During Easter Half Term, IT will be making some important changes to how we use Microsoft 365.

Right now, Admiral and Trafalgar have their own separate Microsoft accounts, but we’ll be merging them into one shared system for Salterns Academy Trust.

This new system will mean everyone will have a new email address ending in @salterns.org

Example:

This will allow better collaboration across our schools, to unify our backend systems and  improve managing systems across the Trust.

Why are we doing this?

• Simplifies email management for staff
• Cross-school:
  • file sharing
  • calendar sharing
  • Microsoft Teams use
• Reduces the number of email addresses required (If you work at more than one school)
• Simplifies the movement of staff between schools within the trust
  • Ability to log in at Admiral and Trafalgar using the same user account
• One single email (@salterns.org) used across Admiral and Trafalgar (Mayfield will join during the Summer Holidays)

Timeline: When will the migration happen?

WC 3rd March

The data migration will take place automatically in the background, and no action is required from you. Business will continue as usual. (Dates below)

Easter Half Term

The bulk of the migration will take place during Easter Half Term, with no access to emails, remote systems, or the network (Dates below)

What will this mean for me?

You’ll be getting a new email address soon (@salterns.org)

But don’t worry— your email inbox will be automatically transferred to your new address, and any messages sent to your old account will be forwarded to your new one.

Any files you have in OneDrive, Teams or SharePoint will automatically move to your new account.

If you currently use OneDrive and have any links within your documents, they will need to be re-linked after Easter Half Term.

What won't transfer?

Certain data and applications will NOT be migrated:

• Microsoft Sway
• Microsoft Forms
• Additional Outlook Calendars

I have these what do I need to do?

To learn how, simply scan the QR code below or click to view the guides here

For further support, speak to IT who will be able to assist with any queries.