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 LGfLs led in 2020/21. 

• The EdTech 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.

3.   Who manages the EdTechHubs programme?

• The programme is led by Ty Goddard (EdTech UK) and Bob Usher (LGfL)

4. How is the EdTech Hubs Programme funded?

• LGfL funds the EdTech Hubs programme - The National Grid for Learning (NGfL), 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 who are supportive of the programme aims, ethos and values. 

• Commercial technology providers cannot offer EdTech Hub branded events or involvement, but they may be invited to support EdTech Hub events. 

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

Any teacher/leader from any school or college in England including:

• Primary schools

• Secondary schools

• SEND schools

• Hospital schools

• Pupil Referral Units

• Private and state-funded institutions

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 edtechubs@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 individual 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. (This 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.