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Refurbished vs New Devices: What Schools Should Consider

Refurbished vs new devices: What schools should consider

When device budgets are being reviewed, refurbished equipment often enters the conversation quite quickly. Sometimes that is driven by budget. Sometimes it is linked to sustainability goals. Often, it is

Refurbished Devices for Schools

Refurbished devices are not just a lower-cost option. They also help schools make better use of technology that already exists. Many laptops and desktops still have years of useful life

What to do in the first hour of a school cyber attack

What to do in the first hour of a school cyber attack

When a school suspects a cyber attack, the first hour can shape everything that follows. The priority is not to understand every technical detail immediately. It is to contain the

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