevocational qualifications,including subjects such asIGCSE First LanguageEnglish, GCSE Statistics,and Equality and Diversity.As a Teach Secondary reader, youcan also choose to purchase anUnlimited vision2learn licence– containing 26 online courses – for just £3,995 (offer closes 12/12/14)!

BLOOMSBURY Who are we? Whether you’re an NQT orexperienced staff, BloomsburyEducation has an extensiverange of popular titles writtenby experts in their field,designed to provide freshinspiration and advice.

What's new?Continuing the success of the100 Ideas series re-launch in2013, the range has expanded tocover a wider range of subject

areas, includingbehaviour management,mathematics, English, giftedand talented provision andphilosophy and ethics. Authorsinclude many well-knownnames such as Ross McGill andMary Myatt, with more excitingnames coming in 2015.

How will it helpstudents?Each title in the 100 Ideas seriesis designed to inspire teachers

with new activities andmethods of approaching aparticular area of teaching.Children will benefit from theinnovative approach.

www.bloomsbury.com/uk/educationFURTHER INFORMATION:

EDUCATION

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Groupcall providescommunication and datasolutions to the educationsector. Its award-winningMessenger product is currentlyused in more than 5,000 schools.Co-founded by Sir Bob Geldof,Groupcall’s product portfoliocomprises of Messenger,Emerge and Xporter.

Groupcall Emerge is thepowerful app enabling schoolsto have an up-to-the-minutecopy of their MIS data instantlyand securely available in thepalm of their hand for accessanytime, anywhere. Studentinformation includingtimetables, attendance, minuteslate, absence notes, medicalinformation, behavior andachievement data can beaccessed wherever the teacheris located.

Emerge for Parents is alsonow available where studentinformation is automaticallysent directly to the parentsmobile phone! Information caninclude attendance, absencesfrom school, marks and grades,achievement/behavior events,plus timetables.

UNBEATABLE COMMUNICATION MEANS SUPERB ENGAGEMENT

Contact Groupcall: 020 8506 6100Email: [email protected]: www.groupcall.com


The system is completelyautomated and requires nonew process or actions withinthe school. All information isextracted directly from theschool’s ManagementInformation System (MIS) andthe school decides whatinformation parents may view.

Parents will bepresented withinformation for each oftheir children nomatter which schoolthe child is in(assuming each ofthe schoolsinvolved are usingEmerge). Theinformationavailable is the sameas for teacherswith smallexceptions tocomply with

data protection guidelines suchas viewing other participants inachievement or behaviouralevents.

Emerge for Parents iscurrently available on Apple iOSand Android devices.

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What is Dockside?Dockside Reading Interventionis a systematic phonics-basedreading interventionprogramme used in over 1,500schools. It has been developedspecifically for older studentswho have not yet learnt to read,as well as for catch-up readersand EAL students.

How does it work?Dockside has 7 structuredstages, from Starter level toStage 6, providing a systematicframework for students to workthrough in small but speedysteps. The programme contains75 fully decodable readingbooks spanning reading ages of4-8, with an additional 27Dockside Extra readers forfurther practise andconsolidation. The design andstorylines have been developedspecifically for the olderstudent, with contemporarystorylines and edgyillustrations.

Dockside is extremely flexibleand can be tailored to meet the

needs of any student. Clear step-by-step support is provided forteachers and TAs on delivering asuccessful Dockside sessionwith lesson plans for eachreader. The Teacher’s Guidealso includes a CD-ROM witheditable versions of all theactivities, as well as simplestoryboards, images of thecharacters, word walls, startercards, test cards and record-keeping and assessment charts.

What’s new?Dockside eBooks and apps!Research has shown that boysin particular have a stronginterest in digital reading whichis where Dockside eBooks andapps come in.

Each Dockside reader fromStage 1-6 is now available as aneBook that can be used across alldevices including iPads, Kindles,android tablets and PCs.

And the exciting newDockside Stage 4 apps are agreat addition to the Docksiderange of resources with featuressuch as, a choice of ‘Read to Me’or ‘Read by Myself’, tap forpronunciation and simpleanimation.

Find out more and download FREEsamples at www.risingstars-uk.com/dockside


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Who are we?Creative Skillset opens doorsfor young people who areinterested in a career in theCreative Industries.Whether your students arethinking about university, anapprenticeship or completing atraineeship, there are a range ofoptions to choose from.With so many creative coursesand apprenticeships out there,Creative Skillset has madechoosing a course or

apprenticeship easier byaccrediting the best creativecourses and training with theCreative Skillset Tick.

What’s new? Creative Skillset has awardedthe Tick to over 171 degreecourses and 27 apprenticeshipprogrammes covering all areasfrom film, television, radio,games, animation, publishing,and advertising to fashion andtextiles.

pickthetick.co.ukhiive.co.uk


Hiive is Creative Skillset’s newonline community thatembraces creativity in a fun andsupportive environment foryoung creatives. Get you’re A-level students to join Hiive andsee what the buzz is about!Hiive. Connect. Collaborate. Grow

How will it helpstudents? It is really important that anytraining or further study youngpeople take is up-to-date andrelevant. For a course to receivethe Tick, it has to be approvedby industry experts, be qualityassured and provide the learnerwith the skills sought after bycreative employers.If you want to stand out fromthe crowd, Pick the Tick!

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Who are we?Hands-on cross curricularactivities for KS 3, 4 & 5 aredesigned for all abilities, fromSEN to G+T. Communicatingall areas of STEM, students areshown how complex structurescan be rationalised usingsimple materials.

What's new?The team builds architecture

www.architectureworkshops.org.


SIGNS EXPRESSWho are we?Signs Express is the UK andIreland’s largest signs andgraphics company with 70centres nationwide. Thebusiness has vast experience inworking within the educationsector.

What's new?Moving into the new term, SignsExpress can offer high qualityand cost effective rollerbanners, tailored to meet any

requirement and designed to beclear and impactful. Rollerbanners are a great way tocommunicate messages tostudents in a vibrant andconcise way. This collapsibleproduct can be stored easily andneatly when not in use, and hasoptions for re-printing.

