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Hi all, I wanted to share a project I’ve been developing that’s specifically designed to help teachers, schools, and educators leverage game-based learning to support digital literacy, critical thinking, and student engagement. Gaming for Learning — https://gamingforlearning.com/ What it is Gaming for Learning is a free, web-based learning platform that blends curriculum-aligned activities with gameful mechanics. It’s designed to: help students build 21st-century skills (problem-solving, collaboration, computational thinking) support digital literacy in a structured, classroom-friendly way engage learners through meaningful challenges, not just “gamification fluff” Why it matters Many schools are investing in technology and digital tools, but too often the focus ends up on consumption rather than creation and critical use. Gaming for Learning was built to make game-based learning practical, measurable, and aligned to real learning outcomes. It’s grounded in research about gamified learning environments and digital skills development, not just badges and points for points’ sake. What’s inside Standards-aligned lessons Progress tracking & dashboards for teachers Cognitive and collaborative challenges Clear learning goals tied to outcomes 400+ Free Resources to download, no signup, no payment Students interact with scaffolded game-based content that encourages them to think deeply, apply concepts, and reflect — all while having fun. Who it’s for Primary and secondary teachers ICT / Computing / Digital Skills leads Instructional designers Schools looking to boost engagement and measurable growth How to get started Visit: https://gamingforlearning.com/ Launch one of the games. We’re actively growing the platform, and feedback from educators is shaping new features. If you try it with your learners, let us know what works well and where we can improve! Happy to answer questions here too. 😊

I wanted to ask, is there any real point to having software that uses can use to change their bitlocker unlock pin? the software could ask the user to change their key, say every 6 months and have all the safety to ensure the bitlocker pin is not a simple 1234567 and alike.. would this have any value / usage to a business? Online there is mixed advice about rotating unlock pins... some do it, some say never do it...

I am building in Alerts both on the web system and email, would you like a demo of the software as it currently stands?

Hello, I would be happy to help build this for you if you wanted, my background is in programming and system admins, for a demo I have written and provide a HyperV Monitoring system ( https://demo.hypervmonitor.com/ ) but would be happy to discuss your requirements and build you a system. Paul.

Hi all, I’ve been working on a lightweight self-hosted monitoring platform for Hyper-V that I originally built for our own IT environment. It tracks host and VM performance, alerts on issues, and provides a web dashboard, without needing any cloud or per-host licensing. I thought some of you might find it useful, especially if you’re looking for something simpler than PRTG or SolarWinds. Here’s the demo: https://demo.hypervmonitor.com/ Feedback very welcome — I’m continuing to develop it, and teacher/school environments are a big focus for optimization. — Paul

Hi everyone, Hopefully ok to post here, if not, i will delete I’ve been developing a lightweight web-based tool called Hyper-V Monitor and I’d love to get some feedback from fellow school IT admins. It’s designed to make it easier to keep an eye on your Hyper-V environment, whether that’s a couple of hosts in a small network or a cluster running your curriculum servers. Key features include: Central web dashboard showing all hosts, VMs, drives, NICs, and alerts in one place Lightweight PowerShell agent that reports back automatically Simple install — no agents to configure beyond a quick script and API key Email and dashboard alerts for VM state changes, disk space, and network issues Works perfectly on-prem or via a self-hosted server Cloud Hosting (UK Based) aviailable too I’m currently offering free trials for schools that would like to help test or evaluate it. I’d really value any feedback, suggestions, or ideas from other technicians who manage Hyper-V day-to-day. You can see a live demo here: https://demo.hypervmonitor.com/ Currently development of a full windows service to provide better monitoring, and alot of QOL updates due to come out soon. Regards, Paul.

Hi everyone, I’ve been developing a lightweight web-based tool called Hyper-V Monitor and I’d love to get some feedback from fellow school IT admins. It’s designed to make it easier to keep an eye on your Hyper-V environment, whether that’s a couple of hosts in a small network or a cluster running your curriculum servers. Key features include: Central web dashboard showing all hosts, VMs, drives, NICs, and alerts in one place Lightweight PowerShell agent that reports back automatically Simple install — no agents to configure beyond a quick script and API key Email and dashboard alerts for VM state changes, disk space, and network issues Works perfectly on-prem or via a self-hosted server Cloud Hosting (UK Based) aviailable too I’m currently offering free trials for schools that would like to help test or evaluate it. I’d really value any feedback, suggestions, or ideas from other technicians who manage Hyper-V day-to-day. You can see a live demo here: https://demo.hypervmonitor.com/ Regards, Paul.

