IT Lead
The IT Lead manages the integration of technology in teaching and learning, ensuring that the school's IT infrastructure is up-to-date, secure, and effectively supports the needs of the institution. They also provide training and support to staff on the use of technology within the school.
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Crick Software
Literacy support software helping children become confident writers with Clicker and DocsPlus tools
classroom.cloud
Cloud-based and easy to use, it provides classroom management, safeguarding and IT management tools.
NetSupport Notify
Desktop and device alerts for schools: immediate or scheduled one-way messages that take over the screen, for use in emergency and lockdown procedures.
NetSupport School
On-premise classroom management software: teachers see, lock and guide pupils' screens and run quick quizzes. NetSupport calls it market-leading.