Delivering Tangible Solutions For Real-World Issues

MATPN DIGITAL AGENDA

MATPN Deep Dive is a unique, one-day learning and networking event which brings together the most inspirational leaders and transformational suppliers in the MAT sector to share cutting-edge insight, knowledge and experience. Our agenda is carefully curated to address the most relevant and emerging challenges in the sector.

MATPN Digital 2024

9th May, DoubleTree Hilton, Tower Bridge, London

Day 1

09 May 2024

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Main Room

Registration
9:00 am - 9:05 am

Main Room

Chair's opening remarks

John Murphy

Education Leadership Mentor
Adviser and Public Speaker

Welcome to the MAT Partnership Network!
9:05 am - 9:35 am

Main Room

Opening keynote panel: Putting digital at the heart of the MAT strategy

Zaitoon Bukhari

Director of Digital Strategy
Achievement Through Collaboration Multi Academy Trust

Phil Hedger

Chief Executive Officer
LEO Academy Trust

Derek Hills

Chief Operating Officer
Anthem Trust

Imagine technology woven into the very fabric of your MAT, empowering students, enriching learning, and propelling your schools towards excellence.

Join us for a dynamic panel discussion as we explore the multifaceted challenge o...

Imagine technology woven into the very fabric of your MAT, empowering students, enriching learning, and propelling your schools towards excellence.

Join us for a dynamic panel discussion as we explore the multifaceted challenge of putting digital at the heart of your MAT strategy.
9:35 am - 9:50 am

Main Room

The Future of Education: starts with you

Dr. Fiona Aubrey-Smith

Director
One Life Learning

Anu Manthri

Head of New Customer Engagement
Google for Education

Daniel Bull

Head of Learning Technologies
Leigh Academies Trust

The world of Ed-Tech is rapidly evolving, and it can often feel challenging to make meaningful decisions on EdTech.
At Google for Education, we have been asking ourselves the questions: how can we support educators in nurturing ind...

The world of Ed-Tech is rapidly evolving, and it can often feel challenging to make meaningful decisions on EdTech.
At Google for Education, we have been asking ourselves the questions: how can we support educators in nurturing independent learners? How do we help decision makers keep learners at the core of their decision-making?
In our keynote ‘The Future of Education: the future starts with you’ we will focus on key themes to showcase how change starts today.
9:55 am - 10:10 am

Main Room

Dragons' Den - Speed presentations

Our signature ‘Dragons’ Den’ session provides each solution provider with an opportunity to deliver a 60 second pitch, explaining why they are here and how their services can help tackle some of the sector’s ongoing challenges.

Our signature ‘Dragons’ Den’ session provides each solution provider with an opportunity to deliver a 60 second pitch, explaining why they are here and how their services can help tackle some of the sector’s ongoing challenges.
10:15 am - 11:05 am

Main Room

Coffee break and business meetings

10 minute meetings with suppliers who are offering solutions most relevant to your challenges. Please check the schedule on the back of your delegate pass for your meeting timings.
11:10 am - 11:40 am

Main Room

Panel discussion: Let's talk about AI

Ash Mudaliar

Director of IT
Creative Education Trust

Emma Darcy

Director of Technology for Learning
Denbigh High School

Luke Mulhall

Principal of Online Schooling and Digital Innovation
King's Group Academies

Daniel Bull

Head of Learning Technologies
Leigh Academies Trust

Join our dynamic panel as we delve into the complex world of artificial intelligence in education. From classroom companions to back-office wizards, AI promises to revolutionise learning and administration. But is it truly a knight in sh...

Join our dynamic panel as we delve into the complex world of artificial intelligence in education. From classroom companions to back-office wizards, AI promises to revolutionise learning and administration. But is it truly a knight in shining armour, or a Trojan horse filled with ethical dilemmas and unforeseen challenges?
11:45 am - 12:00 pm

Main Room

Getting Started with Canva for Education

Katie Storey

Canva for Education Lead
Canva for Education

With Canva for Education, you can create the most engaging lessons and run activities for students in-class or online. Access thousands of templates for any subject, year, or topic, and enjoy all of Canva’s premium features for free.

With Canva for Education, you can create the most engaging lessons and run activities for students in-class or online. Access thousands of templates for any subject, year, or topic, and enjoy all of Canva’s premium features for free.