How will it helpstudents?Banners are fantastic for anypromotion from Ofsted reportsin reception areas, to healthyeating initiatives, to sportingtournaments. Fullycustomisable, the banners can bedesigned by students givingthem the chance to make theirmark.

www.signsexpress.co.ukFURTHER INFORMATION:

WORKSHOPS

How will it helpstudents?“Learning through solvingproblems has been shown timeand again to significantlyimprove both conceptualunderstanding and retention” Dr Helen Drury (member ofExpert Drafting Group for thesecondary mathematicscurriculum)

ARCHITECTURE

into the curriculum: CrystalPalace; Dome Of The Rock; ElyCathedral; Globe Theatre; GreekParthenon; Roman Villa; TajMahal. Moreoever, structuresare built to fit the curriculum:Ferris Wheels, Roller Coasters;Helter-Skelters; Bridges;Shelters; Skyscrapers;Sculptures and anything elseyou can think of. The series ofactivities allow students toexplore the infinite possibilitiesof their own imaginations.

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Who are we?3P Learning is a leadingprovider of digital learningresources for schools andfamilies.

Its flagship numeracyresource, Mathletics, iscurrently used by more than5,000 schools across the UK.IntoScience is agroundbreaking scienceresource, set to revolutionisescience learning in theclassroom. 3P Learning’sresources are designed toenable every student to lovelearning.

What's new?Mathletics is a leading digitalmaths resource used in over5,000 schools across the UK,helping Key Stage 1 to 4students to improve their

numeracy skills andconfidence in maths.Mathletics now contains arange of new activities tosupport delivery of the newNational Curriculum. This isdesigned to complement thenew programme of study.

IntoScience is a brand newdigital science resource forsecondary students. Science isbrought to life throughbreathtaking 3D environments,virtual experiments and a hugerange of contextual activities.Students are immersed in a

world of science and canexpand their learning throughquestioning, doing andobserving. Science learning inthe classroom will never be thesame again.

How will it helpstudents?Mathletics offers an engaginglearning environment,promoting the love of learningmaths and helps to increaseattainment, motivation andconfidence. IntoScience is arevolutionary development insecondary school scienceeducation. Through hugelyengaging 3D environments,virtual experiments and deepcontextual activities,IntoScience brings theoriesand concepts to life in a waythat no other resource can.

www.mathletics.educationwww.intoscience.education


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Who are we?Part movie set, part learningexperience; the Life Skills Zoneat Sutton Life Centre teachesyour pupils about citizenship,personal safety and theenvironment using the latestcinematic technology. Giantprojection screens, powerfulsurround sound, evocative

lighting and interactiveelements all combine to createan immersive learningenvironment like no other!

How will it helppupils?The Life Skills Zone coverstopics that enhance andsupplement your PSHEcurriculum. Aimed at Year 7and 8 pupils, topics covered

include bullying, alcohol, drugs,knife crime, platform safety,robbery, graffiti, considerationon public transport, difficultteenage relationships, firesafety, internet safety andgrooming as well asenvironmental issues such asrecycling and saving energy.

Teach Secondary readers can currentlyenjoy a 20% discount on the cost oftheir first visit; simply quote ‘TeachSecondary’.

For more information, call 020 82961287, email: [email protected], or visitwww.suttonlifecentre.org


LIFE CENTRESUTTON

dashboards record studentprogress with no post-lessonmarking required. Lesson plansare included, pre-lessonpreparation is minimal, and noteacher-training downtime isrequired. PFE becomes acompulsory part of the 2014curriculum, which Bamzonia

fully addresses. Pupils areengaged, educated andentertained in one seamlesspackage.

How will it helpstudents?Bamzonia is for students inYears 7-11. Bamzonia teachesthe skills needed to navigate acomplex financial world.Students are engaged,educated and entertained in aseamless package.

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Who are we?Bamzonia provides PersonalFinancial Education for KS 2-4students. Providing teachingresources, lesson plans andmeeting curriculum objectives,Bamzonia offers teachers aninstant solution to meet thenew PFE curriculum.

What’s new?Bamzonia is an online learningplatform comprising lessons,quizzes, and games. Teacher

PERSONAL FINANCIAL EDUCATION

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For a FREE 30-day trial of the Huecamera or Hue Animation Studio, visitwww.huehd.com/schools orwww.hueanimation.com/schools


HUE HD CAMERAThe cute and colourful Hue HDcamera is used in schoolsthroughout the world as amultipurpose classroomcamera and visualiser.

It’s stylish and functional and ata fraction of the cost of mostclassroom cameras (£29.95 +VAT ), you can afford to haveone in every classroom.

There’s no need for complicatedsoftware – this camera workswith any classroom applicationthat works with a USB camera.The flexible neck makes it easy

EASY TO USE, AFFORDABLE, PLUG AND PLAY MULTI-TASKINGCLASSROOM CAMERA

video of children talking about atopic or use for videoconferencing and webchat.n Magnify objects like bugs orenlarge small text.

to position and the built-inmicrophone means that you canjust press record and have bothvideo and sound recording fromone device.

n Present student’s work orshare text books.n Photograph classroomobjects or activities.n Demonstrate scienceexperiments or mathscalculations etc.n Animate with stopmotion animation andtime-lapse photography.n Record sound and

HUE ANIMATIONSTUDIOCOMBINES THE HUE HD CAMERA WITHINTUITIVE STOP MOTION SOFTWARE FORA GREAT NEW APPROACH TO LEARNINGAnimation is a new approach tolearning that both teachers andpupils enjoy.

Planning storyboards, scriptsand music helps children toorganise their ideas and to learnto work together. Animationcan be used in almost everyaspect of the curriculum fromillustrating a favourite book toscience projects; from maths tolanguages and much more.

Hue Animationhas also been usedvery successfullywith children withlearningdifficulties and as aform of therapy.

A single user licence pluscamera costs £41.63 + VAT.Multiple user and sitelicences are also availablefor Windows and Mac OS X.

