Associate Sponsors
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All About Futures
All About Futures are passionate about inspiring young people to make informed choices about their next steps in education and careers, helping to build the workforce of the future. Working closely with employers, stakeholders and organisations across the North West, they connect opportunity with talent to support innovation and growth.
As a strategic player in Skills, Careers and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), they’ve built strong partnerships with schools, colleges, universities and leading businesses, including Unilever, ScottishPower, PlayStation, AstraZeneca and Peel Ports. Through their wide-reaching projects, events and media campaigns, they continue to inspire, inform and empower the next generation.
Contact:
W: www.allaboutstem.co.uk
X: @allaboutfutures
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CER Education
CER Education is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment specialists, with offices nationwide and over 15 years of trusted experience. CER’s dedicated teams focus on every corner of the education sector, including SEND, further education, leadership recruitment, and early years provision.
CER are proud to have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable recruitment solutions to nurseries, schools, academies, free schools, and colleges across the country.
CER made history as the master vendor for the UK’s first two CCS Managed Service Providers for the procurement of temporary staffing, a milestone that has since led to partnerships with 10 Multi-Academy Trusts nationwide.
From the Liverpool office, CER support a wide range of local education authorities, including Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens, Wirral, Halton, Warrington, West Cheshire and West Lancashire and have been proud sponsors of the Educate Awards for 8 years running.
Contact:
W: cer.co.uk
X: @CEREducation
Facebook: @CEREducation
Instagram: @cer.education
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CPMM Media Group
The highly successful Educate Awards is brought to you by CPMM Media Group.
At CPMM Media Group, they also pride themselves on identifying and developing creative PR and marketing campaigns that are results driven.
If you’re looking to enhance your reputation and reach a wider audience, they offer creative thinking, strategy and journalistic flair through their proactive PR services. This includes press release and feature writing, internal communications, crisis and reputation management and even the drafting of awards entries.
Contact:
W: www.cpmmmedia.com
X: @CPMM_MediaGroup
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SENDSCOPE
SENDSCOPE is an innovative Independent Special School for 11 to 14 years, based in the grounds of Saint Francis Xavier’s College, Woolton
SENDSCOPE provides an education for neurodevelopmental young people, enabling them to develop the necessary skills and strategies in order to access a mainstream education or transition into specialist education. SENDSCOPE also offers professional development and training to schools, parents/carers; at SENDSCOPE ‘Every Moment Matters’.
Taking pride in being a bridging provision that avoids lost learning, SENDSCOPE offers full time and short-term placements for six to twelve weeks where young people can develop the confidence, resilience and self belief required in order to flourish in an educational setting.
Contact:
W: www.sendscope.co.uk
X: @SENDSCOPE
Facebook: @sendscope
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Liverpool John Moore's University
A popular destination for students from across the globe, the exceptional student experience Liverpool John Moores University offers is founded on high-quality teaching, ground-breaking research and dedicated staff throughout the University.
With 13 research centres, four research institutes, and 550 postgraduate research students, it is ranked in the top 25 English universities for PhD completion rates.
Its model of higher education places effective employer engagement, work-related learning and skills development at the heart of the student experience. Through the unique World of Work programme, developed in partnership with FTSE 100 companies, and leading business organisations, every student is equipped with the skills they need to gain their dream job or set up their own business: 92% of students are in work or further study six months after graduating.
Contact:
W: www.ljmu.ac.uk
X: @LJMU
Facebook: @LJMUOfficial
Instagram: @ljmu
TikTok: @liverpooljohnmooresuni
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LSSP
Liverpool School Sports Partnership has been supporting PE, physical activity and school sport since 2000.
LSSP is proud to be a school-based organisation committed to providing outstanding support to schools across the area. It promotes, develops and enhances P.E, school sport and healthy lifestyles.
The LSSP management group has proven expertise in education, sport development and training and is supported by a very experienced competition and events team.
LSSP operates strategically to access additional opportunities and resources to benefit teachers and students in local schools.
Contact:
W: www.lssp.co.uk
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Angel Solutions
Angel Solutions has been creating software applications for the education sector for over 23 years.
