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A Governor and Trustee’s guide to ICT procurement compliance

A Governor and Trustee’s guide to ICT procurement compliance

This guide explains why ICT procurement is a key governance issue for schools and trusts, and how using a Department for Education‑approved framework such as Everything ICT helps boards discharge

Refurbished devices in 2026: What’s changed – and what it means for schools

Refurbished devices in 2026: What’s changed – and what it means for schools

Refurbished ICT has long been a practical and reliable option for schools and MATs. It supports sustainability objectives, helps manage budgets and, when sourced properly, performs well in day-to-day classroom

how a broadband contract review supports compliant procurement, reduces costs and improves connectivity for schools and trusts.

How broadband contract reviews can save schools thousands

For many schools, broadband is one of those essential services that just ticks along in the background. As long as the internet works, the contract itself rarely gets much attention.

AI literacy for schools - What SLTs should know

AI literacy for schools: What SLTs should know

AI is already part of how many schools operate, even when it isn’t labelled as such. Systems used for safeguarding, behaviour monitoring, assessment and planning increasingly rely on AI-driven processes

Filtering, monitoring and infrastructure - The compliance cost trap

Filtering, monitoring and infrastructure: The compliance cost trap

Most schools and MATs already have filtering and monitoring in place. The challenge is that these systems are only as reliable as the infrastructure underneath them. Governors are increasingly asking

Building a Multi-Layered Cyber Defence for Schools

Building a multi-layered cyber defence for schools

Cyber security decisions in schools are rarely simple. There are plenty of tools on the market, each designed to tackle a specific problem — from filtering and email protection to