It was an absolute pleasure to meet with our validator, Beverley. She put us right at ease with her warm, chatty approach, drawing insightful comparisons between her setting and ours while asking great questions about our work.

We were delighted that she truly ‘got’ how our small rural school uses digital technology strategically to enhance learning, support inclusion, and strengthen community connections. Her feedback affirmed that we have created a sustainable, inclusive, and forward-thinking digital learning environment that is making a meaningful difference to our learners and staff.

She even recommended that we apply for our Wellbeing and Coding awards next—we are thrilled and hope this is just the beginning!