Our Mission & Ethos
At The Education Showroom we host industry-leading school improvement online events and personalised meetings for school/MAT Leaders to meet, explore and interact with world-class, proven and evidenced education suppliers in a relaxed and highly enjoyable online environment.
- BONUS We donate up to £100 to your school/MAT via an Amazon voucher or cash donation (whichever your preference) for every online event you attend with us! This is to help towards your school/MAT essential supplies, school meals, products, resources & staff rewards!* View Ts & Cs
- BONUS We contribute 20% towards every purchase you may choose to make (with no limits) up to a value of £400!* View Ts & Cs
- BONUS Your 1-to-1 or small group room(s) ensures the highest quality interactions with each education supplier!
- YES to personalised, bespoke interactions focused on your exact needs!
- YES we are the only place school/MAT leaders need to go to explore world-class, proven education suppliers!
- YES to saving hours of time spent researching and organising multiple lengthly meetings or demos!
- YES to short, informative interactions, where you can choose the next steps at a time and pace that works for you!
- YES to rigorous due diligence – you will only ever meet with world-class, trusted, proven, cost-effective education suppliers!
- NO more lengthy and costly travelling to physical events!
- NO need to navigate transport delays & strikes!
- NO need for costly accommodation!
- NO need to find supply cover or to take a full day out of school!
- NO pushy, hard selling sales people!
Our Understanding
We understand it is essential that you are fully equipped with the knowledge, facts and data to improve, innovate and optimise your school/MAT within a timeframe and budget that works for you.
Our Passion
Our passion is to provide the very best online experience to each and every school/MAT Leader, ultimately enabling schools and MATs to continually innovate, optimise and enhance their organisation. Whether attending an online event or personalised meeting with us, you are in very capable hands.
Meet the team
Catherine’s Background
After completing her BSc (Hons) Psychology and an MSc (Hons) in Education, Catherine knew she had a huge passion for education and for helping schools to operate efficiently and effectively but most importantly to help students reach their full potential.
Following this passion, Catherine worked as a teaching assistant in a Special Educational Needs College before starting her role at School Business Services where she was an Account Manager supporting schools with acquiring new financial forecasting software. Looking for the next step in her career, Catherine joined Applicaa, an Edtech start-up as a Regional Sales Manager spreading the word about their digital admissions software which saves schools significant amounts of time and money.
During her roles, Catherine has worked in partnership with several education supply companies including reseller agreements and marketing partnerships. From an early stage, it was clear to Catherine that the choice of suppliers, services and products on the market was huge, from literacy and numeracy suppliers through to metacognition, through to back office finance and operations systems.
There was no doubt that with senior leaders in schools becoming more strapped for time and with budgets becoming ever more challenging, schools were at risk of inefficient procurement and therefore inefficient spending.
This propelled Catherine’s passion for helping schools engage with the most effective products and solutions and to use their budget in the most effective and strategic way.
Jagoda’s Background
After obtaining her BSc (Hons) in Psychology and later earning an MSc in Applied Psychology and Economic Behaviour, Jagoda embarked on her professional journey with Applicaa, an EdTech start-up. In her role as a Sales Development Representative, she excelled in spreading the word about their cutting-edge admissions platform, empowering schools to streamline their processes and achieve significant cost savings.
During her tenure at Applicaa, Jagoda not only found her passion for education but also discovered her passion for marketing. She transitioned into the role of Marketing Executive, where she played a pivotal role in devising and executing digital and traditional marketing strategies. Her responsibilities encompassed everything from email and direct-mail campaigns to social media management, content creation, and video marketing.
With her proven expertise, she advanced to the role of Demand Generation Manager, taking the lead in orchestrating internal and external events, both virtual and in-person.
Driven by her passion for education as well as marketing and events, Jagoda couldn’t resist the opportunity to join The Education Showroom when it presented itself. Jagoda is motivated to find the top industry leading educational suppliers and connect them with school and MAT leaders who are looking to optimise and enhance their organisation.
Matt’s Background
Matt has extensive experience within Education Technology and the education supply sector as a whole. Matt has helped and supported thousands of schools, academies, MATs, colleges and universities all around the world which involved living in number of different countries.
Matt has an unrivalled determination, desire and hunger for every learner at every level from every country to fulfil their potential and be the very best they can possibly be, empowered by world class, proven, evidenced education supply products, services and solutions.
Throughout Matt’s career he has managed some of the most exciting, innovative, multi-award winning global brands and brings this wealth of experience to The Education Showroom.
Nick’s Background
A graduate of Birmingham City University with a BMus (Hons) in Music at the Birmingham Conservatoire of Music and a PGCE (Secondary with QTS) in Secondary Music Education, Nick pursued a career working as a Teacher of Music in Secondary schools across the East and West Midlands.
This also included gaining experience working in SEND schools and alternative provisions as well as working as an examiner and moderator, giving Nick a more holistic view of how the education system worked across different sectors.
During his time working on the education front line, Nick developed an enthusiasm for e-Learning, discovering how the power of education-technology can greatly improve learners’ progress, attainment and enthusiasm.
When an opportunity presented itself to work for one of the country’s most established EdTech companies, Nick jumped at the opportunity, enjoying every moment and taking his knowledge and skills to a higher and wider level.
During this period, Nick enhanced relationships with hundreds of schools, academies and MATs, conducting training to members of staff, students and parents as well as dramatically improving usage and engagement of the platform.
Nick’s exceptional customer service skills enables him to work efficiently and effectively to learn and meet nursery, school, academy and MAT needs, consistently going above and beyond. Nick’s wealth of educational experience and skills enables him to be a highly effective senior leader here at The Education Showroom.
