Q3 2021

EU BUSINESS NEWS / Q3 2021 13 , Apr21352 Most Innovative Education Support & Development Organisation 2021 The Examcraft Group develops an outstanding range of products, services and teaching resources to support the education of andmaximise the potential of young people. It represents a family of four integrated brands which are Examcraft, 4Schools, The Super Generation, and Education Careers. Examcraft was founded in 1988 by Sean O’Donnell and Brendan Vaughan to provide mock examination papers and a correction service for Junior and Leaving Certificate students. Sean and Brendan were both teaching in Coláiste Eanna, Rathfarnham, Dublin at the time. In 2002, Examcraft was purchased by Philip O’Callaghan and it began operating as a business from City West, Dublin. By 2005, it had sold its first second level student journals. In 2008, the three other brands were launched – 4Schools, Education Careers, and The Super Generation – and in 2014, the umbrella brand, The Examcraft Group was established for all of the divisions, including Examcraft. Examcraft delivers high quality Junior and Leaving Certificate mock examination papers as well as provides a swift and accurate correction service to all secondary schools in Ireland. It works with the most experienced teachers to ensure its examination papers are of the highest quality while covering all major subjects, and that they are all marked to the highest standard. Examcraft prides itself on being customer-focused and efficient, using next day delivery couriers to ensure clients have their papers and corrections on time, every time. 4Schools specialises in the provision of communication resources and products to primary and secondary schools. It is at the forefront of providing customers with state-of- the-art student learning journals, homework diaries, teacher record boards, school prospectuses, and much more. It also offers a range of products in Irish, including a series of maps and charts which are available in English and Irish. Education Careers is Ireland’s number one educational vacancy advertising service, a team made up of trained teachers who work in a variety of educational sectors in Ireland, who therefore have a unique understanding of the recruitment process in the education sector in the UK and Ireland. With more and more people turning to online recruitment to advertise and apply for jobs, Education Careers provides a free vacancy advertising service for all DES primary and post-primary schools in the Republic of Ireland. The Super Generation is made up of experienced educators who understand the factors that contribute to student wellbeing and academic achievement. They design innovative, yet practical and engaging learning, wellbeing and motivation programmes that inspire students to achieve academic success and become confident future leaders. These programmes are delivered in a range of formats including as in-school seminars for students, parents and teachers; as live webinar sessions presented by experienced trainers, along with short videos and activities; as e-learning programmes via the Super Generation Online Classroom, supporting self-paced independent student learning; and as train- the-trainer courses, where teachers deliver the programmes directly to the students themselves, having received training and all the necessary resources. Indeed, The Examcraft Group has established itself as a market leader in its sector; it has built its offering and reputation through core values of unparalleled quality and service, its brands delivering a range of services that help students and teachers to thrive within the educational environment. Contact: Philip O’Callaghan, Managing Director Email: [email protected] Website: www.examcraftgroup.ie