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Sustainable by Design:
Beyond One-Off Implementations
Long-term planning moves digital strategy from one-off projects to sustainable initiatives.
By aligning investments and pilots with your school’s vision, you embed technology into core teaching.
This creates an adaptable system rather than a short-lived solution.
Quick tips
Think in three-to-five year cycles, not one-offs - Your plan should be a living document that guides continuous improvement.
Embed, don't just add. - Your digital strategy should not be separate from your school's core teaching and learning strategy
Prioritise sustainability - Plan not just for the initial purchase but for ongoing costs, training, and device refresh cycles.
Key Questions
How will our digital vision evolve to meet future needs?
What ongoing training and support will be needed to sustain staff and student skills?
How will we secure long-term funding and manage the lifecycle of our technology?
How can we use technology to reduce teacher workload and improve efficiency over time?
How can we embed our digital strategy into the School Improvement Plan to ensure it acts as a primary enabler for our wider priorities, such as SEND?"
Next Steps
Develop a multi-year budget that accounts for device refresh cycles, software licences (don't forget to look at existing subscriptions!), and ongoing professional development.
Embed your digital strategy into your School Improvement Plan (SIP) or School Development Plan (SDP) to ensure it's a core priority - use it as an enabler to support other priorities i.e. SEND.
Establish a regular review process to assess progress, revisit your vision, and adapt your plan as new technologies and needs emerge.
Assign a dedicated member of SLT and the School Business Manager to create a long-term financial model for technology.
The Digital Strategy Team to schedule an annual strategic review of the plan with the governing body.
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