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The National MemorialArboretum is the UK’s year-round centre of Remembranceand home of the Armed ForcesMemorial which was dedicatedin the presence of her Majestythe Queen in 2007. The 150-acre site in Staffordshirefeatures a diverse range of floraand fauna and over 300 uniquememorials, each featuringinspiring symbolism andindividual stories. Representing

conflicts from pre-WWI to thepresent day, the memorials arethe perfect inspiration for thestudy of history, citizenship, artand literacy and for developingstudents’ understanding ofRemembrance.

Schools and other learninggroups visiting the Arboretumcan opt to participate in one ofthe curriculum-linkedworkshops such as the PoppyActivity or enjoy one of theguided tours or land train,

complete withsite-basedcommentary.Self-led visitsare alsoavailable anda range of resources are availableto download from the websitewww.thenma.org.uk.

New from September 2014 areWorld War I Explorer Dayswhich combine a range of onsiteactivities to help students reflecton the importance of the GreatWar and the development ofcontemporary Remembrance.The National MemorialArboretum is the only UK site toobserve a Daily Act ofRemembrance including a two-minute silence.

THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM

To find out more on educational visits tothe National Memorial Arboretum,please contact 01283 245100 or visitwww.thenma.org.uk


Who are we?As the nation’s leading first aidcharity, St John Ambulance isdetermined to equip an entiregeneration with the confidenceand ability to be the differencebetween life and death.

What’s new?Available for free from thededicated schools website,teachthedifference.org.uk, St

John Ambulance’s Teach thedifference resources provideteachers and youth leaders withthe tools to pass on life savingskills to students aged between7 and 16 years old. The charityhas designed a range of modularcourses, which provide youwith the framework to teachessential life saving skills toyour class.

visit teachthedifference.org.uk


AMBULANCEST JOHN

How will it help pupils?As well as equipping your studentswith the knowledge to be thedifference between life and death,first aid training helps to build self-esteem and a sense of responsibility,and also teaches teamwork andcommunication skills.

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Who are we?GCSEPod was launched in2010 and is targeted at KeyStage 4 students with easy-to-use, content-rich audio visualpodcasts to support GCSElearning and revision. Withmulti-platform access,GCSEPod can be used bothwithin a classroom settingand streamed or downloadedonto mobile devices forlearning on the go. Theteacher written and subjectexpert edited content covers19 subjects and features over3,500 audio-visual podcasts. Itis relevant to the six main UKexamination boards, as well asEdexcel and CIE IGCSEs.

In December 2013, GCSEPod2.0 was launched and hasbeen specifically designed totake advantage of both therapid increase in the use ofmobile devices amongstGCSE students as well as thisgroup’s increasedexpectations of what they cando with these devices.

What’s new?Expert SchoolsThis year GCSEPod introduced

its expert school program torecognise schools andacademies that havedemonstrated 'Excellence inPractice' in launching andembedding GCSEPod with their

teachers and students. Expertschools must be able toevidence the results to showthat their approach is effectiveand are happy to share theirexperience with other schools.This has already proved asuccessful scheme with over15 expert schools sharing theirexperiences.

Continuous ProfessionalDevelopmentGCSEPod has helpedsubscribing schools use itscontent as part of their staff’sContinuous ProfessionalDevelopment. Teachers areoften reluctant to adoptmobile technology based on alack of knowledge of theplatforms and areuncomfortable that theirstudents frequently havegreater knowledge than theydo. The GCSEPod team hasdevised a support mechanismfor schools to help educateteachers on how to get the bestout of both GCSEPod and

mobile technology in the schoolenvironment.In some instances, usingGCSEPod for CPD hasinfluenced the wider school

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policy in terms of mobile usageand upgrading of WiFiinfrastructure.

Springboard for MobileLearningGCSEPod providesa springboard forthe development ofmobile learningwithin schools,providing schoolswith a safe, reliableand easy-to-useproduct that allowsthem to dip theirtoes in the waterwith minimalfinancial outlay. Itprovides furtherscope to developand encourage on-going mobile

How will it helpstudents?The launch of GCSEPod 2.0 hastransformed the product. Aswell as additional, richer andmore relevant images, extrakeywords have been introducedand the product now takes onthe look and feel of popularsocial sites that students arefamiliar with out of school. Thevisual appearance andperformance of 2.0 is exactlythe same regardless of device,which is hugely significant forboth engagement andinclusivity. Students can createand share their own revisionplaylists helping to makeGCSEPod a natural extension oftheir day to day socialplatforms. The ‘Extras’functionality allows usefulmaterial to be added, forexample, images videos andlinks to other educationallyrelevant material. This enablesstudents to become activelearners, extending education,satisfying curiosities with theability to share with others.This is the first academic yearthat GCSEpod 2.0 has been inuse and whilst impact onresults is not yet possible tomeasure, anecdotal feedbackhas been hugely positive andusage stats have soared.

learning with the ability tocreate school's own content.There is no additional cost forthe subscriber to migrate toGCSEPod 2.0.

Find out more at www.gcsepod.com





THE SCHOOL

Who are we?The School AdventureCompany operates school tripsdesigned to engage, inspire,excite and educate everymember of every group. Asmembers of the global IntrepidGroup of companies, it operatesin over 60 countries worldwideand has unrivalled on theground experience through itsuse of local partners and theprofessional, local group leaderswho accompany every trip.

ADVENTURE COMPANY

What’s new?Whether you are consideringspanish in Cuba, science inCentral America, religiousstudies in India or classics inTurkey; all School AdventureCompany trips are completelytailored to your group'scurriculum requirements. Theitineraries can be designed tocomplement a variety ofsubjects or topics. Alternatively,for a general enrichment trip,the team can put together a tourthat showcases the best of aregion while encouraging yourpupils to immerse themselves

in a culture, discover moreabout an environment anddevelop as individuals.

Contact one of the company'sexperienced consultants anddiscuss how they can help, fromsuggesting ideas to sendingthrough example itineraries ofsimilar trips to the ones you areconsidering.

