Know what to buy before you buy it.
Our half-day workshop for school leaders covers what technology can realistically do for your school, how to evaluate vendors without a technical background, and how to plan a digital transition that your staff will actually adopt.
Upcoming dates
Spaces are limited. Register early to secure your place.
Can't make these dates? Get in touch to be notified of future sessions or to arrange a private workshop.
What the morning covers
Three and a half hours of practical content. No jargon, no sales pitch. You will leave with a clear framework you can apply to your school immediately.
- 09:00
Where schools lose time and money to manual processes
A frank look at the hidden cost of paper-based admissions, fees, and record-keeping — and what that means for your school specifically.
- 09:45
What school management software actually does
A plain-language walkthrough of what modern school systems can handle, what they cannot, and how to separate genuine capability from vendor promises.
- 10:30— Break —
- 10:45
How to evaluate a vendor without being an IT expert
The five questions every school leader should ask before signing a software contract — and the answers that should make you walk away.
- 11:30
Planning your school's digital transition
A practical framework for deciding where to start, what to do in what order, and how to manage the change with your staff.
- 12:00
Open Q&A and consultation slots
Bring your specific situation. We will work through it with you in the room.
Who should attend
This workshop is designed for the people who make technology decisions at schools — not technical staff, but the leaders who live with the consequences of those decisions.
Headteachers & proprietors
Understand what is genuinely possible before committing to a vendor. Leave with a clear picture of what a digital transition looks like for a school your size.
Bursars & administrators
See how fees collection, admissions, and reporting can work without manual reconciliation. Ask questions based on your actual workflow.
School IT officers
Bridge the gap between technical implementation and what school leadership actually needs. Leave with language that works in both directions.
“I have been to technology workshops before where I left more confused than when I arrived. This one was different. By the end of the morning I knew exactly what kind of system my school needed and what questions to ask. We signed with MDigital three weeks later.”
School Proprietor
Private JHS, West Africa
School Tech Readiness Checklist
A one-page self-assessment tool to help you understand where your school stands on its digital journey — and what to prioritise first. Used in every workshop session.
Bring the workshop to your school
We run private half-day sessions for individual schools and networks — tailored to your specific context, delivered at your premises, for your whole leadership team. Ideal for school groups and district education offices.