Opening minds to data

The shift to a unified data approach, addressing initial steps, challenges, and the impact on student achievement.

At Windermere Preparatory School, Dr. Mitchell Salerno (Head of School), Alex Birchenall (Assistant Head of School), and Steven Murphy (High School Director) outline the rationale behind the school’s shift toward a more unified approach to data. They share the initial steps taken to implement this change, the challenges encountered, and the resulting impact on teaching and learning. The discussion highlights how the school was formerly “data rich but information poor,” how they moved away from this, and how unlocking meaningful insights has empowered teachers to better support student achievement.