Online Training for Multi-Academy Trusts - A Consistent, Scalable Approach to Staff Training Across Your Schools

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​At Istek UK, we support schools and Multi-Academy Trusts with high-quality online training designed specifically for education settings.

 

Our training platform gives MAT leaders a simple, cost-effective way to ensure staff across all schools receive consistent, up-to-date training in finance, compliance, wellbeing, and operational areas.

Our training is primarily designed to support finance teams, administrative staff, support staff, and school business professionals, helping to strengthen day-to-day operational effectiveness and compliance.

 

While many teaching staff already benefit from established CPD programmes, our offer focuses on the wider workforce who are often responsible for essential school operations and systems.

Whether you are looking to standardise training across your trust, reduce administrative workload, or improve staff engagement and compliance, our online training provides a flexible solution that works for schools of all sizes. 

 

Why MATs Choose Our Training

Consistency Across the Trust - Ensure every school receives the same high-quality training aligned with current guidance and best practice.
Flexible Online Delivery - Staff can complete training at a time that suits them, reducing disruption to the school day and supporting busy teams.
Easy Administration & Reporting - Centralised access and reporting helps trust leaders monitor completion rates and demonstrate compliance.
Cost-Effective at Scale - Trust-wide access reduces duplication and provides excellent value across multiple schools.
Education-Focused Content - All courses are designed specifically with schools and education professionals in mind.

 

Training Areas

School Finance & Business Operations
• School Finance for Finance Officers & Assistants
• School Budgeting
• Procurement for Schools
• Internal Audit for School Finance
• Excel Techniques for School Budgeting
• Generating Additional Income for Schools

Microsoft Office & Digital Skills
• Microsoft Office Essential, Intermediate & Advanced Skills
• Excel for Beginners, Bitesize Excel & Excel Masterclass
• Word Masterclass & Bitesize Word
• Outlook, Teams, Forms, Publisher, Sway & To Do
• Google Classroom & Zoom

AI & Emerging Technologies
• Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365
• Artificial Intelligence Apps for School Staff
• Practical AI tools for productivity, communication, reporting, and administration

Staff Development & Wellbeing
• Mental Health First Aider (MHFA)
• Wellbeing Strategy Development
• Resilience & Mindfulness
• Conflict Management
• Time Management & Stress Management
• Mentoring, Interview Skills & Assertiveness

Compliance & Administration
• GDPR for School Staff
• Practical compliance and operational training designed specifically for schools