Working with every local authority in England, academy trusts, dioceses and 20,000 schools they provide tools to help with assessment, performance management, Ofsted, planning, and many other workload-reducing and time-saving products.
Angel Solutions’ circus themed office is situated at the Liverpool Science Park, just a short walk from the city centre.
Contact:
W: www.angelsolutions.co.uk
X: @angel_solutions
Facebook: @AngelSolutionsLtd
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Satis Education
Satis Education is a sector-leading executive recruitment organisation, providing expert support to trusts on the recruitment of CEOs and Operational leaders; Principals and Headteachers; as well as staff at all levels and across all functions. They have recruited many dozens of senior executive leaders to academy trusts and schools nationwide; developing longstanding partnerships with trustees, governors and CEOs who trust Satis Education to deliver high quality leadership recruitment when they need it. Being of the sector the Satis Education team are able to provide bespoke resourcing solutions, tailored to suit the needs of each individual client.
Contact:
W: www.satiseducation.co.uk
X: @SatisEducation
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Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Careers Hub
The Hub is part of the Government’s careers strategy implemented nationally to support schools and colleges in delivering a world-class careers education, responsive to individual pupil needs and underpinned by the internationally recognised Gatsby Career Benchmarks, facilitated by The Careers & Enterprise Company. LCR Careers Hub is currently engaged with 141 schools and colleges who work with Enterprise Advisers, Cornerstone Employers, universities, training providers, businesses and careers professionals to improve outcomes for young people and prepare them for the world of work.
Contact:
W: lcrcareershub.co.uk
X: @LCRCareersEnt
LinkedIn: Liverpool City Region Careers Hub
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Apprenticeships at Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool Hope University is committed to preparing its graduates to serve the common good and championing social justice. Voted 1st in the North West for Academic Support alongside 5 additional categories in the 2024 National Student Survey, Liverpool Hope places great emphasis on the bringing together of research excellence and top-quality teaching.
Committed to widening participation in higher education, Liverpool Hope is now an approved apprenticeship provider, offering high-quality level 6 apprenticeships programmes in Youth Work, Social Work, Physiotherapy and Primary Teaching.
The new Level 6 programmes provide the opportunity for employees or new recruits to gain a full Bachelors degree, whilst remaining in full-time employment and studying alongside their job.
The programmes at Liverpool Hope University are designed in partnership with employers to diversify and upskill the workforce, combining academic excellence with practical experience, working together to shape talent, build success and invest in the future.
Contact:
W: www.hope.ac.uk/apprenticeships/
LinkedIn: Apprenticeships at Liverpool Hope University
Instagram: @livhope_apprentices
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Frank Field Education Trust
Frank Field Education Trust (FFET) was established by Lord Frank Field, who was passionate about the role that schools could play in changing people’s lives.
Through our Early Life, Primary and Secondary provision we believe that the biggest asset within FFET is our people and by working together, from the ground up, we can create a shared purpose to deliver social justice.
Our approach has been shaped by our experience of transforming schools and ensuring the skills and talents that exist within our schools and wider specialist services enables all our pupils to thrive and be prepared for their futures.
Contact:
W: www.ffet.co.uk
X: @FFEduTrust
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Portakabin
Portakabin is a trusted provider of high-quality, modular building solutions for the education sector. We design, manufacture, and deliver versatile learning environments that support schools, colleges, and universities to meet their space and capacity needs quickly and efficiently. Whether you require a single classroom, a fully equipped science block, a nursery, admin offices or an entire school, Portakabin offers flexible solutions that can be tailored to your needs and specific site requirements.
Our services cover every stage of your project, from initial consultation and bespoke design through to offsite construction, installation, and interior fit-out. We also provide turnkey support including planning approvals, building regulation compliance, and ongoing maintenance. With our fast-track, sustainable modular systems, we ensure minimal disruption to teaching and learning while delivering buildings that are high-performing, energy-efficient, and built to last. Portakabin helps educational institutions create inspiring spaces where students and staff can thrive.
Contact:
W: www.portakabin.com
X: @Portakabin_R
LinkedIn: Portakabin
Facebook: @PortakabinLtd
YouTube: @PortakabinLimited