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William Howard School introduced a structured Microsoft 365 environment to reduce duplication, improve access to resources and create a more consistent way of working. By centralising content and moving away from email-led practices, the school has strengthened collaboration, supported student independence and brought greater clarity to everyday teaching and learning.

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As schools look to consolidate platforms and strengthen data security, many are making the switch from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365. This article explores what’s driving the change – from deeper integration with MIS data to more powerful collaboration and governance – and how Cloud Design Box supports a smooth, secure transition every step of the way.

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As legacy VLEs reach the end of their lifespan, many schools and trusts are re-evaluating how they manage learning, communication and resources. Microsoft 365 offers a powerful alternative — one that’s already familiar to staff and students. This article explores how Cloud Design Box helps schools make the move seamlessly, uniting Teams, SharePoint and MIS data to create a modern, secure and engaging digital learning environment.

Improve workflow efficiency with SharePoint shortcuts in OneDrive

Adding SharePoint shortcuts to OneDrive brings everything together under one roof – improving accessibility and streamlining navigation in your organisation. Why add SharePoint shortcuts to OneDrive? Access files easily The most obvious reason for adding SharePoint shortcuts to OneDrive is accessibility. Shortcuts provide a quick and easy way to access important files without needing to … Read more

SharePoint is a great place for a school or business to store shared resources. However, it can be difficult to keep track of all the different document locations. The new “Add shortcut to OneDrive” feature is a great way of keeping track of all the documents you use on a regular basis. Not only does … Read more

How exciting, SharePoint web parts can now talk to other parts of Office 365 rather than just SharePoint using the Microsoft Graph and third party APIs! With the release of the SharePoint Framework version 1.4.1, we now have preview support of the Microsoft Graph API. In this example, I’m going to create a SharePoint Framework … Read more

Below I have created a quick guide to show you how to gain access to a user’s OneDrive within your organisation. This video is for SharePoint administrators and you will need to be at least a SharePoint admin in Office 365 to carry out these steps. A OneDrive site is effectively a SharePoint site collection … Read more

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