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In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, effective decision-making and reporting rely heavily on robust information and data systems. Whether you're part of a small or rapidly increasing Multi Academy Trust (MAT), having the right tools in place early on can significantly impact pupil outcomes and reduce staff workload. Effective, accurate and automated data systems underpin educational excellence and efficiency.

An effective digital strategy should have a network infrastructure in place that allows all schools within Multi Academy Trusts (MATs) to connect, centralising IT management and providing a single platform for collaboration and learning. It includes promoting the educational experience of students, teachers, and administrators by enabling them access to online learning tools, learning platforms and real-time communication tools. For MATs this is essential as it means smooth communication, data sharing and efficient running of the Trust. With each new school added to the Trust, the complexity of the network increases, requiring a strong foundation to support the growing needs.

Approximately 97% of cyberattacks and data breaches could be prevented if organisations had comprehensive security measures in place.

What's happening? The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) are the traditional infrastructure supporting the UK’s phonelines and broadband. However, these outdated systems are being phased out, with the stop-sell already put in place. The deadline for the switch-off is December 31st, 2025. After that date, your legacy systems simply will not work.

The Great Place To Work (GPTW) organisation is a global authority set out to improve workplace culture within modern businesses. Their mission is to help every workplace become a better place to work fostering more spirited, successful and sustainable businesses by providing leaders the tools to enhance their overall employee experience (1). GPTW has facilitated surveys for over 100 million employees worldwide, spanning more than 18,000 companies. As a result of this they have significantly improved business cultures and working environments (2). The organisation runs on a certification basis where participating businesses can earn numerous accreditations that qualify them as great places to work.

Since 2020, overall tenant satisfaction has decreased from 84% to 79%.

As Multi Academy Trusts (MATs) continue to expand and evolve, the need for a cohesive and forward-thinking digital strategy becomes increasingly apparent. With each new school added to the trust, a unique set of challenges arises, ranging from IT practices to different technology infrastructures. However, within these complexities lies an opportunity to create positive change and drive innovation across the trust, enhancing the educational experience for all stakeholders involved.

With one in three UK businesses and one in four UK charities reporting a cyber breach or attack in the 12 months to April 2023,1 it’s fair to say that a significant portion of your customers are at very real risk of having their cyber security compromised. At the same time, there’s a significant gap in cyber security skills in the UK, meaning that even if your customers are aware of cyber threats, they may be struggling to address them.