Dorset ICT solutions through the Modernising Schools Project & Primary Capital Programme Gavin...

Dorset ICT solutions through the Modernising Schools Project & Primary Capital Programme

Gavin Williams – Territory Account Manager RM

Dorset CC are working in partnership with RM to deliver ICT services and solutions

About RM…

• Founded in 1973, we only work in education. This means we focus on your needs and only create solutions for education

• Vision – improving the life chances of young people worldwide

•Experienced providers of LA wide solutions

•Strong partnerships with service and ICT providers

Benefits for all in Education

How will RM assist Dorset schools in this programme?

•RM will focus on delivering change through government agendas – ECM & 21st Century Curriculum e.g. Dudley, Warwickshire & Newham

•Safer children & young people – allowing improved collaboration between DCC schools and the wider region

•Safe Internet access and collaboration tools for pupils – Glow & Merlin

•Personalisation through solutions like Merlin, home access and mobile learning

Appropriate Solutions and Managed Services

What can RM deliver?

•Solutions that meet the needs of every school

•Specifically tailored services to ensure every school has the right level of support

•Remote hosting of data

•Remote & local support through affiliated technician support service – already working in Milldown Primary School

Consultancy > Investigation > Options > New Solution

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Consultancy > Investigation > Options > New Solution

The Dorset MSP Options

SupportExisting kit

Shared AreaEmbedded

ICT

ICT

Impact

New Kit

SupportServices Training, CPD

& Change Management

Platform&

VLE

Consultancy > Investigation > Options > New Solution

The new solution is flexible and builds on your individual situation

Potential Solutions

•Merlin usage & MIS integration – communication & collaboration made easy

•Network Managed Services (NSM) – provides the perfect blend of services and support to schools. NMS can be tailored to an individual school level to ensure success at any establishment

•NMS brings the following…

-Reliable and robust systems

-Networks that are managed to the highest standard

-Peace of mind for all

•Future – more support & training over the internet inc. Webinars, online advice, remote access & remote support

School to School Collaboration and Beyond…

•Merlin – will facilitate school, cluster, LA and regional wide collaboration

•Communication will be far easier than it is today as schools will be able to quickly and easily set up interest groups with other establishments

•Shared working – sharing best practice

•Sharing teacher resources and time

•Training online for all in one region, less travel, less time wasted & less cost

Sustainability

•Environmentally friendly devices, servers and other such technologies

•Retaining and using existing solutions and equipment where possible

•By combining admin and curriculum networks support and management costs will reduce

•Integration of systems including CCTV, VOIP (telecoms), wireless systems, remote back up & hosting and central management

Inclusion

•Every pupil to have access to an e-portfolio

•ICT purchase schemes – starting from £2.50 per week (parental leasing schemes)

•Addressing the digital divide

•Meeting the vision for 1:1 ratio of pupils to ICT – mixed devices

•Low cost devices such as miniBook

Learning & Teaching•The ICT solution will be designed specifically to provide a rich experience for the whole school community, including pupils, staff, governors and parents.

•Merlin and a VLE could provide:

the ability to provide a unique differentiated curriculum for each learner;

support for the key areas of literacy, numeracy and ICT whilst supporting different pathways such as academic or vocational experiences;support for the full range of communication skills;

•Support to develop self-esteem, personal integrity, spirituality and empathy;

•Learners with real independence;

•Seamless access to data and resources.

Contact Details

gwilliams@rm.com

www.rm.com

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