MIE Expert Digital Champion Programme

A free 18-month training programme for school leaders, teachers or teaching assistants aligned with the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert accreditation

A fully funded 24-month training programme for school leaders, teachers or teaching assistants aligned with the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert accreditation

Working with Primary Goal (PG) and the Microsoft UK Education team, TA has aligned the funded Digital Champion training programme with the MIE Expert accreditation.

This development presents a unique opportunity for any UK school to upskill individuals who can drive digital transformation in your school or college.

Each Champion receives support and training from industry experts over a two-year journey focusing on embedding the use of new and existing technologies to enhance teaching and learning.

Working with Primary Goal (PG) and the Microsoft UK Education team, TA has aligned the funded Digital Champion training programme with the MIE Expert accreditation.

This development presents a unique opportunity for any UK school to upskill individuals who can drive digital transformation in your school or college.

Each Champion receives support and training from industry experts over a two-year journey focusing on embedding the use of new and existing technologies to enhance teaching and learning.

Who is this programme for?

SCHOOL LEADERS

Strategy is often the role of a school leader, so if you like to lead by example, sign up and join the other leaders already enrolled and networking on the Digital Champion programme.

TEACHERS

Develop your digital skills and technical knowledge to match your teaching skills whilst driving digital transformation, both in your class and throughout your organisation.

SUPPORT STAFF

Often integral for day-to-day operations but sometimes overlooked.

Could one of your existing teaching assistants work alongside your leadership team to drive your digital strategy?

NEW APPRENTICES

If your current staff don’t have the capacity, have you considered hiring an apprentice to do the leg work following your guidance?

PG can help you access funding to support the role and will help you recruit the right individual.

HEAD OF DIGITAL LEARNING

Being tasked with improving digital learning can be a daunting responsibility. This programme connects you with experts and colleagues in similar roles and provides you with the necessary knowledge to achieve your goals.

Outcomes you can expect

For the individual

Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert accreditation.
Level 3 Digital Support (Applications) Technician Apprenticeship Standard
Tablet Academy certificate in Edtech strategy and/or Technology-enhanced teaching.
Portfolio of evidence demonstrating outcomes achieved during the programme.
Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) – optional.

For the school

A dedicated Digital Champion to lead or support digital transformation.
Input and support from a range of industry experts to develop and deploy a digital strategy.
Quality free CPD for staff enrolled and the colleagues they upskill as part of their programme.
Support to apply for Microsoft Showcase School status – optional.
Recoup finances lost to the Apprenticeship Levy.

How much does the programme cost?

~~£13,000~~ It's all funded!

The MIE expert Digital Champion programme is delivered to the Level 3 Digital Support (Applications) Technician apprenticeship standard as a 2 year programme, meaning all the training involved can be funded through your existing Apprenticeship Levy Contribution or via a Levy transfer arranged by Primary Goal.

Are you thinking of applying for Microsoft Showcase School status?

If your organisation is looking to apply to become a Microsoft Showcase School, you’ll know you need MIE Experts amongst your staff, plus Microsoft Certified Educators (MCE).

Your nominated MIE Expert Digital Champion can help drive your Showcase School application, establishing training programmes for staff to achieve their MIE Expert or MCE accreditations, and much more.

Join the fully funded TA Incubator Programme

You can also join the TA Incubator Programme to access Microsoft funded support for schools looking to achieve Showcase School status.

Find Out More

If you would like to discuss the MIE Expert Digital Champion Programme further, please get in touch on 01952 567450 or email us at info@tablet.academy

Alternatively, you can contact Primary Goal on 024 7526 7600 or email enquiries@primarygoal.ac.uk