Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 22hBetter ICT value means looking beyond the purchase price. Secure, reliable devices that remain fit for purpose, with options for repair and reuse, can help school budgets go further and reduce waste. Read our guide: everythingict.org/sustainable-... 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Cybersecurity Awareness Month: a 60-second school check: ✅ Backup restore tested this term? ✅ Accounts reviewed this term? ✅ Staff training current? ✅ Incident plan tested? ✅ MFA on staff cloud, remote-access & admin accounts? Make October the month you close the gaps. #SchoolCyberSecurity 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Preparing a device refresh business case? We’ve brought together the evidence, costs, risks and options to cover, along with likely board questions and a checklist to use before submission. Read more: everythingict.org/what-to-incl... #SchoolICT #EdTech #SchoolGovernance #MATseverythingict.orgWhat to include in a device refresh business case for governors and trustees - Everything ICTWhat to include in a school device refresh business case, from costs and risks to funding options and board questions. 011
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 01/10/2026October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. 5 checks for your school: ✓ MFA for staff cloud/remote access & IT admin accounts ✓ Managed anti-malware ✓ High-risk fixes within 14 days ✓ Test backup recovery termly ✓ Enable firewall monitoring & alerts DfE: cyber-security-hub.education.gov.uk 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 30/09/2026AI is already in classrooms and school offices. Does everyone know the rules? A clear policy helps schools approve tools, protect pupil data and give leaders oversight. It need not be lengthy, just clear, current and understood. Free guide: everythingict.org/ai-policy-co... 011
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 29/09/2026As schools plan how to use their Inclusive Mainstream Fund allocation, accessible ICT is worth exploring. The right technology can help pupils with SEND communicate, learn and take part in school life. Read more: everythingict.org/how-schools-... #SEND #AccessibleICT #InclusiveMainstreamFundeverythingict.orgThe Inclusive Mainstream Fund: How schools can use new funding to improve accessible ICT - Everything ICTHow schools can use the Inclusive Mainstream Fund to improve accessible ICT, support pupils with SEND and strengthen inclusion strategies. 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 28/09/2026New or refurbished? The right choice depends on your school. Refurbished devices can cost 30–50% less; new devices may suit demanding workloads. Consider lifespan, security, warranty and whole-life cost. Guide: everythingict.org/resource/ref... #DeviceRefresh #RefurbishedTech #Sustainable #EdTech 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Is your school on track to meet the six DfE digital and technology standards by 2030? Find out what to review now and how to turn the findings into a practical roadmap. everythingict.org/reviewing-yo... #DfE #EdTech #SchoolIT #CyberSecurity #DigitalStrategyeverythingict.orgReviewing your school against the DfE digital and technology standards - Everything ICTReview your school against the six DfE digital and technology standards, covering broadband, cyber security, governance, filtering, networks and Wi-Fi. 020
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Your school’s responsibility for an old device doesn’t end when it leaves the building. Secure sanitisation, reuse and WEEE-compliant recycling protect data and keep usable devices in circulation. Read the guide: everythingict.org/refurbished-... #SchoolICT 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Sustainable school ICT goes beyond carbon. Consider whole-life cost, inclusion for pupils with SEND and whether supplier promises can be tracked. Choose tech that delivers lasting value. everythingict.org/sustainable-... 011
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Cyber risk does not follow the school calendar. During quieter periods, keep monitoring active, confirm patching cover and route alerts to an available contact. A quieter school needs cyber cover. Checklist: everythingict.org/cyber-securi... #CyberSecurity 020
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Digital Individual Support Plans are coming. Is your school’s ICT ready? Our latest article looks at what leaders can review now, from SEND platforms and data protection to assistive technology and funding. everythingict.org/digital-indi... #SEND #EdTecheverythingict.orgDigital Individual Support Plans are coming... - Everything ICTDigital Individual Support Plans are coming. Find out how schools can prepare their systems, data protection and assistive technology. 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Framework or independent sourcing for your next school ICT purchase? A framework can mean less to manage, while independent sourcing offers more flexibility. Everything ICT supports both, above or below the PA2023 threshold of £207,720 including VAT. Talk to our team. 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 14/09/2026AI in schools should be judged on more than outcomes and time saved. 🔹Are pupils’ data protected? 🔹Has bias been tested? 🔹Can parents understand its use? 🔹Is there human oversight? 🔹Does it align with KCSIE 2026 and safeguarding controls? Responsible adoption starts with these checks. #KCSIE 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 11/09/2026An AI policy should cover tools, staff and pupil use, training, assessment, safeguarding, data protection, accountability and review. KCSIE 2026 now includes AI-generated nudes and semi-nudes. Is your policy up to date? Free guide: everythingict.org/ai-policy-co... #AIPolicy 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Summer works can affect school networks once classrooms fill up. Check cabling, cabinets, access points, filtering profiles, bandwidth, Wi-Fi capacity and alerts. DfE guidance also flags dynamic, personalised and AI-generated content. Check now, not when something breaks. #SchoolICT 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Do you know which AI tools are being used across your school and what data is going into them? A Term One AI audit can identify good practice, address risks and establish clear ownership for the year ahead. everythingict.org/ai-readiness... #AIinEducation #SchoolLeadership #KCSIE2026everythingict.orgAI Readiness: What a Term One AI Audit Should Cover - Everything ICTWhat an AI audit for schools should cover, from tool inventories and data protection to safeguarding, policy, monitoring and clear ownership. 