Sponsorship Opportunities
POSITION YOUR BRAND AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE EDUCATION COMMUNITY
The National Schools Awards is brought to you by the Institute of School Business Leadership (ISBL), Centre for Education Operational Excellence (CEOE) and the Schools & Academies Show (SAAShow) and will take place on 4th December 2026 at the House of Lords, London.
Bringing together over 250 school leaders to celebrate and reward excellence across the sector, by sponsoring one of the eight award categories or securing the headline sponsorship, you will be placing your organisation and brand at the forefront of the UK education sector.
By booking one of the 9 available sponsorship packages, you will receive complimentary tickets to the ceremony for your team and your clients, as well as the chance to meet and network with the UK’s leading Schools and MATs, while having multiple branding opportunities throughout the pre-event campaign and onsite activity.
WHY SPONSOR THE NATIONAL SCHOOLS AWARDS?
EXCLUSIVE BRANDING
Promote your brand to our extensive education database and ISBL's membership reach
Complimentary Tickets
Network with over 250 school leaders and pioneers at the famed House of Lords
Acknowledgement
Present an award to the winning finalist as a celebrator of hard word, success and innovation
AUDIENCE SNAPSHOT
MAT CEO
Deputy Headteachers
School Business Managers
Bursars
Headteachers
Governors
Head of School
Director of Primary
Principal
Senior Head of Year
Head of School
Executive Headteacher
Academies ICT Manager
Deputy Head Curriculum
School Business Lead
Head Of Faculty
Director of Finance
Director of Learning
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE
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Gain maximum exposure as the exclusive Headline Sponsor of the National Schools Awards. Benefit from prominent branding, high-profile recognition and direct engagement with senior education leaders from across the UK.
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Full page advert in the awards brochure
Exclusive sponsor of one of the award categories and the opportunity to present the award to the winner.
Branding on the nomination form and during the award ceremony for your category.
Branding on slide deck for your award category.
Distribution of marketing materials prior to presentation.
4 Tickets for Staff for the Awards Ceremony
5 Tickets for School Clients for the Awards Ceremony
Photo Opportunity for Ceremony Hosts & Winners
Support from the SAAS team to prepare for the event and maximise involvement.
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Full page advert in the awards brochure
Exclusive sponsor of one of the award categories and the opportunity to present the award to the winner.
Branding on the nomination form and during the award ceremony for your category.
Branding on slide deck for your award category.
Distribution of marketing materials prior to presentation.
4 Tickets for Staff for the Awards Ceremony
5 Tickets for School Clients for the Awards Ceremony
Photo Opportunity for Ceremony Hosts & Winners
Support from the SAAS team to prepare for the event and maximise involvement
-
Full page advert in the awards brochure
Exclusive sponsor of one of the award categories and the opportunity to present the award to the winner.
Branding on the nomination form and during the award ceremony for your category.
Branding on slide deck for your award category.
Distribution of marketing materials prior to presentation.
4 Tickets for Staff for the Awards Ceremony
5 Tickets for School Clients for the Awards Ceremony
Photo Opportunity for Ceremony Hosts & Winners
Support from the SAAS team to prepare for the event and maximise involvement
-
Full page advert in the awards brochure
Exclusive sponsor of one of the award categories and the opportunity to present the award to the winner.
Branding on the nomination form and during the award ceremony for your category.
Branding on slide deck for your award category.
Distribution of marketing materials prior to presentation.
4 Tickets for Staff for the Awards Ceremony
5 Tickets for School Clients for the Awards Ceremony
Photo Opportunity for Ceremony Hosts & Winners
Support from the SAAS team to prepare for the event and maximise involvement
-
Full page advert in the awards brochure
Exclusive sponsor of one of the award categories and the opportunity to present the award to the winner.
Branding on the nomination form and during the award ceremony for your category.
Branding on slide deck for your award category.
Distribution of marketing materials prior to presentation.
4 Tickets for Staff for the Awards Ceremony
5 Tickets for School Clients for the Awards Ceremony
Photo Opportunity for Ceremony Hosts & Winners
Support from the SAAS team to prepare for the event and maximise involvement
-
Full page advert in the awards brochure
Exclusive sponsor of one of the award categories and the opportunity to present the award to the winner.
Branding on the nomination form and during the award ceremony for your category.
Branding on slide deck for your award category.
Distribution of marketing materials prior to presentation.
4 Tickets for Staff for the Awards Ceremony
5 Tickets for School Clients for the Awards Ceremony
Photo Opportunity for Ceremony Hosts & Winners
Support from the SAAS team to prepare for the event and maximise involvement
-
Full page advert in the awards brochure
Exclusive sponsor of one of the award categories and the opportunity to present the award to the winner.
Branding on the nomination form and during the award ceremony for your category.
Branding on slide deck for your award category.
Distribution of marketing materials prior to presentation.
4 Tickets for Staff for the Awards Ceremony
5 Tickets for School Clients for the Awards Ceremony
Photo Opportunity for Ceremony Hosts & Winners
Support from the SAAS team to prepare for the event and maximise involvement