For IT resellers working with schools, the weeks leading up to September represent one of the biggest opportunities of the year.

As schools prepare for the new academic year, they're reviewing SEND provision, refreshing classroom technology, implementing new EHCPs, and ensuring every learner has the support they need from day one. That creates demand for assistive technology solutions that improve accessibility, remove barriers to learning, and help schools meet their inclusion goals.

For resellers, it's an ideal opportunity to move beyond just supplying hardware and become a trusted technology partner.

Schools are planning now—not in September

The most successful schools don't wait until pupils return before addressing accessibility needs. During the summer break, IT teams and senior leaders are planning technology deployments, reviewing literacy interventions, updating accessibility strategies, and purchasing equipment ready for the new term.

By approaching customers before the summer ends, resellers can position themselves as proactive advisers, helping schools identify the right solutions before budgets are committed elsewhere.

Assistive technology is becoming a whole-school priority

Today's assistive technology isn't reserved for a handful of learners. Schools are increasingly embedding accessibility tools across classrooms to support a wider range of needs, including:

· Pupils with EHCPs

· Learners with dyslexia and literacy difficulties

· Students requiring exam access arrangements

· English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners

· Pupils with hearing or communication needs

· Inclusive classroom strategies for all learners

This broader adoption creates opportunities for resellers to supply complete solutions rather than individual products.

Solutions your customers are already looking for

Douglas Stewart EDU offers a carefully selected portfolio of assistive technology designed to help schools build inclusive learning environments.

Pocketalk – Breaking Language Barriers

With growing numbers of EAL learners across UK schools, communication has never been more important.

Pocketalk provides instant, two-way translation across dozens of languages, helping teachers communicate with pupils and parents from the very first day of term. Whether supporting admissions, parent meetings or classroom conversations, it's a practical solution that schools can implement immediately.

Vurbo.ai – AI-Powered Communication Support

Vurbo.ai uses artificial intelligence to support speech, communication and literacy, helping learners participate more confidently in lessons.

As schools continue to explore AI within education, solutions like Vurbo.ai allow resellers to introduce innovative technology that delivers genuine educational outcomes while opening conversations around wider AI adoption.

Lili for Life – Supporting Reading Comfort

Visual stress can significantly affect reading confidence and classroom engagement.

Lili for Life lamps are designed to improve reading comfort for pupils experiencing visual stress, helping schools support learners with dyslexia and other reading difficulties without major classroom disruption.

Logickeyboard Dyslexie Keyboards

Designed specifically for learners with dyslexia, these colour-coded keyboards improve letter recognition, typing confidence and digital accessibility.

They provide a simple, cost-effective addition to existing classroom technology that can make a significant difference for individual learners.

IRIS Reading Pens

Reading pens remain one of the most effective assistive technologies available.

By scanning printed text and reading it aloud instantly, IRIS Reading Pens support literacy interventions, independent learning and exam access arrangements, making them a valuable addition to any school's SEND toolkit.

Nuance Voice Selector Study

Clear audio is essential for effective learning.

Nuance Voice Selector Study improves speech clarity within classrooms, ensuring pupils with auditory issues can fully engage with teaching, discussions and collaborative activities.

A larger opportunity than individual product sales

Many schools are looking for complete accessibility solutions rather than standalone devices.

That creates opportunities to combine multiple technologies into tailored proposals that support SEND strategies, literacy programmes, accessibility plans and classroom modernisation projects.

For resellers, this means:

· Larger average order values

· Cross-selling opportunities across multiple product categories

· Stronger relationships with schools

· Increased recurring business through ongoing technology refreshes

Why partner with Douglas Stewart EDU?

Douglas Stewart EDU has been supporting the UK education channel for over 20 years, helping resellers deliver specialist technology solutions into schools, colleges and universities.

Our team understands the education market and provides more than product supply. We offer:

· A carefully curated portfolio of leading assistive technology brands

· Education-focused product expertise

· Pre-sales advice and solution guidance

· Competitive reseller pricing

· Stock availability from UK distribution

· Marketing support to help you generate demand

Whether you're already supplying schools or looking to expand your education offering, we can help you build solutions that meet real customer needs while growing your business.

Help your customers start September ready

The schools that make the biggest impact in September are the ones that prepare well before the first bell rings.

By helping customers implement assistive technology before the new academic year begins, you can deliver immediate value, strengthen long-term relationships and position yourself as a trusted education technology partner.

Speak to the Douglas Stewart EDU team today to discover how our assistive technology portfolio can help you create new opportunities with your education customers this back-to-school season.