College MIS Matters Podcast

In this episode, we break down the latest ESFA update (26 Feb 2025) and dive deep into: ✅ New apprenticeship rules – English & maths requirements updates 🚀 ✅ Short apprenticeships – What’s changing from August 2025? ✅ Streamlining payments – How DfE is eliminating data duplication 📊 ✅ Smarter curriculum planning – A powerful reporting system that integrates 4Cast, ProAchieve, FIS, and live student records to enhance planning ...

In this episode of MIS Matters, we tackle two hot topics shaking up the further education sector! First, we break down the proposed 2% cuts to adult skills/education funding announced by the DfE, the sector’s response, and what it could mean for colleges and learners.

Then, we shift gears to something every MIS and IT professional needs—expert tips on exporting data from cloud systems to local databases. Our special guest, Robin, u...

In this week's episode of College Advice Matters, we dive into the crucial topic of progression and destinations—helping students seamlessly transition to their next steps. Joined once again by the insightful Robin Wilson, we explore how colleges can efficiently track and manage student progression using ProMonitor and other student record systems.

We also cover key updates on the R06 return and mid-year funding claim, ensuring you...

This week on College MIS Matters, we’re diving into two major topics that every MIS professional needs to know!

First up: The UK government has just released its policy paper on Generative AI in Education. What does this mean for colleges? We break down the key takeaways, from AI’s potential to enhance learning and reduce admin workload to the risks around data security and compliance.

Then, we follow up on last week’s hot topic: T...

In this episode of the College MIS Matters Podcast, we look into the latest developments shaping education and technology. We discuss the upcoming closure of the ESFA and its move to the Department for Education, exploring the historical shifts in education funding. We then look at AI’s growing role in government communications and public services, including Keir Starmer’s ambitious 50-point AI plan to position the UK as a global A...

In this debut episode of College MIS Matters, host Ben Sonoiki dives into the exciting and transformative world of artificial intelligence in MIS (Management Information Systems). With nearly 17 years of experience in the field, Ben shares his journey and sets the stage for an insightful conversation about how AI is reshaping the way colleges operate.

Special guest Robin Wilson, an accomplished MIS consultant, joins the discussion ...