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Whether you’re planning a device refresh, reviewing suppliers, or simply exploring your options, these resources are here to make procurement simpler, clearer, and easier to manage.
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AV Screen Buying Guide for Schools
AV screens are increasingly replacing projectors and whiteboards in schools, helping improve visibility, support interactive teaching and modernise learning environments. But choosing the right setup can vary depending on the
AI Policy
Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts are increasingly exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can support teaching, learning and administration. As interest grows, many are also asking how to introduce AI in a
ICT contract oversight in schools and trusts
For most schools and trusts, ICT now represents a material proportion of operational expenditure. Connectivity, MIS, safeguarding systems, cloud services, device estates, telephony — each sits under a contract, and
AI in education: What’s actually happening in schools
Everything ICT works with schools and trusts across the UK every day, and one thing is clear: while headlines often focus on AI ‘revolutionising’ the classroom, the most tangible impact
Refurbished and Recycling Guide
Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts are increasingly looking at refurbished devices and responsible IT recycling as part of managing budgets, reducing environmental impact and handling old equipment securely. When done properly,
Cyber readiness review: What to fix before the summer term
By March, most schools are operating at full stretch. Systems are in constant use, staff are deep into the academic year, and IT teams are focused on keeping everything running
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Whether you’re planning a device refresh, reviewing suppliers, or weighing up your options, these resources are here to make procurement simpler, clearer, and easier to manage.
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Laptop, Chromebooks and tablet buying guide
This guide outlines key considerations when selecting laptops, Chromebooks and tablets for schools. It explains which device types tend to work best in different contexts, from staff laptops and exam-ready devices to Chromebooks for cloud-based learning and tablets for younger pupils, SEND support and creative subjects.
Desktop and monitor buying guide
The key decisions schools should consider when planning desktop and monitor purchases. It covers matching device performance to specific roles, standardising equipment across a school or trust, planning device lifecycles, and selecting appropriate form factors and energy-efficient systems.
AV screen buying guide
A practical overview to help schools and Multi-Academy Trusts plan, buy and install AV screens with confidence. It covers key decisions such as screen size, interactive versus non-interactive displays, wall-mounted versus mobile options, connectivity requirements and audio considerations.
Print buying guide
This guide helps schools plan and procure printers, multifunction devices and managed print services with confidence. It explores how to assess printing needs across teaching, administrative and reprographics environments, and explains the difference between fully managed print services and simpler print solutions designed for smaller schools.
AI Policy
Schools and trusts are increasingly exploring how AI can support teaching and administration. Explore our AI policy guidance for schools to help ensure AI is used safely, transparently and in line with safeguarding and regulatory expectations.
Cyber Security FAQs
Cyber security is becoming a growing priority for schools and trusts as more systems and data move online. Explore our Cyber Security FAQs for schools to understand common threats, strengthen staff awareness and ensure your systems, data and backups are protected.
Cyber Security Checklist
Cyber threats against schools are increasing, making strong security processes essential. Use our Cyber Security Checklist for schools and Multi-Academy Trusts, to review leadership oversight, technical protection, staff training and incident response planning.
Refurbished and Recycling Guide
Schools and trusts are under pressure to stretch budgets, reduce environmental impact and dispose of old devices securely. Explore our practical guide to refurbished IT and recycling to see how schools and trusts can reuse devices safely, manage end-of-life hardware and stay compliant.
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