Tag: IT Support
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Top time-saving tips for School IT Managers
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With the pressures on schools and trusts across the country, it goes without saying how important it is that School IT Managers are able to save time and drive efficiency across their organisation. Based on our years of experience and conversations with IT Managers at EduLife, we’ve put together some top tips on efficient school…
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What to do in Arbor if your school gets a ransomware attack
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In recent years, the National Cyber Security Centre has reported an increase in the number of cyber attacks targeting the UK education sector. These attacks target data which they encrypt so that users can no longer access it. Sometimes cyber attackers demand a ransom in exchange for restoring access to the data, which is where…
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Spring term update: Connect more tools to Arbor
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Since the pandemic began, schools have had to rapidly change the way they manage their lessons, communications and admin. This has meant using technology in lots of new ways to keep lessons going, and smarter ways of using data to understand students’ changing needs. At Arbor, we’ve been developing new tools to support leaders and…
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We now partner with over 100 apps – here’s why
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At Arbor we know that every school and MAT is different, and that every school has different needs when it comes to choosing the right set of technology. That’s why we work with a growing network of apps – to make sure our schools can connect the specialist systems they rely on everyday with Arbor…
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Case Study: How to switch MIS with support from a local IT provider
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Interview with Paula Harris, Business Manager at Lacewood Primary School, Barnsley At Arbor, we think schools should be able to choose the support that works for them. That’s why we’ve built a network of over 50 support partners across the country. In this interview, I spoke to Paula Harris, the School Business Manager at Lacewood…
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Why we’ve partnered with Local Authorities to give schools like you more choice
Local Authority IT teams have been working with schools in new ways over the last few years. Joining forces with cloud-based MIS suppliers, many are now able to give their schools more choice of systems, whilst still providing the local support and advice that schools value. At Arbor, we work with a wide range of…
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Make an easy switch to a cloud-based MIS with expert local support
With all the challenges of Covid-19, now may seem like a difficult time to switch your Management Information System (MIS) – but what if you had an Arbor expert in your local area, who could support you every step of the way? Working with one of Arbor’s 30 accredited Support Partners located across the country…
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Free training and webinars to help Microsoft Teams work better for you
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We’re proud to be partnering with Cloud Design Box to host three free training sessions specially designed for schools and MATs who are using (or planning to use) Microsoft Teams to deliver blended learning. Here’s Tony from Cloud Design Box to tell you more: At Cloud Design Box, we specialise in Microsoft Teams, SharePoint…
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How IT support teams are helping schools adapt to new ways of working
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in IT SupportAs we all know, schools have had to rapidly change the way they work in the last few months – adjusting their processes to meet the needs of children and families in and out of school. In turn, IT teams that support schools have also had to change the way they operate. At Arbor we’re…
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Apply for free support from Google and Microsoft to support your virtual learning
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in IT SupportYou may have seen that the Government has introduced a new grant that schools can apply for to get support to use digital learning platforms G Suite for Education or Office 365 Education. This is a great opportunity for schools – especially at a time when you’re having to manage at least some of your…
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Get the support that works for you with Arbor
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We know that moving to the cloud can seem like a big job. The benefits of switching MIS might be hard to picture when you’ve never undergone such a large change at your school. That’s why we want to make sure you have the right support at every step of the way. Getting to know…
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Our new partnership with turn IT on
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We’re delighted to announce that turn IT on is now an accredited support partner for Arbor MIS. Turn IT on’s team of experienced experts work in partnership with schools to maximise the potential of ICT for the benefit of pupils, teachers and management groups. Many of their team have been teachers and all of them…
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Partner roundup: Autumn term 2019
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There’s never a dull moment in Education, but this term really has felt action-packed. So as you settle into the season of Nativities, surrounded by paper cut-out snowflakes and glitter trampled so deep into the carpet it will still be there in June, let us give you a festive roundup of what’s new with Arbor’s…
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Our new partnership with School Business Services (SBS)
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We’re delighted to announce that School Business Services (SBS) is now an accredited support partner for Arbor MIS. SBS is a leading specialist in school support services, offering a wide range of MIS services to suit schools’ finances, staff and vision. They work with over 1000 schools across England, with strong hubs in London, the…
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Orbis becomes Arbor-accredited
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In my last blog, I explained why SIMS Support Units are teaming up with Arbor right now – and why this is great news for schools. This week, we’re celebrating one of our new partners gaining their Arbor accreditation. Meet Orbis – a collaboration between Brighton & Hove City Council, and Surrey and East Sussex…
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3 Reasons SIMS Support Units are teaming up with Arbor
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in IT SupportThis blog was written by Beth Mokrini, Partner Manager at Arbor Education. Click here to discover Beth’s Top 10 must-have cloud systems for your school. Two years ago, my job didn’t exist. That’s because two years ago, most schools used on-premise SIMS as their Management Information System, supported by a local IT support desk known…