Edtech and digital strategy - AL Kingsley & Andrew Yeomans - IRC22

EdTech and digital strategy.
Reviewing, planning and selecting the right tools and
evidencing impact.
Al Kingsley:
As well as his CEO of NetSupport and Chair of a Multi-Academy
Trust roles, Al is chair of his region’s Governors’ Leadership Group
and chairs the regional SEND Board. With 20+ years of governance
experience, Al also sits on the Regional Schools Commissioner’s
Advisory Board for the East of England and North London.
He is an FED Co-chair of two groups, Chair of the BESA EdTech
Group and chairs his regional Employment and Skills Board.
He’s a well-known face in EdTech around the world; author of
My Secret #EdTech Diary and co-author of A Guide to Creating
a Digital Strategy in Education.
Andrew Yeomans:
Andrew is The Director of the Education Exchange and was previously
an executive leader for Delta Multi Academy Trust. With a Primary
background, Andrew has taught across all year groups and has been
the Head of Academy at two schools, including an Outstanding
Teaching School. Andrew has previously been an education consultant
focusing on the use of tablet technology in the classroom. Within this
role, he presented to politicians and policymakers on the use of IT to
transform learning. In 2020-21 he led the country’s highest-performing
EdTech demonstrator team (wave 3). He also has a Blue Peter Badge.