Ben Dobbs
Director of Technology & Insights, Archway Learning Trust
Ben Dobbs is the Director of Technology and Insights at Archway Learning Trust. After a decade teaching mathematics, he transitioned into a leadership role where data drives impact. Recognising that Archway was rich in data but faced challenges in harnessing it at scale, Ben spearheaded the development of a comprehensive data warehouse and reporting suite. This innovation simplified data collation and automated the analysis, enabling leaders to focus on transforming insights into improved student outcomes. As a result, visible transparent data has spurred robust conversations around the validity of our data, setting Archway on a journey towards a standardised curriculum and assessment approach that benefits all students.
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.