The State of Technology in Education Report 2018/19 MAT edition The State of Technology in Education Report 2018/19 is now the third annual report of its kind. It’s packed full of first-hand, candid insights on the UK education system.
As more MATs make the shift from individual to centralised procurement, we’re keen to hear which tech trends are emerging in academy schools. Our report comes straight from the mouths of over 1,800 educators and school leaders across the UK, a third of which are from staff in academy schools. Here’s a quick preview of the trends that have emerged in MAT schools: Lack of clear vision in MATs Our report showed that only 42% of staff in academy schools believe they have a clear vision for the year ahead. Yes my school has a clear strategic vision for the year ahead (%)
42
49
Academies
Grammar schools
47
45
Independent schools
Local authority schools
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Fewer IT issues in MAT schools Our survey showed a huge 86% of teachers are held back by failing technologies, while 20% fewer respondents from academy schools have the same issue. Does a lack of appropriate/working technology prevent you from using technology to tackle common teaching issues? (%)
34 Always/often/sometimes
66 Rarely/never
“Since being part of an academy chain, leadership can no longer make strategic decisions and our academy masters are incapable of making timely decisions.” Teacher, academy secondary school, South East England
MATs are under greater budgetary pressure Under 15% of academies believe their budget for edtech is at the right level—a few percent less than the survey total. How do you feel about your school’s allocation of budget to technology? (%) 15
Local authority schools
14
It’s at the right level of investment, but can be invested in the wrong things There is too much budget allocated to technology
3
There is too little budget allocated to technology
43
I don’t know what budget allocation goes on technology
25
This year, schools identified the key priorities for the coming year as: Attainment 63.8%, up 16% since 2017
Reducing the attainment gap 46%, up 13% since 2017
New pedagogical techniques 31%, up 3% since 2017
Want the whole story behind these stats? Read the full report for more in-depth insights and key takeaways for senior school leaders. Download the State of Technology in Education Report 2018/19 at stateofed.tech
Download the report at stateofed.tech
