Schools today rely on technology more than ever - for teaching, learning, safeguarding, administration and beyond. But many don’t have the in-house capacity to manage it strategically, and that’s where a virtual IT Director comes into play.

From providing strategic guidance to ensuring safeguarding and security, find out more about the benefits of a virtual...

While students and staff may be heading off for well-earned holidays, the quieter months of summer present the perfect opportunity to turn a critical eye toward your school or MAT’s digital approach.

Whether you’re struggling to recall the last time you reviewed cybersecurity measures and data protection policies or you’re concerned about your educational...

With new UK digital strategy plans announced for education, now is the time to ensure your school is ready to accommodate future changes.

The DfE is consulting on a strategy for all schools to meet a set of core digital standards by 2030, so it’s important your school is on track to achieve this.

The core standards outlined in the consultation are:

• ...

Whether you favour a hands-on approach or prefer to absorb information through reading or listening to explanations, learning isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. Each of us absorbs and processes information in unique ways.

Through AI-enabled technology that caters to students’ individual abilities and chosen learning methodology, children are increasingly...

Absenteeism is among the greatest challenges facing modern schools in the UK.

But in no way is this a 'new' problem. Steve Warburton, one of our consultants, was Headteacher of a school in an 'Excellence in Cities' cluster in 2004 where attendance was a key focus.

The latest figures from the Department for Education suggest school absence is at a record...

For children, school is more than just a place for academic growth; it’s an environment that can shape their mental wellbeing for years to come.

Recent statistics highlight a growing mental health crisis within the UK education sector:

• More than 500 children a day in England are being referred to mental health services for anxiety.
• A quarter of a million...

The SEND funding crisis is arguably the most pervasive issue affecting the UK education system in modern times. 

Recent Tes analysis of government data found 1,673,205 pupils in English schools have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) - almost a fifth of the school population, and a 31.2 per cent increase since 2016. Additionally, the number...

As Carly Fiorina (formerly CEO of Hewlett-Packard) once said, "The goal is to turn data into information, and information into insight." 

Decision-making plays a crucial role in shaping school performance and MAT growth, and this can’t be done without knowing all the important information first.

On a micro level, leveraging the power of data allows...

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, schools, including Academies and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining and advancing their ICT infrastructure. As headteachers and members of school senior leadership teams, you are tasked with not only addressing current needs but also planning for future...

Since its conception, Microsoft has always used its software to educate and inform, illustrated by this fascinating catalogue of discontinued Microsoft Education software circa 1990s.

But what does that look like for users of today?

As announced at BETT last month, Microsoft Education has a tonne of exciting updates available this year, from AI-enabled...