What’s the difference?

When chatting with my colleagues who remained working directly for schools or trusts, one of the main topics is the difference between working for an MSP, versus working directly for the organisation.

Accessibility within Edtech

This week I took part in a webinar focusing on the importance of accessibility within edtech, and how schools could embrace it within their digital strategy. In many schools, the answer to some accessibility needs Read more…

Keep moving forward.

Like the Simpsons, the need to move schools forward with their IT never seems to end. And even more like the Simpsons, many schools are currently not at their best. The same characters trying to Read more…

2024 in review

Looking back at 2024 and into 2025 As we head into a new year, it’s always a good idea to reflect on the past 12 months. This falls into place nicely for me, as I Read more…

What you can do now to protect your school from cyber attacks

We are so behind…

I am not sure on the official numbers of how many Windows 10 devices are still lurking in UK Schools, however – I have seen some Windows 7 devices still lurking in the last year, Read more…

September

It's the start of another new academic year across the UK - and if you are working in education IT, you are about to experience one of the 'quirks' of the job. September.

Are IT Staff frustraters for the fun of it?

I always tell my daughter that my first job is to keep her safe, and my second job is to keep her happy. When the two align, it’s easy. When she wants to download an Read more…

More than a number…

Throughout my career, I have spoken with many leaders who have not put much belief into the reliability of metrics to determine the quality of support being delivered by an IT Support team. Many will Read more…

Let’s talk transformation

It’s one thing having a single teacher who has mastered tech and is a shining example in your school, but only when your entire staff are able to embrace and integrate technology to enhance learning Read more…

I need you to take security seriously.

There are many issues in education right now, some of these have been the same challenges for years if not decades – funding and recruitment being the main stalwarts – but over the last, say Read more…

The problem with devices in education.

The use of IT in education is only increasing, to improve student outcomes, prepare them for the work of the future, and reduce staff workload whilst increasing flexibility. But how does everyone access this, when we still have IT rooms and laptop trolleys?