How will it helpstudents?Travel on this type of school tripputs pupils’ studies into a ‘reallife’, first hand context. Hike ona glacier on a geography trip orget up close to a smokingvolcano. Hear the call to prayerringing across the Marrakech.Venture on camel through ashifting desert landscape, orhelp out at a conservationproject in Costa Rica.

Visitwww.schooladventurecompany.co.ukto get involved!





Who are we?Include me accessibilitysoftware for students isavailable to use in the classroomand at home. Its innovativetechnology makes digital‘content’ from websites to Worddocuments accessible to all.

What's new?The Include Me toolbarprovides a range of easy-to-useaccessibility features forstudents. The features include:

n Text to speechn Advanced spell checkern Phonetic speller

How will it helpstudents?Students with dyslexia, visualimpairments, learningdifficulties or English as asecond language click a buttonto change font types, languagesettings or convert text tospeech. Accessibility madesimple.

www.include-me.co.uk


n Reading rulern Dictionaryn Colour overlayn Screen maskingn 52 languagesn Text to audio files

Include Me works on alloperating systems. You don’tneed to worry about installingversion updates; it's doneautomatically via the Cloud.

Who are we?UKSA is on the waterfront inCowes on the sunny Isle of Wight,the perfect location for residentialand non-residential Watersports,Sailing, and Team Building forstudents from 8 years upwards.

What’s on offer?UKSA are specialists in theirfield. Activities include yachting,dinghy sailing, kayaking,keelboating, paddleboarding,

windsurfing, power boating, raftbuilding, swimming poolactivities, wet team games,shoreside activities and eveningentertainment. Everything youneed is on campus, but if youwant to further explore theIsland, that can be arranged, too.Accommodation for up to 270people, fully catered.

How will it helpstudents?The benefits of sailing andwatersports include inspiration,enjoyment, leadership skills,teamwork, boosting self-confidence and independence.UKSA has an exemplary safetyrecord. As a charity, assistedfunding may be available.

UKSA, Arctic Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight,PO31 7PQuksa.org, 01983 203045,[email protected]





Who are we?AVer is a global leader in videoconferencing and presentationsolutions for education,consistently delivering thebenefits of modern technologyto the classroom. Itscommercial success has led to arange of schools adoptingAVer’s education solutions tofacilitate a varied teachingenvironment and bring thebenefits of this technology tochildren.

What’s new?TabCam is a lightweight andportable wireless camera thatcombines the best in live videomobility with an intuitive appto create rich, meaningful andengaging curriculum for a tabletdevice. It allows teachers tofully customize and recordvideo with digital ink, narrationand photos, write notes or

highlight key elements onscreen during live video.Lessons can be saved or sharedvia social media platforms suchas YouTube and Facebook, andlive broadcasts can be recordedand displayed wirelessly acrossa VLE or any compatible deviceon the network. Alongside theTabSync cart, for securestorage, charge and sync of upto 32 tablets, Chromebooks ornetbooks, it’s a completesolution for the modernclassroom.

How will it helpstudents?The TabCam allows educatorsto maximise the potential of thetablet computer by

supplementing lessons withinteractive, dynamic content inreal time, helping to improvelearning and enhanceunderstanding. The TabCamalso supports distance learning,with recorded lessons viewablelive or from a library built fromprevious recordings, deliveringa flexible solution for themodern classroom.

Request an onsite product demo here.www.aver.com/uk or call 01908 371772


TABCAM & TABSYNC

"TabCam has kept my tabletmobile, while fostering studentengagement and facilitatingblended and flippedcurriculum"




enhancing pupils’ learning,sports and social experienceand providing flexible andmulti-use solutions when extraspace is in demand.

www.fordingbridge.co.uk, 01243554455, [email protected]


TWYCROSS ZOO

Who are we?Fordingbridge specialises inenhancing learningenvironments nationwidethrough the design and build ofsustainable canopies, walkwaysand buildings. The companyboasts an onsite factory and adedicated team with 50 years’experience to deliver expertsolutions.

What’s new?Fordingbridge's atriumcanopies are ideal fortransforming under-usedspaces into fully weatherprotected areas suitable foroutdoor learning, dining and

socialising. Fitted with an Opal60 or polycarbonate roof, thecanopies provide at least 95%UV protection and ensure highlevels of natural daylight intoyour space. Fordingbridge’sextensive range also providessolutions for all scales fromstandard cycle shelters,entrance canopies and tensilestructures to more bespoke andchallenging spaces requiringinnovative solutions.

How will it helpstudents?Fordingbridge’s solutionscombine functionality with thehighest aesthetic appeal,

Twycross is also running aspecial offer for the 2014/15academic year - £5 per childinstead of £7.50, with the aim of giving as many children aspossible the opportunity toexperience the zoo!

Who are we?Twycross Zoo’s award winningEducation Department offers avariety of discoveryopportunities for manydifferent types of school groups.Twycross Zoo holds theLearning Outside theClassroom Quality Badge andall sessions are curriculumlinked and designed to bestengage all age groups.

What’s new?Twycross Zoo has newlyrefurbished classrooms in itsDiscovery Centre that aresuitable for all children fromearly years right up to GSCE.They have all been fantasticallydecorated to offer a stimulatingand exciting environment forchildren to learn in.

Twycross Zoo - East Midland ZoologicalSociety, Burton Road, Atherstone,Warwickshire, CV9 3PX call 0844 474 1777(ext 3141), visit www.twycrosszoo.org





YOUNG ENTERPRISEWho are we?Young Enterprise is the UK’sleading enterprise educationcharity. For over 50 years YEhas worked with young peopleto enable them to develop theknowledge, skills and attitudesthey need for the world of work.YE delivers a range ofprogrammes for 4-25 year olds,from one day masterclasses toyear-long programmes.