Our 5 star Feedback
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are saying about us
“Really useful and engaging event experience to be able to meet with a range of different organisations and discuss options for our schools. It is useful to be able to see the different options available within one session and have the ability to choose what suits the needs of my schools without having to do all the leg work or sit through lengthy demonstrations! “
Jenny Illsley – Executive Headteacher, Haliwell Homes
“A terrific event facilitating the meeting of senior leaders and suppliers offering high quality solutions.”
Graham Cooksey – Deputy Headteacher, Featherstone Primary School
“This was a really good showcase with The Education Showroom. The companies all offered something slightly different, giving a wide range of options! A very engaging event and definitely worth the time. I would recommend to other Trust leaders, this is so much better than walking round a physical event, trying to find relevant education suppliers at the quality of the ones I have just met.“
Nic Brindle – CEO, The YES Trust
“The Education Showroom are so in tune with schools and make valuable recommendations of products, services and solutions to support my role as a Headteacher.“
Gareth Whitaker – Headteacher, Settle College
“By simply joining The Education Showroom’s event my eyes were opened to a system that can 100% meet our needs which, had I not signed up, I wouldn’t have known about!“
Nicky Lake – Deputy Headteacher – Germander Park School
“Just extremely well organised and delivered. I love that the providers come to us, saves us so much time!“
Jashu Vekaria – Deputy Headteacher, Uxendon Manor Primary
“The online 1-to-1 meetings provided by The Education Showroom are extremely helpful and time-effective for me as a CEO. The ability to share my specific areas of need and growth for my MAT and be matched with relevant high quality providers for 1-to-1 focused meetings is a service I would recommend to very CEO and MAT leader. I will continue to use The Education Showroom as my route to new products and services across the education sector.”
Peter Ashworth – CEO Cidari Multi-academy Trust
“The Education Showroom is an excellent tool for Headteachers, saving us time by looking at what products are out there and bringing them to us. I am amazed at the resources that are available that I had absolutely no idea about!”
Fiona Robinson – Headteacher, Bensham Manor School
“These online events and 1-to-1 tailored meetings are an excellent way to engage with potential partners, this is the very best way to meet education solution providers.”
David Garrido – CEO, SELCAT
“I enjoyed meeting with suppliers and listening to a bespoke sales pitch about what was on offer for my school. It was good to have the time to look at a product on the screen without having to go anywhere. I also had the opportunity to ask lots of questions.“
Christina Wilkinson – Headteacher, St. Andrews CE Primary School
“It was a wonderful online event that allows a more personal exchange with solution providers than you would find at a conference or education fair.”
Roxanne Pearce – Head of Secondary, My Online Schooling
“An excellent way for time poor leaders to meet outstanding providers of educational solutions. The Education Showroom is able to match relevant organisations linked to your specific school priorities.”
Ian Dickson – Headteacher, Mayfield School
“I find The Education Showroom online events extremely beneficial as they highlight solution providers and opportunities that are out there that I wouldn’t normally be aware of, keeping my school up to date and inline with where we should be.“
Francesca Dodd – Headteacher, Hadfield Infant School
“The presentation from a supplier on The Education Showroom’s recent event blew me away – why have I never come across this business before; this is what is so great about The Education Showroom – they know exactly what I need!“
Kerry Moody – Headteacher, Lenthall Infant & Nursery School
“I find the 1-to-1 meetings and events very useful and I love the format and the fact they are tailored to my MATs requirements! It is great to have a dedicated conversation with suppliers that are matched to your needs!”
Steven Groutage – Chief Operating Officer, Tudor Grange Academies Trust
“The Education Showroom’s online events are a brilliant way to get to know companies & find out what they have to offer schools. This is so much better than an email flying into my inbox that I will delete. I have started using two new companies that I met on an event, in the last few weeks!“
Sarah Kellett – Deputy Head Teacher, St Ignatius Preston
“It was great to see some really interesting education companies. We have budget constraints but the 20% discount offered by The Education Showroom after attending an event really does help & is much appreciated.”
Bethany Stanley – Headteacher Aiskew, Leeming Bar CE Primary School
“As a result of The Education Showroom online events, I have now purchased a number of resources that have had a real impact on my school.”
Melanie Walker – Headteacher, Bollington St John’s CE Primary School
“This free online event was a great way to see new resources and have a 1:1 discussion with providers. This meant it was tailored to the needs of my school, providing a good opportunity to ask specific questions relating to our OFSTED needs.”
Sarah Downes – Headteacher, Batchley First School
“Attending these free online events is so useful; it introduces you to ideas that you may not have thought about, highlights companies who can offer services tailored to your needs and also is a chance to interact with other schools and professionals.”
Anna Furzer – Learning Mentor, St Peters and Clifton Primary School
“It was a really useful, well-spent evening, getting to discuss our setting and challenges with like-minded individuals. It was extremely helpful to know what resources are out there to help us on our journey of engaging pupils in reading and encouraging a love of reading for all. Excellent selection of useful and relevant programmes which address the issues within the event title.”
Natalie McDaid – Deputy Headteacher, Ferney Lee Primary School
“The Spotlight event was a fantastic opportunity to really connect with the supplier and get an in-depth overview of their product. It is such a unique way to connect with the highest quality products and save time and money in the process. I would unreservedly recommend the events to other busy headteachers and SLT members.”
Jessica Davies – Headteacher, Bradfield CE Primary
“I really enjoy the opportunity to see what resources are available for my Trust. The expanse of subjects and providers is top quality. By attending the online events and 1-to-1 meetings I can really choose great products and services that benefit the children and make my Trust happy. I would highly recommend The Education Showroom to all school and MAT leaders.”
Becky Clack – Lead Trust SENCO, The Heart Education Trust
Every Month…
90
Suppliers exhibiting with us
180
Hours saved on procurement processes
200
Educators attending our events and personalised meetings