hi-impact first for UK

Hi-impact an education consultancy  is bringing innovative opportunities to the region’s schools by investing in 3D scanning technologies.
A “first” in the UK, the innovative 3D scanning technology will allow students to create and digitally reproduce material with the potential to make an impact on the real world.
The Wirral-based organisation, which is sponsoring the Innovation in Education Award at this year’s Educate Awards, has an experienced and qualified team of teachers and technicians who bring the world of science and technology to life for young people.
The consultancy now works with more than 250 schools across the UK and abroad in the primary, secondary and independent sectors.
Whether sending 360 degree cameras into space to gain footage and data of the Earth’s atmosphere or using a humanoid robot to introduce and develop skills in programming; the hi-impact team provides powerful learning opportunities that enhance all areas of the curriculum.
Jill Billinge, headteacher at Devonshire Park Primary School in Birkenhead, said: “Becoming a hi-impact school has been transformational for our staff and pupils. Deciding to work with the    hi-impact team has been the best professional decision of my career.”
For teaching staff, a unique factor of the hi-impact business is the transfer of its learning methods to educators, through bespoke CPD to fill training gaps experienced by headteachers and other senior staff.
This comes at a time when extra pressure is being brought to bear on schools to provide or source their own training and continual professional development while their resources are shrinking.
Alan Thompson, managing director at hi-impact, said: “Our business has developed and grown from a vision to enrich teaching and learning with the use of innovative technologies to one that has made a huge difference to the lives of teachers and children across Merseyside, the UK and even abroad.”