Delivering Tangible Solutions For Real-World Issues

MATPN MIDLANDS 2024 AGENDA

MATPN is a unique, two-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 Midlands 2024
26 November - 27 November, EMCC, Nottingham

Day 1
Day 2

26 November 2024

8:00 am - 8:45 am

Main Room

Registration
8:45 am - 8:55 am

Main Room

Chair's opening remarks

Jo Heard-Jones

Chief Executive Officer
Shaw Education Trust

Welcome to the MATPN Midlands 2024!
8:55 am - 9:35 am

Main Room

Panel discussion - Building and developing a strong workforce

Jo Heard-Jones

Chief Executive Officer
Shaw Education Trust

Andy Brown OBE

Chief Executive Officer
Ad Astra Academy Trust

Julian Axford

Director of School Improvement
Chiltern Learning Trust

Stephen Watson

Chief People Officer
Shaw Education Trust

Leila MacTavish

Director of Educator Development
Ark Schools

This panel will explore the critical strategies for cultivating a high-performing workforce within a MAT.

Expert panellists will share insights on talent acquisition, development, retention, and wellbeing.

Discover innovati...

This panel will explore the critical strategies for cultivating a high-performing workforce within a MAT.

Expert panellists will share insights on talent acquisition, development, retention, and wellbeing.

Discover innovative approaches to addressing workforce challenges and building a culture of excellence.
9:35 am - 9:55 am

Main Room

Less cost, more learning value

Tim Morton

Deputy Director of Operations
Severn Academies Educational Trust

Gemma Alldritt

Director of the Learning Institute (Secondeded Deputy Head)
Severn Academies Educational Trust

Severn Academy Trust shares their reflective journey in their move to Google Chrome OS

Key learning points: whatever you feel would be useful objectives / learning outcomes.
After this presentation, participants will be able...

Severn Academy Trust shares their reflective journey in their move to Google Chrome OS

Key learning points: whatever you feel would be useful objectives / learning outcomes.
After this presentation, participants will be able to:
• Discover the compelling reasons behind Severn Academies Trust’s switch to Chrome OS.
• Learn how this transition has benefited students, teachers, and the overall learning environment.
• Gain valuable insights into the challenges faced and overcome during the implementation process
10:00 am - 10:40 am

Main Room

Dragons' Den - Speed presentations

Our signature ‘Dragons’ Den’ session provides each solution provider with an opportunity to deliver a short pitch, explaining why they are here and how their services can help tackle some of the sector’s ongoing challenges.
10:45 am - 12:00 pm

Main Room

Networking and business meetings

15 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.
12:05 pm - 12:25 pm

Main Room

Inclusion; the big questions and how to get it right for Staff and Students

Kyle Burrows

Chief Learning Officer
BeReady

Every year, BeReady secures UK Schools and Academies tens of millions of pounds of funding to attract, develop and retain staff.

This presentation reviews the latest research on colleague and pupil wellbeing and SEND provision wit...

Every year, BeReady secures UK Schools and Academies tens of millions of pounds of funding to attract, develop and retain staff.

This presentation reviews the latest research on colleague and pupil wellbeing and SEND provision within schools, introducing BeReady’s funded support across these areas.

BeReady use their funding expertise to develop SEND skillsets of staff in addition to helping MATs tackle the ever growing wellbeing challenge – upskilling colleagues in these areas, improving outcomes and meeting Ofsted
requirements. Explanation will be given as to how your Trust can utilise both your own and a national surplus of funding to offer development programmes for all colleagues.

Additional insight will be provided from those working with BeReady as to the success of these development opportunities.
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

Main Room

Developing a distinctive culture strategy

Guy Shears

Chief Executive Officer
Central Region Schools Trust

Discover how a unique culture strategy can transform school improvement. This presentation will explore how a focus on shared endeavour, high expectations, warmth, inclusivity, positivity, and kindness can drive exceptional outcomes in c...

Discover how a unique culture strategy can transform school improvement. This presentation will explore how a focus on shared endeavour, high expectations, warmth, inclusivity, positivity, and kindness can drive exceptional outcomes in challenging contexts.

Learn practical steps to establish and cultivate a positive culture across your MAT and unlock the potential for transformative change.
12:55 pm - 1:15 pm

Main Room

MAT finance strategy – are you still using your Blockbuster card or subscribing to Netflix?

