FREE products that we've discovered at BETT!

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Dear Colleague

It was BETT week last week, and as ever it was an unrivalled sensory overload filled with networking, discovery, trade and CPD! If you managed to make it, I hope that you had a good show - and if you didn't, we've discovered four fabulous products that are completely free and potentially of considerable use to you:

1. Vizipedia. This promises to completely gamify learning; as well as numerous free games that have already been created, you can request an educator account: this will allow you to use the in-built AI to create games based on the curriculum that you are delivering. This promises to be completely transformational as it evolves!
2. Boclips. Boclips Classroom is a curated video alternative to YouTube for schools. It's huge in the United States and in fact, it is also the world's largest library of educational videos - and it is completely free for UK educators!
3. Math Ready. An Australian maths product aimed at children between 6-14. It contains 250 activities aimed at improving mental maths - and costs absolutely nothing!
4. TechSheCan. Tech She Can is a charity to inspire girls to consider tech careers. It offers free educational resources, live and on-demand lessons, after-school resources and inspirational video to name a few - well worth checking out.

I hope that you find these of use and that you have a great week!

As ever,
David.
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David Winfield
Founder, Independent Schools Portal.

ISP Marketing and Admissions Conference 2025: in-person and online

The speaker lineup includes:

Two keynote addresses: Sarah Cunnane, Head of Media and Communications at the ISC and Mark Brealey, former BBC Journalist and advisor to some of the most high profile public sector individuals on how to handle press and crisis situations.

Two case studies: Hear from fellow professionals - Jo Phillips from Giggleswick School and Laura Booth from Hymers College will be sharing their experiences.

Two topical sessions: We will hear from Sophy Walker as to how AI can aid your admissions  and marketing. Sally Alexander will also look at what we can do to drive admissions in the current period of economic uncertainty. 

Two sessions of your choosing:  An opportunity to choose the topic causing your school most consternation, from SEO to Social Media to Research to websites. These sessions will enable you to tailor your day to suit YOUR school

This really is an excellent opportunity to ensure your marketing and admissions is at the forefront and available for just £45. Sign up now to benefit from an early bird ticket.

​Free upcoming CPD

AI in Education - An Introduction. Free CPD webinar - Wednesday 12th March 2025. 1930-2030.
Simon Jones will share his tips and tricks on how to get the best out of your iphone photos. Join us for this 45 minute session to learn from his vast experience and expertise. A must attend for anyone who is tasked with providing photos for the school, whether it's for social media, newsletters or your website. Book your place.

From the Video Vault

​The ISP has a huge selection of videos to support school leaders on the ISP YouTube Channel. In this week's video vault webinar, Simon Jones shares his tips and tricks on how to get the best out of your iPhone photos. A must watch for anyone who is tasked with providing photos for the school, whether it's for social media, newsletters or your website. Watch Now.

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