Baines Cutler

We collect sector leading data through our extensive benchmarking surveys, which we turn into information and advice to fit every client’s unique cultures and strategies.

We use your peer to peer data, along with a thorough understanding of what makes your school unique, to put structures in place which maximise your resources in ways which incentivise staff, deliver your offering and realise your strategic objectives. ... 

We have helped schools of all sizes and types, both in the UK and abroad, to streamline costs and focus resources, so that they are able to survive financial pressures and stand head and shoulders above the competition with a true confidence in what they stand for.

Explore our website for insight into how we can help make your school a cultural and financial success, wherever you are.

For more information about this exhibitor, visit: https://www.bainescutler.com/

CCLA

Investment markets can only be as healthy as the society and environment that support them.

Through Good Investment we carefully select assets that add long-term value and act collectively to encourage systemic change. 

Our purpose is to help our clients maximise their impact on society by harnessing the power of investment markets. This requires us to provide a supportive and stable environment for our staff and deliver trusted, responsibly managed and strongly performing products and services to our clients, irrespective of their size.

For more information about this exhibitor, visit: https://www.ccla.co.uk/

Ecclesiastical

We offer insurance with award-winning service across a broad range of specialisms, including faith, charity, heritage, education, art and private client, real estate and schemes, across Ireland, Canada and the UK. We’ve done it for 135 years, from when we were first founded to protect churches, to now, as we help individuals and organisations to protect what matters most to them across a broad range of specialisms.

For more information about this exhibitor, visit: https://www.ecclesiastical.com/

First Actuarial LLP

First Actuarial has a nationwide team of specialist advisers who provide advice to independent schools on pensions and employee benefits. They have in-depth knowledge and experience of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. First Actuarial’s work is well-received by clients in the independent school sector.

First Actuarial's advisers combine technical skills with a personable and professional approach, which they believe is well suited to the sector.

First Actuarial believe in keeping an open mind when assessing each school’s individual challenges. Although all schools have certain risks and costs in common, each has its own unique culture and ethos. The support they provide includes training for senior leaders and governors, strategic advice, consultation and communications, and implementation of new staff benefits and pension schemes.

For more information about this exhibitor, visit: First Actuarial LLP

HaysMac

Faced with constant evolution, you need specialists with intimate sector and market knowledge, forged at the sharp end of industry. You need recognised experts who have one motivation: your best interests. 

Headquartered in London, HaysMac is a chartered accountancy and tax advisory firm offering a wide range of professional services, from audit and assurance, taxation and outsourcing to business advisory and transaction services.

For more information about this exhibitor, visit: https://haysmac.com/

HCR Law

As an award winning Top 60 UK law firm we provide the full range of legal services to organisations, business leaders and individuals. Our sector experts provide specialist advice nationally and are leaders in their field, recognised with industry awards.

Our clients trust us. We help them not only be compliant with the law but to run commercially successful operations. We’re with families and individuals for the moments that matter; helping protect their wealth now and for the future.

For more information about this exhibitor, visit: https://www.hcrlaw.com/

IDPE

IDPE was established over 20 years ago with a vision to enable all schools in the independent and state sectors to develop cultures of community engagement and philanthropic support so that they can provide the best educational experience for children and young people.

IDPE aims to support member schools to:

• improve learning environments and resources for pupils
• improve access to independent education for children from disadvantaged backgrounds
• improve mentoring and careers support for young people
• improve partnerships between state and independent schools

IDPE does this by championing best practice in schools' fundraising and engagement through providing training, guidance, support, benchmarking and partnership work across the schools' sector.

For more information about this exhibitor, visit: https://idpe.org.uk/

Jo Beckett Coaching and Development

Jo Beckett’s work creates measurable transformation in leadership teams: sharper strategic thinking, stronger team performance, and improved results. Jo combines the insight of a psychologist and executive coach with three decades of senior leadership experience to help school leaders and governing bodies turn pressure into momentum.

By helping leaders work to their strengths, communicate effectively, and collaborate well, she helps create lasting change far beyond the leadership team itself. Her work creates measurable transformation: sharper strategic thinking, stronger team performance, and improved results.

Having lived the complexity of leading change in education, she understands the unique challenges governors and senior teams face.
Jo works with individual leaders, leadership teams, and governing bodies on:
• Leadership development to sharpen focus and expands strategic perspective
• Team performance programmes that leverage individual strengths for collective success
• Recruitment strategies that attract candidates that enhance culture.

