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ICT Support for Multi-Academy Trusts

Managing ICT across a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) is no small task. We should know! The majority of the Novatia consultancy team have performed that role in the past... and lived to tell the tale! From ensuring consistency and security across sites to...

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A construction worker holding a hard hat and blueprints stands in front of a building site with a crane and growth chart, symbolising progress in school construction.

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What Contractors Should Take Away from Education Estates 2025

The Education Estates 2025 conference was a timely reminder of the pivotal role that construction plays in shaping the future of learning...

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This Old Dog is learning some new tricks...

Leo has been our family dog for 13 years old but circumstances have demanded he find new ways to find his way around recently as a combination of...

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The Hidden Benefits of ICT Audits: Boosting Efficiency and Enhancing Learning Environments

In an increasingly digital educational landscape, ensuring that technology serves its purpose effectively is more important than ever. For schools...

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Every Picture Tells a Story...

I was on holiday in Ireland last week. The ‘wow’ moments as we drove along the Wild Atlantic Way in the South and West frequently demanded that we...

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Digital Strategy: Getting Started…

It’s 18 months since the DfE introduced the expectation that schools should have a minimum two-year Digital strategy in place, resting on ‘a...

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CF25 – Support for Q9 - Technology

The Department for Education (DfE) is set to release the full Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the CF25 Construction Framework on Thursday, 19th June.

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Demystifying DFE's Connect the Classroom

As an ICT director, securing robust digital infrastructure is critical for your school’s success. The Department for Education’s (DfE) Connect the...

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