Services
With over 40 years experience in the Education sector, we offer a wide range of services to support the international growth of your company
Sales & Marketing
Developing your companies growth strategies for the:
- UK schools & Multi Academy Trusts
- Schools & districts in the USA
- Worldwide sales directly to schools and governments and/or via re-sellers and partners
- Private English International Schools worldwide
International Growth
Anticipating and understanding your companies needs:
- Finding relevant markets with strong sales opportunities
- Making and supporting direct sales
- Creating & managing distributor networks worldwide
- Winning international tenders
- Regionalising products & services
Support & Training
Delivering the resources your company needs at the right time:
- Mentoring for senior leaders, CEO’s and company founders
- Training your sales & marketing teams on how to work internationally
- Bespoke project management
- Managing the design, development or regionalisation of Education products & services
About
Steve Whitley
Founder, EdTech Consulting
With a passion for improving Educational Technology globally Steve has worked in the EdTech sector for over 40 years striving for and delivering award winning products and services. Steve has a wealth of experience designing and delivering technology in the classroom and has spent over 23 years working with, and successfully trading with the education sectors in various countries. His trade relationships extend into Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, China, Vietnam, Japan and Australia, which provides him valuable insight into the field of Educational Technology all over the world.
From concept to creation Steve has developed and manufactured a wide range of STEM products which are currently sold and used within schools worldwide. The excellence of these products has been internationally recognised, with many receiving the prestigious BETT, ERA & World Didac awards.
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Action Mats
“If you are looking for a consultant to advise on international markets in clear speak, from a position of vast experience in business and exporting, and from a thoroughly nice chap to-boot, then Steve Whitley is a good place to start.“
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I have known Steve Whitley for perhaps five years, having first met him when he was Head of International at BESA. I recall we first started chatting over a pint after a long BESA day, and we ‘just got on’. Perhaps it’s because we’re both Yorkshiremen in exile, but it was refreshing to hear clarity and simplicity spoken, in a world that is sometimes full of jargon and acronyms.
I remember attending one of Steve’s webinars, during lockdown, about exporting (clearly optimistic that world markets would open up again!). I was very keen for Action Mats to start exporting from day 1 and I was keen to know more an area I had no experience in. Hearing that it was Steve presenting the webinar made me very keen to sign up. I remember I learned a lot from it and there were points raised that still stick in my mind now.
Following the pint and the webinar, Steve and I kept in touch, driven by me admittedly but, kindly agreed to by Steve. I was keen to know more about his international experiences and, very magnanimously, Steve was interested in the development of Action Mats. He was a great sounding board and a sage advisor of strategy and knowledge.
Sometime later, we ended up at a table together at an awards ceremony in Dubai, over champagne this time, when he was representing one of his clients (who won) and fortunately Action Mats won too. Again, we talked, this time about the Middle East market, international schools, sales strategies and distributors.
Thanks to Steve’s experiences doing business around the world, there doesn’t seem to be a market that he hasn’t had experience in. Recently, for example, I was talking about Mexico (thinking this might be new to him) but no, Steve immediately recounted a story about an experience with a Mexican distributor.
So, in short, if you are looking for a consultant to advise on international markets in clear speak, from a position of vast experience in business and in exporting, and from a thoroughly nice chap to-boot, then Steve Whitley is a good place to start.
Mr. Jonathan Bhowmick, Action Mats
Africa Fintech Foundry
“I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your invaluable contribution as a tutor at our recent incubation program.”
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Steves expertise, dedication, and passion for sharing knowledge has greatly enriched the learning experience for our participants. His commitment to excellence was evident in the engaging and informative sessions he delivered, providing our startup founders with valuable insights, practical skills, and actionable strategies to navigate the challenges of EdTech entrepreneurship successfully.
The feedback we received from our participants overwhelmingly highlighted the impact of his sessions on their understanding and confidence in key areas of Education Technology. Steves willingness to share his expertise and experiences has undoubtedly played a significant role in empowering our participants to take their ventures to the next level.
