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AI tools and children’s data: The DPIA questions schools must ask before deploying EdTech
AI is becoming part of everyday school life, from lesson planning and pupil feedback to administrative tasks. As schools weigh up where these tools could help, leaders and governors also
Black Friday is coming: What to check before you buy school tech
As Black Friday approaches, schools face the same wave of technology offers as everyone else. Emails promise discounted laptops and tablets, often with a deadline that leaves little time to
Ransomware in education: What the latest threat intelligence means for school network strategy
School networks support much of what keeps the day running smoothly, from classroom learning to attendance, safeguarding and communication with families. Keeping those services reliable is a shared priority for
Embedding ESG criteria into your next ICT tender
When schools and trusts plan an ICT procurement, they are balancing value, technical fit, support, sustainability and the wider impact of the suppliers they choose. For many organisations, environmental, social
The national data spine: What it means for school ICT
Schools rely on accurate pupil information every day, from monitoring attendance and progress to coordinating safeguarding and SEND support. The challenge is that this information can often sit across several
Choosing the right route for your next school ICT purchase
When schools need to buy ICT, frameworks are often high on the list. They offer pre-approved suppliers, a quicker process and a clear route to compliance. In many cases, they