About EdTech Hubs

About the EdTech Hubs Programme

To build communities of practice sharing effective use of Technology to support high-quality everyday Teaching and Learning
Provide a platform/technology agnostic focus on how to develop effective technology use in schools and colleges
To support Schools / Colleges help educators and senior leaders navigate their way through curriculum, assessment and inspection frameworks by sharing good practice in the use of technology to raise standards and help every child reach their full potential.

Reception children at Whitefield Primary School listen for instructions prior to using the iPads

2. When and why was the Edtech Hubs programme created?

The Edtech Hubs programme was created in September 2021 as a positive response to the end of the Dfe Funded EdTech Demonstrator programme which EdTech UK and LGfL’s led in in 2020/21.
The Ed Tech Hubs programme aims to take the most impactful and sustainable elements of the Dfe funded programme and seek to build communities of practice regarding the effective use of technology for everyday teaching and learning.

4. How is the EdTech Hubs Programme funded?

LGfL funds the EdTech Hubs programme - The National Grid for Learning, an educational charity - not for profit, the aims of which are the 'advancement of education'.
Some larger EdTech Hubs events are sponsored by commercial providers that are supportive of the programme aims, ethos and values.
Commercial technology providers can not offer EdTechHub Branded events or involvement but may be invited to support Edtech Hubs events.

5. Who can take part in the EdTechHubs programme activities?

Any teacher/leader from any school or college in England includes private and state-funded institutions including:

6. How can a school / college become a lead contributor to the programme?

Lead contributor partners must uphold and embody the values and ethos of the programme and offer:

Termly Study Tour events for their surrounding catchment of Schools and Colleges
Contribute to regional, and national events and online as appropriate/ required
Contribute to case studies, EdTech Hubs TV channel and programme planning discussions

Please get in touch with edtechub@lgfl.net if you would like to apply to become a lead school/college

7. Does the EdTech Hubs programme promote certain suppliers, brands or technologies?

The programme is deliberately technology agnostic but features impactful use of products and services as chosen by schools / colleges

8. How much does taking part in the EdTech hubs programme cost?

All EdTech Hub programme events are offered free for all participants including catering if an event spans a meal time.
There may be instances where support requests are made between programme members for additional support - which may be paid between community members but such arrangements are made between individuals/organisations.

Please email edtechhubs@lgfl.net with any queries about the programme