Event Sponsorship

Why partner with GSA?

GSA represents more than 140 of the UK’s leading independent girls’ schools.

GSA schools range from the highly-selective to local community schools, including both day and boarding. Some cater for 100% girls, others provide a predominantly girls-only environment with boys in the nursery and/or sixth form.

Exhibiting at GSA Conferences and Events provides companies with an opportunity to introduce new products and services, generate new business, and strengthen existing customer relationships. Most delegates at GSA events and conferences will have significant responsibility for designated school decisions.

Who Partners with GSA?

GSA has long-standing relationships with a number of suppliers but, equally, we are always keen to welcome support and involvement from new companies.

Services and products offered by companies exhibiting at the GSA Annual Conference include:

  • Management Information Systems
  • School uniforms
  • Catering services
  • Expeditions
  • Photography
  • Marketing
  • Educational software and mobile apps
  • Executive search and recruitment

Event Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities

The next GSA Annual Conference will take place in London from Monday 21 – Tuesday 22 November 2022, (venue TBC). The Annual Conference is the flagship event in the Association’s calendar and brings together Heads from across GSA’s membership. It attracts upwards of 140 delegates each year, as well as invited guests from across the independent and state sectors.

There is a wide range of opportunities for supporting the event, from sponsorship, to having a stand in the exhibition, or simply attending the public sessions as a corporate delegate. In addition, all sponsoring and exhibiting partners will be listed on the GSA website for 1 year.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions of ways in which you would like to participate, please contact us at events@gsa.uk.com

The Summer Briefing is a popular annual event which brings together our GSA members. It attracts upwards of 110 delegates per year, and we always aim to grow attendance.

Exhibiting at the Conference provides companies with an opportunity to introduce new products and services, generate new business, and strengthen existing customer relationships. Most delegates at GSA events and conferences will have significant responsibility for designated school decisions.

The GSA Summer Briefing 2022 will take place on Monday 13 June at BMA House, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9JP.

The Conference will bring together Heads, Governors and senior leaders from GSA schools, providing key updates in education. It will provide opportunity for members to share ideas and discuss the areas which are most pressing for our schools.

If you have any questions regarding the opportunities available or the application process, please contact us at events@gsa.uk.com.

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The GSA Conference for Deputy Heads and Senior Leaders will take place on Tuesday 1- Wednesday 2 March 2022 at the Leicester Marriott Hotel. The Conference will bring together senior staff from GSA schools and provide opportunities for discussion, sharing good practice, and professional development.

The conference will also include an evening dinner on Tuesday 1 March.

The Conference for Deputy Heads & Senior Leaders is a popular annual event which brings together senior staff from across GSA’s membership.

The composition of Senior Leadership Teams varies from school to school but, in most cases, will comprise a Deputy Head Academic, Deputy Head Pastoral, Director of Studies, and one or more Assistant Heads. These members of staff often have responsibility for areas such as data management, expeditions, resources, IT software, extra-curricular activities, etc.

Exhibiting at the Conference provides companies with the opportunity to introduce their new products and services, generate new business, and develop existing customer relationships.

The GSA/ HMC Junior Heads’ Conference will take place on Wednesday 4 – Thursday 5 May 2022 at the Delta by Marriott Hotel, Warwick. The two days will bring together heads of junior and prep departments in GSA and HMC schools and provide opportunities for discussion, sharing good practice, and professional development.

This year, we have a range of opportunities available including exhibitors, sponsorship and advertising.

If you have any questions regarding the opportunities available or the application process, please contact us at events@gsa.uk.com.

Our 2021 Sponsors

Anthony Millard Consulting
Anthony Millard Consulting

Recruitment
Anthony Millard Consulting
Anthony Millard Consulting (AMC) is a leading educational consultancy firm. Established in 2004 to provide the education sector, both in the UK and internationally, with first class recruitment solutions and strategic consultancy. Our purpose is to support excellence in education. We manage the search and selection of educational leaders and provide advice on all strategic aspects, offering inspiration, challenge and empowerment to schools at each stage of their journey to excellence. By focusing on our core strengths, we believe we retain uniqueness. Each member of our team of Directors and Associates has substantial, practical experience of educational leadership and, between us, our range of experience is as broad as it is deep. We make absolutely certain that clients we work with receive a personal, tailored service and we never take on more assignments than we can handle – every client we work with receives the full attention they deserve. Annual Conference 2021 Exhibitor
Bright Field Consulting
Bright Field Consulting

