Private Education & Development Awards 2019

6 Corporate Vision 2019 Private Education & Development Awards Croner-i Ltd. Best Education Sector Compliance Solutions Provider - UK: Croner-i Ltd. , Drawing onmore than 77 years’ experience in the market, Croner-i Limited is a provider of information services and solutions for professionals in business, tax, accounting, audit, health and safety, HR, trade, care, education andmuchmore. We profile the firm to showcase how it came to win one of our prestigious 2019 Private Education &Development Awards. Founded in 1941, Croner-i has a long legacy of helping a wide variety of organisations and businesses to achieve excellence. Originally established during the First World War to provide guidance for traders, Croner Publications Ltd (as the company was then known) published its first loose-leaf print volume in 1947 – the Reference Book for Exporters. Over the decades Croner has continued to provide compliance solutions for a wide range of market sectors expanding into the education sector in 1984 with its Head’s Legal Guide. Croner first went digital in 1994, launching a series of CD-ROM versions of its print content followed by online solutions. A service from the company that was only available online, however, came in 2004. As the first product under the Croner-i name, Croner-i Human Resources provided a unique blend of specially constructed web-friendly compliance information with model letters, policies, news and features to its subscribers. Over the next few years, Croner-i would expand its online portfolio to cover a huge range of sectors, including education, health and safety, small business, tax, audit and accountancy and international trade. In 2015 Croner-i also migrated to a Drupal-based platform, providing the fantastic online products that the firm has to offer to this very day. Professional services company Peninsula Group acquired the Croner businesses from Wolters Kluwer in 2017. As a Peninsula Group company, Croner-i is able to draw on the group’s vast industry expertise to support its valued customers and help them to make critical decisions every day by providing solutions that combine expert knowledge with specialised technology and services. Croner-i Ltd continues to be the leading provider of information services to tax, accounting, HR and health and safety professionals across the UK. Specifically, within the education space the firm offers Croner-i Education, a complete online information service, written by education experts and sector specialists. This unique solution is the most efficient way to stay ahead in this fast-paced, ever-evolving sector thanks to its up-to-date guidance, information on the latest legislation, and cutting-edge tools. Combined these resources are designed to help users operate effectively and efficiently in the education space. Designed and developed by specialists with intricate insight into the market, Croner-i Education supports and provides trusted information to the work of those in the education sector covering primary, secondary, and independent schools, as well as free schools and academies. Supporting a diverse range of users, Croner-i Education covers over 130 topics. As well as in-depth information and practical guides, it includes model policies, procedures, forms, letters, and factsheets that users can download and adapt. Regularly updated, one of the features of the solution is its monthly eAlert, which offers an overview of the latest industry developments. Access to telephone advice is also provided for all those customers who want a second opinion or just want to discuss a best practice or compliance issue. Alongside its award-winning education offering, Croner-i also supports a wide range of clients across a diverse variety of additional markets including early years, health and safety, care management (including CQC compliance) and road transport, as well as tax and accounting. Through this varied experience the firm has ensured that it has the knowledge and understanding to adapt to the changing needs of clients across the business landscape. Ultimately, since the inception of the company nearly 80 years ago Croner-i has flourished into a unique, dynamic company that combines technology with in-depth industry knowledge to create vital resources for users across many industry sectors. Looking ahead, the firm will remain committed to enhancing its solution and ensuring it remains user-friendly and compliant with the latest developments across the education market and meets the needs of tomorrow’s users, today. Apr19115 “Croner-i will remain very committed to enhancing its solution and ensuring it remains user-friendly and compliant with the educations market latest developments.” CONTACT DETAILS: Company: Croner-i Ltd. Website: https://www.croneri.co.uk/ Tel: 0800 231 5199