Digital Transformation for Education
We partner with MATs, FE Colleges and Schools to craft their digital strategy and establish a modern workspace for staff and students
A passion for Education and Technology
We deliver strategic services that enable your organisation to make the most of EdTech:
A Digital Transformation Framework: Partnering with clients to craft a bespoke digital strategy that fits your individual journey. We help you transform your IT services to better support teaching and learning. Ask our customers, we deliver measurable change and value for money.
Fractional CIO: Acting as a part-time or temporary CIO providing strategic IT leadership and oversight. Why compromise on expert IT leadership when you can call off the advice and guidance you need for a fraction of the cost? Call us on 0191 603 0078 and see how a Fractional CIO could work for your organisation.
An array of resources
Our comprehensive suite of professional services caters to a wide range of customer needs
Digital Transformation
- This service provides a bespoke method for developing digital strategies that fit the unique needs and objectives of schools and colleges
- By creating a modern workspace for both staff and students, it ensures smooth technology integration into daily activities, thereby boosting productivity and engagement
- It delivers strategic financial planning and investment management to maximise returns while mitigating risks, and tailored to achieve academic goals.
Fractional CIO
- Serving as a part-time or interim CIO, this service offers top-tier IT expertise and strategic guidance without the expense of a permanent executive.
- It provides an independent viewpoint, aiding organisations in addressing complex IT issues, optimizing technology investments, and advancing digital transformation projects.
- The Fractional CIO aligns seamlessly with the tasks outlined in the “Digital Transformation Framework,” managing the execution of the strategy and ensuring its continuation and evolution in future years.
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FAQs
Why hire a consultant instead of doing it in-house?
Smaller education establishments can lack in-house expertise and experience in critical areas such as strategic IT planning, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
When long-term IT strategies are not developed, reactive solutions take over. Consequently, there is a risk of system sprawl, application overlap, rising costs, complications, and ultimately reduced value for money.
School leaders require assistance to focus on their core educational duties rather than being diverted by complex IT tasks and cybersecurity risks.
What kind of deliverables are to be expected?
The deliverables are innovative and customised to tackle distinct challenges, using advanced technology and best practices for exceptional results.
We document for your organisation actionable insights that enable organisations to make well-informed decisions, enhance performance and attain strategic goals.
- Audit
- Stakeholder Survey
- Documented Strategy
- Budget & Cost Analysis
- Transformation Plan
- Recommendations
How long will the project take and how long until results can be measured?
DIGITAL STAREGY FRAMEWORK
Strategy: 16 – 20 days
Result:
- Audit
- Gather & Document
- Budget & project Design
- Transformation Plan
FRACTIONAL CIO
2 to 8 Days per month depending on your needs:
- Business Continuity
- Strategic Planning
- IT Governance & Compliance
- Digital transformation
- Cyber Security
- Team Leadership
- Vendor Management
- Budgeting & Cost Management
- Project Management
- Data Strategy Management