What do we offer?Company ProgrammeAimed at 15-19 year olds andruns across one academic year,enabling participants to explorewhat it’s really like to set up andrun a business. Young peoplemake all the decisions, fromdeciding on the company name

and product to creating abusiness plan, managing thefinances and selling to thepublic. All this takes place withthe support of a volunteeradviser who brings a wealth ofbusiness knowledge andexpertise.

Class ProgrammesOne-day programmes forclasses and year groups focus onspecific areas such as how tomanage money to avoid gettinginto debt, and how eachperson’s talents can open up acareer path.

TennerNational challenge whereparticipants have a month to

make as much profit as possiblefrom £10!

How will it helpstudents?A recent survey by Opiniumfound that 70% of employershave difficulty finding goodquality applicants for entry-level jobs. Young Enterprisesupports teachers to help youngpeople develop knowledge,skills and attitudes they need tosucceed in the world of work. Inthe 2013/14 evaluation ofCompany:n 90% of teachers agree thattaking part has increased self-awareness in participants’ owncapabilities and potentialn 82% of young people felt thatit has given them the confidenceto succeed in the future.

www.young-enterprise.org.uk/secondary, email [email protected] or call the SupportCentre on 01865 776 845


“Their individual growth anddevelopment is both tangibleand inspiring.”Teacher, East Midlands




Who are we?Learn about potatoes withPotato Council, covering threekey topics: Health & Nutrition,Sustainability and Versatility &Taste. Educating children aboutthe benefits of potatoes is set asa priority by the potato growersand businesses that fund thePotato Council, and the CookYour Own Potatoes websitedoes exactly that.

What’s new?Cook Your Own Potatoes(CYOP) is a school’s resourcesite supporting Key Stage 3Food Technology. It provideseverything teachers need tocover healthy eating and therole potatoes play in a healthybalanced diet. An extensiveresource bank provides usefulrecipes, videos, images, lessonactivities and much more.

How will it helpstudents?This is a FREE resource forschools and there’s plenty onoffer to get creative with toimprove students’ knowledgeand understanding of all thingspotato, with facts, skills and lotsof inspiration.

COOK YOUR OWNPOTATOES

Who are we?Collins is a leading publisher ofresources designed forsecondary students andteachers and is home to bestselling resources for Key Stage3 (Maths Frameworking) andGCSE Maths.

What’s new?Collins is producing resourcesfor the new 2015 GCSE Mathsspecifications for AQA andEdexcel. Its Student Books havebeen accepted on to the AQAapproval process and the

publisher will beseeking endorsement forthe Edexcel Student Books.Collins maths resources havepractice and progression at theirheart and teacher support,homework and digital resourcesenable you to teach withconfidence.

To request your pack, please [email protected] including yourschool details.

FREE EVALUATION PACK:

“New fourtheditions for

AQA andEdexcel”

How will it helpstudents? Collins GCSE Maths for AQAand Edexcel will enablestudents to step up to thechallenges of the reformedGCSE Maths and give youconfidence to teach the newspecifications.

Sign up at www.cyop.potato.org.uk toreceive the free cyoptermly e update.





Who Are We?Established for over 80 years,YHA (England & Wales) has aproven track record of creatingunique opportunities for youngpeople to explore and revel inthe great outdoors. YHA SchoolTrips combine excitingactivities with great value,quality accommodationfacilities in 140 inspiringlocations. Whatever yourschool’s needs, YHA SchoolTrips provide safe, fulfilling andtruly unforgettable residentials.

What’s New?As well as its newest additions(YHA Brighton and YHA EdenProject), YHA continues itsprogramme of refurbishments(YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass andYHA Cambridge), revitalising

spaces and improving facilities.In addition, YHA now offers itsAction Adventure package atmore locations, either deliveredby its own, expertly trained staff(YHA Edale and YHAOkehampton) or by fullyaccredited partners (Plas yBrenin and Mere Mountains, toname just a couple). 74 of itssites are now LOtC accredited(that’s more than any other UKprovider) and it's working on therest. YHA continues to grow itspartnerships and works withorganisations such as the FieldStudies Council and PeakDistrict National Parks todeliver KS4 and 5 Education

Packages.

How Will it HelpStudents?Residentials give students theopportunity to engage with theirsubject in the real outdoors,away from everydaydistractions and beyond theboundaries of the classroom.Fantastic for the fulfilment offieldwork, YHA's GCSE and Alevel packages have beenconceived with the currentexam boards in mind. With upto 50% funding available*, noyoung person need miss out. *Up to 50% off the cost of YHASchool Trip accommodationand food is available for young people from low income households.

www.yha.org.uk/school-trips





CLIC Sargent is the UK’sleading cancer charity forchildren, young people and theirfamilies. Its vision is a worldwhere all young cancer patientslive life to the full.

The charity has recentlylaunched schools-focusedmaterials inspired by Fix UpLook Sharp, CLIC Sargent’supcycled fashion line. Craftinglessons or lunchtime sessionsaround Fix Up Look Sharp havegreat links to the Art and Designcurriculum:

Who are we? RSC Education works withschools, teachers & youngpeople across the UK offering aprogramme of teacherprofessional development, livebroadcasts, live performances,workshops, events & onlinesupport materials.

What’s New? RSC Education has launched aprogramme of FREE schools’broadcasts available to UK

CLIC SARGENTENGAGE STUDENTS AND RAISE AWARENESSTHROUGH UPCYCLED FASHION

n Enable students to producecreative work and explore theirideasn Enable students tounderstand one of the ways thatart and design contributes tothe community n A fun and engaging way tolearn

www.clicsargent.org.uk/schoolsresourcesFollow @FULSClothing

FURTHER INFORMATION: Students can then analyse andevaluate their work and share itwith their peers, perhaps in theform of a school fashion show!

Register for the broadcasts:onscreen.rsc.org.uk/educationWebsite: www.rsc.org.uk/educationEducation Box Office: 0844 800 1113 [email protected]


schools, supported by FREEdownloadable resources tohelp students prepare.The next broadcast on 20November is the romanticcomedy The Two Gentlemenof Verona. With theintroduction of themes &theatrical devices repeated inShakespeare’s later plays, thistext is a perfect introduction toShakespeare’s work.