Glen Hyde

MAT Specialist
iplicit

Martin Holyoak

Education Sector Lead
iplicit

Our education experts will look at the structure of a finance function for a Multi Academy Trust, utilise your insights to highlight important considerations, and share what the future looks like. This interactive session will explore:

Our education experts will look at the structure of a finance function for a Multi Academy Trust, utilise your insights to highlight important considerations, and share what the future looks like. This interactive session will explore:
– Current system infrastructure – On Premises vs Cloud (one or the other or a combination?)
– Licensing models across all systems (do they align? Is a commercial model prohibiting usage?)
– Visibility of data – is it kept in silos?
– Will your systems scale? And will they do this together?
– And more…
1:15 pm - 2:00 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.
2:05 pm - 2:30 pm

Main Room

The importance of teaching

Nick Gibb

Former Minister of State for Schools

By focusing on a knowledge-rich curriculum and empowering teachers, we can unlock student potential. Accountability measures and league tables will be discussed in relation to their impact on teaching and learning.

This presentati...

By focusing on a knowledge-rich curriculum and empowering teachers, we can unlock student potential. Accountability measures and league tables will be discussed in relation to their impact on teaching and learning.

This presentation will explore the critical role of teachers in driving educational success. We’ll examine how reforms like academies and MATs have impacted the profession.
2:15 pm - 2:50 pm

Main Room

Funding Net Zero

Daniel Krein

Commerical Education Director
eEnergy

With more than 1000 projects successfully delivered for schools, eEnergy will explain how to mitigate the risks to achieving effective decarbonisation programmes.

Incredibly, 70% of schools are yet to fully switch to LED lighting ...

With more than 1000 projects successfully delivered for schools, eEnergy will explain how to mitigate the risks to achieving effective decarbonisation programmes.

Incredibly, 70% of schools are yet to fully switch to LED lighting even though doing so could unlock savings of £2.3 billion! A lack of government funding is no longer an excuse for inaction with cost-effective options available to kick-start your net zero journey at no upfront costs.

eEnergy will outline the importance of avoiding delay in your net zero journey, where to start, and how to identify the right partner to successfully deliver your decarbonisation strategy.
2:55 pm - 3:15 pm

Main Room

Harnessing AI for Trusts: What Really Works

Joe Blair

Director of Innovation
The Key

Beyond the hype, what is AI actually proving useful for, and how can you make the most of it in your schools and central team?

In this presentation you’ll get a better understanding of the technology behind AI, and loads of exam...

Beyond the hype, what is AI actually proving useful for, and how can you make the most of it in your schools and central team?

In this presentation you’ll get a better understanding of the technology behind AI, and loads of examples of how it is being used to save time and transform ways of working. From compliance checks and policy audits, to communications and handling complaints.
3:20 pm - 3:40 pm

Main Room

Developing an evidence-informed digital transformation and training strategy for your Trust.

Mandi Jackson

Education and Training Lead
Computeam

In this session, we will explore and illustrate how two expanding multi-academy trusts, WWPAT and LAAT, have partnered with Computeam to enhance the digital literacy of their staff through our Transformation and Training Programme. The d...

In this session, we will explore and illustrate how two expanding multi-academy trusts, WWPAT and LAAT, have partnered with Computeam to enhance the digital literacy of their staff through our Transformation and Training Programme. The discussion will focus on designing engaging, technology-driven CPD programs that cater to the needs of the Trust and use data to assess impact. Each programme benefits from a tailor-made suit of transformation metrics to align to your Trust improvement plan and ensure your technology investment achieves the educational outcomes and financial efficiencies you seek.
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm

Main Room

Networking and business meetings

15 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.
5:05 pm - 5:45 pm

Main Room

Panel discussion - The journey to outstanding standards

Jo Heard-Jones

Chief Executive Officer
Shaw Education Trust

Rachel Wilkes

Chief Executive Officer
Humber Education Trust

Gulcin Sesli

Co CEO
Spring Partnership Trust

Simon Spry

Chief Executive Officer
Learning Academies Trust

Lorraine Hughes

Deputy CEO
Chiltern Learning Trust

Beverley Hall

CEO
Genesis Education Trust

This panel will delve into the strategies and experiences of leaders who are on a journey to outstanding standards across their MAT.

