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ICT Strategy & Planning

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Digital Strategy: Getting Started…

It’s 18 months since the DfE introduced the expectation that schools should have a minimum two-year Digital strategy in place, resting on ‘a...

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Demystifying DFE's Connect the Classroom

As an ICT director, securing robust digital infrastructure is critical for your school’s success. The Department for Education’s (DfE) Connect the...

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Introducing virtual IT director services from Novatia

Schools today rely on technology more than ever - for teaching, learning, safeguarding, administration and beyond. But many don’t have the in-house...

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ict audit

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Why summer break is the best time for an ICT audit for your school or MAT

While students and staff may be heading off for well-earned holidays, the quieter months of summer present the perfect opportunity to turn a critical...

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Novatia's ultimate guide to forming a robust digital strategy

With new UK digital strategy plans announced for education, now is the time to ensure your school is ready to accommodate future changes. The DfE is...

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One size doesn’t fit all: how EdTech can enable personalised learning

Whether you favour a hands-on approach or prefer to absorb information through reading or listening to explanations, learning isn’t a...

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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...

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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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data insights

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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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