SMID
Who we are
At SMID, we specialise in providing advanced data management and analytics solutions tailored specifically for school trusts. Our comprehensive platform integrates seamlessly with Power BI, enabling school trusts to streamline their data processes and gain valuable insights from live assessment data. With SMID, trusts can automatically feed data from multiple schools into a unified Power BI system, facilitating real-time monitoring of student performance and key educational metrics. This not only reduces administrative workload but also ensures accurate, up-to-date information that supports strategic decision-making.
Our services are designed to meet the unique needs of school trusts, offering tools like the Transition Matrix Toolkit, which helps visualise and track student progress over time. This tool allows trusts to analyse data on student transitions and achievements, enabling targeted interventions and support where needed. SMID also offers bespoke data systems that can be customised to meet the specific needs of each trust. This includes creating tailored dashboards and reports that highlight critical data points, such as attendance, behaviour, attainment, and progress. By centralising this information, school trusts can ensure that all stakeholders, from senior leaders to classroom teachers, have access to the data they need to make informed decisions.
What we do
Having SMID as your data service provider offers several key benefits for school trusts. Firstly, our integration with Power BI ensures that data is continuously updated and readily available, allowing for dynamic and responsive decision-making. Trust leaders can use this data to identify trends, allocate resources more effectively, and implement strategies that enhance student outcomes. Furthermore, SMID’s platform is designed to be user-friendly and requires minimal training, ensuring that staff at all levels can quickly adopt and utilise the system.
Our commitment to reducing teacher workload is evident in our intuitive interface and automated data processes, which free up valuable time for educators to focus on teaching and learning.
SMID also supports trusts in meeting regulatory requirements and preparing for inspections. Our platform provides detailed reports and analytics that align with national standards, helping trusts demonstrate their impact and areas of improvement. Additionally, the real-time data available through SMID’s integration with Power BI enables trusts to proactively manage risks and make data-driven decisions that align with their strategic goals.
By partnering with SMID, school trusts gain access to a powerful suite of tools and services that enhance data management, reduce administrative burdens, and improve educational outcomes. Our focus on innovation, ease of use, and tailored solutions makes us the ideal choice for trusts looking to leverage data to drive school improvement. With SMID, trusts can be confident that they are making informed, strategic decisions that positively impact students and staff alike.
How we help
At SMID, we are dedicated to enhancing education by supporting school trusts with innovative data solutions and contributing positively to the wider educational sector. Our services are designed to reduce teacher workload and improve student outcomes, ensuring trusts have the tools to make informed, data-driven decisions.
We offer a variety of free resources, such as blogs and webinars, to help educational leaders improve their understanding of data analytics and school performance management.
Our organisational culture prioritises customer support and partnership. We work closely with school trusts to understand their unique needs and continuously adapt our services to better serve them. For instance, our Transition Matrix Toolkit was developed in direct response to specific sector needs, providing trusts with advanced tools for tracking student progress and forecasting outcomes. Beyond our direct services, we actively engage in the wider educational community by participating in research, sharing best practices, and supporting initiatives that drive innovation and enhance learning. We collaborate with educational bodies to advocate for effective data use in schools, aiming to improve educational standards across the board. By partnering with SMID, school trusts not only gain access to cutting-edge data management tools but also contribute to a broader mission of advancing education and fostering social value. Our commitment to quality service and impactful contributions ensures that we are making a real and positive difference.
