Microsoft 365 User Adoption for Schools, MATs and Districts

About 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.

Publisher

Cloud Design Box

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Nov 2019

Latest episode

7 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Aug 2025

   The REAL impact of AI in Education | Podcast with The EduTec Alliance

   Listen to the latest episode of the Cloud Design Box podcast, Cloud Design Box COO, Darren Hemming welcomes back Glaucia Rosas and James Wilkinson from The EduTec Alliance to share fascinating insights from their year-long study into Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in schools. In a recent episode of the Cloud Design Box podcast, Cloud Design Box COO, Darren Hemming welcomes back Glaucia Rosas and James Wilkinson from The EduTec Alliance to share fascinating insights from their year-long stud...

2. 

   14 Mar 2025

   Digital Safeguarding for schools and MATs

   Would your school or trust survive a cyberattack tomorrow? With hackers targeting education, digital safeguarding is just as crucial as physical safety. Without a solid strategy, your student data, staff security and operations could be at serious risk. In a recent episode of the Cloud Design Box Podcast, Darren Hemming sat down with Philippa Wraithmell, Founder of EdRuption to discuss the growing importance of digital safeguarding in schools. With cyber threats on the rise, and students spen...

3. 

   13 Mar 2025

   Create a digital shield around your school with Multi Factor Authentication

   In a recent episode of the Cloud Design Box podcast, Martin Byford-Rew, Head of Digital Systems at King Edward VI Foundation, discusses the importance of multi-factor authentication (MFA) in schools and the strategies that institutions can use for successful implementation. MFA offers significant advantages in educational settings. By introducing an additional security layer, MFA safeguards against unauthorised access, even if a password has been breached. The rise of cyber threats in educati...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

1,413,294

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

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Quality

11

Social presence

91

YouTube

86

Engagement

67