Computer Skills for Teachers

Helping professionals embrace technology:

We work with teachers, lecturers, administration and support staff on a whole range of IT related matters. Training is delivered in the comfort and convenience of your work place, with access to your personal files to ensure relevant practice and application of skills.

The heart of every educational establishment is the school office so it is imperative that it is powered by staff with up-to-date IT and electronic communication skills. When computer software is upgraded we provide a smooth transition to the new system ensuring an awareness and understanding of how the extra functionality and tools available can be used to maximum potential.

Support is available to deepen the skills and expertise of senior and middle management leaders so that they can consistently, robustly and accurately monitor the school's effectiveness.

A wide variety of departments from PE to Science have undertaken training in Microsoft Programmes using Advanced Word Skills, Excel spreadsheets and Graphs/charts and PowerPoint presentations.

Anyone organising field trips, school events or excursions, with files full of photos, and believing they've no time to make best use of them, will relish in the speed with which they can be converted into a professional presentation. Just show the students how much fun it is and they'll take care of the task for you! You'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to a display for the next open evening for potential students or parents evening for current attendees.

Careers advisors, year 11 and 13 tutors, and sixth form staff can be kept up to speed with technological advances relevant to themselves and their students. One of our most popular 2 hour workshops is 'Harnessing the power of LinkedIn'. Considering how this free website can assist staff to effectively and efficiently develop a contact base which will be invaluable when searching for work placements, finding apprenticeships and employment opportunities. There is also an overview of how both staff and students can create an enhanced online cv and join groups and discussions to empower professional development. There is a separate workshop covering how Twitter can be used to research and find employment opportunities.

Whatever your IT aspirations we are here to listen and support you in a professional and friendly manner.

Please contact us to check availability on staff training days, CPD twilight sessions and during year 11 and 13 study leave.

Group training, works out at an amazingly low price of £20 per head for 2 hours of training, when 12 staff have a 2 hour session charged at only £120 per hour.

One-to-One tuition is also available.

What our clients are saying:

Very pleased with the professional way that Gill listened to our needs and devised detailed plans for delivery of training in a friendly and entertaining way. She was flexible in when she could work for us and her training was always well thought through and properly prepared.

Andy Pulham, IT Coordinator at Royal Grammar School, Newcastle

"I did the 'What's new in 2007 course' and the Quick access tool bar and SmartArt will increase efficiency and ensure a 'professional look' to our library publications" School Librarian

"Excellent PowerPoint training. Importing photo's was very useful. I'll use it to review fieldtrips and for presentations to year groups and parents. I thought it was spot on + just the right amount - bite-size. Thanks". Geography Teacher

"The content of the training and level of assistance received was excellent. The most useful skill for me was insertion of multiple images and fast generation of PowerPoints. Definitely use for open days and options evening." Head of year

"The training on Word, Excel and Outlook, will save time, improve accuracy and enhance layout"

"In the Excel Intermediate course the most useful skills for me were filtering & Data validation which will help me save time and increase efficiency - Super/Thanks"