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Our BLC Sponsors

Our BLC Partners and Perks

We work closely with a range of edtech providers who share our commitment to quality learning in the education sector.

Shrewd

Shrewd LMS is a cloud-based learning management system designed to work directly within Microsoft Teams, allowing educators and organisations to create, deliver, and manage online courses in a familiar environment. It provides tools for building interactive content, tracking learner progress, and issuing certificates, making it a simple and cost-effective way to run structured digital learning and training programmes.

With Shrewd, you can bring BLC content straight into Microsoft Teams, putting learning resources at the heart of where staff and students already work — enhanced by a BLC-exclusive offer for member institutions.

Canvas

Canvas is a cloud-based virtual learning environment (VLE) or learning management system developed by Instructure, used by colleges and universities to create, deliver, and manage online and blended learning. It provides a central space where teachers can share resources, set assignments, track progress, and communicate with students, all in one platform.

All BLC members can benefit from an immediate 25% discount if they procure Canvas. (Only available to new and FE customers).

Focus XR

Focus XR specialises in immersive learning through Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR), enabling learners to experience real-world environments and scenarios in a safe, engaging way. Their platform supports colleges to enhance teaching, boost engagement, and bring industry experiences directly into the classroom. Focus XR are offering a limited-time exclusive for BLC members to support wider adoption of immersive learning across the sector.

For institutions signing up before 31 August 2026:

  • 18 months access for the price of 12 months
  • £7,140 (12-month license price)
  • Additional 6 months included at no extra cost
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