Along with a quick introduction to Canva for Education we will explore the magic that Canva’s AI features bring to the classroom. These tools empower teachers and students alike, making learning accessible and engaging. In the session we will explore:

Magic Grab
Magic Media: Text to Image
Magic Write

By embracing Canva’s AI magic, educators can focus on what truly matters: inspiring students and fostering creativity. Let’s unlock the potential of design in education!
12:05 pm - 12:20 pm

Main Room

Enabling MAT growth through Digital Transformation

Jonny Wathen

CIO/Founding Director
TransforMATive

To provide a clear, actionable roadmap for utilising digital transformation to enhance growth and operational efficiency in Multi-Academy Trusts
12:20 pm - 1:00 pm

Main Room

Networking lunch

An opportunity to connect with your peers and suppliers to talk over the learnings from the event. Lunch is served buffet style and a range of options are available to cater for different dietary requirements.
1:05 pm - 1:35 pm

Main Room

Panel discussion: How can we ensure that we’re prepared against cyber threats?

Abid Patel

Director of IT
Newham Community Learning

Tina Manning

Chief Information Officer
Potteries Educational Trust

Richard Mayer

Director of IT
Anglian Learning

Education is the biggest target for cyber criminals, so why are we not doing more?

If we were to train our staff to be more aware to threats, they could act as the first line of defence for the Trust. However, it’s the conversat...

Education is the biggest target for cyber criminals, so why are we not doing more?

If we were to train our staff to be more aware to threats, they could act as the first line of defence for the Trust. However, it’s the conversation that remains to be a low priority, even though the risk and likelihood of it happening to us is so high.
1:40 pm - 2:30 pm

Main Room

Coffee break and business meetings

10 minute meetings with suppliers who are offering solutions most relevant to your challenges. Please check the schedule on the back of your delegate pass for your meeting timings.
2:35 pm - 3:05 pm

Main Room

Keynote presentation: From EdTech to PedTech

Dr. Fiona Aubrey-Smith

Director
One Life Learning

Discover how to effectively integrate digital technology in education by aligning it with teachers’ pedagogical beliefs.

Explore the gap between theoretical understanding and practical classroom application, and learn how t...

Discover how to effectively integrate digital technology in education by aligning it with teachers’ pedagogical beliefs.

Explore the gap between theoretical understanding and practical classroom application, and learn how technology can support, not dictate, educational outcomes.
3:10 pm - 3:40 pm

Main Room

Focus groups

Zaitoon Bukhari

Director of Digital Strategy
Achievement Through Collaboration Multi Academy Trust

Anu Manthri

Head of New Customer Engagement
Google for Education

Phil Hedger

Chief Executive Officer
LEO Academy Trust

Paddy McGrath

Head of Education Strategy
Texthelp

Derek Hills

Chief Operating Officer
Anthem Trust

Focus group 1: In the classroom

– Zaitoon Bukhari with Google for Education

Focus group 2: Accessibility – increasing access to education

– Phil Hedger with Texthelp

Focus group...

Focus group 1: In the classroom

– Zaitoon Bukhari with Google for Education

Focus group 2: Accessibility – increasing access to education

– Phil Hedger with Texthelp

Focus group 3: Supporting finance and operations

– Derek Hills

3:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Main Room

Reflections and next actions/ commitments

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Main Room

Networking drinks reception

11:45 am - 12:00 pm

Breakout Room 1

Erupt Your Digital Transformation Through Available Funding

Lauren Delday

Head of Partnerships
Primary Goal Ltd

Over the last 18 months, Primary Goal, a national training provider, has secured over £7.8m to provide digital training as part of MAT and individual school digital strategies across England. This has been achieved through upskilling cu...

Over the last 18 months, Primary Goal, a national training provider, has secured over £7.8m to provide digital training as part of MAT and individual school digital strategies across England. This has been achieved through upskilling current staff in educational establishments to be able to implement and embed the digital vision, for now and the future, by increasing digital capacity.
Currently, Primary Goal has reserved over £16m through their incredible stakeholder partnerships for current and future MATS and schools, enabling digital training to take place at no cost to the school or MAT.
Primary Goal will discuss the funding and training available to you, the impact it has had to date across England and how you can access this funding to drive and embed your Digital Transformation, regardless of where you are in your digital journey.

12:05 pm - 12:20 pm

Breakout Room 1

Embedding Digital Inclusion: Key Strategies and Considerations

Gustavo Ebermann

Strategic Partnerships Manager
Texthelp

This session provides a concise, practical and evidence driven exploration of digital inclusion, emphasising its crucial role as part of every Trust’s digital strategy. We’ll explore the definition of digital inclusion, understan...