IT Technician Hours: Up to 37 hours per week, part time hours and flexibility working considered Contract Type: Permanent Based at South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College, East Dale Road, Melton, North Ferriby, HU14 3HS Salary: Scp 3, Actual Salary £18,562 (Pro rata for part time) Holidays: Starting at 22 days plus bank holidays (Pro rata for part time) South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College are seeking to appoint to the role of IT Technician to commence as soon as possible. Our IT Services Department are looking for a candidate with a friendly and can-do helpful attitude that puts the school users at the forefront of all they do. Your duties will require you to provide support to all our users via our ticket system and travel around the school site in order to complete tickets where necessary, you will be supported by our experienced team with clear escalation routes, training, and regular feedback as part of your role. Your role will include opportunities to troubleshoot and problem solve, therefore a solution-focused approach, and a background in troubleshooting will enable you to help support and resolve a wide range of issues from initial contact and request, through to completion. You will cover all aspects of technologies from networking, servers to end-user devices, including hardware you will also use server technologies to provide IT Services such as DNS/IP/DHCP, Active Directory and much more! Our technologies cover a range of systems from windows 10 desktop computers to windows server 2012R2 to 2019, Android, IOS and Chromebooks and a host of other systems both physical, virtual, and web-based systems. South Hunsley is a large secondary school that is genuinely outstanding. We believe that the potential of young people is limitless, and we are very proud of the fact that our students are the highest performing students in the East Riding. Our committed and caring staff are fundamental to the success of our students. We are a value-driven organisation, offering autonomy, collaboration, shared learning and development, opportunities for innovation, personal and professional growth, and a high level of professional trust. The successful candidate will be provided with a school induction with HR as well as a departmental induction with Paul Cuffe, IT Network Manager, alongside online training and colleague shadowing to facilitate a successful integration into the role, department and the school. Interested? You can find out more about us by watching our videos at https://southhunsley.org.uk/working-here/ and https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/ working-in-the-trust/ and by visiting our website (www.theeducationalliance.org.uk). In addition to the attached job description and person specification, if you wish to discuss the role in further detail please contact Paul Cuffe, IT Network Manager on 01482 631208 ext 170 or via email at [email protected]. If you wish to apply, please visit the following website to complete an online application form; https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/vacancies/ Applications are to be received no later than 9:00am on Wednesday 26th May 2021. Interviews are anticipated for w/c 31 May 2021 at South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College. The interview will consist of a formal interview with Matt Wadsworth, Director of IT, Paul Cuffe, IT Network Manager, Paul Parker, Deputy IT Manager and Carol Officer-Nash, HR Advisor as well as a practical task to test technical ability. The Education Alliance pursues equality of opportunity in employment. If you have any special requirements regarding access to buildings or other facilities or should you require the assistance of an interpreter or a British Sign Language translator, we will do our up most to accommodate this. The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment. Apply via https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/it-technician-east-riding-of-yorkshire-1445820 IT Technician JD.docx IT Technician PS.docx

Apply via TES: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/it-technician-east-riding-of-yorkshire-1392501 IT Technician Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Based at South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College but post holder may be required to travel to other sites within the Trust. Salary: Scp 3, £18,562 per annum. South Hunsley is a genuinely outstanding school where everyone has the highest possible aspirations. We believe that the potential of young people is limitless and we are very proud of the fact that our students are the highest performing students in the East Riding. Our committed and caring staff are fundamental to the success of our students. South Hunsley is a very large, heavily over-subscribed secondary school with over 2100 students on roll, including 430 in the sixth form. We are fortunate to work with fantastic students, an outstanding staff and supportive parents. The school was judged to be outstanding by Ofsted in 2013. In each of the last 3 years, our Progress 8 figure has been in the range of +0.49 to +0.59 and we have won the Pupil Premium Award for Yorkshire and the Humber in 2 of the last 4 years. Our sixth form goes from strength to strength and this summer we were placed in the top 10% of providers according to ALPS. We have an outstanding programme of personal development and extra-curricular activities and in 2016 we were rated as the third best state school for sport. South Hunsley is a Teaching School and lead school in the Wolds TSA. It is part of The Education Alliance, a growing multi-academy trust, currently consisting of South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College, Malet Lambert School, Driffield School and Sixth Form, The Snaith School, Hunsley Primary School, North Cave CE Primary School and Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training. We are here to make great schools and happier, stronger communities so that people have better lives. We do this by always doing what is right, trusting each other and standing shoulder to shoulder and doing what we know makes the difference. Doing what is right means always acting with integrity, in the interests of others and being honest, open and transparent. This is an exciting opportunity to join the IT Services Department. You will have a strong background in troubleshooting skills and are able to resolve a wide range of issues from the initial request to completion. You will have a good understanding of computing/ networks including IP/DNS/DHCP and server technologies. You will have expertise in various operating systems including windows 7/10, windows server 2012R2-2019, iOS and a basic understanding of linux. We are a values driven organisation, offering autonomy, collaboration, shared learning and development, opportunities for innovation, personal and professional growth and a high level of professional trust. Interested? You can find out more about us by watching our video at https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/working-in-the-trust/ and visiting our website (www.theeducationalliance.org.uk). Applications are to be received no later than 9:00am on Friday 05th February 2021. The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment. IT Technician JD (1).pdf IT Technician PS.pdf

