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raac in schools

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Steve's Scribblings - How did we get here… and where do we go now?

The vast majority of schools that I’ve worked in had elements of their buildings built in the RAAC-era. It’s no surprise that buildings whose construction was funded by the public purse used a cheap lightweight alternative roofing material during...

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end to end procurement outsourcing

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3 key benefits of end-to-end procurement outsourcing

Schools and MATs have a plethora of ICT systems and devices that are required to not only function together harmoniously, but also effectively meet...

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cyber security attacks on schools

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Why staff training is vital for combatting cyber security attacks on schools

So we find ourselves near the beginning of another academic year; the summer holiday went quicker than the last and the school uniform aisle at Tesco...

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ICT strategy for schools

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ICT strategy for schools: 5 essential tips you may have forgotten

For UK schools and MATs, technology has become an integral part of life, allowing them to track attendance, monitor performance, communicate between...

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dfe connect the classroom

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What is the DfE Connect The Classroom programme and how can you benefit?

Access to reliable and high-speed internet has become crucial for educational institutions that want to fully embrace the benefits of technology for...

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Old computer

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Steve's Scribblings - Chocks Away!

It’s 1993, school lunchtime and four future Headteachers were engaged with in-depth consideration of a major IT problem we were all facing… how to...

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Multiple software pieces on a computer

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Maximising Efficiency and Reducing Costs: Optimising Software in your MAT or School

‘There’s an app for that’ was an advertising campaign which supported the roll-out of the iPhone 3 in 2009. More importantly, a classic Sesame Street...

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MIS Procurement - navigating the process

Management Information Systems (MIS) are a hot topic right now. Last year, we had ESS SIMS changing their contracts from annual to three years and...

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Man and woman sitting at laptops with post it notes on whiteboard behind them

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Don't run an 'ICT change' project in the dark

New Year, New Resolution...“I’m going to make sure thatthisyear’s ICT Change project goes well”, but how? You might have made that resolution before...

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