Managing safety data across multiple schools is challenging when each school tracks information differently. In this blog we aim to show you how to build a Power BI dashboard that consolidates compliance reports, incident tracking, and action monitoring into one efficient system. Perfect for school groups looking to improve their safety reporting and decision-making processes.
A Deep Dive into Smart Grids, IoT, and Big Data Analytics
The smart grid revolution is here, and it's powered by data. This blog delves into how Internet of Things (IoT) devices and Big Data analytics are transforming traditional power systems into intelligent, responsive networks. From real-time consumption tracking to predictive maintenance of grid infrastructure, we explore the cutting-edge applications shaping the future of energy management..
How to analyse exam results data to improve school performance.
Want to know why your Year 9s are acing Biology but struggling with Physics? Or why last year's English Literature scores took an unexpected dip? The answers are in the numbers – if you know how to look. This blog will show you how to turn those rows of grades into a roadmap for success, both for your pupils and your school.
Data-driven strategies to boost student attendance
Discover why student attendance is crucial for academic success and long-term outcomes. Learn about the challenges schools face in promoting attendance and how data-driven strategies can help identify at-risk students and implement timely interventions. Explore the power of proactive monitoring and collaborative data sharing in tackling absenteeism
Staying ethical in data visualisation: Why, What and How?
Ethical data visualisation goes beyond creating eye-catching graphics; it ensures accuracy and honesty in presenting information. By combining standard practices with ethical approaches, we can produce trustworthy data storytelling that supports informed decision-making. This blog explores the principles, benefits, and applications of ethical data visualisation with examples of misleading practises to avoid.
How to build a predictive enrolment model: A guide for schools and MATs
Accurate enrolment forecasts touch nearly every aspect of a school's operations and long-term success. From budget planning and staffing to resource allocation and facilities management. They help schools avoid the pitfalls of overcrowded classrooms or empty seats, ensure appropriate teacher-to-student ratios, and guide long-term strategic planning.
Learn how to predict those enrolments effectively. In this blog, we will guide you through a step-by-step, robust methodology for building a predictive model, highlighting common pitfalls to avoid and sharing best practices to ensure accuracy.
How to leverage admissions data to increase school enrolment
Imagine knowing why exactly students choose your school—or why they don't. What if you could predict enrolment trends with uncanny accuracy, or pinpoint the exact moment a potential student loses interest? In this blog, we explore how your school’s admissions data can enhance enrolment strategies, optimise recruitment efforts and help tackle data management challenges.
Practical tips for managing stakeholder expectations in project delivery
Successful stakeholder management requires a deep understanding of each party's needs and concerns. Clients may be primarily focused on the end result and overall value. Sponsors often prioritise budgets, timelines, and return on investment. Team members bring specialised skills and are concerned with day-to-day operations and their specific responsibilities. The challenge for project managers lies in balancing these varied interests.
In this blog, we will discuss some actionable tips and strategies for mastering the art of stakeholder expectation management.
Power BI Dashboards for Employee Survey Analysis in Schools & MATs
In the education industry, employee surveys are crucial tools for evaluating performance and understanding staff needs.. These surveys offer priceless information to school managers and heads of schools in helping them make better decisions and improve schools’ business performance.
However, traditional methods of analysing these surveys often fall short of providing actionable insights. This is where Power BI dashboards come into play, revolutionising the way educational institutions handle survey data.
5 Data-driven strategies to prevent the rise of empty social housing properties
In the shadows of the UK's housing shortage lurks a paradoxical problem: the rising tide of empty properties. As of 2023, over 238,000 homes in England have been sitting vacant for more than six months, a number that has surged by 5.3% since 2022. But amidst this crisis, a revolution is brewing. The same digital transformation that has reshaped industries from finance to healthcare is now setting its sights on social housing.
In this blog, we'll dive deep into the impact of empty properties on social housing and explore how data-driven strategies offer hope for a more efficient, equitable future. We will also explore real-world applications of these technologies and the tangible differences they can make for housing communities across the country.