Novatia Blog

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Data, data, everywhere … three common pitfalls for MATs. How can you spot them?

We’ve worked with a lot of schools over many years and can see clearly when MATs are heading to a point where their data is getting out of control....

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Time to start thinking strategically about your school’s ICT

Many schools and MATs have been getting by, devising ICT plans and approaches as they go along, adding different elements as they are needed. Often,...

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Are you drowning in School data? If so, here's how to gain control...

Data. In theory, all the data that you collect and hold should be helping you to improve the educational experience and outcomes of your pupils....

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Protecting your schools and trusts from cyber-attacks

As we all know, a massive cyber-attack has disrupted services across the world. Over 72 hours since the first attack became public, we should have...

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Why successful MATs make ICT a priority from the Start

ICT may not be the first thing on your mind when you set about creating a multi-academy trust (MAT). Understandably, other things may seem more...

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ICT for Multi-Academy Trusts

Government policy has placed the improvement and growth of the schooling system in England into the hands of Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) – others...

Data - Are we using data to the full?

Schools can collect an inordinate amount of data about their students (and staff). But is this data being used to improve learning outcomes or just...