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🌟 Celebrating Neurodiversity in Education 🌟 This Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we recognise and champion the unique strengths and perspectives that neurodivergent children bring to our schools and communities. We understand the vital importance of inclusive environments where every child feels safe, supported and empowered to thrive. By embracing neurodiversity, we move closer to a future where differences are celebrated, not just accommodated. Let’s continue to create learning spaces that respect, uplift and inspire every student. 💡 How is your school or organisation celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week? We’d love to hear your thoughts! #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #InclusiveEducation #Neurodiversity #SEND #ASN #SEN #ALN

We are proud to announce our Awards Charity for 2025: Prostate Cancer UK. Prostate Cancer UK will be the official Awards Charity at each of our awards ceremonies this year: - MMC Awards: 8 May 2025 | Grand Hotel Birmingham - Education Buildings Wales Awards: 1 July 2025 | The Parkgate Hotel - Education Estates® Awards: 14 October 2025 | Kimpton Clocktower Hotel - Learning Places Scotland Awards: 18 November 2025 | Hilton Glasgow This is why: Prostate Cancer UK is striving for a world where no man dies from prostate cancer.    1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer UK works to give every man the power to navigate it. Whether that’s helping them to understand their risk, make the right choice about treatment or get the expertise they need to feel informed and in control. Prostate Cancer UK makes every pound count. They’ve invested over £100 million into the best researchers in the world to unravel the complexity of prostate cancer, so they can give men precise and personalised care with the right treatments at the right time, for the best chance of living the full life they want. The advances in testing, funded by their supporters – like huge improvements in MRI scans- are blazing a trail towards a screening programme. In the near future, every man at risk of prostate cancer could be invited for regular, accurate tests that can catch cancer early enough for a cure, saving thousands of our Dads, partners, brothers and friends every year. The ambition: Prostate Cancer UK works every day to create a world where no man dies from prostate cancer. And they’ll leave no man behind. Supporting a Cause That Hits Close to Home Prostate cancer affects far too many men, yet awareness and early detection can make a life-saving difference. That’s why we’re incredibly proud to support Prostate Cancer UK as our Awards Charity for 2025. For our CEO & Co-Founder, James Lee, this cause is deeply personal. Following his father’s recent diagnosis, James is determined to raise awareness and funds by taking on the Three Peaks Challenge—climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon within 24 hours. James shares why this mission is so important: "Prostate cancer is a battle that too many men face, yet early detection can save lives. Supporting Prostate Cancer UK is something I’m passionate about, both personally and professionally. Taking on the Three Peaks Challenge is my way of making a difference—because this fight is far tougher than any mountain. I’m proud to stand with Prostate Cancer UK to help create a future where no man dies from this disease." Join us in supporting James and this incredible cause. Every step he takes is a step closer to a world without prostate cancer. www.stepconnect2.com #ProstateCancerUK #AwardsCharity #MakingADifference #ThreePeaksChallenge

Come and see the STEP CONNECT2 team on stand C42 at Futurebuild. We'll be here for all three days so be sure to stop by and say hello! #stepconnect2 #futurebuild

Come and see us on stand C42 at #Futurebuild2025, starting tomorrow at Excel! Look out for our bright orange t-shirts and talk to us about our upcoming events, including Education Estates® Exhibition | Conference | Awards, the NEW Public Sector Estates Congress and the Modern Methods of Construction Awards! James Lee | Kathleen Dean | Rebecca Stratten-Nott | Jacqueline Grant | Andy Harris | Jake Stickels | Joe Willoughby | Nadine Buckley This is a must-attend event to: • Discover the latest cutting-edge innovations. • Hear from inspiring industry leaders. • Connect with a community driving real change. 📅 When: March 04 - 06, 2025 📍 Where: Excel, London Let’s shape the future together! Register for your free ticket today and join me there: "https://lnkd.in/eyW9Scj2" #Futurebuild2025 #Sustainability #Impact #Innovation #BuiltEnvironment

Great news as Education Estates® is shortlisted in TWO categories at the Exhibition News Awards 2025 😃 Those who work with us or have participated in our events will know these two categories are particularly close to our hearts: Significant Contribution to the Sector and Content Programme of the Year. Fingers crossed for 28 March! #educationestates #stepconnect2 Education Estates® Exhibition | Conference | Awards

Our event season has officially begun! The Education Estates® SEND Conference is taking place today at the Science Gallery London. Discover more at https://lnkd.in/damZEuGw And, if you missed it, don't worry, you still have the opportunity to attend the Education Estates® Net Zero Conference on 24 April in London and the Education Estates® Exhibition | Conference | Awards® on 14-15 October in Manchester. Register your interest to ensure you don't miss out!