This session provides a concise, practical and evidence driven exploration of digital inclusion, emphasising its crucial role as part of every Trust’s digital strategy. We’ll explore the definition of digital inclusion, understand its importance, and identify common barriers to achieving it. The session will offer actionable strategies for enhancing digital inclusivity and share how to prioritise accessibility in their digital planning to ensure inclusion is the ‘default’ in every classroom. We’ll share some examples from the Leo Academy Trust to provide the knowledge and insights to implement effective digital inclusion practices within a wide range of settings – and help reach every learner.

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MATPN DIGITAL AGENDA

MATPN Digital 20249th May, DoubleTree Hilton, Tower Bridge, London

09 May 2024

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Main Room

Registration

9:00 am - 9:05 am

Main Room

Chair's opening remarks

John Murphy

Education Leadership Mentor Adviser and Public Speaker

9:05 am - 9:35 am

Main Room

Opening keynote panel: Putting digital at the heart of the MAT strategy

Zaitoon Bukhari

Director of Digital Strategy Achievement Through Collaboration Multi Academy Trust

Phil Hedger

Chief Executive Officer LEO Academy Trust

Derek Hills

Chief Operating Officer Anthem Trust

9:35 am - 9:50 am

Main Room

The Future of Education: starts with you

Dr. Fiona Aubrey-Smith

Director One Life Learning

Anu Manthri

Head of New Customer Engagement Google for Education

Daniel Bull

Head of Learning Technologies Leigh Academies Trust

9:55 am - 10:10 am

Main Room

Dragons' Den - Speed presentations

10:15 am - 11:05 am

Main Room

Coffee break and business meetings

11:10 am - 11:40 am

Main Room

Panel discussion: Let's talk about AI

Ash Mudaliar

Director of IT Creative Education Trust

Emma Darcy

Director of Technology for Learning Denbigh High School

Luke Mulhall

Principal of Online Schooling and Digital Innovation King's Group Academies

Daniel Bull

Head of Learning Technologies Leigh Academies Trust

11:45 am - 12:00 pm

Main Room

Getting Started with Canva for Education

Katie Storey

Canva for Education Lead Canva for Education

12:05 pm - 12:20 pm

Main Room

Enabling MAT growth through Digital Transformation

Jonny Wathen

CIO/Founding Director TransforMATive

12:20 pm - 1:00 pm

Main Room

Networking lunch

1:05 pm - 1:35 pm

Main Room

Panel discussion: How can we ensure that we’re prepared against cyber threats?

Abid Patel

Director of IT Newham Community Learning

Tina Manning

Chief Information Officer Potteries Educational Trust

Richard Mayer

Director of IT Anglian Learning

1:40 pm - 2:30 pm

Main Room

Coffee break and business meetings

2:35 pm - 3:05 pm

Main Room

Keynote presentation: From EdTech to PedTech

Dr. Fiona Aubrey-Smith

Director One Life Learning

3:10 pm - 3:40 pm

Main Room

Focus groups

MATPN Digital 2024

9th May, DoubleTree Hilton, Tower Bridge, London

Education Leadership Mentor
Adviser and Public Speaker

Director of Digital Strategy
Achievement Through Collaboration Multi Academy Trust

Chief Executive Officer
LEO Academy Trust

Chief Operating Officer
Anthem Trust

Director
One Life Learning

Head of New Customer Engagement
Google for Education

Head of Learning Technologies
Leigh Academies Trust

Director of IT
Creative Education Trust

Director of Technology for Learning
Denbigh High School

Principal of Online Schooling and Digital Innovation
King's Group Academies

Head of Learning Technologies
Leigh Academies Trust

Canva for Education Lead
Canva for Education

CIO/Founding Director
TransforMATive

Director of IT
Newham Community Learning

Chief Information Officer
Potteries Educational Trust

Director of IT
Anglian Learning

Director
One Life Learning

Director of Digital Strategy
Achievement Through Collaboration Multi Academy Trust

Head of New Customer Engagement
Google for Education

Chief Executive Officer
LEO Academy Trust

Head of Education Strategy
Texthelp

Chief Operating Officer
Anthem Trust

Head of Partnerships
Primary Goal Ltd

Strategic Partnerships Manager
Texthelp

MATPN Digital 2024

9th May, DoubleTree Hilton, Tower Bridge, London