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The latest news from Novatia.

data insights

6 min read

10 data-driven insights every multi-academy trust should know

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...

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3 min read

How Schools & MATs can Future-Proof their IT and Digital Strategy

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, schools, including Academies and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), face unique challenges when it comes to...

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student in classroom

4 min read

A deep dive into Microsoft Education's 2025 tools

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

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students wearing vr goggles

6 min read

From AI to cybersecurity: a year of EdTech unpacked

As the New Year kickstarted with the annual BETT conference (attended by some of our own consultants here at Novatia), world-class speakers explored...

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vr technology

4 min read

Your Must-Have EdTech Wishlist for 2025

If you’re looking for some EdTech goodies to start your 2025 off successfully, you’ve come to the right place. From the latest developments in AI to...

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green schools

4 min read

Green schools and ICT: how tech can support sustainable education

You may have heard of ‘green schools’ before - but what actually are they and why do they matter? The answer is simple: the education sector is not...

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data dos and don'ts

5 min read

The Data Dos and Don’ts of Growing a MAT

In England, there are currently more than 1,200 multi-academy trusts, running more than 10,000 academies - with some trusts controlling over 40...

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ict audit

6 min read

Everything You Need to Know About ICT Audits

In the modern era, the efficiency of schools is often shaped by their digital approach. Of course, this is often felt most strongly when things go...

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digital divide

5 min read

Bridging the Digital Divide: Ensuring Equal Access to ICT in Education

Regardless of where you are in the country, it’s rare to find a school that doesn’t rely on technology to support the learning process. From...

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