WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Taking the plunge into edtech
Vanessa Boddington, Director of Customer Operations at Kortext, says that edtech is a dynamic sector filled with educated, articulate people, and why more women should take the plunge and embark on their edtech career… What skills and attributes do women bring to the HE/edtech sectors? The women I have encountered in HE and edtech have […]
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Keeping up with the edtech evolution
When it comes to keeping up with edtech innovations, we must stay in the present and learn from the challenges, says Sangeeta Pan (pictured), Manager of Project Management at Kortext… What skills and attributes do women bring to the edtech sector? I have a technology background, so when I joined Kortext I joined the edtech […]
Four top tips to create an inclusive SEND-friendly educational space
With over 1.5 million children in the UK recognised as having special educational needs (SEN), the demand for spaces that cater to those who require extra support is growing. The number of children requiring SEN support has increased by 87,000 since 2022 alone, but less than 10% of these children attend schools that can meet […]
How private schools can mitigate against Labour’s planned VAT charge on fees
With Labour having a clear lead in the polls ahead of a general election this year, its pledge to charge VAT on private school fees should it win the election has left several independent schools worried about a drop in pupil numbers. However, many private schools may be able to save more than they realise […]
Data protection in schools – fostering the right culture
By Adam Halsey, External DPO (Data Protection Officer), and Stacy Williams, Risk and Compliance Officer at Invicta Law When it comes to data compliance, does your school have a ‘solve the issue at hand’ culture or does it look to foster continual improvement? The education community knows that ensuring data protection compliance is crucial to […]
Navigating the path to digital change
Embracing digital transformation is no longer an option; it is a necessity. Mark Hodges, Education Sector Lead at Cantium, shares some advice schools can take with them along their digital transformation journey to help them revolutionise the learning experience… A digital transformation journey requires a careful and strategic approach. It is an ongoing process that […]
Addressing the challenges of Alternative provision (AP) with Artificial Intelligence
Fleur Sexton (pictured, right), Deputy Lieutenant West Midlands and CEO of dynamic training provider, PET-Xi, with a reputation for success with the hardest to reach, discusses how the power of AI can be used to address the current challenges faced by alternative provision… According to the Department for Education (DfE) ‘All children are entitled to […]
How data can encourage empathetic conversations to support student wellbeing and progression
We must consider the targeted use of data and how it can better support the provision of personal tutoring to aid conversations and improve student wellbeing, says Professor Michael Draper, Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor Education, Swansea University… If a student has an issue arise with their academic studies or with university life in general, then this […]
All roads lead back to the student: Using data for a student-centric engagement strategy
By Rachel Maxwell, Principal Advisor (Academic, Research and Community), Solutionpath. Digitisation is helping to shape the future of higher education, with many forward-thinking institutions implementing a range of technologies to support student engagement. However, the next step for many universities is to understand how their students are responding and leverage the data that is produced across this landscape to take positive action that […]
Creating a cultural shift when it comes to your school’s data protection
Mark Hodges, Education Sector Lead at Cantium, discusses how the Data Protection Officer (DPO) can create a cultural shift within a school, instilling a sense of responsibility and accountability for safeguarding personal information… Cultural change takes time and effort. In any organisation, it’s not something that happens overnight. In a school, it requires ongoing commitment […]