With innovative tools and personalised learning approaches, EdTech offers various opportunities to support children with special needs and provide greater accessibility and ways of learning. Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can significantly impact a child's experience throughout the early years of their education and beyond. The UK has...

One of the top streaming shows during the COVID lockdowns was Waterloo Road (cue incredulity!). The series had first begun airing in 2006 but was voraciously consumed during lockdown. It ended in 2015 but became a hit again during the pandemic, with 45 million streams in 2021 making it iPlayer's fourth most popular series of that year, ahead of Doctor Who,...

As part of a now digitally-driven education sector, mobile devices are integral tools for facilitating learning, collaboration, and innovation in schools. However, the effective management of these devices has posed significant challenges for schools, ranging from data security and compliance to deployment and maintenance. Mobile Device Management (MDM) has...

While the shift to technology-reliance for managing student data has brought convenience and efficiency, it also raises concerns about student data privacy. Modern systems used in schools all revolve around personal data, from attendance to performance and assessment, so ensuring it is sufficiently protected remains priority. The type of establishment will...

Integrating technology effectively within the physical learning space is always a complex challenge. From choosing the right tech and integrating it to managing cost, time and resources, there are many aspects to consider. With the right ICT construction partner, you can move beyond clunky hardware and outdated infrastructure, fostering a learning...

Effective procurement of IT resources can be a highly important aspect of the successful operation and growth of multi-academy trusts. Potential efficiencies are one of the perceived benefits of Multi-Academy Trusts. IT offers a major opportunity for this. As educators and senior leaders responsible for this, choosing the right IT services, equipment, and...

Environmental consciousness is no longer seen as a choice by many, but a necessity, and the education sector is playing a greater role than ever before in addressing it. Schools, colleges, MATs and universities have a unique opportunity to ingrain eco-friendly practices from a young age, while also operating in a more sustainable manner themselves. Reducing...

The EdTech market has grown rapidly over recent years and shows no sign of slowing down. In fact, quite the opposite. Last year’s surge in generative AI and chatbots took the world by storm, heavily impacting all tech-related industries and sectors. EdTech is no exception, with the capabilities of AI being integrated into countless digital platforms and...

For Multi-Academy Trusts, managing data efficiently is no mean feat and the challenges involved are amplified as MATs expand. The UK has over 1000 active MATs, predominantly consisting of 2-5 schools, and we’re seeing signs of MAT expansion over recent years as the average number of schools per MAT has continued to increase. In fact, only in 2022 the...

With each passing year, the education sector continues to introduce new ideas and solutions to improve existing processes or act in response to unforeseen challenges that inevitably emerge. With technology being the major driving force behind educational change, it’s becoming increasingly important to look ahead at what could be on the horizon. Only last...