Hear firsthand accounts of the challenges faced, lessons learned, and innovative approaches imple...

This panel will delve into the strategies and experiences of leaders who are on a journey to outstanding standards across their MAT.

Hear firsthand accounts of the challenges faced, lessons learned, and innovative approaches implemented.

Gain valuable insights into school improvement initiatives and discover practical steps to elevate your Trust’s performance.
5:45 pm - 6:05 pm

Main Room

Closing keynote - The 1% mission

Action Jackson

Motivational Speaker

In this inspirational and powerful talk, discover how we can help young people unlock their potential and Dream Big.
6:05 pm - 6:10 pm

Main Room

Chair's closing remarks
6:10 pm - 7:30 pm

Main Room

Hotel check-in / free time
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Main Room

Drinks reception & networking dinner

Sponsored by

Google for Education
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

Breakout Room 1

Bridging the digital skills gap

Luke Mulhall

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

This presentation will explore effective strategies to address the digital skills gap within MATs. Discover practical solutions to equip staff with the necessary digital competencies to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven educati...

This presentation will explore effective strategies to address the digital skills gap within MATs. Discover practical solutions to equip staff with the necessary digital competencies to thrive in an increasingly technology-driven educational landscape.

Learn how to foster a culture of digital innovation and empower your workforce to harness the power of technology for improved outcomes.
12:55 pm - 1:15 pm

Breakout Room 1

AI in teaching is important but how does this impact Safeguarding teams

Andrew Skiffington

Regional Sales Director
ATIVION

The presentation will concentrate on the changes to education and how AI is affecting this change. The discussion will explore how Safeguarding teams can understand this change how the roles will evolve even further with the release of K...

The presentation will concentrate on the changes to education and how AI is affecting this change. The discussion will explore how Safeguarding teams can understand this change how the roles will evolve even further with the release of KCSiE 2025 with expectations of AI being introduced.
2:55 pm - 3:15 pm

Breakout Room 1

Driving Digital Transformation: ClassLink Identity & Access Management (IAM) for Schools. Transform your schools Digital Ecosystem!

Andrew Aitchison

International Sales Director
ClassLink

ClassLink is a cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solution that can help schools to simplify and secure their digital ecosystems. It offers benefits such as Single Sign-On (SSO), centralised identity management, security, a...

ClassLink is a cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solution that can help schools to simplify and secure their digital ecosystems. It offers benefits such as Single Sign-On (SSO), centralised identity management, security, and reduced costs. ClassLink IAM helps schools improve student and staff productivity, increase security, and save money on IT costs.
Key Takeaways ClassLink IAM can help schools simplify and secure their digital ecosystems.
• ClassLink IAM offers a variety of benefits, including SSO, centralised identity management, security, and reduced costs.
• ClassLink IAM can help schools improve student and staff productivity, increase security, and save money on IT costs.
• Device and operating system agnostic
Additional Information
• For more information about ClassLink IAM, please visit the ClassLink website: https://www.classlink.com/solutions/identity-and-access-management
3:20 pm - 3:40 pm

Breakout Room 1

MAT Finance Sector Insight Report 2024

Will Jordan

Co-Founder
IMP Software

Join Will Jordan, Chief Executive of IMP Software, to hear insights from the first ever forward-looking financial benchmarking report created from the budget assumptions of over 300 school trusts; key trends from across the sector; the v...

Join Will Jordan, Chief Executive of IMP Software, to hear insights from the first ever forward-looking financial benchmarking report created from the budget assumptions of over 300 school trusts; key trends from across the sector; the varied approaches that different trusts are taking to navigate budget challenges over the medium and long term; and emerging areas such as ‘lost income’ from falling pupil numbers vs capacity.
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

Breakout Room 2

Teaching and beyond: building futures in education

Lorraine Hughes

Deputy CEO
Chiltern Learning Trust

This presentation will explore innovative approaches to developing the full potential of your workforce.

Discover strategies to attract, retain, and inspire employees at all levels. Learn how to create a culture of continuous lear...

This presentation will explore innovative approaches to developing the full potential of your workforce.

Discover strategies to attract, retain, and inspire employees at all levels. Learn how to create a culture of continuous learning and development, unlocking the talent within your MAT.
12:55 pm - 1:15 pm

Breakout Room 2

Turn Up & Teach! Inclusive and Data Driven Digital Strategy and CPD

Nick Shea

Director of Education
Wavenet

One of the core challenges of running successful and transformative IT across a growing Multi Academy Trust, is deploying an inspirational Digital Strategy.

