The Bett Awards form an integral part of Bett each year, the world’s leading showcase of education technology solutions. Company of the Year is one of the most prestigious categories at the awards, featuring 10 finalists in total, including some of the biggest names in EdTech.
The judges commented that the National Education Group has shown outstanding performance against all criteria. In particular it has demonstrated excellent growth over the last year, and this looks set to continue. The judges were very impressed by the quality and relevance of the company’s services, evidenced by outstanding testimonials. Their commitment to development, responsiveness to changing market needs, along with high levels of customer care make NEG worthy winners of this award.
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Amjad Ali
Amjad Ali is an experienced SENDCo, senior leader and education trainer who has taught in a range of challenging and diverse schools. He is also a TEDx speaker. Amjad has delivered CPD to all sectors in education from trainee teachers to CEOs, executive and headteachers, both in the UK and internationally, covering a range of topics. He has worked with over 100 schools and 1000s of students.
Amjad is a qualified, practising SENCO and is also trained as an Advanced Skills Teacher in Teaching and Learning. Before stepping into the world of education, he spent time as Play Worker and Learning Support Assistant in Young Offenders Institutes.
Amjad has previously co-organised some of the country’s largest teachmeets such as #TMOxford and #TMLondon. He also presents keynotes and offers workshops and inspirational addresses at various educational events such as the Telegraph Education Festival, #NRocks #SRocks, Northern Learning Conference and many others all around the United Kingdom. Amjad's sharing 'portfolio' involves the setting up international initiatives such as #TwitterCoachingED and #CultureBoxED.
Most recently he co-founded #BAMEed a grass-roots movement aimed at ensuring our diverse communities are represented as a substantive part of the education workforce for teachers and leaders in education.
Amjad is ambitious and committed to making a difference to the education system. He is a current teacher, who then shares what works in an engaging and easy to understand format. Amjad also writes a reflective blog entitled NewToThePost where he discusses many elements of his leadership and experience.
He currently works four days a week in a start-up secondary school and offers CPD/INSET on his other day.
Amjad Ali's Webinars
A Practical Guide to Scaffolding to Support Disadvantaged Pupils | Secondary
Webinar Duration: 48 minutes (approx.) This webinar will provide headteachers, school leaders, governors and teachers with practical advice and guidance on incorporating a range of scaffolding techniques into classroom practice to help disadvantaged pupils catch up with non-disadvantaged peers.
A Practical Guide to Scaffolding to Support Disadvantaged Pupils | Primary
Webinar Duration: 55 minutes (approx.) This webinar will provide headteachers, school leaders, governors and teachers with practical advice and guidance on incorporating a range of scaffolding techniques into classroom practice to help disadvantaged pupils catch up with non-disadvantaged peers.
A Practical Guide to Differentiation to Support Disadvantaged Pupils | Secondary
Webinar Duration: 52 minutes (approx.) This webinar will provide headteachers, school leaders, governors and teachers with practical advice and guidance on incorporating differentiation into classroom practice to help disadvantaged pupils catch up with non-disadvantaged peers.