“Here at Impero, we're a bunch of technology enthusiasts who just happen to love education. That's why it lies at the heart of everything we do” the company says. “For us, the EdTech space is the most exciting place to be, and, since 2002, we've dedicated our skills to solving complex problems with simple solutions for schools across the globe.”

Nottingham-based Impero Software provides online safeguarding, classroom-management and network-management software to schools in more than 90 countries around the world. It is 100% focused on education and develops its solutions in direct response to the latest education trends and requirements – whether that's student safety and safeguarding, new technology or the rise of cloud services. The growing company has further offices in Austin, Texas, Portland, Oregon, and in Los Angeles.

In order to deliver the very best products for customers, the company works closely with schools, charities and specialist organisations. Its range of safeguarding and remote monitoring and management solutions have been specially designed to support technical teams, empower teachers, keep students safe and provide better, more dynamic learning environments.

As a specialist already operating online, very few Impero people had to be furloughed over the past year and then only for the very briefest period of time while adjustments were made. Instead, employees were enabled to work from home with the correct technical equipment and support. There were regular social events and competitions, with wellbeing groups set up and special -interest groups formed in Slack.