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 08/09/2026September is busy enough without a cyber incident. Six checks for school IT: ✓ Test a backup restore ✓ Apply critical patches ✓ Disable leavers’ accounts ✓ Test security alerts ✓ Review filtering, including AI tools ✓ Check summer activity A check now can prevent a big headache later. #SchoolIT 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Buying ICT is about more than price and performance. ESG covers environmental impact, social value and good governance. Does your supplier support all three? Find practical tips for more responsible ICT purchasing: everythingict.org/sustainable-... 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 04/09/2026The Procurement Act 2023 has now been in force for over 18 months. As ICT renewals approach, schools should check three areas: MAT evaluation, notice requirements and supplier commitments. Everything ICT can help you choose the right procurement route. #SchoolProcurement #MAT 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Governors: five AI questions for the new term: • Are acceptable-use rules clear? • Have privacy risks been assessed and DPIAs completed where needed? • Do assessment rules cover AI? • Is AI reflected in safeguarding? • Who owns oversight and training? everythingict.org/ai-policy-co... 021
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 26/08/2026AI tutoring is moving closer to the classroom. The DfE’s plans raise practical questions for schools and trusts about networks, devices, safeguarding, pupil data and procurement. Read more: everythingict.org/dfes-ai-tuto... #EdTech #AITutoringeverythingict.orgDfE’s AI tutoring plan: what it means for your infrastructure and data protection - Everything ICTAI tutoring tools for schools: understand the infrastructure, safeguarding, data protection and procurement checks needed for safe, compliant adoption. 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 30/07/2026When did your school last review its AI policy? Anything written in early 2025 may need updating. Before September, check: • Approved tools • Data and privacy rules • Accuracy and bias • Safeguarding risks • Who is accountable Policy should come before deployment. everythingict.org/resource/ai-... 000
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Plastic Free July is a useful prompt for schools to ask: What is the packaging footprint of our ICT purchases? Ask suppliers about minimal, recyclable packaging, bulk deliveries and take-back options. If it is not in the specification, it may not affect the outcome. #SustainableIT #PlasticFreeJuly 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 23/07/2026When device replacement is driven by failure rather than planning, costs can build up quietly. Older devices may mean more support time, emergency purchases and lost teaching time. The summer break is a good time to review your device estate and plan before failure forces the decision. 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Summer is a useful time to review long-term digital priorities. DfE expects schools and colleges to work towards meeting six core technology standards by 2030. A simple start: rate each area as met, partly met or requiring action, then prioritise the gaps. #SchoolICT #EdTech 011
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Save time and money without compromising compliance. Everything ICT connects schools and MATs with 350+ trusted suppliers through a fully compliant procurement route, at no extra cost. And for every accepted quote, a tree is planted through our partnership with Ecologi 🌳 everythingict.org/contact/ 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Expectations around how schools and MATs spend public money are growing. Responsible procurement helps teams look beyond the initial price and consider long-term value, sustainability and end-of-life planning. Find out how to build it into normal practice: everythingict.org/how-schools-...everythingict.orgHow schools can build responsible procurement into their policies - Everything ICTPractical advice for schools and MATs on responsible procurement, whole-life value, supplier evaluation and secure ICT disposal. 030
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Before schools close for summer, check that cyber security monitoring, alerts, backups and access permissions are all working as expected. With fewer staff on site, issues may take longer to spot. A few final checks now can help avoid surprises in September. #CyberSecurity #EdTech #Schools 020
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Clearing out old school devices this summer? Through Everything ICT, schools can access suppliers for compliant disposal, secure data wiping and refurbishment. #SchoolICT #WEEE #DataProtection 000
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 10/07/2026With the summer holidays approaching, schools and MATs should check that cyber security arrangements are ready for reduced staffing. Our latest article covers monitoring, backups, recovery and access before the break. everythingict.org/the-school-c... #CyberSecurityForSchools #SchoolICTeverythingict.orgThe school cybersecurity checklist before the summer holidays - Everything ICTPrepare for the summer break with our cybersecurity for schools checklist, covering monitoring, backups, access and cyber resilience. 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 08/07/2026With the end of term approaching, school IT teams will already be preparing devices for September. Updates, accounts, security checks, asset tagging and licences can all cause delays if issues aren’t identified before the summer break. How is your preparation going? #EdTech #EducationICT 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 07/07/2026The landline switch-off is coming in January 2027. Is your school ready? Our latest article covers hidden analogue dependencies, resilience planning and the move to digital phone systems. everythingict.org/migrating-fr... #Schools #MATs #PSTNSwitchOff #EdTecheverythingict.orgMigrating from landline to digital phone systems - Everything ICTHow schools and MATs can prepare for the January 2027 landline switch-off and move safely to resilient digital phone systems. 