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Tackling attendance issues: the power of data-driven insights

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...

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Here's how EdTech can support mental health in schools

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....

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5 ways tech can help solve the SEND crisis in UK schools

The SEND funding crisis is arguably the most pervasive issue affecting the UK education system in modern times. Recent Tes analysis of government...

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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."...

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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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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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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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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 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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