Coaching
Bright Field Consulting
Bright Field is a leadership development, strategic planning and coaching business. We work with schools around the world. Bright Field manages the Global Mentoring Network on behalf of the GSA, NCGS and the Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia. We have recently published "The Magic in the Space Between" which documents the first three cohorts of the Network. Annual Conference 2021 Session Sponsor
Class Technology Solutions
Class Technology Solutions

ICT
Class Technology Solutions
Class Technology Solutions Limited (CTS) is your trusted technology partner of choice. We are a passionate, forward-thinking company, dedicated exclusively to investing in the future of schools and colleges. Our future depends on continuously creating tools which will support schools and colleges in innovative ways. Our focus is to bridge the gap in curriculum-based learning with the use of innovative technology in the classroom. We understand the problems facing educational establishments and continue to facilitate the transformation of schools by providing ICT improvements which fundamentally alter the teaching and learning environment. Annual Conference 2021 Exhibitor
Classlist
Classlist

Parent Communication App
Classlist
Classlist is a parent-parent communications and fundraising app, used by 1000+ of the best schools in the world. It's an award-winning app that allows parents to connect without sharing phone numbers - it is GDPR-safe. It's a moderated alternative to WhatsApp - parent volunteers check the information being shared is accurate and helpful. Parents can also set up fundraising and community events for their schools, with volunteer sign-ups and RSVPs all automated. Classlist is used by 300,000 parents in 20 countries. Annual Conference 2021 Exhibitor 
Engage
Engage

Management Information System
Engage
Engage, our award-winning School Management Information System, empowers over 620 leading independent and international schools spanning six continents. We are now a part of the 2200-school Education Horizons Group. Engage features unique customisable workflows and forms, tracked communications, school-specific terminology and multi-language capability, all in a single database solution. The scope of Engage and our related products within EHG provides you with a single vendor solution for key academic, administrative financial needs, while our API and custom integrations provide a smooth pathway to other leading school products. Engage provides the essential connection between staff, parents and students. Annual Conference 2021 Wine Tasting Sponsor and Exhibitor
Envoplan
Envoplan

Interior Design
Envoplan
We design, build and fit beautiful yet intelligent learning environments that support your school’s vision, focusing on positively impacting lives through our design approach. Our sister company, Noble+Eaton a specialist consulting group to improve standards and well-being through a well-designed learning environment. Annual Conference 2021 Exhibitor
Furlong Solutions
Furlong Solutions

Education Software
Furlong Solutions
Furlong has been producing first class education software for over two decades. We think a little differently to other software providers - for us it’s not just about fantastic software it’s about building meaningful partnerships with schools and offering you the best service and unparalleled support. Annual Conference 2021 Exhibitor
Gillman & Soame
Gillman & Soame

Photographer
Gillman & Soame
Gillman & Soame are the pre-eminent, brand leading school photographers operating in the UK and overseas. In existence since 1856, we work with the country’s top schools and are proud to count many leading grammar schools as customers. We take more large Complete School groups than any other company in the UK. We have British Design Council award winning staging with method statement, risk assessment, public liability insurance and data protection policy all in place. We offer the complete photographic service to schools nationwide: • School Name and crest on school portraits - Parents are really proud of the fact that their children go to your school so we offer a very special product that includes your school name. This is unique to Gillman & Soame. We also offer the normal portraiture options as standard to all customers. • Groups of up to 1,800 staff and pupils - Complete School and House Groups. Not just letter box format but featuring the school building too if desired. Taken as one photograph not stitched together! • Sports Groups - As part of a planned programme of photography, we will undertake seasonal Sports Group photography. • Imagebank - A unique service whereby your images are archived and stored by Gillman & Soame off your servers thereby freeing up valuable space. • SIMS / iSAMS compatible - Names to Faces database, which enables images to be automatically dropped into your pupil database system. Compatible with other systems too. • Creative services - Photography and video for websites and brochures a speciality. • Variety of ordering methods - Online / phone / post / into school. Gillman & Soame - one point of contact with everything under one roof! Annual Conference 2021 Exhibitor
Girls on Board Ltd
Girls on Board Ltd

Teacher Training
Girls on Board Ltd
Girls on Board offers training to teachers in an approach which empowers girls in school to resolve their friendship problems for themselves. This award-winning approach has been adopted by over 300 schools in the UK and world-wide. We offer opportunities to train either at face-to-face events or online. "Our adoption of the Girls on Board programme to empower our pupils to tackle friendship problems with adult support, rather than interference, has been ground breaking" Northampton High School for Girls. Annual Conference 2021 Exhibitor
Harrison Catering Services
Harrison Catering Services

