EdTech Demonstrator Programme

St Alban’s Catholic Primary School in partnership with Bishop Challoner Catholic College, are one of the four EdTech Demonstrators in the West Midlands.

The EdTech Demonstrator Programme was developed by the DfE to ensure schools and colleges across England could access free, expert advice on educational technology. The programme is now entering its second year and has evolved from crisis response to offer support to schools and colleges in developing digital strategies which make effective use of technology to enhance teaching and learning.

In the last phase of the programme, St Alban’s and Bishop Challoner supported over 90 schools, primary and secondary. The aim was to ensure staff at all levels could engage with remote learning through a means that was bespoke and best for their setting. We worked mainly with schools that had just started to use, or were about to start using Microsoft Teams. The support included supporting the implementation of the platform for teaching remotely, including the setting and marking of student work, assessment and the tracking of progress, taking safeguarding into account at all stages. Staff were supported with using EdTech to improve teaching and learning, back-office functions and day to day administration.

Types of support varied, from 1:1 coaching, bespoke curriculum team training to whole school evidence-informed CPD/webinars, sharing of resources and opportunities to network and share best practice with other schools. Platforms such as Google Workspace and Seesaw were also supported, and a wide range of other software.

We have an EdTech Team of expert staff from partner schools, covering a large range of specialisms. We will continue with our previous types of support as well as the specific areas of:

school/college recovery – including supporting the delivery of effective online or blended learning
reducing teacher workload – through effective and efficient use of technology and collaboration tools
school/college improvement plans – including working together on the development of a sustainable integrated digital strategy
school/college resource management – including using EdTech for more efficient administration and to improve workflow.

For further details contact: edtech@bishopchalloner.bham.sch.uk

To register for support go to https://edtechdemo.ucst.uk

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales.

Registered Office: The Arthur Terry School, Kittoe Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4RZ

Tel: 0121 323 1134

CEO Richard Gill CBE NPQH, NLE, FRSA

Company Number 07730920.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is committed to keeping our students safe, both in school and the wider community. As part of our safeguarding arrangements, we have a two-way information sharing agreement in place with the local police authority. The agreement is compliant with Crime & Disorder Act 1998 (s.115) and Data Protection Act 1998(s.29.3; s.35.2.), and focuses on preventing young people from becoming involved or further involved in crime and anti-social behaviour as a victim or offender.

If you have any queries about the partnership policy, please contact Mrs S Bailey, ATLP Safeguarding Lead.