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Cybersecurity & Data Protection

cyber security attacks on schools

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Why staff training is vital for combatting cyber security attacks on schools

So we find ourselves near the beginning of another academic year; the summer holiday went quicker than the last and the school uniform aisle at Tesco...

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Should we move our ICT to be Trust-wide?

Moving from separate ICT systems, infrastructure and suppliers to a Trust-wide approach, and procuring on that basis, can be daunting.

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Data Protection Compliance – is your Academy Trust ready for an ICO audit?

One year on from the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has begun to...

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School technology - is it helping or hindering your pupils' learning?

Technology can be an incredible enabler. Pupils want to be able to access the curriculum easily and quickly. They want to create and produce their...

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cyber-security (original)

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Cyber security: how can your School protect itself from the latest threats?

We all know that they do happen and we all hope it won’t happen to us, but cyber threats are real. It is also a fact that schools are being targeted.

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The GDPR in Schools - quick resources 

The governance of your school data needs to be in order in just over three months.

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Blog GDPR v3

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GDPR compliance in Schools: need help fast?

Tick tock, tick tock … the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is creeping nearer. As politicians continue to thrash out the UK’s future...

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Our top takeaways from the recent Novatia Focus Event, 'The GDPR for Schools'.

The Experts: Alex Dittel, a data privacy and commercial lawyer at Bristows LLP, London. Andrew Williams, Consultant at South West Grid for Learning...

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ICT problems? Don't blame the ICT people...

There’s no doubt, as an Education leader, ICT causes you one of the biggest headaches. But have you ever thought about your role and how you can...

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