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What should schools include in an AI policy

What should schools include in an AI policy?

AI is already finding its way into classrooms, staff workflows and student use—often faster than schools can formally respond. From drafting content to supporting lesson planning, tools are being used

The School ICT Checklist Before the Summer Holidays

The school ICT checklist before the summer holidays

By mid-May, the summer break may still feel some way off, but for school ICT teams, this is probably the best time for preparation to begin. The final half-term is

What the landline switch-off means for schools, and how to identify analogue lines before the January 2027 deadline.

The Landline Switch-Off for Schools

The UK’s landline switch-off means more than replacing the main phone system. As analogue PSTN and ISDN services are phased out, schools and trusts need to understand where older copper

Is your schools device strategy sustainable

Is your school’s device strategy sustainable?

Most schools did not arrive at their current device estate by sitting down five years ago and designing it from end to end. It has been built over time —

Why ESG is becoming a key factor in school ICT procurement

Why ESG is becoming a key factor in school ICT procurement

ICT procurement in schools has traditionally centred on cost, compliance and making sure the technology is fit for purpose. Those factors still matter, but they are no longer the full

The landline switch-off explained: What schools need to know

The landline switch-off explained: What schools need to know

The UK is retiring the old landline phone network, including PSTN and ISDN services, and moving to digital, internet-based telephony. The deadline shaping planning is now January 2027. This is