About the Organisers

Gabbitas Education

Established in 1873, Gabbitas has generations of experience within the UK independent education sector. Their expertise and understanding of families’ needs when looking for a school means they are in an unrivalled position to be able to deliver a first class show experience which meets the expectations of both parents and schools.

Gabbitas specialises in providing personal guidance to suit the individual needs of each of their clients and is a leader in educational recruitment. Embracing a wealth of expertise on all aspects of education in the UK, Gabbitas values highly its close working relationships with many independent schools and partner support service organisations. Generations of parents have sought advice and Gabbitas now offers personal guidance at all stages of education. Gabbitas is well placed to use this knowledge to deliver an Independent Education Expo that is effective in meeting marketing and strategic objectives.

Experts in education for over a century, Gabbitas is recognised the world over as an independent source of advice for parents, students and schools.


Prospects Events

Prospects Events is a division of Prospects Services. They specialise in managing and creating events from major exhibitions and festivals to awards dinners and conferences. They provide a professional and innovative approach to exhibitors, visitors, partners and clients. The specialist full time team deliver events throughout the UK and are recognised as market leaders in their field. Prospects are contracted to deliver the exhibition element and visitor marketing of WorldSkills London 2010 which will attract over 150,000 national and international visitors to ExCeL London in October.

Prospects is a large, national company, focusing on education, employment and training activities. Prospects' mission is to inspire success for individuals and organisations.

 

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Expo News 2011

On one of the hottest late-September weekends since records began the first Independent Education Expo took place in Alexandra Palace. For two days schools, as far and wide from Hampshire, Staffordshire and Scotland met the the hundreds of parents who visited the show.

Oct 12, 2011
It’s less than two weeks until the first Independent Education Expo takes place at Alexandra Palace.  We’re looking forward to meeting you and your family (don’t forget there is loads of children’s entertainment with Science Wizards and activities in and around Alexandra Palace). 
Sep 19, 2011

It's a huge step in any young person's life. Leaving the structure and regimen of school life for the independence of the university environment can to unsettling. As parents, we worry. Will they find good friends and flatmates? Will they eat properly or stay up all night, surviving on a diet of ready meals and will they actually study? In short, can they adapt well to this new stage of their lives? Of course, if we could make it easier for them, we undoubtedly would.

Sep 19, 2011

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