17 October 2026
MFA in Education: Where to Start and What to Avoid
Multi-factor authentication has moved from a “nice to have” to an essential part of cyber security in every sector. Schools, academies, and multi-academy trusts (MATs)…
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13 October 2026
Incident Response for Schools: A Practical First 24 Hours Checklist
Effective incident response for schools has never mattered more. Whether it’s a ransomware attack, a data breach, a safeguarding-related system compromise, or the loss of…
6 October 2026
Cyber Security in Schools: 7 Threats Every IT Lead Should Be Planning For in 2026
Cyber security in schools has moved from being a purely technical concern to a whole-school safeguarding priority. Going into 2026, schools and multi-academy trusts face…
29 September 2026
Common Arbor Onboarding Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Choosing the right Arbor onboarding support can be the difference between a smooth MIS transition and a stressful one. Moving to a new Management Information…
22 September 2026
Cloud, On-Prem or Hybrid? Choosing the Right Infrastructure for Your School
Choosing the right ICT infrastructure for schools is one of the most important strategic decisions a school or trust can make. With growing demands around…
15 September 2026
Arbor MIS Support: What Schools Actually Need Day-to-Day
For many schools, an MIS isn’t just a system — it’s the backbone of daily operations. Registers, behaviour logs, safeguarding notes, timetables, attendance, parental communications,…
8 September 2026
AI Safeguarding in Schools: Managing the Risks of Generative AI and Turning it into a Learning Opportunity
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are rapidly reshaping how students access information, complete work, and interact online. While these technologies offer genuine educational potential, they…
19 March 2026
Martyn’s Law Is Coming — Is Your School Ready?
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 — better known as Martyn’s Law — received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025. Named in memory of…
9 March 2026
MacBook Neo for Schools UK: How to Deploy and Manage It with Jamf or Microsoft Intune
Apple’s MacBook Neo — announced in March 2026 and available from £499 for UK education customers — is the most significant shift in school computing…
24 April 2024
Windows 11 for Schools: Windows 10 LTSC vs Windows 11 in UK Education
Choosing the right Windows strategy is one of the most important decisions a school IT team can make. Windows 11 for schools offers new capabilities,…