A technology event hosted by a newly-crowned Google Reference School in Dorchester has been hailed a success by a digital guru.

Leading specialist in cloud learning, Ian Nairn, was impressed by the Google for Education event hosted by the Prince of Wales school.

He said: “I am sure that staff from all the schools attending will have learnt lots today that they can use to help improve teaching and learning.”

On the day, delegates from other schools were invited to find out more about how the school uses technology in the classroom.

Speaking about the event, headteacher Gary Spracklen said: “Being a Google Reference School means we are part of a select group of schools and colleges.

"Being part of the Google Reference Schools program means that our use of G Suite [Google's cloud technology system] throughout the school and our good practice in utilising it’s tools can be referenced and displayed to offer support to other schools.

"We are able to provide training opportunities like today for colleagues and will continue to work closely with Google in supporting the use, development and deployment of future technologies for use in schools.

“It’s been great to have so many schools join us from across Dorset today to find out more about how we are using Google for Education tools to support learning and also speak with a number of industry experts to see how they can best be supported to adopt cloud technologies in the classroom."

The day included a host of digital activities and a variety of hands-on demonstrations.

All of the latest technologies were on display, including augmented and virtual reality headsets, interactive whiteboard and the very latest in Google Chrome operating software devices.

Mr Nairn added: “Sharing of good practice is an extremely powerful way in which school leaders and teachers can learn from each other.

"The Prince of Wales School team continue to share their own experiences as they innovate their delivery of teaching and learning using a growing range of Cloud based services helping reduce teacher workload, improve communications between teachers, students and parents, saving money and making a real difference for their students."