Recommended Partners

The Directory of Recommended Partners allows selected suppliers and professional consultants to share their credentials and contact information with our network of GSA Member schools and is a valuable tool for Heads and other education professionals.

The companies listed below have all been recommended by at least two GSA or other ISC schools. Click on the logos below to view contact details and testimonials from members.

Where next?

Discover everything that the GSA has to offer.

Explore more in Sponsorship

Devices for Education by HardSoft

Devices for Education by HardSoft

Financial Services and IT Services

With 40 years of experience and accreditations from Microsoft, Samsung, and Apple, Devices for Education by HardSoft offers the UK’s most flexible and seamless Leasing and Device as a Service solutions for schools. Our in-house finance, support, and insurance services provide ultimate flexibility with no hidden fees, ensuring complete transparency in our pricing. We offer both school and parental 1:1 leasing solutions, and HardSoft is a proud member of the Finance and Leasing Association.

Contact Information

What schools are saying

HardSoft has been an invaluable partner in our school’s rollout of pupil Surface devices. Their outstanding support and services have truly set them apart. From efficient and prompt responses to exceptional account management, their team has been a pleasure to work with. The delivery of the devices was seamless, and their ongoing support has been great, handling hardware and warranty claims with ease. HardSoft’s dedication and professionalism have made the entire process smooth and stress-free.

— Badminton School
Flooglebinder

Flooglebinder

School Trips & Co-curricular

Awesome student adventures focused on conservation, sustainability, personal development and mental health. Our trips are designed FOR teachers, BY teachers! Whether you choose our UK adventure camps or an overseas study trip focused on geography, biology, ecology or wildlife management, sustainability will be at its core.

Our mission is to redefine the way students travel to ensure they travel with purpose and a positive impact. Not just on their school trip, but beyond, helping students develop lasting pro-environmental behaviours. From the plains of South Africa to the jungles of Costa Rica, our educational adventures span the globe and include some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. Our broad portfolio of educational expeditions means there is plenty of choice for different age groups and varying educational topics. We align our study tours with UN Sustainable Development Goals, giving students of all ages a deeper understanding of environmental sustainability and social impact.

We have been officially awarded the ‘Learning Outside the Classroom’ quality badge – a nationally recognised benchmark representing high-quality educational experiences and effective risk management.

What schools are saying

I would highly recommend Flooglebinder to fellow members. They consistently provide outstanding service, with a strong focus on creating enriching experiences for students, while also promoting sustainability and conservation, which aligns perfectly with educational values today. Their team’s passion for what they do shines through and helps to create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for students.

— Nottingham Girls' High School

We have used Flooglebinder for the last few years for residential trips to a variety of locations. Their trips are engaging, but academically rigorous, and dovetail very closely with our school ethos. The staff and guides have been responsive to our needs and helped tailor the trips to suit our pupils and purposes. The residential trips are inspiring and leave a long-lasting impact on our students.

— St Mary's School, Colchester
Girls on Board

Girls on Board

Pastoral & wellbeing

Girls on Board is an approach which helps girls, their parents and their teachers to understand the complexities and dynamics of girl friendships. The approach empowers girls to solve their own friendship problems and recognises that they are usually the only ones who can. Girls on Board sessions are non-judgmental and reflective, designed to raise empathy amongst the girls and it is that empathy that fuels the search for harmony and resolution. By empowering girls to find their own solutions, parents need worry less, schools can focus more on the curriculum and the girls learn more effectively – because they are happier.

What schools are saying

Since using Girls on Board we have found our pupils are able to manage their own friendships much better. It gives them the skills but also empowers them to take ownership of their friendships without adult intervention. We are very pleased to be using it at St Catherine’s.

— St Catherine's School, Twickenham
iSAMS By IRIS

iSAMS By IRIS

MIS and Software

iSAMS is the market-leading Management Information System (MIS) for Independent Schools. 100% cloud-based, iSAMS offers schools bespoke management of all academic, pastoral, administrative and financial information.

We are thrilled to announce that our community has grown to include 1,500 schools including more than 50% of GSA members and some of the world’s most highly regarded Independent Schools. Our platform now manages critical school data for over 1.4 million students.

iSAMS offers a versatile, modular approach enabling schools to choose the functionality they require without paying for unused extras. Its 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.

With the addition of HR, payroll, finance, admissions, payment, and Power BI reporting solutions, we have further solidified our position as a comprehensive end-to-end solution for Independent school management.

