Gridserve has had the privilege of working with THE GOLDEN THREAD ALLIANCE team for a number of years now. Recently, we asked CEO Garry Ratcliffe for his take on the …
2024 Is the Year of Working Smarter, Not Harder
The buzz of AI has continued into the new year, dominating trend forecasts for the coming months. Some of the biggest names in tech have been busy boasting about its …
Preserving Knowledge: A School’s Guide to Data Backup
The Importance of Backing Up Data in a School Environment With our documents, pictures, and emails always readily available, and in some instances, wherever we log in from – our …
Insights from the 2022-2023 Technology in Schools Survey
Celebrating One Year of Progress and Challenges in Educational Technology In late 2022, IFF Research took on the task of conducting a five-wave biennial Technology in Schools Survey (TiSS), commissioned …
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”: Why fixing things as they break just isn’t good enough in IT
In the last few years, the role of technology in schools has become increasingly prominent. COVID-19 highlighted the overwhelming benefits of having more in-depth IT ecosystems and since then, schools …
Inclusive Education: The Role of IT for SEND Students in the UK
A few weeks ago was Dyslexia Awareness Week, a time we used to reflect on how we can help those with additional educational needs, specifically with the use of IT. …
How Technology Can Support Dyslexic Students in Education
Last week was Dyslexia Awareness Week—a time to shed light on a highly misunderstood learning difference that affects 1 in 10 people worldwide. Dyslexia is a condition that makes reading, …
Cyber Security Awareness: Safeguarding Schools in 2023 and Beyond
In an era of record technological advancement, the importance of cyber security awareness cannot be overstated. This month we celebrate Cyber Security Awareness as a time to remember that no …
Building the Foundation: IT Infrastructure in Schools
The integration of technology into education is not just an option—it’s a necessity. The challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic have underscored the central role that IT plays in our …
How IT Can Transform Education Assessment Environments
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, technology is playing an increasingly pivotal role, particularly in the realm of assessment and standardised testing. The ongoing debate surrounding the effectiveness and fairness …