During lockdown I had a virtual get together with One Team Logic CEO, Martin Baker, to talk about how his company helps schools handle safeguarding issues using their MyConcern software.

We talk about teaching, safeguarding, his background in the police force, the pressure on school staff, Kris Akabusi, and a great deal more!

This instalment in our series of Q&As with edtech business leaders doesn’t just focus on software and solutions; we talk about the wider, more serious issues around child safety, grooming, the role of parents, and how ill-equipped many people really are to deal with very difficult issues.

We’ve split it into four parts to make it easier to digest. Hope you like it, and we’d welcome your comments.

Next in our series of Q&As with edtech thought leaders is Co-founder of Applicaa, Guthrie Denniston.

Guthrie and the team at Applicaa have created a solution so schools can manage their admissions process online, saving time and money in the process.

The admissions process has become even more of a challenge with the restrictions Covid has brought, but Applicaa has found ways to support schools further with virtual open days.

Check out Nick and Guthrie‘s virtual get together below where they talk about what makes this solution unique, the difference this company makes to schools and parents, and future challenges.

We’ve split the full interview into parts to make it a bit easier to digest. Enjoy!

Over the summer, we took the opportunity to have a virtual get together with thought leader and entrepreneur Josh Perry to talk all things education.

Josh has a diverse and creative background, having worked in a large, progressive MAT himself and then going on to start numerous edtech businesses.

Really interesting views on everything from the role of MATs in an emerging tech market, his new projects (including Carousel, Smartgrade and advisory work), trends in the MIS sector, his Bring More Data blog, thoughts on forthcoming MIS mergers/acquisitions, and a great deal more!

Lots of insightful stuff was discussed so we’ve split the interview out into separate parts below – enjoy!