Laidlaw IT Support

The official Twitter account for the Laidlaw Schools Trust IT Support Team. Our Twitter feed will provide helpful advice and updates.

[Laidlaw IT Support @LaidlawIT]

@nwater_care Middlesbrough TS5 area, no water supply

[NCSC UK @NCSC]

🎙️The second episode in our Cyber Series podcast is out now. Tune in to ‘Incidents and Information Sharing’, which reflects on the vital importance of sharing cyber security insights ⬇️
https://t.co/DD6lL2bDAu

[Paul Tullock @MrTullock]

I’m delighted to have started @LaidlawST as Executive Lead of EdTech & Innovation.

Had a great first day & am very excited about how we can embed purposeful digital tools to enhance education & opportunities for all #extraordinaryeducation #innovation #AppleEDUchat

[Google for Education @GoogleForEdu]

Educators can now add interactive questions to YouTube videos within Classroom 🙌. This feature saves time by allowing educators to create interactive video activities to check students' understanding💡. Try this feature out in your next #GoogleClassroom assignment ⬇️.

[SalamanderSoft @SalamanderSoft]

Scheduling in Gmail just got simpler. 📆

Propose times you're free and let the other person pick a time that suits them.

Say goodbye to back-and-fourth emails about availability.

Learn more 👇

https://t.co/YVX1ymA3pS

#GoogleForEdu #GoogleClassroom

[Laidlaw IT Support @LaidlawIT]

Today, we say a fond farewell to the longest-serving member of our team. What a machine....11 years of service! Glad to get some shiny new core switches!

[Laidlaw IT Support @LaidlawIT]

Fresh new server installed at one of our primary schools. #summerwork

[Abid Patel @abid_patel]

And so we're here, another summer holidays. Which means all systems go for IT professionals, site staff, finance teams and admin teams in schools around the country! 💪

Common misconceptions:
🟢 Schools are NOT closed!
👎 No, we don't get a summer break
🚫 No, we don't have it easy or put our feet up because there aren't any teachers or students
💪 We are usually working the hardest we do all year!
🥺 Yes, it can be very lonely
😣 Yes, the projects are usually very stressful
�� Yes, we do turn the school upside down
🪄 Yes, we do magically get everything back up and running for the start of term

Shout out to all my fellow IT professionals and school staff working throughout the holidays! You are all awesome! ✅

😎 Let's do this!
🥳 We got this!
👍 Roll on summer holidays 2023!

#EdTech #EduTwitter #Education #IT #EduGeek #ANME #ITjustworks #SummerHolidays #UnsungHeroes #Legends #PLN 🥰

[Laidlaw IT Support @LaidlawIT]

Yesterday we said goodbye to this legend! Good luck in your next role Tiago. Thank you for your hard work and commitment during your time with us.

[Peter Horner @peterghorner]

#Sheets now integrates with mail merge in #Gmail!

https://t.co/0hXt5nQvIo
@GoogleWorkspace @GoogleForEdu @Appsevents1

[Laidlaw Schools Trust @LaidlawST]

We are so proud of Sedgefield Hardwick being one of the Top 10 Most Innovative Schools in the World - awarded by The World’s Best School Prizes.

They are #ambitious and #brave, and a true asset to @LaidlawST

#StrongSchools #WorldBestSchools @BestSchoolPrize @LaidlawFoundatn

[SalamanderSoft @SalamanderSoft]

Discussion about school staff wellbeing is often centred around teachers, overlooking the crucial work of those in support and administration roles, such as #ITManagers.

We're hoping to change that. 👇
#UKEdTech #EdTech #UKschools @TheANME
https://t.co/UxLlQgxC83

[Academy360 @A360Sunderland]

Getting to the core of Apple’s market-leading tablet 🍏🔎 The iPad’s instinctive ease of use makes it a huge hit with children – but what #OnlineSafety risks should trusted adults watch out for?

[SalamanderSoft @SalamanderSoft]

Teachers 👋

You can now set a recurring schedule for your Do Not Disturb, so you’re not disturbed by notifications from Google Chat at certain points in your day.  

#GoogleForEdu

[Laidlaw Schools Trust @LaidlawST]

We are currently looking to recruit a Network Manager at Laidlaw Schools Trust. For further information and details on how to apply, please see the link below: https://t.co/dWBl6prBrs

[Laidlaw IT Support @LaidlawIT]

Best of luck to all students collecting their GCSE results today! 🌟

[Laidlaw IT Support @LaidlawIT]

Good luck to all students getting their A Level results today!

[UK Safer Internet Centre @UK_SIC]

The TikTok Checklist from @SWGfL_Official provides information such as:

- What is TikTok?
- How to stay safe on TikTok?
- How to set up the parental controls?
- How to block users on TikTok?
- Where can I go for further support?

Download for free here: https://t.co/ev8nfemc5x

[Laidlaw IT Support @LaidlawIT]

School is out! Another superb year for us! 11554 tickets created, 11550 tickets resolved. 99% positive feedback. Average resolution time 7hr 22 mins. Massive thanks to the team for their dedication!