Anthony McBride
Director & Education Consultant, SMID Report
Anthony McBride is a seasoned education consultant at SMID Report, specialising in data-driven strategies for academic institutions and educational policy development. With over a decade of experience in the education sector, Anthony has guided schools and trusts in leveraging analytics to improve student outcomes and operational efficiency. His work bridges the gap between complex data systems and practical, actionable insights for educators and decision-makers. At the intersection of education and data science, he is committed to fostering innovation and informed policy through clear, impactful analysis.
1 Workshop series one
Ensuring valid inferences: approaches to improving data quality
This session explores the hows and whys of high-quality data for effective predictive and prescriptive analytics in school trusts. We’ll identify which datasets require the most rigorous quality standards and discuss practical steps to improve data accuracy and reliability across trust systems. With a focus on the principle of “junk in, junk out,” attendees will gain insights into building a stronger foundation for data-driven decision-making.