Alder

Alder is a specialist issues and crisis communications consultancy trusted by independent schools across the UK. We help governing bodies navigate sensitive situations with clarity, empathy and confidence - from safeguarding and leadership challenges to reputation management and stakeholder communication. Alder's team provides calm, expert guidance during potentially career defining, high stakes moments, helping leaders protect their school’s integrity, trust and long‑term resilience.

For more information about this exhibitor, visit: https://alder-uk.com

Anderson Quigley

Anderson Quigley (AQ) are leading talent partners in the Education sector. We provide expert support to Schools, Multi Academy Trusts, Further Education Colleges, and Higher Education institutions, both throughout the UK and Internationally, to find and develop Executive, Board, Senior and Interim leaders. We develop open, transparent, and trusted relationships, acting as an extension of your team, providing practical, candid, and constructive advice and support around leadership talent and governance.

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

Baines Cutler Solutions Ltd

Baines Cutler is a specialist business consultancy for independent schools offering industry-leading benchmarking and data-driven strategic advice - using deep market knowledge, proprietary data and strategic insight to support confident decisions across finance, operations, curriculum, culture and strategy - delivering sustainable, bespoke solutions for each school’s model.

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

Bernard Gordon & Company

Founded in 1993, Bernard Gordon & Company is a long-established and trusted name in the specialist property sector, with over 30 years of expertise focused on the sale, letting, and acquisition of education, religious, medical and leisure properties across the UK.
Originally experts in the former D1 and D2 property classes (now largely Use Classes E and F1), we have evolved to become one of the UK’s leading agencies now focusing specifically on educational uses, including:
• Day Nurseries & Early Years Settings
• Mainstream Schools, Colleges & Universities
• SEN, SEND & SEMH Schools
• Specialist Education & Training Facilities
• Investment sales within this sector

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

CCLA Investment Management

CCLA is one of the largest charity fund managers in the UK*. Our ambition is to deliver trusted, responsibly managed, strongly performing products and services that align to our clients’ values and purpose.
Our aim is to help our clients maximise their impact on society by harnessing the power of investment markets. For us and our clients, the value of our work runs deeper than solely financial returns. Good Investment at CCLA means using our voice to engage with companies and government policy makers on issues that matter. We are working with our clients and the investment industry towards a new era of promoting the common good through our distinctive approach to leadership in responsible investment and stewardship - pushing for change on climate, addressing modern day slavery and other human rights injustices, and engaging with companies regarding the mental health of their workforces.

*By number of clients. Charity Finance Fund Management Survey 2025.

CCLA is part of the Jupiter Group and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

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

Ecclesiastical

Ecclesiastical has been providing independent schools with specialist insurance solutions and expert risk and claims management for over 66 years. As part of the Benefact Group, which is owned by the charity, The Benefact Trust, we give all available profits to support communities and good causes.

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. Our advisers combine technical skills with a personable and professional approach, which we believe is well suited to the sector. We 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 we 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: firstactuarial.co.uk/

HaysMac

HaysMac is an award-winning firm of chartered accountants and tax advisors, proudly supporting over 100 independent schools. Our trusted education team – one of the largest in the country – use their specialist knowledge to deliver high-quality, tailored compliance and advisory services; helping schools navigate regulatory compliance and strategic opportunities.

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

HCR Law

HCR Law’s nationally recognised Education team supports Independent Schools with the full range of specialist services to meet all legal needs. As trusted advisers to schools, we have an in-depth understanding of the independent sector, in the UK and internationally, which enables us to give first-rate, practical, and pragmatic advice.

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

IDPE

IDPE was established over 25 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.

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

ISBA

ISBA aims to be the trusted voice and first choice provider of high quality, proactive, timely services and resources in support of those in the business of independent education.

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

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: https://www.marsh.com/en-gb/home.html

Marshal Eye

Marshal Eye is an incident response application that enables organisations to manage critical incidents using mobile devices. Staff can claim roles or tasks in real time, receive instant communications, and record actions as incidents unfold.

All activity is time-stamped, producing a clear audit trail that supports compliance, post-incident review, and continuous improvement. Marshal Eye also supports critical alerts for other emergencies, including intruder alerts and first-aid incidents, and is used in education settings to strengthen preparedness and response.

For more information about this exhibitor, visit: https://marshal-eye.com/

Minority Ethnic Governors Network (MEGN)

The Minority Ethnic Governors Network was formed in 2024. We support schools to diversify their governing body and to take an inclusive governance approach. We are a network that enables members to share their experiences, celebrate successes and exchange best practices in governance.

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

National Governance Association

NGA is the national membership association for governors, trustees and governance professionals in England’s state schools and trusts. We empower those in school and trust governance with valuable resources, expert support and e-learning.
Together, we’re raising standards and shaping stronger governance to ensure every pupil can thrive today – and tomorrow.

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

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: www.nurole.com/

Reed Brand Communication Limited

Helping governing boards and Senior Management Teams to examine feasibility, develop and run nurseries sustainably to form the foundation for early years and an improved pipeline into Reception.

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

RHLConsulting

RHLConsulting creates growth and forward facing motion for your independent school by supporting your marketing, admissions and development. Bringing over 30 years of commercial and schools' marketing expertise to your table.

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

Royal National Children’s SpringBoarders Foundation

The UK’s largest bursary charity, partner of 200+ schools in identifying, preparing and supporting children from disadvantaged and vulnerable backgrounds to access transformational bursary award schemes.

For more information about this exhibitor, visit: http://https:www.royalspringboard.org.uk/

RS Academics

A trusted partner to schools of every size worldwide.

The pressures, the priorities, the pinch points. As consultants steeped in the education sector, we understand them – and we help schools turn them into opportunities for growth and clarity. With deep sector knowledge and practical expertise, we bring sharper insight, better questions and guidance that makes a lasting difference.

From search to strategy, we help schools make confident decisions – grounded in evidence, not assumptions. That’s how we give governors and leaders the clarity they need at pivotal moments.

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

Sarasin & Partners

Charities who partner Sarasin & Partners receive a dedicated client service from one of the sector’s largest and most experienced teams. We currently manage portfolios on behalf of over 510 charities, spanning educational, medical, animal, religious and grant-making organisations. Across our organisation we take a global, thematic and responsible approach to investment, embedding stewardship principles at the heart of our process. Securing Tomorrow.

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

SDS Group

SDS Group 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 30 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/

Streetspace Group

Streetspace Group are manufacturers of covered outdoor space.

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

The Allergy Team

New statutory guidance, coming into force by September 2026, requires every school to appoint a named governor lead for allergy safety.

The Allergy Team exists to make sure governors feel confident, not just compliant. We provide specialist training, practical resources and expert support to help schools build allergy safety cultures where every child is genuinely included in the full life of school.

Our Named Allergy Governor Training is designed specifically for this role. It gives governors the knowledge, frameworks and assurance to provide meaningful oversight of their school's allergy safety arrangements – from policy to practice. Because getting this right isn't just about ticking a box. It's about making sure every child comes home safe.

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

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: https://bepart.co.uk

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: https://www.toddleapp.com

Wrigleys Solicitors

As one of the leading specialist law practices outside London, Wrigleys has embraced the modern era while upholding the traditions and beliefs which have marked the firm out as distinct from its peers in a crowded legal market.

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