How will it helpstudents?The new KS3 curriculumnecessitates that studentsstudy two Shakespeare plays;the RSC Schools’ Broadcastsare the ideal way to introducestudents to Shakespeare’swork through liveperformance.




Are you deciding whether tobuy or lease your next schoolminibus?

Do any of your teaching staffneed a D1 licence, or refreshertraining, so that they can drivethe minibus?

At Castle Minibus the focus is,and always has been to provideexceptional customer service.To this end, the company hasbeen accredited with theprestigious ISO 9001:2008quality standard.

Even more importantly, whatdo Castle Minibus' 1,000customers think?

WHETHER YOU'RE BUYING OR LEASING YOUR NEXT SCHOOLMINIBUS, YOU NEED TO SPEAK TO THE TEAM AT CASTLE MINIBUS...

The company's first classminibus leasing solution is themost comprehensive available,and for a fixed monthly rental itcovers all servicing,maintenance, repairs, acollection and return service forMOTs, on-site safety checks,free accident management and24/7 support. Its Minibus Driver Trainingprides itself on setting theindustry ‘benchmark’. Theaverage industry pass rate is*64% whilst Castle’s UK-wideschool achieves an unbeatable94% pass rate.

*64% is the UK average UK passrate for D1 driver training

To find out what Castle Minibus coulddo for you, call 01869 253744, or visitwww.castleminibus.co.uk, orwww.castledrivertraining.co.uk


CASTLE MINIBUSTo find out, the companyrecently sent out a customersatisfaction survey:

n 98% of schools rated CastleMinibus as either excellent orgoodn 99% said that they wouldgladly recommend CastleMinibus to other schools intheir area




Who are we?Lucid has an unrivalled andlong established reputation forthe creation of scientificallyproven and student / teacherfriendly software for theobjective assessment, profilingand screening of specialeducational needs and literacy.

LUCIDWhat’s new?Recent updates to Lucid Exactand Lucid Recall make themeven more time saving and costefficient for teachers. LucidExact and Lucid Recall arenorm-referenced assessmentswith proven psychometricvalidity. Lucid Exact is astudent friendly and easy-to-use detailed literacyassessment program whilstLucid Recall a time efficient

working memory assessmentprogram.

How will it helppupils?Helps identify those studentswho require exam accessarrangements. Used asscreeners or for specialistassessment. Standard scoresare used as ‘core’ evidence or to‘paint the picture’ on the JCQapplication form.

Find out more at www.lucid-research.com


For a free online trial visitwww.bksb.co.uk


How will it helppupils?The bksb GCSE solution allowsyour organisation to supportboth students and staff in aculture of continuousimprovement and highachievement. bksb clients seesignificant improvements inpupil confidence andattainment levels.

Who are we?bksb is the UK’s most populareLearning solution for GCSEsand Functional Skills in Englishand maths. With over 1.2million users every year, thesolutions are effective inhelping teachers to assesspupils, and supporting learnersto improve their skills and passexams.

What’s new?There are currently threeelements of bksb's GCSE solution,with ‘GCSE Exam Practice’ to beadded in early 2015.n The Screener determineswhether a learner is suited toGCSE or Functional Skills.

n The GCSE Diagnosticassesses learners’ skill gaps,highlights areas of strength andweakness, and signposts torelevant Learning Resources.n The GCSE LearningResources enable learners toimprove their skill gaps in anengaging and interactive way.




Who are we?The Real Business Challenge(RBC) is part of Coca-ColaEnterprises Ltd.’s (CCE) award-winning community educationprogramme. Free to enter, it is anational enterprise competitionthat is open to all secondaryschools. The RBC gives youngpeople the opportunity ofworking with a leading, global

brand and helps them developskills for greater employabilityin a competitive job market.

What’s new?The RBC challenges students totackle a unique business task setby CCE with successful teamswinning the opportunity towork alongside CCE businessexperts on a live project.Through taking part, studentsdevelop a broad range of skillsand competencies fromteamwork and leadership skillsthrough to communication,problem-solving and budgetmanagement. Successful teamsget to pit their wits againstother schools, meet senior

THE REAL BUSINESS CHALLENGErepresentatives from the worldof business and win someexciting prizes along the way.The challenge is aimed at Years9, 10, S2 and S3 and can beeasily linked to teachingBusiness Studies, Careers orrun as an off-timetableenterprise challenge for a wholeyear group. It is free and readyto download now fromwww.therealexperience.co.uk.

How will it helpstudents?The RBC gives students anopportunity to practise skillsthat will give them acompetitive edge in the world ofwork. If students do well theywill work with CCE on a liveproject. What’s more, they willhave the experience of workingwith a leading brand to put ontheir CVs for life.

Find out more atwww.therealexperience.co.uk





Gear4Schools supplies manyinstitutions with music andelectrical equipment. Its keyranges focus on musicalinstruments, PA, soundequipment, headphones,projector screens and stagelighting. Gear4Schools alsooffers a huge range of electricalitems from extension leads to

daily consumables such asbatteries. The companymanufactures its own brands,creating a very short supplychain, and the savings arepassed straight onto schools.

By setting up an account youwill benefit from:n 10% off first ordern No minimum order valuen Free next day delivery to the UKn Easy ordering by phone, emailor websiten Huge cost savings by buying direct

A COST EFFECTIVE WAY TO PURCHASE GREATMUSIC AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

GEAR4SCHOOLS

Visit: www.gear4schools.co.uk Call: 0845 270 2411E-mail: [email protected]


Who are we?Newitts is a major supplier ofPE and sports equipment toschools, colleges anduniversities throughout the UK,stocking a large range ofpredominantly branded goodscovering virtually all PE andsports activities.

What's new?The company constantly strivesto include innovative sportsproducts for students from 11 to16 years making Newitts the

perfect choice for your KeyStage 3 and 4 requirements – tochallenge all students whatevertheir ability.

