Local Authorities

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The re-positioning of LAs as commissioners of services to schools entails a fundamental rethink of how they are structured, staffed and sustained.

Novatia - with our experience gained from supporting a range of LAs nationally - are well positioned to play an objective role in the transformation of Local Authority services to fit this new, customer-led model. Read more below about how we are helping Local Authorities to meet this challenge using a range of services.

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Supporting Local Authorities in Delivering a High-Quality ICT Advisory Service to Schools

As the Coalition Government develops its strategy and funding model for education, Local Authorities are being challenged to develop new models to support schools and communities.  Authorities must assess the needs of their constituents, review their own strengths, and develop an effective service offering that provides the most appropriate benefits at the cheapest price.  Relaxation of service provision across Local Authority boundaries also means that Authorities must increasingly consider competition from other providers, including neighbouring Authorities.

Novatia offers Local Authorities the opportunity to provide high-quality ICT advisory services to schools through strategic partnership and commissioning of our full scope of services.  We bring innovation and excellence to our field, supporting schools in effectively using ICT to improve learning, teaching, administration and management.  A few examples of the services that an Authority might wish to offer to schools through Novatia, include:

• Budget Forecasting: How to Fund Your School's ICT Estate
• Operational Efficiencies: Implementing FITS with Your Technical Team
• Safeguarding Children and Staff: Developing e-Safety Policies and Training
• Achieving Excellence: Gaining the ICT Mark
• Improving Outcomes: Innovate with ICT through Action Research
• Facility Improvement: ICT Design through Refurbishment

Novatia also supports Local Authorities directly in developing and implementing their ICT Strategy for schools, including impact reviews on central provision of infrastructure services, learning platforms, and ICT procurement services.

Through strategic partnership and the obvious benefits of economies of scale, Novatia is able to offer advantageous pricing to Authorities, which can be passed along to schools.  The Authority benefits in terms of reduced overhead, with performance and operational risk pushed onto Novatia for service delivery.  Ultimately, Novatia can help to build the Authority's brand by adding significant value through a high-quality ICT service offering.