Cutting through edtech hype

Real-World IT in Education

Practical insights from managing IT across multiple schools — systems, strategy, and what actually works in education.

What this site is about

MATIT strategy across multiple schools
RealTested deployments, not vendor decks
HonestWhat works, what doesn't, what to avoid
Why this site exists

No marketing spin. Just what works.

Most edtech content is written by vendors or consultants. This site is different. Everything shared here is based on real experience managing IT across multiple schools — including infrastructure decisions, integration challenges, support models, and the budget realities that vendors never mention.

No marketing spin. Just what works, what doesn't, and what to avoid.
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What you'll find here

Built for people who run school IT

For IT leaders in schools, MATs, network managers, and senior leadership teams who need substance over slides.

Honest reviews of education technology
Step-by-step technical guides
IT strategy for multi-academy trusts
Real-world lessons from deployments and projects
Practical use of AI in school IT
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