Agenda

3.30 pm Welcome and Introduction to the MIS Landscape

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• Gain a snapshot of the current MIS ecosystem: What’s available and how it’s evolving

• Discuss the critical role of MIS in modern education organisations

• Explore key trends shaping the future of MIS, including AI, cloud-based systems and data security

3.40 pm A Deep Dive into Selecting the Best MIS for Your School: Prioritising Needs & Asking Key Questions

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• Identifying and prioritising your organisation’s needs and long-term goals

• Outline the critical questions to ask during the system evaluation process

• Understand challenges to anticipate during implementation—and how to prepare for them

• Explore the common pitfalls and misalignments when selecting an MIS - and how to avoid them

4:00 pm Procurement Strategies for Finding the Perfect MIS Fit for your School

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• Outline best practices for identifying the right MIS provider for your school

• Tips for effective budgeting: Balancing cost with value

• A guide to vendor comparisons, contract negotiations, and ensuring long-term support

• Discuss how to future-proof your investment in an MIS solution

4:10 pm Guest Speaker Panel: Real-World MIS Experiences & Perspectives on MIS Selection

Join this exciting guest speaker panel, featuring school leaders who have successfully navigated the MIS journey. They will share honest accounts of their experiences—from why they decided to switch systems to the lessons they learned during implementation—providing attendees with relatable, actionable insights they can apply directly to their own organisations.

Each panelist has chosen and implemented a different MIS, giving attendees a unique opportunity to hear balanced, informed perspectives on the strengths, challenges and real-world applications of systems like Arbor and BromCom.

Panel Chair - Richard Selfridge

Richard Selfridge is a primary school teacher, data consultant and education writer, with a deep focus on empowering schools to use data effectively. His latest book, Dataproof Your School, builds on his earlier work, Databusting for Schools and he also hosts the popular Databusters podcast.

• Rob Wall, Data and MIS Lead - Danes Educational Trust – Confirmed
• Elaine Harper, Trust Data Manager - The Leigh Academies Trust – Confirmed

4:40 pm Interactive Q&A

This interactive Q&A session brings together our expert panelists and MIS specialists to address your most pressing questions and challenges