Why do you need a digital strategy?
Creating a digital strategy is 1 of the recommendations in the Department for Education (DfE)’s guidance, meeting digital and technology standards in schools.
An effective digital strategy will make sure that your school's digital technology is meeting the specific needs of pupils and staff.
You should primarily focus on improving learning outcomes for your pupils, but your strategy can also have wider benefits, such as improving staff wellbeing or saving you money in the long term.
A digital strategy that's aligned with your development plan will help you:
- Stay within budget
- Train pupils and staff to use digital technology safely and effectively
- Assess the impact of digital technology against your strategy
You don't necessarily need the latest technology to implement an effective digital strategy – it's just as important to understand what you already have and how it can be