AI Readiness: What a Term One AI Audit Should Cover
AI use is already widespread in schools. In the DfE’s December 2025 survey, 82% of primary teachers and 78% of secondary teachers said they had used generative AI in their role. However, leaders may not yet have a complete view of which tools are being used, what information is being entered into them, whether those […]
DfE’s AI tutoring plan: what it means for your infrastructure and data protection
As schools begin the new academic year, AI tutoring is moving quickly from a future possibility to something schools may soon need to support in practice. At Everything ICT, we help schools and trusts access suppliers who can support the full range of requirements around AI adoption, from networks and devices to filtering, safeguarding and […]
Digital oversight and Ofsted’s September 2026 inspection toolkit
With the new academic year close, this is one of the last useful windows for schools to bring their digital evidence together before September pressure returns. Ofsted’s updated school inspection toolkit comes into force for inspections from 7 September 2026. For schools due or eligible for inspection, an inspection could arrive at any point in […]
How schools can build responsible procurement into their policies
Procurement in schools and trusts is rarely just about buying what is needed at the lowest acceptable price. School and trust teams are already balancing cost, compliance, reliability, support, security and long-term value. Responsible procurement means looking at the full impact of a purchase, not just the initial price. It gives schools a more consistent […]
Sustainable ICT Procurement for Schools
Schools and MATs are under growing pressure to make ICT budgets go further while improving security, reliability and sustainability. This means looking beyond the initial purchase price and considering the full lifecycle of technology, from planning and supplier selection through to support, reuse and secure disposal. A more responsible approach starts with understanding the current […]
The school cybersecurity checklist before the summer holidays
As the end of term approaches, schools and MATs are preparing for a period where systems continue to run while fewer staff may be available to manage issues as they arise. The summer break can reduce the level of day-to-day visibility around technology, even when systems appear stable. Cyber security and resilience depend on the […]
The School ICT Summer Readiness Guide
Every September, schools rely on technology to support teaching, learning, safeguarding and day-to-day operations from the moment staff and pupils return. The summer break provides a valuable opportunity to prepare systems, refresh devices, strengthen cybersecurity and resolve known issues before they become classroom disruptions. With careful planning, schools can use this quieter period to build […]
Migrating from landline to digital phone systems
For many schools, telephony has been one of those systems that only gets attention when something stops working. It sits in the background, supporting reception, safeguarding, emergency contact and day-to-day operations. The UK’s analogue phone network is being retired, with traditional landline services due to be switched off by the end of January 2027. Calls […]
Preparing devices for new students in September
By early July, schools and trusts are already managing the overlap between two academic years. The summer term is still underway, but September is already taking shape, and schools are trying to protect enough summer capacity for what needs to happen before students return. That makes July a useful point to check whether device readiness […]
How ESG requirements are changing school procurement
School procurement has become more visible than it used to be. Not because schools suddenly have more time to think about purchasing, but because the questions around purchasing have changed. A few years ago, the conversation was often about price, specification and whether the solution could be implemented without causing too much disruption. Those things […]