Having a Digital Technology Strategy is also now recognised as one of the...

One of the core challenges of running successful and transformative IT across a growing Multi Academy Trust, is deploying an inspirational Digital Strategy.

Having a Digital Technology Strategy is also now recognised as one of the DfE’s Digital and Technology Standards for Schools with the recommendation of a minimum 2-year strategy being implemented to support your educational vision.

In this session Wavenet Education will showcase how they deploy inclusive Digital Strategy alongside programs of CPD to ensure that you take your users on your journey of digital transformation to drive engagement and improve outcomes Trust-wide.
2:55 pm - 3:15 pm

Breakout Room 2

One platform. Everything your MAT needs

Joe Stoney

Commercial Director
The National College

Imagine this…
• Trust-wide dissemination of CPD and policy updates from one place
• Trust-wide compliance that’s easily tracked in one place
• Trust-wide reporting that simplifies it all in one place
Thi...

Imagine this…
• Trust-wide dissemination of CPD and policy updates from one place
• Trust-wide compliance that’s easily tracked in one place
• Trust-wide reporting that simplifies it all in one place
This is exactly what you can do with The National College. One platform that helps you reduce your workload, achieve trust-wide compliance and empower your workforce with everything you need in one streamlined workflow.
For the first time, MATs can access expert guidance, policy templates, CPD and market-leading appraisal software in one integrated solution.
Join us to see how.
3:20 pm - 3:40 pm

Breakout Room 2

Fulfilling the Potential of Every Learner

Wesley Hewitson

School Consultant
EDClass

Many students face barriers to education due to behavioural, health, or anxiety issues. Current approaches may not adequately address their unique needs. This presentation explores a novel approach that prioritises these students’ ...

Many students face barriers to education due to behavioural, health, or anxiety issues. Current approaches may not adequately address their unique needs. This presentation explores a novel approach that prioritises these students’ well-being and academic progress. By focusing on safeguarding, accessible learning, comprehensive support, and tailored reintegration plans, we can create a more inclusive and effective educational experience. Additionally, we will discuss innovative strategies for delivering curriculum-relevant lessons in isolated settings, alleviating the burden on teaching staff.
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

Breakout Room 3

Managing staff costs without compromising quality

Nick Cross

Chief Executive Officer
King's Group Academies

This presentation will explore effective strategies for optimising staffing costs while maintaining high-quality education and services.

Discover practical approaches to balancing financial constraints with the need for a skilled ...

This presentation will explore effective strategies for optimising staffing costs while maintaining high-quality education and services.

Discover practical approaches to balancing financial constraints with the need for a skilled workforce. Learn how to maximise efficiency, improve resource allocation, and ensure the ongoing success of your MAT.
12:55 pm - 1:15 pm

Breakout Room 3

Unpacking the Mental Health and Wellbeing of School Business Leaders

Andrew Marsh

Advocate Manager
Education Mutual

Join us for a workshop with Andrew, exploring the latest insights from our annual Wellbeing Index for School Business Leaders. Delve into key findings from the survey, comparing this year’s data with previous trends. Discover preva...

Join us for a workshop with Andrew, exploring the latest insights from our annual Wellbeing Index for School Business Leaders. Delve into key findings from the survey, comparing this year’s data with previous trends. Discover prevalent challenges across various school types and regions, evaluating the efficacy of current support mechanisms. Gain actionable recommendations and insights aimed at enhancing the mental health and wellbeing of school business leaders. We will unpack critical issues, share experiences, and discuss practical strategies for fostering a healthier educational environment.
2:55 pm - 3:15 pm

Breakout Room 3

Optimising Technology & Budgets

Phillip Allum

Managing Director
TGE Solutions

Are your MAT’s technology investments optimised for impact and cost-efficiency?
Join us for Optimising Technology & Budgets, where we’ll share essential tips to maximise your technology, protect schools and pupils, and make...