Contact Information

What schools are saying

We have used ISAMS since August 2020 and it has streamlined the day to day running of the school. Staff, students and parents are comfortable with its use and the support provided by the company is both responsive and knowledgeable.

— St George's Edinburgh
Leiths Education

Leiths Education

Academic, Assessment & Curriculum

Leiths Education enables exceptional cookery teaching. Whether you have a cookery department or no facilities at all, we can help you teach your young people how to cook.

Leiths Education provides high-quality accredited cookery qualifications and life-skills cookery courses for all students from Key Stage 1 to 5. Our practical hands-on lessons champion cooking from scratch in every session. As a Leiths Education Partner School, teachers and students benefit from a complete package of resources and support developed by our experienced team of Leiths cookery teachers.

All you need is to believe in the power of cookery and the importance of teaching children and young adults how to cook. Leiths Education can help you do the rest.

 

Contact Information

What schools are saying

When looking for a replacement for the A Level Food Technology, we contacted Leiths and they were incredibly helpful in going through the different options, the costs etc and then helped with training in order to deliver the Level 3 course as an A Level equivalent. Ever since then, we have received constant online and in-person support. This company shows huge dedication to improving their educational provision for students year on year as well as adjustments in order to improve ease of use for academy schools. As a team, Leiths are determined to improve food education for all children across the UK.

— St Mary's School, Cambridge

At RMS for Girls, we began working with Leiths Education in 2023 and have been delighted with every aspect of what Leiths have to offer.

I can highly recommend Leiths courses for the support offered by HQ, as well as the highly effective organisation and quality of the resources provided by Leiths. From buying equipment and uniform and knife sets for the courses, everything has been considered and advice is just an email or phone call away.

To sum up Leiths in a few words, I would say; friendly,  professional and highly effective.

— The Royal Masonic School for Girls
MasterClass Sports Tours

MasterClass Sports Tours

School Trips & Co-curricular

MasterClass is one of the UK’s leading operators of large scale sports tours and events across the UK and Europe.

Proud partners of the Girls’ Schools Association for the last 12 years, their annual GSA Netball Weekends attract over 60 teams from schools across the country. During the school holidays in October, May and at Easter, they operate multi-sports events in Spain, Holland, and other destinations, taking over 2,500 players away every year.

MasterClass is the sister brand of Edwin Doran, the UK’s oldest school sports tour operator with over 50 years’ experience.

Modulek

Modulek

Construction & Design

Award winning and leading market experts at designing and constructing new educational buildings.
Our unique hybrid construction method brings traditional building design into the Modern Methods of Construction marketplace, providing the best of both worlds at a fraction of the build time and within your estate budget.

One Stop Shop
Modulek provide a whole solution. Feasibility studies, concept design and site surveys, managing the planning process, building manufacture, delivery, installation, through to the finishing of the building. Reducing the amount of third parties, Modulek simplify the contractual process as well as saving costs.

For projects that are on hold because they are over budget, Modulek can value engineer drawings and propose a new design based on the original floorplan. Bringing the project back within budget whilst still retaining the essence of the building through subtle amendments that can only be achieved with modular building technique, reduces the overall project cost.

Contact Information

PHVC Minibus Leasing & Fleet Suppliers

PHVC Minibus Leasing & Fleet Suppliers

Supplies and Transport

PHVC Minibus Leasing & Fleet Suppliers are a trusted leader in vehicle leasing and sales of Minibuses, Vans & Cars, proudly supporting the Education Sector for over 35 years. We provide popular new and pre-owned D1 and Non-D1 minibuses and are well-equipped to help schools transition to electric fleets and can offer our 15 seat 100% electric demonstrator for schools to trial. Our expert team delivers tailored advice and solutions, ensuring a smooth, efficient move to sustainable school transport. Other services we offer include our own dedicated in-house maintenance team, ensuring your fleet stays on the move with faster response times and a personalised, hassle-free service. Additionally earlier this year we launched our PHVC Rental Division, offering 9, 15, and 17-seat minibuses at very competitive rates.

 

What schools are saying

Pleasantly surprised by how easy PHVC has made leasing vehicles. Once the order was agreed, PHVC took over with the branding, and the vehicles were delivered on time ready for service. Ongoing support is always available by phone or email, through our regular Business Manager and we have had extensions to current orders and new orders fulfilled.

— Marymount International School
Schoolblazer Ltd

Schoolblazer Ltd

Uniform & Schoolwear

Schoolblazer is 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 and shopping convenience for our parents, with free name-taping and Intelligent Sizing. Limitless sportswear is the number one brand in independent schools.

