Chris Burland
Head of Data and Systems, Beckfoot Trust
Chris Burland is Head of Data and Systems for Beckfoot Trust, a 10 school multi academy trust based in Bradford. Chris works in the central team supporting schools and operational teams with data analysis and management of information systems. Chris has worked for Beckfoot Trust since 2006 in a variety of teaching and operational support roles giving him a breadth of experience and a real understanding of what it takes to make a difference to young people and support our mission of creating remarkable schools where no child is left behind.
Laying strong foundations
1 Workshop series two
Making systems work together across your trust
Trusts are under growing pressure to connect data across MIS, HR, safeguarding, finance and curriculum systems - but interoperability is as much about process, procurement and culture as technology. This practical workshop will share real examples of integrating platforms, improving data consistency and creating more usable trust-wide insight. Alongside successes, speakers will explore lessons learned around governance, APIs, and buy-versus-build decisions. Delegates will leave with practical insights and strategies to help systems work more coherently together across their trust.