How successful MATs use ICT strategically to support and drive growth

‘Great leadership’ and ‘coherence of vision’ are vital if you want to run an effective and sustainable multi-academy trust (MAT).  These are the key findings of a recent report (April 2018) from education charity, Ambition School Leadership, using input from 40 MAT CEOs as well as surveys from staff at 22 MATs. 

Posted by Richard Sambrook Smith - 30 April 2018

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The first step to more effective ICT in Schools - see the big picture 

You’d be surprised just how many schools and academies have cupboards full of technology, left neglected or underused, gathering dust. Unfortunately, as independent ICT advisors to UK Education, this is a scenario we see frequently.

Posted by Andrew Martin - 28 March 2018

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Three easy steps to gain control of your MAT and School data

All the data that you collect and hold should be helping you to improve the educational experience and outcomes of your pupils.  However, as we all know, that doesn’t always happen. The reality can be far different.

Posted by Jan Harrison - 27 February 2018

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The GDPR in Schools - quick resources 

The governance of your school data needs to be in order in just over three months

Posted by Andrew Martin - 20 February 2018

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GDPR compliance in Schools: need help fast?

Tick tock, tick tock … the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is creeping nearer.  As politicians continue to thrash out the UK’s future relations with Europe, one thing is for sure, come 25th May 2018 new important changes in data compliance willstart to apply, regardless of Brexit

Posted by Andrew Martin - 15 January 2018

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Come visit us at Bett 2018

We hope you can join Novatia from 24-27 January 2018 at ExCel London for Bett 2018 – Europe’s leading showcase for technology in Education. 

Posted by Richard Sambrook Smith - 08 January 2018

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ICT Vision & Strategy for Schools and MATs – A Novatia Note

Planning a clear and decisive ICT vision can bring rich rewards for Schools and MATs.  Not just in cost savings but in significantly improving student outcomes as well.

Posted by Richard Sambrook Smith - 23 November 2017

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Who can help you take control of ICT in your School or Trust?

Do you have a clear vision for your School or Trust’s ICT but don’t seem to be able to turn it into a reality? Need help to drive your ideas forward? 

Posted by Alex Wood - 16 November 2017

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Novatia experts at The Academies Show Birmingham 2017

Got a tricky ICT issue? 

Come pick our brains on Stand D22 ... 

Posted by Richard Sambrook Smith - 08 November 2017

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Our top takeaways from the recent Novatia Focus Event, 'The GDPR for Schools'.

The Experts:

Alex Dittel, a data privacy and commercial lawyer at Bristows LLP, London.

Andrew Williams, Consultant at South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL)

Simon Turner, Director of ICT, The Abbey School

Andrew Martin and Lisa Marks, Consultants at Novatia

Posted by Andrew Martin - 01 November 2017

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