✅📃 An MIS (management information system) is a critical part of the school's day to day operations and digital infrastructure.  They can be on premise or in the cloud, which means contract terms can differ.  We highlight the latest guidance alongside what is already data protection law - you should follow this, even if you are procuring your MIS through your local authority or third party IT provider.

🏆🥊🛡️When we meet with schools we are often asked whether we think they should be looking at the DfE Digital Standards or Cyber Essentials, aren't they the same?

✅ 🔒 Organisation's rely heavily on third-party software suppliers for day to day business.  We explore the critical aspects of software supplier due diligence and why it should be a priority for every organisation.

🏴‍☠️ 📢 A school is closed today and tomorrow as the result of a ransomware cyber attack.

📢📢 The DfE has recently published new guidance and resources about using Artificial Intelligence in a school environment.

📂 📄 The DfE issued an update to data sharing and record keeping and management in December.