Paul Edge (Deputy Headteacher) discusses the importance of sharing the school's vision for technology and how this fits with the schools development plan and how to manage that change process. He states "teachers before students"; the teachers need to feel confident in the use of technology before rolling out to the children.

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Paul Edge (Deputy Headteacher) discusses how the Governing Body use Teams and One Note to communicate and collaborate. 

Parents and carers can be given insight into the young person's learning using technology and platforms.

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Paul Edge (Deputy Headteacher) explains that teachers listen to their peers and colleagues potentially more than formal CPD. 

Seeing first hand through school visits and in-school study tours is invaluable. 

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Lee Small (Assistant Headteacher and 21st Century Learning and EdTech Development Lead) explains the importance of the planning stage prior to implementation. He suggests the schools infrastructure needs to be stable and support the plans going forward.   

A reminder to all; things will not always go right the very first time you do it and the change needs to support testing and trailling and one size does not fit all. 

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Paul Edge (Deputy Headteacher) explains that pupils are being equipped with wider, softer skills around using technology and future employers have stated this can have a massive impact on their businesses.

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Lee Small (Assistant Headteacher and 21st Century Learning and EdTech Development Lead) explains how video platforms have been used to enhance collaboration during lockdown and share resources.

He sees this as advantageous going forward; supporting non-specialist teachers and supply teachers. 

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