Catering
Harrison Catering Services
Founded in 1994 by Geoffrey Harrison, Harrison Catering Services is an independent, family-owned company providing contract catering to clients across the UK. Harrison’s ‘food with thought’ proposition is centred around the on-site preparation and cooking of top-quality meals made with fresh ingredients. Harrison understands that every client is unique. Working in partnership, we create an individual catering service that meets and exceeds each client’s needs and aspirations, ensuring that customers receive an exceptional service. Annual Conference 2021 Headline Sponsor 
Hecom
Hecom

Direct Marketing and Print
Hecom
Hecom work with Educational Institutions - Universities, Colleges, Schools & Careers advisors offering cost effective direct marketing. We cover everything from brand development through to print and mail both UK and International. Annual Conference 2021 Exhibitor
Innermedia
Innermedia

Digital Agency
Innermedia
Innermedia is an established, fully in-house digital agency with an open and consultative approach. We work with clients throughout the UK to plan, implement, and measure digital journeys across the globe that deliver excellent ROI and create an online presence that works in line with your overall aims. Based in Hertfordshire, our team focuses on building sites that rank well and produce measurable results. We have extensive experience and success working with both commercial and independent school clients; we understand your market and have a proven track record in planning, creating, and delivering effective marketing solutions to engage with new parents and direct them to your school. Every part of our process is created to help you achieve long-term success online, as well as delivering an attractive and easy-to-use website. We have provided over 150 independent schools with our expert strategies as well as our digital services which include websites, virtual open day experiences, MIS integration, apps, social media, photography, video, drones, PPC, SEO, virtual reality tours and ongoing measurement, tracking, and on-going support. We also run weekly free digital marketing webinars that can be accessed here: https://www.innermedia.co.uk/latest-webinars. Annual Conference 2021 Lanyard Sponsor and Exhibitor
Interactive Schools
Interactive Schools

Marketing Communications Agency
Interactive Schools
The world’s leading strategic marketing communications agency for independent and international schools. We fill the intersection between Art and Science. We call it wonder. We put users first and craft incredible, immersive marketing experiences that blend creative magic, measurable engagement and tangible impact. STRATEGY | WEBSITES | CREATIVE | SOCIAL MEDIA | TECHNOLOGY Annual Conference 2021 Exhibitor
iSAMS
iSAMS

Management Information System
iSAMS
iSAMS is the market-leading Management Information System (MIS) for Independent Schools, offering bespoke management of all academic, pastoral, administrative and financial information. In 2021, we welcomed our 1,100th school to our growing community and established iSAMS as a true end-to-end solution for school management by adding HR, Payroll and Payment solutions to our portfolio. We now manage key school data for 700k+ students and many of the world’s most highly regarded Independent schools. iSAMS clever web architecture creates a single database with an associated suite of portals and apps designed to bring together and engage the whole school community. Annual Conference 2021 Exhibitor
KSS
KSS

Architect
KSS
KSS is an award-winning architecture and design practice based in Central London and Sevenoaks, Kent, celebrating 30 years in 2021. Our education work covers the spectrum from large new campuses to complex refurbishments and specialist internal environments. We have experience creating learning spaces for our clients that inspire and support contemporary teaching methods. We believe that good design can reflect and endorse your values, learning ethic, and vision. Success is based on attracting high numbers of students, increasing staff retention and performance levels, generating revenue opportunities, and reinforcing brand awareness and loyalty. Annual Conference 2021 App Sponsor
Moore Barlow
Moore Barlow

Law Firm
Moore Barlow
The Independent Schools team at Moore Barlow is recognised nationally as having one of the best, specialist education teams, acting for over 200 independent schools. Nationally ranked sector experts Joanna Lada-Walicki, Ben Collingwood and Gordon Reid provide advice and support on all issues faced by independent schools. The team is described by Legal500 and Chambers UK as “exceptional due to key partners such as Joanna Lada-Walicki, who is exceptional and outstanding in her advice, experience, professionalism, and value for money” and “Ben Collingwood is outstanding in his measured advice, wise counsel and ability to analyse situations with great clarity and perception at great speed”. Annual Conference 2021 After Dinner Entertainment Sponsor
Moore Kingston Smith
Moore Kingston Smith

