Cambridge University Press & Assessment
This year, Cambridge University Press & Assessment celebrates five years since they launched their team dedicated to supporting governments and organisations to transform education systems around the world: the Partnership for Education.
Across just half a decade, the Partnership for Education has brought its vision and mission to life, using Cambridge’s strengths to support partners in their essential work to improve teaching and learning for a more sustainable future for all. From curriculum to assessment to publishing to teacher training, their collaborations span some of the world’s highest performing education systems, nations on journeys of change, and education in emergency contexts.
To achieve results, the team:
• takes an education system transformation approach
• prioritises true partnership that brings together global insights and local expertise
• focuses on evidence-based transformation
• maintains project management and operational excellence
• nurtures relationships and deep understanding of local context
• maintains a strong partner network, and
• supports its purpose-driven team through training and beyond
Recent key innovations and improvements include:
• Expanding regional hubs around the world
• Creating an external advisory board
• Innovating services to meet governments’ needs
• Developing a framework for measuring impact
ESPO
Whether it’s fitting out a brand-new school or refurbishing a classroom, planning for a large-scale F&E project can be dauting and requires the strict management of many different factors:
• Procurement compliance
• Budget control
• Product selection/ordering
• Timescales/deadlines
• Delivery/installation
The exceptional service provided by ESPO’s F&E Projects team are second to none and they support hundreds of customers a year to complete large scale furniture and equipment projects on-time and within budget. From space planning, product selection, ordering, delivery and installation, this end-to-end service provides a lifeline for School Business professionals looking for additional support and expertise. This team of three full time members of staff, managed exceptional sales last year, supporting 110 customer projects and the team receives glowing customer reviews.
Hachette Learning
In a time when technology is transforming education, the Hachette Learning Adaptive and Academy team has set a new standard for what it means to be agile, collaborative, curious, and innovative. In just five months, in partnership with Area9 Lyceum, a leader in adaptive learning technology, the team developed two cutting-edge digital products: Hachette Learning Adaptive and Hachette Learning Academy.
These products are a result of a technically sophisticated and highly coordinated effort across multiple teams. From day one, the team embraced a cross-functional approach, bringing together specialists from different areas to work towards a shared goal: to create exceptional resources that would improve learning outcomes for teachers and students.
The team embraced change and complexity, particularly as they worked with a completely new technology platform. They quickly adapted to the Area9 Lyceum technology, leveraging its capabilities to build pedagogically sound learning experiences.
The success of the Hachette Learning Adaptive and Academy team has been a team effort, with each member bringing their expertise and passion to the project. The result is something truly special – platforms that not only meet the needs of today’s learners but anticipate the challenges of tomorrow.
LiteracyPlanet
At LiteracyPlanet, our dedicated team of just 12 people delivers big results. With expertise spanning education, development, customer support, and marketing, we work together to make literacy learning fun, engaging, and effective for students worldwide. Despite our size, we’ve built a world-class gamified literacy platform that supports 125,000 students across 40+ countries.
Our agile and collaborative approach allows us to innovate rapidly, ensuring every decision benefits teachers, students, and parents. Each team member plays multiple roles, enabling seamless execution across product development, curriculum alignment, and customer engagement. Regular teacher feedback helps us refine our platform, making literacy learning more effective for educators and students alike.
Key Innovations & Impact
Gamified Literacy Challenges – Reward-based missions and leaderboards boost engagement and literacy scores.
Teacher Integration Tools – Real-time dashboards make lesson planning easier.
Word Mania – Our most popular game is now a permanent feature, enhancing learning.
Going Above & Beyond
Free teacher training, lesson plans, and classroom activities to support educators.
Global Literacy Advocacy – Partnering with charities to provide free access to literacy tools.
Fast Customer Support – 95% of inquiries resolved within 24 hours.
Maths Circle
The MTC Support Team at Maths Circle is dedicated to preparing schools for the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC), a Y4 test in England. The team developed the MTC Support Package, providing schools with mock assessments, CPD training, data analysis, and expert guidance, all included within the TT Rock Stars subscription price. The aim is to help every child recall their times tables fluently because confidence in multiplication unlocks wider mathematical understanding and lifelong numeracy skills.
The team created the MTC Hub, an online space offering free resources. The Officially Unofficial MTC (OUMTC), is a series of mock assessments taken by over 1,000,000 students across 10,000 schools, providing instant results and school benchmarks. The MTC Prep Schedule, designed by former teachers, helps schools structure their preparation throughout the year.
Our webinar programme attracts over 2,000 registrations annually, offering expert guidance on sustaining engagement and interpreting results. Teachers access live Q&A support, multiple session dates, and on-demand recordings.
Our global team uses technology to coordinate, ensuring a well-structured and impactful approach. With a tight feedback loop meaning continuous developments, and a commitment to accessibility, it’s no wonder 99% of teachers believe the Support Package has helped their students.
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Red Lester is an Independent Education Recruitment Agency, proudly supplying schools with their greatest asset, the right people. We’re a small, smiley team with big ambitions and an even bigger heart.
We love placing quality teachers in exciting locations across the world, from the beautiful Channel Islands to the dazzling melting pot of Dubai. We’re a full-service agency, working together to create outstanding results through honest customer service.
Despite an uncertain economy, the team has exceeded targets across the business. We’ve demonstrated our serious commitment to environmental responsibility, taken a leap into new markets and rolled out an effective marketing campaign to grow. We’ve worked collaboratively along the way, always keeping high levels of service as an Education supplier at the forefront of everything we do.