For more information about this exhibitor, visit: Jo Beckett Coaching & Development

Marsh

Marsh’s Education Practice is dedicated to supporting independent schools, their pupils, and staff with expert risk management and insurance solutions tailored to their unique needs.

Marsh understand the complexities faced by governors in safeguarding their institutions, from regulatory compliance to protecting assets and reputations. Marsh’s specialist team combines deep sector knowledge with innovative risk advisory services, helping schools navigate challenges such as safeguarding, cyber security, property risks, and governance liabilities.

By partnering with Marsh, independent school governors gain access to bespoke education insurance programmes, proactive risk assessments, and ongoing support designed to enhance resilience and ensure long-term sustainability. They are committed to empowering schools to focus on delivering exceptional education with confidence and peace of mind.

For more information about this exhibitor, visit: Marsh 

Nurole

Nurole are a board-search / recruitment firm. Nurole help organisations find higher quality and more diverse talent and they focus solely on Chair and non-executive roles. Nurole now placed over 250 Chairs and Governors for independent schools.

For more information about this exhibitor, visit: Nurole

Reed Brand Communication

We help your school to: 

• Establish where you are

• Identify where you need to be

• Provide you with the tools for you to achieve your objectives

• Guide and support you to get there

How we do it

We use research and insight to create sustainable marketing strategies for school leadership teams and then plan and design the branding to market your school. 

AGBIS collaborates with Reed Brand Communication to produce podcasts for our series, 'The Independent School Governor'.

For more information about this exhibitor, visit: https://www.reedbc.co.uk/

RHL Consulting

Rachel Hadley-Leonard Consulting

Rachel has a real understanding of the unique world of education, educators, parents and pupils. In addition to being a qualified schools’ marketer and fundraiser, she has worked as a Teacher, Head of Department & Senior Leader, and as a trainer and consultant with many independent schools and Multi Academy Trusts. Rachel has recruited many MAD professionals to schools’ Marketing, Admissions and Development offices. She works with schools to ensure growth, increased pupil numbers, and an enhanced reputation. Her particular strengths lie in the areas of stakeholder research, strategy, audits and Development/Fundraising start-ups.

For more information about this exhibitor, visit: https://www.rhlconsulting.co.uk/

SDS Group

We are experts in secure digital archiving of schools heritage archives and entire schools administration business records: Bursar, HR, Pupil files, Governors Minutes, Policies & Procedures, parent consent forms and more.

For over 25 years, The SDS Group has been providing quality ICT solutions and services to schools and other educational establishments. We now work with over 300 of the top independent schools in the UK, including Eton, Harrow, Rugby, Charterhouse, Roedean, Marlborough, Cheltenham Ladies College, Wellington, Westminster, Christ's Hospital and the eight Schools of the King Edward VI Foundation

Our solutions include:

• Scanning of Student Records
• Heritage and School Magazine online Resource
• Bursar and Staff/HR Records – scanning
• Estate and FM Solutions (O&M Files, Large format Plans)
• Significant Anniversary, WW1, WW2 and other special projects
• Governors Minutes
• H&S, Policy & Procedure Control System
• Alumni Who's Who Interactive website
• Cataloguing Archive Manager of Schools physical and heritage assets
• White Label Gap Year Careers Product
• SRAS (Schools Records Administration System) - a complete package which sits between the schools MIS and Financial Management System

For more information about this exhibitor, visit: https://www.sds-group.co.uk/

TaskSpace

TaskSpace take the stress out of complex building and renovation projects - bringing together end to end expertise with clear strategy, intelligent design, meticulous planning and flawless delivery through one team.​

Whether you’re relocating, expanding your facilities, modernising outdated buildings, or planning a campus transformation, TaskSpace are with you every step of the way.

For more information about this exhibitor, visit: TaskSpace

The Beattie Partnership

The Beattie Partnership is a firm of chartered surveyors with over 30 years experience in the industry. We specialise in business rates savings for the education sector.

For more information about this exhibitor, visit: The Beattie Partnership

Toddle

Built for teachers by teachers, Toddle is an AI-powered teaching & learning platform for progressive schools. Going beyond a typical LMS, Toddle helps you streamline all your work - from curriculum planning and assessments to progress reports and school-home communication. 2,000+ leading schools around the world run on Toddle.

For more information about this exhibitor, visit: Toddle