Accountant
Moore Kingston Smith
With over 30 years’ working with the education sector, we are one of the leading firms auditing and advising the sector. Regularly recognised for our work, we have been awarded numerous accolades such as top firm for overall service in the latest Charity Finance Audit Survey, out of the leading top 10 charity specialist firms in England – an accolade we have now attained for the last six years in a row. Services include: Audit and accounts, Tax and VAT, Governance and Business advice, Strategy, Forecasting and Benchmarking, Digital transformation, HR consultancy, Financial sustainability, Impact reporting and Fundraising, GDPR and Cyber Security. GSA Annual Conference 2021 Wine at Dinner Sponsor and Exhibitor
My School Portal
My School Portal

Management Information System
My School Portal
Access offers a range of core business management and intelligence solutions that can be used independently in any organisation, or integrated with sector specific solutions. My School Portal, an Access company, is a single and secure platform that collates and displays all student information in one place. Annual Conference 2021 Exhibitor 
Net-ctrl
Net-ctrl

Technology Solutions
Net-ctrl
Net–Ctrl is a leading UK value-add technology reseller with over 19 years of experience. We specialise in delivering and integrating technology solutions that make a real difference to our clients, including network security and infrastructure, WiFi, IP-CCTV, lockdown and building access control, and cyber security and phishing awareness training. These solutions have been handpicked from respected and world-leading companies offering innovative and sophisticated technologies that we believe truly deliver in the workplace – including Ruckus, Aruba, MOBOTIX, Boxphish, TYCO, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet and more. Annual Conference 2021 Exhibitor 
Perry Uniform
Perry Uniform

Uniform Supplier
Perry Uniform
Perry is a leading online school uniform and sports kit supplier; we work alongside schools to deliver distinctive uniforms and high-performance sports kit with an exceptional service to parents. Providing a truly integrated and multi-channel shopping service, parents have the convenience of online shopping supported by in-school fitting events, showrooms, and school shops. Annual Conference 2021 New Members Lunch Sponsor and Exhibitor
Pilot Financial Consulting
Pilot Financial Consulting

Financial Advisor
Pilot Financial Consulting
Pilot Financial is a pension and employee benefits adviser specialising in the independent schools sector. We offer a range of services to both organisations and individuals: - Teachers' Pensions - Retirement planning - Pension taxation advice - Defined Contribution workplace pensions - Insurance and employee benefit consulting - Flexible benefit technology Annual Conference 2021 Exhibitor
Powerful Allies Limited
Powerful Allies Limited

Energy Broker
Powerful Allies Limited
Powerful Allies are a trusted energy partner for the procurement of Energy, Sustainability and Energy Compliance services; Approved by the Independent Schools Bursars Association (ISBA), Institute of School Business Leadership (ISBL), Catholic Independent Schools Conference (CISC), The Methodist Independent Schools Trust (MIST), and the only energy broker to be Accredited by Achilles, the Public Sector Supplier Vetting protocol. Our services are built on honesty, transparency, sustainability, and fairness, underpinned by strong moral ethics. That's why all of our electricity contracts are from 100% Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGO) backed supplies, at zero extra cost, as we put our clients and sustainability at the forefront of our service. Annual Conference 2021 Exhibitor
Saxton Bamfylde
Saxton Bamfylde

Recruitment
Saxton Bamfylde
Saxton Bampfylde is a recognised leader in education, advising on leadership appointments in the sector for over 35 years. Our team is dedicated to guiding you through a clear, effective, and collaborative process to appoint the right candidate for your school. As a firm we have successfully completed over 200 appointments since March 2020 and are proud of our 98% success rate. We work with independent schools, MATs, international schools, SEND organisations, education charities, and education regulators to appoint Heads, CEOs, Principals, Bursars, Directors of Finance and Operations, Chairs, Governors, Directors of People, Deputy Heads, Heads of Junior/Prep School, Specialist Programme Directors, and more. Annual Conference 2021 Session Sponsor
Schoolblazer
Schoolblazer

Uniform Supplier
Schoolblazer
Schoolblazer are the UK’s leading supplier of uniform and sportswear to independent schools, with a deep commitment to sustainability and fair trade. We are online experts, focussed on providing design and product innovation to our schools, including bespoke, modern tailoring and high-performance sportswear. We deliver shopping convenience for our parents, with free name-taping and Intelligent Sizing. GSA Professional Development Sponsor 2021-2022 and Annual Conference 2021 Headline Sponsor
SDS Group
SDS Group

