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Liberty Academy Trust built a structured Microsoft 365 environment to support collaboration, governance and inclusive growth across its SEND schools. Through intentional design and a trust-wide digital literacy programme, the trust established a scalable, cloud-first operating model that strengthens consistency, confidence and long-term sustainability.
Learn how to set AI guidelines on assignments in Microsoft Teams, and why every school needs a consistent AI policy behind the feature. A step-by-step guide for school leaders and teachers.
Liberty Academy Trust built a structured Microsoft 365 environment to support collaboration, governance and inclusive growth across its SEND schools. Through intentional design and a trust-wide digital literacy programme, the trust established a scalable, cloud-first operating model that strengthens consistency, confidence and long-term sustainability.
Microsoft’s latest round of Copilot updates has landed and it’s removing the need for the small, repetitive admin tasks that eat into teacher planning time. The update is a hefty one – 23 new features that you can read about in the full roundup on the Microsoft Community Hub if you want the complete list. But, as we’ve been working with … Read more
Learn how to set AI guidelines on assignments in Microsoft Teams, and why every school needs a consistent AI policy behind the feature. A step-by-step guide for school leaders and teachers.
This guide shows you how to easily recover files in Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
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.
Ark Boulton Academy improved homework consistency and visibility by standardising assignments in Microsoft Teams and introducing analytics. Within a single term, homework activity doubled, adoption spread across departments and leaders gained a clear, school-wide view, enabling more targeted support for both staff and students.
More free resources CASE STUDIES Making Microsoft 365 Easy to Navigate for Staff and Students | King’s Ely Independent schools often have access to a wide range of digital tools, but without clear structure those tools can become difficult to navigate and inconsistent in everyday use. At King’s Ely, leaders wanted to make it easier … Read more
The way we work has changed, but many digital workplaces have not kept up. This article explores what that means for employee experience and why clarity matters more than adding more tools.
Cloud Design Box supported King’s Ely to roll out a Microsoft Teams and SharePoint-based intranet.
What should the next decade of digital learning look like for schools? Beyond the hype and noise of EdTech, this article explores a calmer, more intelligent future, where Microsoft 365 works quietly in the background, giving time back to teachers and helping schools focus on what matters most.
Learn more about the new free AI tool for teachers in Microsoft. Teach Copilot saves you hours by generating lesson plans, rubrics and flashcards.
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.
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.
Discover how collaborative lesson planning in Microsoft Teams helps schools and trusts reduce workload, improve consistency and raise student outcomes.
Discover practical strategies to improve digital wellbeing in schools. Learn how Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Cloud Design Box tools can help reduce teacher workload, set boundaries and prevent burnout.
Discover the latest Microsoft Learning Accelerator updates for Autumn/Winter 2025 and how you can use them to boost learning at your school.
Learn how to build Copilot Agents in SharePoint so staff can instantly access policies, manuals, and procedures, saving time and improving compliance.
Archived Class Teams still hold valuable resources. Learn how teachers and students can access them in Microsoft Teams Education.
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