Connecting the People Who Shape Tomorrow
The UK's new professional membership community for education.
Become a MemberEducation is more than a profession… it's a community.
Every day, millions of people dedicate their lives to educating, inspiring and supporting others. Education Connect has been created to bring those people together.
Whether you're a teacher, teaching assistant, lecturer, headteacher, CEO, school business manager, governor, university professional, education supplier or business supporting education — you belong here.
One Membership. Endless Opportunities.
Education Connect brings together everything you need in one place.
- ✔Professional Networking
- ✔Education Rewards Card
- ✔Exclusive Discounts & Offers
- ✔Industry News & Updates
- ✔CPD & Leadership Development
- ✔Wellbeing Support
- ✔CEO & Headteacher Forums
- ✔Education Marketplace
- ✔Business & Education Partnerships
- ✔Education Awards Benefits
Who is Education Connect for?
Why Join?
Connect
Build relationships with education professionals across the UK.
Learn
Access exclusive resources, CPD and leadership opportunities.
Save
Unlock thousands of discounts through the Education Rewards Card.
Grow
Develop professionally through networking, events and industry insights.
Celebrate
Be recognised and become part of a community that values education.
To become the UK's leading professional membership organisation for everyone working in education.
Connecting educators, organisations and businesses to create stronger partnerships, improve wellbeing, encourage collaboration and celebrate excellence.
Over 1 million people work in UK education.
They hear from hundreds of organisations, yet there is no single community that connects, rewards, informs, celebrates and supports them — or links education with business. Education Connect changes that.
What Education Connect Includes
Education Rewards Card
National discounts, local discounts and education-only offers.
Education News
Daily news, weekly newsletter, government and funding updates, AI, SEND, leadership and policy.
Professional Development
Webinars, CPD, leadership programmes, masterclasses and certificates.
Networking
CEO forums, headteacher, college and university leader networks, business breakfasts and regional meet ups.
Wellbeing
Mental health, coaching, employee assistance, health checks, fitness discounts and lifestyle benefits.
Procurement Hub
Trusted suppliers, exclusive pricing, preferred partners and framework information.
Jobs
Education vacancies, recruitment partners, career advice and leadership opportunities.
Marketplace
Technology, HR, training, furniture, insurance, finance, marketing and legal.
Media & Awards
Podcasts, radio, magazine, video, member stories — plus priority booking, VIP events and early award nominations.
Membership costs
Connect
£49 per year
For individuals
Teachers, TAs, headteachers, CEOs, lecturers, governors, trustees, business managers and support staff.
Corporate
Price on request
For organisations
Schools, MATs, colleges, universities, businesses and charities — membership across your whole team.
Partnership
Price on request
Strategic & National Partners
National visibility, speaking opportunities and long-term partnerships with Education Connect.
Why businesses join
- ✔Direct access to education
- ✔Brand awareness
- ✔Networking
- ✔Lead generation
- ✔Advertising
- ✔Thought leadership
- ✔Speaking opportunities
- ✔Research & market intelligence
National Forums
Annual Events
Plus the quarterly Education Connect Magazine — leadership, innovation, technology, wellbeing, case studies and awards.
Celebrate the people making a difference in education
The Education Awards recognise the individuals, teams and organisations doing outstanding work across UK education — and give members the best way to be part of them.
Priority booking
Book your place at the Awards ahead of general release.
Member discounts
Discounted places for Education Connect members.
VIP events
VIP events, networking and celebration alongside education leaders.
Early nominations
Hear about nominations first and put names forward early.
Award categories
- ★Education Hero Award
- ★Lifetime Achievement
- ★Headteacher / Principal / Dean of the Year
- ★Teacher / Lecturer of the Year
- ★Early Years School of the Year
- ★Primary School of the Year
- ★Secondary School of the Year
- ★Further Education College of the Year
- ★Higher Education Provider of the Year
- ★Apprenticeship Provider
- ★Transforming Lives through Partnerships
- ★Outstanding Support for Students
- ★Sustainability Award
- ★Women in STEM Award
- ★Educational Resource Provider of the Year
- ★Wellbeing Award
- ★Innovation Award
- ★Financial Education Award
- ★Independent School of the Year
- ★Supplementary School of the Year
- ★Education Recruitment Provider
- ★Governor of the Year
How to nominate
- 01Become a memberMembers get early nominations and priority booking for the Awards.
- 02Tell us who to recogniseSend us the person, team or organisation and the difference they have made.
- 03We will be in touchWe'll send members the categories, dates and entry form as they are confirmed.
Support the Awards
Businesses and organisations can back the Education Awards and reach the people who shape education every day.
- ✔National visibility
- ✔Speaking opportunities
- ✔Thought leadership
- ✔Networking with education leaders
- ✔Long-term partnership
Price on request
Become a MemberEducation Connect — Every education need. One connected platform.
Our ambition is to bring everything education needs together in one place — connecting schools, colleges, universities and education professionals with the services, resources, expertise and opportunities that help them thrive.
From recruitment and training to trusted suppliers, wellbeing and partnerships, Education Connect will make it easier to find support, share knowledge and build relationships that improve outcomes for learners.
Connect · Collaborate · Support · Reward · Celebrate · Inspire · Innovate · Lead
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