How will it help students?Physical education developspupils’ physical competenceand confidence and Newitts'extensive range of productsencouragestheir ability touse these toperform in allaspects of ahealthylifestyle.Visit newitts.com





Who are we?Jigsaw School Appsrevolutionises parental andstudent engagement by creatingindividual, branded,customisable smartphone appsfor schools. Over 200 schoolscurrently use its smartphoneapps. Get in touch and Jigsawwill build your school a set offree apps (for iPhone, Androidand Windows Phone) and youcan try them for free for 28 dayswith no obligation.

What's new?Jigsaw apps boast a first forschool communication tools: anautomatic translation featurewhich allows parents andstudents to choose whichlanguage they’d like to read the

“Jigsaw has developed aproduct that will make real,two-way communication quickand easy – as well as stylish -and I’d recommend everyschool taking a serious lookat this excellent resource.”John Dabell, Teach SecondaryMagazine

www.jigsawschoolapps.comtwitter.com/JigsawSchoolApp facebook.com/JigsawSchoolApps blog.jigsawschoolapps.com Telephone: 0800 999 7500

FIND OUT MORE:

information in. Other featuresinclude: surveys, allowingschools to obtain feedbackeasily and quickly; a calendarwhich allows parents to setreminders for upcoming events;a document store, whereschools can share files such aslunch menus or homeworksheets. For a full list of featuressee the website atjigsawschoolapps.com

How will it helpstudents?Jigsaw School Apps help toenhance learning throughimproved parental and studentengagement. The apps have thepower to bridge previouslyinevitable gaps in home-schoolcommunication, which canhave a major impact onachievement.

SCHOOL APPSJIGSAW




Computer Aid International is aUK-registered ICT fordevelopment charity whichaims to reduce poverty throughpractical ICT solutions. Theorganisation collects ITequipment for distribution inhospitals, universities, schoolsand not-for-profit organisationsin over 100 countries.

In Kenya most schools lack

also qualify for discounts onresources and an invitation tothe fabulous annual EasterConference.

How will joininghelp your students?In addition to its journals, theAssociation regularly publishes

THE MATHEMATICAL ASSOCIATION

THE MATHEMATICAL ASSOCIATION,259 LONDON ROAD, LEICESTER LE2 3BEwww.m-a.org.uk(e) [email protected] (t) 0116 2210013


COMPUTER AID INTERNATIONALREDUCING POVERTY THROUGH PRACTICAL ICT SOLUTIONS

computers and even more lackteachers who have been trainedin how to use computers andhow to integrate ICT withintheir teachings. Computer Aidestablished an e-learningproject with 20 schools acrossdifferent regions of Kenya. Theproject has generated hugesuccesses, with teachers nowdownloading materials from theinternet to support their

Find out how you can help by visitingwww.computeraid.org, or call 020 83615540


teaching and learning hasbecome easier for the studentswith subjects becoming moreinteresting.

This important work can onlycontinue with donation ofequipment and generous funds– could you offer your support?It would be gratefully received!

Who are we?The Mathematical Associationwas the first subject teachingassociation ever formed inEngland and has always focusedon developing and supportingschool mathematics.

What's the benefit?Join the Association to receiveits journal Mathematics inSchool five times a year, witharticles on ‘what worked for me’,research, news, comments,reviews and much more. You’ll

resources for teachers, likeRachael Horsman’s PadlockChallenges. This resource is amotivating, innovative andpractical way to enable students(Key stage 3 and 4) to engagewith algebra and numbers. Eachchallenge is carefullyconstructed to enable studentsto develop their skills and growin confidence. Brighten theclassroom with GCSEMathematics Revision Posters, aselection of the extremelypopular GCSE Revision Cards inposter size. There are four sets tochoose from, seven posters perset - Set 1: Properties of Number;Set 2: Graphs of Functions; Set 3:Circle Theorems; Set 4:Statistical Diagrams.




National Scout Activity Centresoffer challenge and adventure toschools, Scouts, Guides and otheryouth organisations through itsnetwork of nine UK centres. Theorganisation believes in helpingall young people fulfil theirpotential by working in teams,learning by doing and thinkingfor themselves. Outdoor learningis made affordable and everyoneinvolved is passionate aboutwhat they do.

“We know that the true valueof outdoor learning isn’tconfined to your experience oncentre; we therefore provide anoutdoor learning experiencethat starts in the classroom; co-creating lessons andresidentials with you.

We provide an outdoorlearning service tailored to eachof our customer's needs -whether it’s one of ourintegrated progressive learningplans for schools or a funactivity day."

n Experts in deliveringinformal learning throughadventure n Over one hundred years’experience in the outdoorsn Camping and back-to-basicsexperiencesn Indoor lodges and facilitiesn Flexible learning packagesand over 50 adventurousactivitiesn Strong links with theNational Curriculum

BURST OUT OF THE CLASSROOM

SCOUT ACTIVITYCENTRES

n Activity days from £25,residential experiences from£130 (three days/two nights)

Scout Activity Centres areoperated by The ScoutAssociation, the UK's biggestmixed youth organisation. They change lives by offering 6 to 25-year-olds fun andchallenging activities, uniqueexperiences, everydayadventure and the chance tohelp others, making a positiveimpact in communities.

"To us adventure is a way of life, not just a single activity orexpedition- it has the power to change a persons’ outlook on theworld; whether it’s a new found confidence from braving a firstnight away from home or a deeper understanding of othersthrough spending time sharing ghost stories around thecampfire.”

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Who are we?We empower young people withknowledge about peace andnuclear weapons. Our programmeis suitable for a wide range of agegroups, abilities and subjectareas. CND Peace Educationsupports independent thinkingand encourages debate, enablingyoung people to form their own opinions.

Who are we?We provide a wide range of secureelectronic locker systems andcabinets for laptop/devicestorage, loans, vending andcharging.

What’s new?An innovative new range of BYODlocker systems now allow your

Website: www.cnduk.org/educationFacebook: /CNDPeaceEducation Twitter: /CNDPeaceEd YouTube: CND Peace Education


Teaching resourcesFacilitate thought-provokingactivities, debates and discussionsin your classroom using our freeteaching resources. These aredesigned to engage studentsthrough activities based on co-operative and active learning.