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 03/07/2026AI is moving quickly in education, and school policies need to keep pace. A clear AI policy can help set expectations around safeguarding, data protection, staff use and student responsibilities. Key areas to consider: everythingict.org/what-should-... #AIinEducation #AIGovernance 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Preparing school devices for new students is easier when schools know what is ready, what needs work and where extra support may be needed. A clear view of devices, accounts, software, licensing and allocation can help reduce avoidable issues at the start of term. everythingict.org/preparing-de...everythingict.orgPreparing devices for new students in September - Everything ICTPrepare school devices for September with early audits, setup checks and compliant ICT procurement support for schools and MATs. 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Device lifecycle strategy can help schools reduce e-waste, avoid unnecessary refresh cycles and plan ICT budgets more effectively. As ESG shapes procurement, lifecycle management is becoming both a financial and environmental priority. Read more: everythingict.org/how-esg-requ... #EdTech 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 30/06/2026With summer IT works approaching, now is a good time for schools and trusts to check for hidden analogue dependencies before the landline switch-off. Alarms, entry systems and lift phones may still rely on legacy connections. A final review now can help avoid disruption in September. 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 26/06/2026School procurement is changing. Price still matters, but leaders now need to consider evidence, supplier responsibility and sustainability too. ESG is becoming part of the conversation for schools and MATs. everythingict.org/how-esg-requirements-are-changing-school-procurement/everythingict.orgHow ESG requirements are changing school procurement - Everything ICTHow ESG school procurement is reshaping ICT buying for schools and MATs, with focus on compliance, sustainability and long-term value. 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 25/06/2026With only a few weeks left before the summer break, many schools and trusts are finalising ICT plans for the holidays. Agreeing priorities now, from infrastructure and device prep to telephony and maintenance, can help reduce pressure over summer and support a smoother start in September. #EdTech 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Thinking about AI in school? Before adopting new tools, check data protection, governance, staff guidance and fit with your wider IT strategy. Everything ICT helps schools access approved suppliers with confidence. #AIinEducation #EdTech 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Planning your next ICT procurement? We can help your school - and the planet. 🌱 With Everything ICT, you get compliant procurement, 350+ approved suppliers, expert support, and a tree planted for every accepted quote or review through Ecologi. 🌳 #SustainableProcurement #EdTech 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 23/06/2026AI is already part of school life. Schools and trusts need clear guidance, sensible checks and technology decisions that protect pupils, staff and the organisation. Everything ICT can help with procurement routes and supplier suitability. everythingict.org/managing-ai-... #AIinSchools #EdTecheverythingict.orgBalancing innovation and risk: Managing AI in schools - Everything ICTManaging AI in schools needs clear policy, strong governance, safe procurement and practical oversight to balance innovation with risk. 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 22/06/2026This World Rainforest Day, we’re reminded that sustainability is built through practical choices made over time. Through Ecologi, Everything ICT has funded the planting of over 17,000 trees, one for every accepted quote and customer review. #WorldRainforestDay #Sustainability 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 18/06/2026As schools and trusts plan for the new academic year, ICT procurement decisions carry long-term governance, compliance and budget implications. Our guide helps governors and trustees spot compliant routes, use DfE-approved frameworks and evidence value for money. everythingict.org/governorguid...everythingict.orgA Governor and Trustee’s guide to ICT procurement compliance - Everything ICTSchool procurement governance explained: how governors and trustees can oversee compliant ICT procurement, manage risk and ensure best value. 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Summer holidays are a good time for schools to complete telephony upgrades before September. Early planning can help secure installation time and simplify procurement. Everything ICT can support with compliant procurement. #SchoolICT #PSTNSwitchOff 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Compliance matters. So does saving time and money. Everything ICT gives schools and MATs access to over 350 trusted suppliers through a fully compliant procurement service, with no extra cost to your organisation. Find out more: www.everythingict.org/contact #EdTech #ICTProcurement 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 16/06/2026The start of a new academic year can put school IT under real pressure. As we move towards summer, now is a good time to check the basics, address known risks and reduce avoidable disruption in September. Read our latest article here: everythingict.org/avoiding-it-... #EducationICT #EdTecheverythingict.orgAvoiding IT failures in September - Everything ICTPrepare your school IT for September with checks on accounts, devices, networks and supplier support through Everything ICT. 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Cyber risk in education is no longer just an IT issue. It is a wider planning, safeguarding and governance priority. #CyberSecurity #EducationICT #CyberResilience 010
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Many schools still replace devices only when they start to fail. A more strategic approach to device lifecycle planning can help spread costs, reduce downtime, improve reliability and support sustainability goals. What does device lifecycle planning look like in your school? #EdTech #SchoolICT 020
Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 11/06/2026The summer break is a practical window for schools to upgrade legacy phone systems with less disruption. Check analogue lines, door entry, alarms, lift lines and network readiness before sites get quieter. everythingict.org/planning-tel... #SchoolICT #EdTech #VoIPeverythingict.orgPlanning telephony installations over summer - Everything ICTPlan summer upgrades to digital phone systems for schools with less disruption and a smoother return to term. 010