News - Independent Schools Council 2007 Annual Conference & Exhibition

(Update - 22nd March 2007)

Hebron at the ISC Annual Conference

	ISC's 2007 Conference was held at The Brewery, City of London

The Brewery in the City of London hosted the Independent Schools Council 2007 Annual Conference on the 20th and 21st March.

Hebron's Exhibition Stand

Hebron's stand, in the main King George III hall, was kept busy throughout the exhibition.

Their renowned Hebron Engage MIS software as well as their acclaimed Double First suite and Payroll, were all on demonstration.

Hebron's busy stand in the main King George hall

In addition, Hebron's parent company, du Pré plc, was represented, being available to discuss any ICT, Telephony and Calls and Lines requirements schools may have.

Well Attended

Over 350 delegates attended the conference, including Heads, Bursars and Governors, from UK and Overseas schools.

Digital Beginnings & the Internet - Measurable Results

Hebron sponsored a breakout session entitled 'Digital Beginnings and the Internet', which included e-Learning and the educational gain recorded amongst Prep and Senior school pupils.

'What was really interesting,' said Edina Champion, Hebron's Customer Liaison Manager, 'was hearing how schools who have embraced e-Learning technology are realising a measurable increase in their pupils educational success.'

Government and e-Learning

Boris Johnson MP Shadow Minister for Higher Education addresses the ISC Conference

It came as a surprise to some delegates to hear the Government's plans to have e-Learning available in some schools by September 2008.

'The Government realises e-Learning is becoming critical to increase educational success,' said Jeff Elliott, Group MD Hebron, 'which is why they have set dates by which some State schools must have embraced the relevant technology.

'It won't be far beyond this that Independent schools will need to follow suit if only to keep their schools attractive to prospective pupils and their parents, let alone realising the educational benefits.'

Hebron Engage and e-Learning

Continuing, Jeff added, 'Hebron Engage was designed and conceived with e-Learning in mind, and as we speak, the Hebron Engages e-Portal is in beta testing with some of our Development Partners.'

Final Thoughts

Richard Jones Hebron Group Sales Director

The final thoughts on the event go to Richard Jones, Group Sales Director. 'This was an excellent conference and exhibition, especially for Hebron.

'It is always encouraging to have prospective customers come to the stand asking about Hebron Engage and its capabilities, having heard about the product from other schools. The word is certainly on the street!

'And the fact that Hebron is committed to continuous development of an e-Portal has made this conference particularly interesting for many potential customers.'

More Information

Call Hebron NOW on 01935 40 30 20 - or email - sales@hebron.co.uk


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