School speakersInvite CND Peace Educationschool speakers in to deliver a free

interactive assembly talk orclassroom workshop. These are geared towards getting youngpeople actively involved inexploring and debating the issues.

Teacher trainingBook our free CPD trainingsessions on how to teach aboutcontroversial issues such as warand peace. These are available forPGCE groups, subject associations,unions and network meetings.

CND PEACE EDUCATION

To arrange your demonstration pleasecall 0121 270 6153 or [email protected]


school to offer secure locationsthat students may use to store andcharge personal devices withinfor short periods of time.Accessed using pin code or accesscard, iLockerz temporarilyallocate lockers to individuals sothat only they may re-gain accessto personal belongings storedwithin. Upon removal, locker baysthen become available to all otherstudents once again.

How will it helpstudents?Space efficient temporary storageand charging stations canincrease the effectiveness ofBYOD policies and ultimatelyimprove the learningenvironment for students whilstalso increasing safety andsecurity on site.




Who are we?Active Robots, a leadingdistributor of robotics &electronics technology, offersproducts suitable for Key StageOne through to University, fromPhidgets through Robots and3D Printers. Active Robots isthe leading UK supplier for theprestigious and fantastic NAOHumanoid Robot - supporting

department, enabling studentsto experience programming androbot interaction. Prices startfrom £3,999 (excl VAT).Plus, Active Robots now offers afantastic new and affordablerange of 3D printers. Studentsare able to turn their ideas intoreal three dimensional objects.It’s easy, fast and fun, andmaterials come in a range ofexciting colours. TechnologyWorkshop Days are nowavailable to book for schools.Active Robots will visit yourschool and bring the latesttechnological innovations to theclassroom including NAOHumanoid Robot, 3D Printersand Robot Kits. A fantasticrobotics adventure for pupils!

How will it helpstudents?Technology Workshop Days canprovide an insight into thehumanoid robot NAO and 3Dprinting amongst othertechnologies. Students have theopportunity to program robots,design objects to print in 3D andbuild a robot from scratch. Thisis a great way for students toembrace robotics andtechnology... and have fun!

schools, academies, secondaryschools and universities withall their ICT needs.

What’s new?The newest version of the NAOHumanoid Robot v5 is nowavailable. NAO is the mostwidely used humanoid robot inthe world and is the perfectaddition to any ICT

ACTIVEROBOTS

Visit www.active-robots.com





Who are we?GoPrint3D are suppliers of 3DPrinting solutions to theEducation market. Offeringstraight forward advice wesupply a wide range of 3DPrinters to suit your school'srequirements and budget.

What’s new?3D Printing Technology isenabling the world to create,make and fix things in new ways,

in new materials. Schools canexperience 3D printing throughour tailor made workshopswhere pupils can design andbuild and keep their ownmodels.GoPrint3D can introduce you tothe World’s First 3D PrintingPen - where you get to be the 3Dprinter.

How will it helpstudents?Schools all over the country arestarting to engage students ofall ages with 3D Printing inevery area of the curriculum;beyond the STEM subjects intoothers like History and Art.Students can bring their designconcepts to reality using thefour phases of Manufacturing:

Concept – Design -Manufacture - Evaluation

Who are we?Redwings is the UK’s largesthorse sanctuary. Children areable to learn the importance ofanimal welfare through learningabout the care Redwingsprovides for rescued horses,ponies, and donkeys.

What’s new?Redwings can be bookedexclusively for school groups andcan tailor educational visits tomeet a range of learning outcomessuitable to outdoor learning at its

How will it helpstudents?Redwings facilitates learningabout welfare outside theclassroom through fun interactivesessions. What better way to learnthan by getting up close to a giantShire horse, a family of donkeys ora group of cheeky ponies?

visitor centre locations.With help from the horseyresidents, Redwings’ experthandlers are able to teachchildren about welfare, equinecare and behaviour throughinteractive sessions that in turnsupport pupils’ own socialdevelopment.

Call 01765 694000 or visitwww.GoPrint3D.co.uk





Who are we?The Galleries of JusticeMuseum in Nottingham is thefirst choice for school visits thatcombine citizenship studieswith work on local history orcrime and punishment throughtime.

What’s new?Take a tour throughNottingham’s historic ShireHall; incorporating Victorian

hangings, to contemporary courtcases that facilitate discussionson subjects such as graffiti ordrugs.

How will it helpstudents?Inspirational sessions in aunique heritage setting bringhistory to life and encouragecritical thinking. They offer theperfect way to enhance studiesin History, English, Citizenship,PSHE and Law.

court rooms, Georgian prisoncells and the Medieval Sheriff’sdungeon. Combine it withmemorable sessions thatinvestigate aspects of localhistory or explore democracyand political reform; from casesthat feature Reform-Billrioters, Suffragettes or public

GALLERIES OF JUSTICE MUSEUM, NOTTINGHAM

Find out more at www.nccl.org.uk, Phone for bookings or furtherinformation: 0115 9939811, or [email protected]


Who are we?London’s Royal Courts ofJustice houses the High Courtand Court of Appeal. TheNational Centre for Citizenshipand the Law use the courtrooms there for engagingeducation sessions.

How will it helpstudents?An RCJ visit is an inspiring wayto build aspirations, developproblem solving and criticalthinking skills and developknowledge in: Citizenship,PSHE, Psychology, SociologyEnrichment, Law and Careers.

What’s new?Court in Session is a two-hourexperience in which studentswill: be introduced to the RCJand what happens there,prepare and enact a trial basedon a real case, explore roles in acourt room, meet a legalprofessional (where possible),discuss and debate realsentencing options, anddiscover key spaces in the RCJ.

ROYAL COURTS OF JUSTICE, LONDON

Find out more at www.nccl.org.uk, Phone for bookings or furtherinformation: 0115 9939811, or [email protected]



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