Our Partners

Also provided to our member schools are a range of services from companies who have been included in the Catalogue of Services as preferred suppliers. These companies provide a range of necessary quality services at preferred rates.

365 Computing

365 Computing is a family-owned, ethical business helping primary schools stay connected, protected, and sustainable. By operating at volume, and with low overheads, we have reduced connectivity costs for schools by up to 40% since 2017.

Our [Exa Networks] internet connectivity is fully managed and can include Exa’s own filtering program (Surf Protect) providing schools with one point of support for ‘all things internet’. In conjunction with discounted rates for Securus Software, 365 Computing ensures schools can achieve total compliance with the DfE’s ‘Digital and Technology Standards for Schools.

To support schools’ sustainability goals, 365 Computing supplies ‘Green IT’ hardware, reducing computing waste and helping schools working towards ‘Let’s Go Zero’. The BSI Standard refurbished hardware comes with a 3 year warranty yet costs up to 60% less compared to brand new models. Each purchase comes with Carbon offset calculations to reduce. British Standards Institute (BSi ) have certified this refurbished technology with the Kitemark™. One of the world’s first well-established trust marks, recognised as an independent symbol of outstanding quality, safety, and trust.

365 Computing also provides a range of STEM and Computing workshops including LEGO engineering activities and Microbit based DT and coding sessions. Our programs are suitable for Years 2 to 6. Staff sessions are also available for twilight and inset day activities.

For any IT related services and to join the scores of schools who have switched and saved:

For information on STEM workshops and Computing PPA cover:

Cityserve

Cityserve, in partnership with the Partnership, work to both manage and deliver school meals provision to the vast majority of our member schools. It is a fruitful, efficient and cost effective way of ensuring that high quality catering is delivered to the children in our schools.

drb Schools and Academies Services Ltd

drb specialise in supporting schools with their duty to locally manage school financial affairs.  drb are able to supply personnel on a short or long term basis, who can manage or enhance a schools ability to operate their financial system, providing detailed feedback, advice and reports to both headteacher and governing bodies.

Over many years drb has supported the Partnership’s in-serve provision.  This they have done through the provision of training in financial matters and in procedures for all members of the school workforce.

Entrust Education Technologies

The Partnership, as part of a strategic partnership with Entrust (formerly Link2ICT) have negotiated a Service Level Agreement (SLA). This agreement is available to all our member schools and means they gain benefits and support against what would be a cost to other schools.

SLA advantages to schools include:

  • A designated CPP contract for escalation of any difficulties.
  • Termly review meetings evaluating service offered to CPP.
  • Attendance at CPP Headteacher Briefing Meetings to share knowledge.
  • Access to free INSET for staff and governors.
  • Negotiated discounts for relevant targeted services.
  • Reduced costs of consultancy and in-school support.

See the Entrust website for more information, or email information@entrust-ed.co.uk

eTeach

eTeach has been working in partnership with the Catholic Primary Partnership for many years. 

You can benefit from CPP member rates when advertising your vacancies on the Eteach website.

If you would like to advertise your vacancies on Eteach, make use of their award winning ATS or discuss how you can utilise their CES approved application form, you can call Joe Birss on 01276 674201.

Current school vacancies can also be found on our Partnership Twitter feed (visible on the home page of this website).

React UK

If your school is looking to access POSITIVE HANDLING TRAINING, we are delighted to work alongside React UK, who offer a discount for Catholic Primary Partnership schools.

React UK Training/ School Positive Handling are a family-based company who are passionate in providing an outstanding level of client care, not just for the duration of training courses but whenever you need advice or support. They help all practitioners in a school setting to better understand challenging and distressed behaviour, enhancing key de-escalation skills through applying cutting edge neuroscience research and trauma informed practice.

They  are delighted to provide discounted training courses to the Catholic Primary Partnership in:

  • Understanding and Reducing Challenging Behaviour
  • L2 Positive Handling
  • Child Trauma and Mental Health

If you contact them, remember to let them know you are a member of the Catholic Primary Partnership.

School Signs

As a family business of nearly fifty years and having worked within the education sector since the introduction of LMS in 1991, Schoolsigns have acquired invaluable knowledge and experience in designing a package of signage that meets both your expectations and budget.

Schoolsigns offer schools and academies a unique design service where one of their design team can create your new logo or brand for you to use on stationary or with your new uniform.

Stone King – Employment Law Helpline

Stone King, in collaboration with the Catholic Primary Partnership, are pleased to offer members bespoke employment law advice support.

Stone King are a dedicated employment support law service, recognised as a top law firm by The Times and Chambers, with deep commitment to the education sector including 60 lawyers in the education team. They have a national presence, and provide support for 2,000+ schools.

Details of the offer include a free 15 minute initial employment law advice by email/phone and access to legal updates/newsletters. Read full details in the flyer below.

To obtain this offer, please email skd@stoneking.co.uk quoting BCPP15

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