Are your MAT’s technology investments optimised for impact and cost-efficiency?
Join us for Optimising Technology & Budgets, where we’ll share essential tips to maximise your technology, protect schools and pupils, and make budgets stretch further.
We’ll discuss the DfE Digital Technology Standards, diving into critical elements that require your immediate attention. You’ll gain insights into understanding your technology landscape and formulating a robust strategy to future-proof your schools.
Finally, discover how TGE Solutions’ audits, strategic planning, and procurement services have saved schools over £10 million.
Don’t miss this opportunity to optimise technology and drive significant cost savings for your schools.
3:20 pm - 3:40 pm

Breakout Room 3

How can MAT’s aggregate data for Actionable Insights?

Kate Hutchings

Head of Customer Development
Schools BI

Hear from Trusts that are already on their journey to streamline their data.

Find out what their priorities have been, and how they found the process of implementing Schools BI.

We all know that there is a mass of data in T...

Hear from Trusts that are already on their journey to streamline their data.

Find out what their priorities have been, and how they found the process of implementing Schools BI.

We all know that there is a mass of data in Trusts, and accessing said data to gain actionable insights is a challenge that everyone faces.

Hear directly from Trusts about how Schools BI has assisted them in overcoming these challenges.

By building bespoke dashboards that automatically display important insights from your data, we enable them to instantly evaluate, action, and improve.

27 November 2024

8:40 am - 8:45 am

Main Room

Chair's opening remarks

Jo Heard-Jones

Chief Executive Officer
Shaw Education Trust

Welcome to day 2 of the Multi-Academy Trust Partnership Network!
8:50 am - 9:20 am

Main Room

Opening keynote: Ofsted - Towards a renewed education inspection framework
9:20 am - 9:40 am

Main Room

Enabling Meaningful Maths Education

Daniel Hagstedt

Regional Sales Manager, North
Magma Maths

During the interactive session, we will discuss what good maths pedagogy is and how school leaders worldwide are working with Magma to raise attainment.
9:40 am - 10:20 am

Main Room

Panel discussion - How are we using AI to meet modern needs?

Jo Heard-Jones

Chief Executive Officer
Shaw Education Trust

Lauren Thorpe

Chief Transformation Officer
United Learning

Greg Hughes

Trust Director of ICT and VP of Digital Strategy
The de Ferrers Academy

John McMillan

Head of IT
ASSET Education

Michael Gardner

Teaching and Learning Lead
Maritime Academy Trust

Discover how AI is being used to enhance teaching and learning, improve operational efficiency, and inform strategic decision-making.

Hear from leaders who are at the forefront of AI adoption and gain practical insights into its p...

Discover how AI is being used to enhance teaching and learning, improve operational efficiency, and inform strategic decision-making.

Hear from leaders who are at the forefront of AI adoption and gain practical insights into its potential benefits and challenges.
10:25 am - 10:45 am

Main Room

Wellbeing of leaders: is resilience a dirty word?

Corina Roobeck

Speaker, Coach
Podcaster

This presentation will challenge the traditional concept of resilience and explore the importance of holistic wellbeing for leaders in MATs.

Discover strategies to build supportive cultures, reduce burnout, and enhance leadership ...

This presentation will challenge the traditional concept of resilience and explore the importance of holistic wellbeing for leaders in MATs.

Discover strategies to build supportive cultures, reduce burnout, and enhance leadership effectiveness. Learn how to prioritise self-care and create sustainable wellbeing practices.
10:50 am - 11:10 am

Main Room

Getting Real About AI Transformation

Victoria Mallinson

COO
Olex.AI

In our presentation ‘Transforming Teaching & Assessment with AI: Case Study with The Challenge Academy Trust’, we’ll dive into how TCAT is using AI to change the way they teach English. They will show how they are using Olex.AI...

In our presentation ‘Transforming Teaching & Assessment with AI: Case Study with The Challenge Academy Trust’, we’ll dive into how TCAT is using AI to change the way they teach English. They will show how they are using Olex.AI to give better insight into students, to inspire reluctant learners, and to radically reduce the workload of teachers. Sarah Mullen, Vice Principal at TCAT and Victoria Mallinson, COO at Olex.AI will share the lessons learnt, and their plans for the future.
11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Main Room

Networking and business meetings

15 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.
12:20 pm - 1:00 pm

Main Room

The Everyday Heroes of Education: Being 10% Braver Together

Jaz Ampaw-Farr

Transformational Speaker & Human-First Leadership Expert

Ed Ampaw-Farr

Predictive Leadership Consultant & Managing Director
Be Human First Ltd

In this powerful closing keynote, internationally acclaimed speakers Jaz and Ed Ampaw-Farr celebrate the transformative power of education’s everyday heroes while challenging you to be 10% braver in your leadership journey.