Archive Management
SDS Group
SDS are Experts in Managing School Archives – working with 300+ UK independent schools. For 25 years, SDS Group (School Records & Heritage) have offered bespoke digitising & detailed indexing services to Schools - scanning Heritage Archives (magazines, photographs) & Admin Records (Pupil Leaver Files, HR, Bursar), Maps/Deeds/Large Format Plans, O&M files & Governor’s Minutes. Access the scanned records via secure (username/password), bespoke online websites - styled within the School’s corporate identity. Admin Benefits – improves efficiencies for Inspections, Audits, H&S and inquiry responses. Celebrate your School’s Heritage. Reconnect, create and keep live your relationships with the Alumni by sharing these digitised resources online. Reach out to overseas alumni with nostalgic documents scanned from their time at school. Annual Conference 2021 Exhibitor
SOCS
SOCS

Management Information System
SOCS
With over 900 schools using SOCS sport, co-curricular, calendar and music modules, SOCS has a growing presence in the UK and across the world. Our clients include for example Millfield, Wellington College and Whitgift. The SOCS team are passionate about working with schools to tackle the challenges related to managing and communicating co-curricular, sport and tuition activities. The products have been developed in close collaboration with SOCS customers. Annual Conference 2021 Session Sponsor and Exhibitor
Succession Independent Schools
Succession Independent Schools

Financial Advisor
Succession Independent Schools
As one of the longest-running specialist teams in the UK, we are widely recognised as experts on the TPS, as well as providing consultancy services on a much larger range of financial and managerial issues. Our role as planners is to assist governors, senior leaders and staff to plan for the future. Whether it’s helping staff gain a better understanding of their pension arrangements or assisting Governors and Bursars with complex consultation issues, our skill lies in translating the technical jargon into plain English. • TPS consultation • Presentations to Governors, academic & support staff • 1:1 meetings • Remuneration, Retirement and exit strategies • Lifetime and annual allowance calculations Annual Conference 2021 Exhibitor
The Stevenson Group
The Stevenson Group

Uniform Supplier
The Stevenson Group
The Stevenson Group is an established independent school uniform and sportswear retailer. We are specialists in garment design and sourcing, to meet every budget and specification. Multichannel retail options including online shopping; high street shops, on-campus school shops; phone order hotline; pop-up shop events and direct wholesale supply. Annual Conference 2021 Exhibitor
True Adventure
True Adventure

School Trips
True Adventure
Responsible, sustainable and dynamic school trips with purpose. We are working towards being certified carbon neutral by 2022 and offer projects that truly make a difference to peoples lives. Annual Conference 2021 Exhibitor
Unifrog
Unifrog

Higher Education Platform
Unifrog
Unifrog is the complete whole-school destinations platform. Our mission is to level the playing field when it comes to students finding and applying successfully for the best opportunities for them. We want to revolutionise CEIAG so that every student - regardless of background - finds their best next step. We bring all the available information into a single, impartial, user-friendly platform to help students make the best choices, and submit the strongest applications. We also empower teachers to manage the progression process effectively to make sure Unifrog has a genuine impact in each of the 2,500 schools we work with. Annual Conference 2021 Exhibitor
World Challenge
World Challenge

School Trips
World Challenge
We believe that overseas travel is one of the most empowering, life-altering forms of learning possible. We’re passionate about what we do and for over 30 years we have dedicated ourselves to the pursuit of creating unique school trips that educate, enrich, and inspire the next generation. These experiences complement school learning, giving students the opportunity to become true life-learners and global citizens. It’s the kind of learning that students will carry with them long into the future, learning that can only come from experiencing this amazing planet and the unique cultures that inhabit it. Annual Conference 2021 Session Sponsor and Exhibitor
Zeelo
Zeelo

Transport
Zeelo
Zeelo is the smart bus platform for schools. We are experts in providing safe, flexible, fully-managed home-to-school transport services to schools across the UK. We offer route planning and optimisation, online booking platforms, state of the art app and flexible ticket and payment solutions for parents. Our services are built on technology with live vehicle tracking, safety notifications for parents and 24/7 live customer support. Reduce parking and pollution around your school with a fully managed home-to-school transport service – we've saved our clients over 10,000 tonnes in CO2 emissions, that’s the equivalent of planting 476,059 trees. Annual Conference 2021 Headline Sponsor

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