 

Contact Information

What schools are saying

We have been impressed with the quality and service of School Blazer for several years. They are always on the end of an email to discuss any tweaks to your online website or school clothing requirements. parents find the ordering website informative and simple to use.

— Norwich High School GDST

We are long-standing customers of SchoolBlazer and have benefitted from their excellent service year on year.

— St Mary’s School Ascot
STC Expeditions

STC Expeditions

School Trips & Co-curricular

At STC Expeditions, we spark curiosity in the world around us, celebrate the richness of humanity and create agency in young people to tackle the climate and biodiversity crisis. Schools put their trust in us, confident in safety management, commitment to ethical tourism and relentless focus on quality experiential learning. We have been partnering with schools to deliver extraordinary adventures since 2006. Over that time, we have safely taken more than 6000 young people to some of the most inspirational places on our planet. From personal development and building resilience, to geo-politics, religion, biodiversity and cross-cultural understanding, our planet is one huge classroom. If you are looking for a school travel specialist to expand your students’ horizons, you’ve come to the right place. We’re passionate about education, experts in adventure and pros at putting the two together.

Contact Information

What schools are saying

I would certainly recommend STC Expeditions,.  They have organised trips to Costa Rica, India and Morocco. They are extremely responsive to emails and very well organised.  They provide an excellent service before and during the trip with really good local guides to support.  It is appreciated that one of the teams always attends the student and parent information sessions.

— King's High School, Warwick
Stevensons

Stevensons

Financial Services and IT Services

Stevensons is the UK’s largest independent school uniform and sportswear retailer. Supplying over 650 schools via our online and in-person channels, we are the first choice when it comes to superior service, high quality and exceptional value. Stevensons is able to provide a complete one-stop shop by also supplying teamwear, staff wear and estate wear ensuring efficient and streamlined supply for our school partners.

What schools are saying

I would recommend Stevensons. We have changed our uniform recently and it has been fairly seamless and they have accommodated our differing choices across our family of schools.

— The Royal Grammar School Worcester

Stevensons have supported the school for many years by providing uniform for our senior and prep school children. They helped the school to redesign its bespoke uniform some 8 years ago, and continue to respond and adapt to any changes the school wishes to make to its kit. They are consistently helpful, friendly and professional and offer added benefit to parents with the onsite school shop service.

— St Swithun's School
Synergia Coaching Ltd

Synergia Coaching Ltd

Pastoral & wellbeing

Synergia Coaching provides a wide range of organisational development support to Independent Schools to achieve leadership excellence through their Senior Leadership Team, Middle Managers, and staff for the ultimate benefit of pupil performance and aspirations. We address a school’s specific needs by developing individuals, teams and whole school staff, empowering schools to solve the people issues they face on a day-to-day basis.
Our services include:
Heads & SLT appraisals
SLT team development
Introduction of a Coaching culture
Leadership development programmes
INSET day training

Our experienced team work with your school to understand your specific requirements and design a tailored approach.

 

 

Contact Information

What schools are saying

I have worked with Clare, at Synergia, for some years now. She has provided coaching for various members of my team, supervision for my DSL as well as supported various teams in the School with resilience and team building opportunities. She is exceptionally professional and knowledgeable and has been a source of huge support for me and for my school. I have particularly valued her coaching, personally, as Head and have benefited hugely from her wisdom! Her academic approach has also been valuable; she is so knowledgeable and her ability to recommend books to read and articles to support my leadership style, have been a real support of my own professional journey. I recommend her and her company to you wholeheartedly.

— Manchester High School for Girls

Over many years at both my schools I have used Synergia in various ways. They are really responsive and want to understand your particular setting and how they can bring value. Our staff are our biggest resource and having them come alongside both at recruitment stage and on further occasion to provide coaching support for middle managers has been very useful.

— Headington Rye Oxford
The Careers People

The Careers People

Professional services

Supporting Excellence in Careers Education for Independent Schools

Our mission is to ensure that every student has the knowledge, experiences, and expert guidance they need to make informed decisions — and build a future they are proud of.

We understand the unique priorities and expectations within Independent Schools, particularly in meeting ISI inspection criteria and Gatsby Benchmarks around pupil development, personal guidance, and preparation for life beyond school.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your careers provision ahead of inspection, enhance pupil outcomes, or create a more cohesive whole-school careers strategy, The Careers People are your trusted partner in delivering meaningful impact.

