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2 Synchronised safety Bodet Time offers dedicated solutions for lockdown alerts, class changes, synchronised timekeeping and PA systems. A lockdown system is essential for school safeguarding.With Bodet Time’s Harmonys range, an emergency alert can be sent to specific zones or across the whole school, protecting everyone on the premises. Alerts can be broadcast as live or pre-recorded auditory alerts, accompanied by luminous strobes and optional text displays to account for the needs of all learners, including those with SEND. To ensure security, alerts can be triggered via a control button, PC-installed software or a mobile device via an app. Synchronising the clocks across your school will help you maximise learning time through increased accuracy and reliability – find out more by visiting bodet-time.com 3 Step into the future Explore the future of learning at the Dell Technologies stand, where cutting-edge technology meets educational innovation. Explore the latest laptops, monitors, and devices – each rigorously tested to meet the demands of modern classrooms. Highlights include the Esports Showdown , where visitors can watch top student teams face off in the tournament arena, for an action-packed esports experience. Attendees can also expect Hands-on technology , with opportunities to try out the latest Intel-powered Dell Education Series Latitude devices, purpose-built for student computing. Alongside these will be Expert Insights , via opportunities to chat with Dell and Intel specialists about AI,Windows 11, cybersecurity and more. Plus, don’t miss the Alienware Technology Explorer Bus, for an immersive look at the newest Alienware gear. Find Dell at Bett in Hall 17, Stand ND10 – for more information, scan the QR code opposite or visit dell.co.uk/education 1 Online alternative Academy21, the first online alternative provision to be accredited by the DfE, works in partnership with schools and local authorities to provide students who have additional needs or challenging circumstances access to the high-quality education they need and deserve. Academy21 offers a program of enhanced services for students with additional needs, a compelling and comprehensive range of courses and individual support that helps students to thrive in and beyond school. Classes include anxietymanagement, counselling, wellbeing mentoring, literacy and numeracy support , and more. Find out how they can support your students by visiting academy21.co.uk What’s New? Our pick of the latest solutions and innovations for secondary education Year-round history support Membership of the Historical Association (HA) offers year-round, flexible access to history- specific resources and support for all staff within your history department. HAmembers benefit from access to expert advice, a vast collection of subject-specific teaching resources and ideas, CPD opportunities and a supportive community of passionate historians and educators. Improve your historical knowledge with a range of HA- developed tools, including podcasts, webinars, and the Teaching History magazine. HA membership provides continuous guidance, helping to improve teaching quality and pupil outcomes. Join today from just £71 a year; for more details, contact 0300 100 0223 or email membership@history.org.uk Effective maths transitions The New Group Maths Test (NGMT), developed by assessment experts GL Assessment, is a new termly, adaptive assessment that’s especially effective for supporting teachers with pupils moving from primary to secondary school. Its adaptive algorithm adjusts question difficulty based on responses, offering you valuable insights into each learner’s strengths, knowledge gaps and areas for development. Auto-marked for efficiency, NGMT will save you time, reduce your workload and provide you with reliable data. It also integrates with GL Assessment’s Testwise reporting platform, offering custom data views by class, gender or SEND status to support more targeted teaching. Find out more at gl-assessment.co.uk/ngmt 4 5 teachwire.net/secondary PA R T N E R C O N T E N T 70