On behalf of our entire AFF team, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Steve for the time, effort, and dedication to supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs. His contribution has made a lasting impression on our program and will continue to inspire and empower startup founders long after the program concludes.
Mr. Oluwadamisi Adeoluwa, Africa Fintech Foundry
British Educational Suppliers Association
“I’ve had the pleasure to work with Steve on a number of occasions. Being asked to be an international ambassador for BESA is no mean feat.”
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Steve has a natural affinity to put people at their ease when you meet him. Always interested in what the other person has to say, whilst offering positive advice, drawing-upon his extensive experience in the education sector.
I’ve had the pleasure to work with Steve on a number of occasions. Being asked to be an international ambassador for BESA is no mean feat. In this role, Steve led a delegation of EdTech professionals to Hungary, of which I was a part. His engagement with the British consulate and Hungarian representatives was extremely professional and helped facilitate the British delegation’s engagement with our hosts – reflecting his great ability to connect people.
Additionally, Steve provided commercialisation training to my Havering colleagues, working with 100+ local authority employees. The feedback from colleagues was extremely positive and helped to move our organisation forward – providing excellent insights from Steve’s years of engagement in U.K. and overseas’ education markets, whilst helping attendees to reflect on enhancing current provision and developing future growth.
Moreover, Steve just ‘gets it’ when it comes to the needs of teachers and schools. He has an ethical approach to working with schools and most importantly just wants the best for the kids. I look forward to working with him going forward.
Mr. Dave Smith, BESA
Code To The Future
“Steve Whitley is a wonderful asset to organizations interested in expanding internationally.”
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Steve Whitley is a wonderful asset to organizations interested in expanding internationally. His background as an International Education CEO, combined with his natural teaching ability- result in delivering high value information to clients. We really appreciate the insights and support he has provided to us at Code To The Future.
Mr. Andrew Svehaug, Code To The Future
Histropedia
“Steve was extremely professional and easy to communicate with. His extensive subject knowledge was clear from the outset and he provided us with some important strategic information.”
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We made use of Steve’s skills and experience in the EdTech sector through one of his free sessions. He was extremely professional and easy to communicate with. His extensive subject knowledge was clear from the outset and he provided us with some important strategic information.
He was very generous with his time, ideas and suggestions. It was probably the most useful time we have spent with a consultant for a considerable period.
We look forward to meeting up face to face with Steve in the near future and working with him further.
Thanks for your help Steve. 👍
Mr. Damon Noad, Histropedia
Overnet Data
“It was clear from the first moment we meet Steve that he has a vast wealth of hands on experience in the international EdTech space.”
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With his depth of experience came an understanding of appropriate routes to market for our product and what is required for us to be successful. In addition to the insight he brought to our company, his approach to training our sales team was perfectly tailored to their needs and significantly helped to ensure their success.
– Ms. Lucy Walshaw, Overnet Data
We Are Futures
“Steve is hugely insightful and was able to convey his knowledge in a really engaging and straight forward way. Would highly recommend.”
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We have worked with Steve in a consultancy capacity to support us to scope and understand various global market opportunities for our clients. Most recently we enlisted Steve’s help to do a detailed deep dive into the US education landscape and run a upskilling session with our client.
Steve is hugely insightful and was able to convey his knowledge in a really engaging and straight forward way. Would highly recommend.
Ms. Belinda Surjadi, We Are Futures
Welbee
“If you are looking to export or add expertise to your team, then I’d recommend talking with Steve as a great first step.”
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Steve has supported us for more than two years in exploring and selling to districts in the US. His years of experience of exporting and overseas markets has been invaluable.
From initial engagement with potential customers, to project managing delivery and supporting our first customers, he has helped to ensure we have met our initial objectives. He continues to work alongside me supporting our growth plans.
If you are looking to export or add expertise to your team, then I’d recommend talking with Steve as a great first step.
– Mr. Mark Solomons, Welbee
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