Thoughts about IT in Education
It was an incredible summer this year — possibly my busiest ever, and pleasingly, one of the most successful. With the Windows 10 end-of-life deadline now appearing in the rear-view mirror, I thought it might Read more
Yes, it is. Behind the classroom doors and learning platforms, UK schools are silently drowning in technical debt – and it’s costing more than just money. Technical Debt refers to the cost of using outdated, Read more
In an age of ever tightening budgets in edtech and education in general – and with the need to implement even more complicated and larger network solutions with the advent of the academy agenda – Read more
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