Apprentice IT Technician Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Fixed Term Based at South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College but post holder may be required to travel to other sites within the Trust. Salary: 60% of Scp 3, £18,562 (Actual Salary £11,137 per annum). South Hunsley is a genuinely outstanding school where everyone has the highest possible aspirations. We believe that the potential of young people is limitless and we are very proud of the fact that our students are the highest performing students in the East Riding. Our committed and caring staff are fundamental to the success of our students. South Hunsley is a very large, heavily over-subscribed secondary school with over 2100 students on roll, including 430 in the sixth form. We are fortunate to work with fantastic students, an outstanding staff and supportive parents. The school was judged to be outstanding by Ofsted in 2013. In each of the last 3 years, our Progress 8 figure has been in the range of +0.49 to +0.59 and we have won the Pupil Premium Award for Yorkshire and the Humber in 2 of the last 4 years. Our sixth form goes from strength to strength and this summer we were placed in the top 10% of providers according to ALPS. We have an outstanding programme of personal development and extra-curricular activities and in 2016 we were rated as the third best state school for sport. South Hunsley is a Teaching School and lead school in the Wolds TSA. It is part of The Education Alliance, a growing multi-academy trust, currently consisting of South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College, Malet Lambert School, Driffield School and Sixth Form, The Snaith School, Hunsley Primary School, North Cave CE Primary School and Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training. We are here to make great schools and happier, stronger communities so that people have better lives. We do this by always doing what is right, trusting each other and standing shoulder to shoulder and doing what we know makes the difference. Doing what is right means always acting with integrity, in the interests of others and being honest, open and transparent. This is an exciting opportunity to join the IT Services Department. You will have a keen interest in computing/networking and troubleshooting devices and peripherals, providing IT support to the whole school community, while developing and establishing a professional persona and keeping calm under pressure. We are a values driven organisation, offering autonomy, collaboration, shared learning and development, opportunities for innovation, personal and professional growth and a high level of professional trust. Interested? You can find out more about us by watching our video at https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/working-in-the-trust/ and visiting our website (www.theeducationalliance.org.uk). Applications are to be received no later than 9:00am on Friday 29th January 2021. Interviews are anticipated for Friday 5th February 2021. The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment. IT Apprentice JD.pdf IT Apprentice PS.pdf

IT Technician Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Based at South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College but post holder may be required to travel to other sites within the Trust. Salary: Scp 3, £18,562 per annum. South Hunsley is a genuinely outstanding school where everyone has the highest possible aspirations. We believe that the potential of young people is limitless and we are very proud of the fact that our students are the highest performing students in the East Riding. Our committed and caring staff are fundamental to the success of our students. South Hunsley is a very large, heavily over-subscribed secondary school with over 2100 students on roll, including 430 in the sixth form. We are fortunate to work with fantastic students, an outstanding staff and supportive parents. The school was judged to be outstanding by Ofsted in 2013. In each of the last 3 years, our Progress 8 figure has been in the range of +0.49 to +0.59 and we have won the Pupil Premium Award for Yorkshire and the Humber in 2 of the last 4 years. Our sixth form goes from strength to strength and this summer we were placed in the top 10% of providers according to ALPS. We have an outstanding programme of personal development and extra-curricular activities and in 2016 we were rated as the third best state school for sport. South Hunsley is a Teaching School and lead school in the Wolds TSA. It is part of The Education Alliance, a growing multi-academy trust, currently consisting of South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College, Malet Lambert School, Driffield School and Sixth Form, The Snaith School, Hunsley Primary School, North Cave CE Primary School and Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training. We are here to make great schools and happier, stronger communities so that people have better lives. We do this by always doing what is right, trusting each other and standing shoulder to shoulder and doing what we know makes the difference. Doing what is right means always acting with integrity, in the interests of others and being honest, open and transparent. This is an exciting opportunity to join the IT Services Department. You will have a strong background in troubleshooting skills and are able to resolve a wide range of issues from the initial request to completion. You will have a good understanding of computing/ networks including IP/DNS/DHCP and server technologies. You will have expertise in various operating systems including windows 7/10, windows server 2012R2-2019, iOS and a basic understanding of linux. We are a values driven organisation, offering autonomy, collaboration, shared learning and development, opportunities for innovation, personal and professional growth and a high level of professional trust. Interested? You can find out more about us by watching our video at https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/working-in-the-trust/ and visiting our website (www.theeducationalliance.org.uk). Applications are to be received no later than 9:00am on Friday 29th January 2021. Interviews are anticipated for Friday 5th February 2021. The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment. IT Technician PS.pdf IT Technician JD.pdf