We are excited to announce the NEW Security Show Ireland, an exhibition for security professionals, taking place on 12–13 November 2025 at the RDS in Dublin. The Security Show Ireland is a B2B exhibition that will bring together industry leaders, innovators and professionals to explore the latest security technologies, solutions and services across both the public and private sectors. Experts will share their insights and experiences using cutting-edge technologies at the exhibition and as part of a programme of seminars held during the event. Attendees will have the opportunity to see technologies in use, discuss features and requirements with experts and compare products, giving them the confidence to make an informed purchase or recommendation. Discover more at www.securityshow.ie. Contact Jacqui for more information about exhibiting or sponsoring the Security Show Ireland 2025: jacquigrant@stepconnect2.com or +441892351626. What to expect: - Ireland’s leading security technology and service providers - Live demonstrations of the latest products - Insights into upcoming technologies and guidance from experts - Solutions for your unique challenges and requirements - The opportunity to discuss features with experts and compare products Product profile: - Access Control - Perimeter Protection - Alarm & Warning Systems - CCTV & Video Surveillance  - Fire Safety - Services We look forward to welcoming you to the Security Show Ireland! #securityevent #securityexhibition #securityshowireland

Dates for your diaries! ✍ We have a busy year ahead - do take note of our event dates and check out the new events we have scheduled this year, incl. the Education Estates® Supplier Awards and Learning Environments Northern Ireland - see below for full information or go to www.stepconnect2.com Education Estates® SEND Conference | 6 February 2025 | Science Gallery London Education Estates® Net Zero Conference | 24 April 2025 | LSE Modern Methods of Construction Awards | 8 May | Grand Hotel Birmingham Public Sector Estates Congress | 12 June 2025 | Senate House, UCL, London Education Estates® Supplier Awards | 19 June 2025 | The Grand Hotel, Birmingham Education Buildings Wales Conference & Awards | 1 July 2025 | Cardiff University Education Buildings Wales Awards | 1 July 2025 | The Parkgate Hotel, Cardiff Education Estates® Exhibition | Conference | Awards® | 14-15 October 2025 | Manchester Central Education Estates® People’s Awards | 13 October 2025 | Manchester Education Estates® Awards | 14 October 2025 | Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Manchester Learning Environments Northern Ireland | 5 November 2025 | Titanic Belfast Learning Places Scotland Conference | Exhibition | Awards & EdTech Scotland | 18 November 2025 | SEC Glasgow Learning Places Scotland Awards | 18 November 2025 | Hilton Glasgow www.stepconnect2.com #educationevents #architects #consultants #construction #schools #colleges #universities #highereducation #educationconferences #educationawards #educationexhibitions #Educationestates #educationestatesSEND #educationestatesNetZero #MMCAwards #educationestatesSupplierAwards #educationestatesPeoplesAwards #EducationBuildingsWales #PublicSectorEstatesCongress #LearningEnvironmentsNorthernIreland #LearningPlacesScotland #EdTechScotland

🌟 Behind the Scenes at STEP CONNECT2! 🌟 Ever wondered what makes our events extraordinary? It's all about teamwork! 🤝   Check out these exclusive behind-the-scenes shots from 2024 to see our incredible team in action.   Every event is a shared success - at STEP CONNECT2, we believe that great things happen when we work together. Our team is dedicated, creative and collaborative - values that drive us to deliver our leading learning environments events across the UK and Ireland ✨   🎥 Check out the pics below and see our amazing team in action! James Lee, Kathleen Dean, Rebecca Stratten-Nott, Jacqueline Grant, Andy Harris, Nadine Buckley, Joe Willoughby, Katie Moullin, Rhiann Bull, Jake Stickels, Aurora Dionigi Fegan, Maisie Cryer What’s been your most rewarding team moment at work? Share your stories in the comments! 🚀 #Teamwork #EventLife #BehindTheScenes #Gratitude #Collaboration #StepConnect2

Pre Christmas party shenanigans at STEP CONNECT2 🎉 Missing our colleagues Rebecca Stratten-Nott and Kathleen Dean James Lee Kathleen Dean Rebecca Stratten-Nott Nadine Buckley Joe Willoughby Katie Moullin Rhiann Bull Andy Harris Jacqueline Grant Jake Stickels Aurora Dionigi Fegan Maisie Cryer