We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Woodfield School for inviting the Trust IT Department to deliver this staff training session. It was a pleasure to work with colleagues, and we hope the session provided practical, confidence‑building examples of how Microsoft 365 tools can be used to support teaching, learning, accessibility, and inclusion in everyday classroom practice.

The slides shared on this page are from the session “Microsoft 365 Classroom Tools (Staff Session)” and are provided as a reference for staff to revisit key topics covered during the training. These include:

• Microsoft Learning Accelerators (Reading Progress, Search Progress, Speaker Progress)
• Immersive Reader to support accessibility and learner independence
• Microsoft Teams Assignments, including feedback and rubric use
• Microsoft Copilot as a safe and responsible drafting partner for planning, differentiation, and communication

The session was designed to be practical rather than exhaustive, focusing on tools that staff can begin using immediately and build on over time. Staff are encouraged to trial one or two features that feel most relevant to their role and learners.

Ongoing Support and Next Steps

The Trust IT Department is committed to ensuring all staff feel fully supported when using digital tools. If you have follow‑up questions, would like help applying these tools in your classroom, or need additional guidance, the following support routes are available:

🔧 IT Drop‑In Support Sessions

Face‑to‑face and virtual drop‑in sessions are available for staff who would like:

• Help setting up or testing tools demonstrated in the session
• Advice on applying features in specific classroom or SEN contexts
• Answers to quick “how do I…?” questions

👉 Drop‑In Support Information:

🧑‍💻 IT Helpdesk

For technical issues, access problems, or individual support requests, please contact the IT Helpdesk. Logging a ticket ensures your query is tracked and responded to appropriately.

👉 IT Helpdesk:

🎓 Training Portal – Trust Intranet

Additional guidance, step‑by‑step quick guides, and short training videos are available via the Trust Training Portal. This includes resources referenced during the session, such as:

• Learning Accelerators Quick Guides
• Immersive Reader Quick Guide
• Microsoft Teams Assignments Guides
• Short explainer videos for staff who want a refresher

👉 Training Portal (Microsoft 365 Staff Training)

Our Commitment

These tools are provided to support professional judgement, not replace it. Staff remain in control of how and when technology is used, particularly in SEN and inclusion‑focused settings where individual needs are paramount. The Trust IT Department is here to work alongside schools, providing guidance, reassurance, and practical support as staff develop confidence with digital tools.

If you need help, please reach out — we’re happy to support.