Sponsors

Website: www.smartassessor.com
Twitter: @smartassessor

Smart Assessor is a fresh and innovative web hosted e-portfolio solution designed to make evidencing QCF work based competencies easier. Here at Smart Assessor we are committed to creating a more enjoyable and professional journey, we allow assessors to view learners progress, the chance for learners to interact with assessors in a more engaging way and to upload evidence to learner’s qualification using your smart phone or tablet using the Smart App. Within two years of launching, Smart Assessor has 200+ colleges and training provider clients with 60,000 learners and counting across all awarding bodies.

Website: www.euroele.com
Twitter: @euroele

European Electronique is a leading technology company with over twenty five years’ experience in ICT. We are a market leader in the education sector delivering innovative, customised solutions across all areas. The company is driving forward transformation in education, supporting government initiatives and bringing ICT into the heart of communities. The company’s presence in the education sector is underpinned by its success in the Academy Programme.

European Electronique’s dynamic, client centred and unique approach has won the company projects in more than 100 academies and a countless number of schools, free schools and FE & HE establishments.

Working in partnership with globally recognised manufacturers we have developed the skills to integrate complex ICT solutions through consultancy, design, implementation, project management and support services. European Electronique has a unique operating style based on agility and flexibility designed to meet the specific needs of each and every client.

Website: www.ocr.org.uk/it
Twitter: @ocrexams

OCR is a leading UK awarding body, dedicated to engaging students of all ages within schools, colleges or other education establishments, to achieve their full potential. Our qualifications support programmes of learning for full-time, part-time or work-based learning, engaging four million students in over 8,000 UK education centres. Our leading IT qualifications inspire positive learning outcomes at all levels. Our IT suite includes Entry Level Certificates, GCSEs, A Levels, Cambridge Nationals, Cambridge Technicals, Apprenticeships and a full range of QCF Awards/Certificates and Diplomas. We have been pioneering the way for education providers in the area of Computer Science for a number of years. We collaborate with partners and stakeholders, including industry leaders, to ensure our qualifications are relevant, rigorous and provide progression. OCR is part of Cambridge Assessment, the University’s international exams group and a not for profit organisation. Cambridge Assessment is vital and integral part of education and training worldwide, operating in over 160 countries.

Website: www.ict-direct.co.uk
Twitter: @ict_direct

High quality school computer equipment from ICT Direct

Established in 2006, ICT Direct distribute refurbished, quality brand name computer equipment to the educational market. Our goal is to help schools increase the IT equipment available to students whilst significantly reducing their technology spend.

We understand the importance of matching reliable equipment with cost effective pricing, and as a result have helped hundreds of schools throughout the UK to maximise their IT budgets. Our top branded computers start from as little as £74 per PC.

All our desktop computers:
• Come with two years no quibble warranty.
• Have at least 3GB of memory.
• Come with a brand new keyboard and mouse.
• Are all windows 7 compatible.
• Undergo rigorous testing and cleaning procedures and are verified for functionality and performance by skilled IT technicians.

We can provide everything from PCs, laptops, tablets, laptop trolleys to inks, toners and stationery. We’ve recently partnered with a leading internet supplier to offer superfast broadband to schools at discounted prices too.

As members of the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) we fully adhere to its code of practice, providing schools with peace of mind about their purchases. We are a TES Gold Supplier and also a member of the Microsoft Registered Refurbisher Programme.

Come and see us and we’ll show you why many schools have made us their long-term supplier of computer equipment.

For more information please call us on 01254 820980 email us at [email protected] or visit our website at www.ict-direct.co.uk

Website: www.toshiba.co.uk
Twitter:@ToshibaUK

Toshiba is one of the largest suppliers of mobile computing products to the UK education community. Toshiba's innovative computing division is born from understanding the education goals and ICT concerns of today's education customers. Toshiba provides products to meet the demands of the 21st century teaching and learning environment that are dedicated to achieving enhanced interactive lessons through mobile computing. We believe that technology should be the silent partner. It can be the doorway for access at school, home, college and university. Mobile computing provides the freedom to learn anywhere. It is a vital piece of every learning process.

Having spent over £2billion on research & development over the last two years, Toshiba prides itself in working closely education customers to reduce downtime, improve the teaching & learning experience, and provide superior product stability. Additionally Toshiba does supply other technology equipment such as TV’s and other AV devices, IP telephony, Print Management, Cashless Catering and eco-efficient LED lighting.

Toshiba has not just relied on its technological know-how to manufacture products, expecting them to be suitable for the education sector. It is important that the voice of the customer is heard within this sector. In September 2001 Toshiba Ambassadors (UK) was established as a network of leaders and managers in schools, colleges, and universities with the recent addition of a number education specialists.

Toshiba provided the support for the network to communicate with each other and the group receive regular visits from Toshiba technical and business development staff. Toshiba is delighted to support the education innovation conference & exhibition in Manchester in March 2013.

Website: www.unistage.co.uk
Twitter: @Unistage

Unistage manufacture and supply a selection of modular staging and accessories. Our comprehensive portfolio includes flat, multi-level or tiered staging sets and scenery to suit every performance and venue. The concept and design of Unistage is so unique it is protected by patent and guarantees the stage is so quiet it will not interrupt your performance with unnecessary noise. It stores neatly and compactly on a transportable shuttle. Unistage requires no tools for assembly and goes together in 3 simple steps. Unistage will be designing and building the Central Debate Area stage as well as the staging for the “iThink therefore iPad” and “Raspberry Jamboree” events.