Following a busy and inspiring two days at the NEC in Birmingham, the Levett Consultancy team is back and energised by the fantastic conversations we had at The Schools and Academies Show.

As a proud Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) framework supplier, we spent the event stationed within the vibrant CPC Village, meeting with school leaders, School Business Managers (SBMs), and Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) executives from across the UK.

Key Highlights & Conversations

The show floor was buzzing with innovation, and our stand became a hub for discussing the practicalities of digital transformation. Here are the top themes we explored with attendees:

• Aligning IT with School Improvement: Many leaders spoke to us about the challenge of ensuring technology isn’t just an “add-on” but a core driver of their School Improvement Plan. We shared insights on how to align budgets with long-term digital strategy.
• The Future of AI in Education: Artificial Intelligence was the topic on everyone’s lips. We provided practical advice on how schools can integrate AI tools securely and effectively to reduce teacher workload while maintaining strict data governance.
• Strengthening Cyber Defences: With the threat landscape constantly evolving, we discussed actionable steps for schools to bolster their cyber security and meet the latest regulatory compliance standards.
• Cost-Effective Managed Services: We were delighted to showcase our industry-disrupting managed service model, demonstrating how comprehensive IT support can be achieved for a cost starting from just the price of a daily cup of coffee.

Reflecting on 16+ Years of Innovation

Head of Customer Relationships Stephen Hazle reflected on the event:

“It was incredibly valuable to hear directly from education leaders about the specific hurdles they face. By drawing on our 16+ years of experience as an original Google Cloud Partner, we were able to show them tangible ways to overcome these challenges and simplify their complex cloud environments.”

Didn’t Get a Chance to Speak With Us?

If you missed us at the NEC or didn’t get around to visiting the CPC Village, it’s not too late to start the conversation. We are ready to help you unlock your school’s digital potential and streamline your operations for the year ahead.

Contact our team today to schedule a post-event discovery call or to learn more about our Google Workspace and IT strategy services.