Microsoft 365 User Adoption for Schools, MATs and Districts
The Microsoft 365 User Adoption for Schools, MATs and Districts podcast is your go-to resource for unlocking the full potential of Microsoft 365 in education. Presented by Cloud Design Box (https://www.clouddesignbox.co.uk) — the UK’s leading provider of education-focused SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 intranet solutions — this series shares proven strategies, practical tips, and inspiring success stories to help schools, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) and districts boost adoption, streamline workflows, and improve collaboration.
Trusted by hundreds of schools, colleges and trusts, Cloud Design Box brings over a decade of experience in helping education organisations successfully implement Microsoft 365. Each episode covers essential topics such as Microsoft Teams for Education, SharePoint intranets for schools, Office 365 adoption strategies, OneNote Class Notebook in the classroom, MIS integration, safeguarding in Microsoft Teams, and digital transformation planning for MATs.
Whether you are a trust CEO, headteacher, digital transformation lead, or classroom educator, you will gain actionable insights to engage teachers, support IT leaders, and create a culture where Microsoft 365 becomes a natural, productive part of everyday learning and administration.
For free resources, guides, and tailored Microsoft 365 solutions for education, visit Cloud Design Box - https://www.clouddesignbox.co.uk.
Microsoft 365 User Adoption for Schools, MATs and Districts
Digital Safeguarding for Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts – Protecting Students, Staff and Data
Would your school or trust survive a cyberattack tomorrow? With hackers increasingly targeting the education sector, digital safeguarding is now just as critical as physical safety. Without a robust strategy, student data, staff security, and daily operations could be at serious risk.
In this episode of the Cloud Design Box Podcast, COO Darren Hemming speaks with Philippa Wraithmell, Founder of EdRuption and author of The Digital Ecosystem, about the growing importance of digital safeguarding in schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs).
Philippa shares insights from her work helping schools worldwide develop strong digital foundations, governance policies, and security safeguards. Her company, EdRuption, is dedicated to bridging the digital divide by empowering schools with the tools, resources, and strategies they need to create digitally literate and inclusive environments.
Key discussion points:
- Why digital safeguarding is essential in 2025 and beyond
- The cyber threats facing schools, from phishing to ransomware
- Bridging the gap between IT teams and safeguarding leads
- Practical steps to protect sensitive student and staff data
- How safeguarding policies must evolve to address online risks
“Schools hold vast amounts of sensitive information — dates of birth, locations, parental details — making them prime targets for cyberattacks,” Philippa explains. “That’s why safeguarding has to include digital.”
At Cloud Design Box, we help schools and MATs create safe, compliant digital environments using Microsoft 365, SharePoint intranets and Teams for Education. Trusted by over 750 education organisations, we work with leadership teams to:
📈 Increase collaboration while protecting sensitive data
🛡 Ensure compliance with safeguarding and GDPR requirements
⚙ Build scalable, secure IT systems aligned to school strategy
🎧 Listen now to learn how to strengthen your digital safeguarding strategy and protect your school community.
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