We have run sitewide biometrics for registration that feedback to SIMs for 4 years now. The idea behind this was that we didn’t want teachers to have to worry about registration, pupils could sign in (not forget their details or Read more…
The question shouldn’t be “why should we do this?” it should be “why shouldn’t we do this?” It feels like I have made my impact. It feels like we have all taken a huge step backwards. It’s not an individual Read more…
I went to Bett 17 with some specific tasks in mind. For a few years now, at my home school we have operated Tasc Software’s Insight – allowing parents to contact staff, update personal information, view reports and book their Read more…
After spending 3 days at BETT 2017, I feel like I have walked up and down the aisles of the excel centre too many times to count. But was it worth it? First things first, BETT is not a trade Read more…
The time of BETT is on us. After a years hiatus, I am back for three days to take in the huge extent of the UKs largest Education IT show. For many, BETT is a vital part of the year, Read more…
Well, it’s a new year, and having read countless posts on facebook each starting with the phrase: “2016 has had its ups and downs” I wanted to look at some professional goals and some technical things to look for over Read more…
I know, I know, I haven’t blogged for ages. And I do actually have lots of things to blog about – what with launching a whole new school’s network recently, and our new offices and a fair bit more, but, Read more…
I am all packed up, and ready to depart on a much needed holiday. In 4 years the longest I have had off was a 2 week holiday, which involved me ultimately leaving my car in France, along with a Read more…
Thursday was an important day. I’d been telling my team this for a couple of months. But in a short term where we have battled staff unexpectedly leaving, unbelievable pressure, our highest ever ticket numbers and organising the biggest network Read more…
For lots of schools budgets are being squeezed like never before. IT expenditure, like all departments are being cut, in some cases obliterated and in some cases were never a lot to start with. The thing is, you don’t have Read more…