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Pop-up procurement: How schools access expertise without the overhead

Procurement in schools is becoming more complex. Budgets are tighter, technology requirements are broader, and compliance expectations haven’t eased. Yet most schools and MATs don’t have the luxury of a

AI in SEND: When it works (and when it doesn’t)

AI has quickly moved from “interesting experiment” to everyday classroom tool. For SEND learners, the promise is particularly appealing: more personalised support, reduced barriers to learning, and tools that adapt

The hidden cost of slow broadband in schools

When broadband slows down in schools, it rarely fails all at once. Instead, it chips away at the day: a lesson that won’t load, a video that buffers endlessly, a

Cybersecurity essentials every school should prioritise in 2026

If a cyber incident landed on your desk tomorrow morning, would you be confident you could keep the school running by lunchtime? For many schools, the honest answer is “not

The 2026 ICT savings checklist for schools & MATs

ICT budgets have a habit of drifting. A licence here, a renewal there, a contract that’s been “fine for years” — and before long, a significant chunk of spend is

Free isn’t always risk-free: Getting AI right in schools

AI tools are quickly becoming part of daily life in schools.  Teachers are using AI to draft letters to parents, generate lesson ideas, or for marking support— all at the