Would your school or trust survive a cyberattack tomorrow? With hackers targeting education, digital safeguarding is just as crucial as physical safety. Without a solid strategy, your student data, staff security and operations could be at serious risk. In a recent episode of the Cloud Design Box Podcast, Darren Hemming sat down with Philippa Wraithmell, Founder of EdRuption to discuss the growing importance of digital safeguarding in schools. With cyber threats on the rise, and students spending more time online, safeguarding is no longer only about physical security, but about protecting stu ..read more

In a recent episode of the Cloud Design Box podcast, Martin Byford-Rew, Head of Digital Systems at King Edward VI Foundation, discusses the importance of multi-factor authentication (MFA) in schools and the strategies that institutions can use for successful implementation. MFA offers significant advantages in educational settings. By introducing an additional security layer, MFA safeguards against unauthorised access, even if a password has been breached. The rise of cyber threats in education is alarming. And with schools now managing more sensitive digital information than ever before, cybe ..read more

Looking to streamline HR processes and communication within your multi academy trust? In this podcast episode, Educational Technology Lead at the Spencer Academies Trust Josh Gibbs shares insights into how they transformed HR management at the MAT with a SharePoint HR Hub. Watch the full podcast episode here: About Josh Gibbs and Spencer Academies Trust Josh is a long-time fan of SharePoint in Education, previously working with Cloud Design Box to lead digital transformation projects for several schools and trusts. Currently Education Technology Lead at Spencer Academies Trust, Josh wants to b ..read more

n a recent episode of the Cloud Design Box podcast, Max Fritz from Microsoft sat down with Darren Hemming to talk about Microsoft Classwork – an innovative addition to Microsoft Teams for Education, designed to streamline lesson organisation, improve student engagement and reduce teacher workload. What is Microsoft Classwork? Microsoft Classwork is a powerful tool within Teams for Education, enabling teachers to structure learning materials into organised modules. With seamless integration into Microsoft Class Notebook and Teams Assignments, Classwork ensures that your learning resources are e ..read more

Microsoft’s Samantha Fisher sits down with Darren Hemming to explore the exciting new updates in Speaker Coach and the introduction of Speaker Progress. Read the full write-up on our website:  www.clouddesignbox.co.uk/podcast-speaker-coach-and-progress-microsoft ----------------------------------- We are Microsoft Teams and SharePoint for education experts supporting over 450 schools and multi academy trusts to: ? Increase collaboration and engagement  ⏰ Save huge amounts of teacher time and effort  ? Ensure consistently high-quality learning resources  Find out how we c ..read more

Schools waste money, time and opportunities on systems and platforms that don’t speak to each other. But it doesn’t have to be this way, as EdRuption’s Philippa Wraithmell highlights in this podcast.  Darren Hemming, COO at Cloud Design Box, talks16 with Philippa about the importance of simplicity and interoperability when building your school’s digital ecosystem and strategy.  "If schools don't prioritise building a cohesive digital ecosystem now, we're not just dealing with fragmented tools; we're risking our ability to support every student's unique learning journey and the long ..read more

In this podcast, we speak with Microsoft’s Anoo Padte – the product leader for Reading Coach – about how artificial intelligence is helping create personalised learning experiences and combat poor reading literacy. Find out more:  https://clouddesignbox.co.uk/combatting-poor-reading-literacy-with-microsoft-reading-coach/ ----------------------------------- We are Microsoft Teams and SharePoint for education experts supporting over 450 schools and multi academy trusts to: ? Increase collaboration and engagement  ⏰ Save huge amounts of teacher time and effort  ? Ensure consisten ..read more

In this episode of the Cloud Design Box podcast, join Darren Hemming as he delves into an engaging conversation with Emma Gray, the visionary Product Manager behind Microsoft's innovative tool, Search Coach. With a background enriched by journalism and a deep technical expertise in engineering and physics, Emma brings a unique perspective to the table, discussing the critical role of information literacy in education and beyond. Discover how Search Coach, developed in collaboration with leading educational experts, aims to equip both educators and students with the skills necessary to navigat ..read more

Microsoft Learning Accelerators aim to make education more accessible by providing students with vital tools to develop their learning, while teaching them essential skills in further education and later in their professional life.  Visit the Cloud Design Box website for more information. In our latest Microsoft 365 User Adoption podcast, the Cornerstone Academy Trust (TCAT) reveals how they’re embracing the new Microsoft Learning Accelerators to enhance teaching and learning.  About The Cornerstone Academy Trust TCAT is a multi academy trust comprising four primary schools in sout ..read more

In this episode we speak to teacher and housemaster Henry about using Microsoft 365 in an independent school. Blog post to follow on https://www.clouddesignbox.co.uk/ Support the show ..read more