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Engineering excellence Founded in 1944, Denford has manufactured the machines on which teachers inspire and students learn for eight decades. Specialising in the production of CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) routers, lathes and milling machines, over the last 80 years we have established a reputation as a leading supplier to education, providing machines to some of the world’s most renowned schools, colleges, and universities. In 2000, Denford founded the global education challenge, F1® in Schools – a not-for-profit organisation committed to furthering STEM learning – and we continue to be a proud sponsor and supporter of the challenge, as well as its official equipment supplier. Explore our product range at denford.co.uk 8 Put your people first With teacher shortages on the rise, schools are searching for solutions to help themmanage their biggest asset – their people. Access Education HR and Payroll can provide a powerful solution for schools and MATs. More than just software, it offers a comprehensive suite that streamlines recruitment, promotes wellbeing initiatives and empowers staff with mobile access to vital HR information. This cloud-based platform can tackle complex tasks like pensions and benefits, freeing up valuable time and resources. Over 9,000 UK learning institutions trust Access Education. Invest in a platform that puts your people first. Learn more at theaccessgroup.com/education 6 Play giveaway Teaching English and/ or drama? Want to win 60 new diverse play texts for your class to explore? Then enter Bloomsbury Publishing’s Lit in Colour competition! To celebrate the launch of its 2024 (Incomplete) Lit in Colour Play List , featuring 60 plays by writers of colour suitable for student study, Bloomsbury Publishing is offering one lucky person the chance to win ALL the plays in the 2024 Play List. To find out more, visit bloomsbury.com/LitinColour Alpine experiences With over 30 years of experience, SkiBound is a trusted leader in school ski trips. Its team – from expert Account Managers, to on-site staff – ensures smooth, hassle-free travel to ski destinations across Europe and North America. Exclusive Clubhotels in the French Alps provide affordable, premium access to top resorts, with dedicated staff and in-house ski technicians ready to support groups on arrival. With strict health and safety standards and full accreditations from the LOtC, School Travel Forum, ABTA and ATOL, SkiBound offers reliable expertise, financial protection and personalised service, making it the UK’s top choice for memorable school ski experiences. To find out more, visit skibound.co.uk Reading excitement As a children’s reading charity, BookTrust’s aim is to help schools bring reading to life. That’s why it developed the Bookbuzz programme, to give students aged 11 to 13 the chance to choose and keep a book they’ll love from a collection of 16 titles, newly selected each year by an expert panel of school librarians, teachers and children’s reading advocates. Priced at just £3.45 per student, Bookbuzz is a great value way of developing reading for pleasure at your school. Find out more at booktrust.org.uk/bookbuzz 7 10 9 teachwire.net/secondary PA R T N E R C O N T E N T 63