 

What schools are saying

The Careers People’s weekly newsletter is a great resource for our students. It’s tailored to the needs of different schools, offering a rich mix of current opportunities, events, and labour market insights. The regular employer, university, and study abroad spotlights are particularly helpful — they help students broaden their horizons and make informed decisions about their futures. It’s a brilliant way to keep careers education fresh, relevant, and engaging.

— Lady Eleanor Holles School

The Careers People is a great organisation that offers a number of services and products to support any school’s careers programme. They are responsive to any requests and are constantly creating new ideas to meet the need of students.

— Queen Anne's School, Caversham
True Adventure

True Adventure

True Adventure was founded in 2006 based on one big idea, that travel has the power to change and develop young people like nothing else.

Fast-forward to today and we’ve taken more than 5,000 students on over 450 incredible expeditions.
We’ve been privileged to work with the most amazing students, educators, leaders, schools, communities, and charities, and we’ve enjoyed some unforgettable experiences along the way.

Yet our passion and values have never changed: to provide young people with ambitious adventures that are truly life-changing. Fundamentally, we believe that every school and pupil are different and so every adventure should be too.

Contact Information

What schools are saying

True Adventure have supplied our L6 Summer Expedition for very many years and we have had some outstanding trips with them. I would be more than happy to talk fellow GSA members.

— St Catherine's Bramley
Uniform Schoolwear Ltd t/a Perry Uniform

Uniform Schoolwear Ltd t/a Perry Uniform

Uniform & Schoolwear

Perry delivers distinctive uniforms and high-performance sports kit which represent great value for money with an exceptional service to parents.

A leading UK based online school uniform and sports kit supplier exclusively supplying the independent school’s sector. Perry provides that personal touch with a truly integrated multi-channel shopping service.
Parents have the convenience of online shopping supported by in-school fitting events, showrooms, and school shops. Email [email protected] to arrange an initial call.

 

 

Contact Information

What schools are saying

Perry Uniform has been an outstanding uniform outfitter for our school, consistently delivering high-quality products and exceptional service. We have been thoroughly impressed with their professionalism and dedication to meeting our needs.

— Glendower Preparatory School
World Challenge

World Challenge

Sustainable school travel

30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

44+ COUNTRIES VISITED

12,000+ SCHOOL TRIPS

150,000+ STUDENTS TRAVELLED

….And we still believe that experiential travel is one of the most empowering, life-altering forms of learning possible.

We’re passionate about what we do and have dedicated ourselves to the pursuit of creating unique school trips that educate, enrich and inspire the next generation.

For over 30 years, we’ve enabled transformative travel experiences right around the world. These experiences complement school learning, giving students the opportunity to become true life-learners and true 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.

Contact Information

What schools are saying

We’ve worked with World Challenge for the last 3 years on various projects across the globe. Each expedition has been filled with support and guidance from the initial launch, during the build up to travelling and for the duration of our trip. The security of knowing someone is on hand to help deal with any issues or complications whilst away helps to reassure parents, staff and students so that they can allow themselves to fully embrace what’s on offer.

These trips aren’t your average school trip, they’re opportunities to fully immerse students into eye opening experiences, taking on new responsibilities and strengthen their resilience.

— Nottingham Girls' High School
Devices for Education by HardSoft

Devices for Education by HardSoft

Financial Services and IT Services

With 40 years of experience and accreditations from Microsoft, Samsung, and Apple, Devices for Education by HardSoft offers the UK’s most flexible and seamless Leasing and Device as a Service solutions for schools. Our in-house finance, support, and insurance services provide ultimate flexibility with no hidden fees, ensuring complete transparency in our pricing. We offer both school and parental 1:1 leasing solutions, and HardSoft is a proud member of the Finance and Leasing Association.

Contact Information

What schools are saying

HardSoft has been an invaluable partner in our school’s rollout of pupil Surface devices. Their outstanding support and services have truly set them apart. From efficient and prompt responses to exceptional account management, their team has been a pleasure to work with. The delivery of the devices was seamless, and their ongoing support has been great, handling hardware and warranty claims with ease. HardSoft’s dedication and professionalism have made the entire process smooth and stress-free

— Badminton School

Set your password

Welcome to the GSA Member Zone. Please choose a password to activate your account.

Reset password

Enter your email address and we'll send you a link to reset your password.

Member login

Welcome to the GSA Member Zone, your central hub for exclusive resources, updates and events.