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In this powerful closing keynote, internationally acclaimed speakers Jaz and Ed Ampaw-Farr celebrate the transformative power of education’s everyday heroes while challenging you to be 10% braver in your leadership journey.

Drawing from Jaz’s own story of how five teachers changed her life, they’ll show how small acts of courage create ripples of lasting change across entire communities. Through their signature blend of compelling storytelling and practical wisdom, they’ll help you recognise the everyday hero in yourself and others, proving that in education, it’s your impact that counts, not your title.

You’ll leave with concrete strategies and tools, including their renowned Five Voices Assessment, ready to transform ordinary moments into extraordinary impact by being just 10% braver.
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Main Room

Chair's closing remarks and networking lunch

Networking sessions – throughout the event we host a networking lunch as well as a dinner and drinks reception to give you ample opportunity to connect with your peers and suppliers over the learnings from the event. Lunch is serve...

Networking sessions – throughout the event we host a networking lunch as well as a dinner and drinks reception to give you ample opportunity to connect with your peers and suppliers over the learnings from the event. Lunch is served buffet style and a range of options are available to cater for different dietary requirements.
10:25 am - 10:45 am

Breakout Room 1

Using data analytics to improve attendance levels

Paul Plumridge

Deputy CEO and Strategic School Improvement Lead
Humber Education Trust

Phillip Painter

Strategic Safeguarding and Risk Management Lead
Humber Education Trust

This presentation will explore how MAT leaders can leverage data analytics to significantly improve attendance rates across their Trust.

We will examine practical strategies for collecting, analysing, and interpreting attendance d...

This presentation will explore how MAT leaders can leverage data analytics to significantly improve attendance rates across their Trust.

We will examine practical strategies for collecting, analysing, and interpreting attendance data to identify trends, patterns, and root causes of absence.
10:25 am - 10:45 am

Breakout Room 2

Unified and centralised Trust operations

Garret Fay

Chief Executive Officer
Insignis Academy Trust

This presentation will explore the benefits and challenges of implementing unified and centralised operations within a MAT.

We will discuss strategies for streamlining processes, sharing resources, and ensuring consistency across ...

This presentation will explore the benefits and challenges of implementing unified and centralised operations within a MAT.

We will discuss strategies for streamlining processes, sharing resources, and ensuring consistency across schools.

The presentation will also cover key considerations for effective leadership, communication, and collaboration to achieve operational excellence.
10:50 am - 11:10 am

Breakout Room 2

Secure Connectivity for Reducing Complexity: Addressing the Connectivity Challenge in Multi-Academy Trusts

Ian Risdale

Director Regional Public Sector
Securus Communications

Chris Bell

Group Marketing Director
Securus Communications

Multi-Academy Trusts face unique challenges managing connectivity across geographically dispersed school sites. With users requiring seamless access to both local and cloud-based resources, traditional WAN solutions struggle to deliver t...

Multi-Academy Trusts face unique challenges managing connectivity across geographically dispersed school sites. With users requiring seamless access to both local and cloud-based resources, traditional WAN solutions struggle to deliver the necessary performance and bandwidth while remaining cost-effective. This presentation explores how Fortinet’s secure connectivity solutions reduce complexity and enhance resource sharing across MAT infrastructure, while addressing critical concerns around performance, flexibility and safeguarding, all with reduced WAN costs.
10:50 am - 11:10 am

Breakout Room 3

Why a digital recruitment process is essential for MATs in 2025

Wayne Cartmel

Founder & Managing Director
MyNewTerm

In a challenging recruitment market, a seamless candidate experience is essential for schools and Multi-academy trusts to attract talent. In today’s world, applicants now expect a digital application process. Hear case studies from MAT...

In a challenging recruitment market, a seamless candidate experience is essential for schools and Multi-academy trusts to attract talent. In today’s world, applicants now expect a digital application process. Hear case studies from MATs and the benefits they have experienced from embracing a digital application process to streamline their recruitment process, improve efficiency and attract talent. Strategic data and recruitment trends help to build a picture as to the return on investment Multi-academy trusts can achieve by going digital.