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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

One week to go until our #EducationTechnology Day on 23rd April! Join us for a day of insight and innovation, designed for IT managers. From AI and cybersecurity to classroom connectivity, we'll be covering the topics that matter most in #education. Book your free space here: lnkd.in/ejJUp3Gb

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

We're hosting a free #Edtech event on 23rd April and we'd love to see you there! It's built for school IT managers: practical sessions on AI-powered #cybersecurity, classroom Wi-Fi, and supporting student #digitalwellbeing Free to attend. Lunch included. Register below! lnkd.in/ejJUp3Gb

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

The Department for Education has launched a new consultation aimed on proposed changes to KCSIE. The focus is on helping #schools and colleges better understand legal requirements as well as promote child welfare. You can share your views via the link below: consult.education.gov.uk/independent-...

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Keeping children safe in education: 2026 proposed revisions - Department for Education - Citizen Space

Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

We’re proud to support #SaferInternetDay 2026! Join us in helping children and young people stay safe, confident, and empowered online. Find resources and ways to get involved at: saferinternetday.org.uk #Safeguarding #Education

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Another fantastic week at #BETTUK! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came by our stand! We had some fantastic conversations around our cybersecurity, infrastructure and Focus Over Phones solutions, and we're excited to continue these in the coming weeks! #Edtech #Cybersecurity #FocusOverPhones

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

One day until #BETT2026! We're highlighting our #FocusOverPhones solution. Designed to keep student phones stored safely, our #phonepouches empower #educators to create a productive atmosphere where #learners can thrive! Visit us on Stand SD30 to find out how your school can get involved!

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Everything ICT @everythingict.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

UK schools are seeing more cyber attacks. Prevention helps, but recovery keeps learning on track: secure backups, recovery planning, rehearsed response. We connect you with trusted partners. Don’t wait. everythingict.org/cyber-resilience-more-prevention #SchoolCybersecurity #EdTech

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Why cyber resilience is more than just prevention - Everything ICT

Build school cybersecurity beyond prevention—resilient backups, recovery planning and communication keep teaching running and data protected.

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

A fantastic article from King's College London announcing their phone-free school trial to assess whether keeping phones in pouches at school impacts behaviour & performance. We're delighted to be supporting the trial with our Focus Over Phones solution and look forward to hearing about the outcome!

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

This Halloween whilst we all look forward to a day of spooky costumes & trick-or-treating, it's important to keep safe from lurking cybersecurity threats! 🧌 Beware of "Treats" that are Tricks 🐺 Don't Let Malware Wear a Costume 👻 Report Any Ghoulish Activity Wishing you all a spooktacular Halloween!

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

A recent government survey found 60% of secondary schools experienced a breach this year. This #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth, let's shift the focus from systems to our people. Our new blog summarises how schools can tackle their human risk to create a smarter cybersecurity strategy: lnkd.in/eSHAAaAk

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of Odyssey Education! 🎉 Today, we proudly celebrate a decade of innovation, partnership, and impact in education. Thank you to our incredible staff, loyal customers, and dedicated partners for being part of this journey!

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Looking for a new #digitalmonitoring solution? NetSupport's Dan Kingsley discusses the key aspects of their leading safeguarding tools below, along with the support that their solution provides to #schools. Interested in learning more? Get in touch 👉 thejourney@odysseyedu.co.uk #Safeguarding

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Thank you to the Department of Education for highlighting our Focus Over Phones solution! It's been wonderful to hear from staff and #students alike on how the mobile #phonepouches have positively affected their experiences during the school day. www.education-ni.gov.uk/news/givan-w...

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Givan welcomes start of phone-free school pilot

Education Minister Paul Givan has today welcomed the beginning of a new phone-free pilot scheme in schools, which will involve more than 8,000 young people across Northern Ireland.

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

We're so pleased to have had the opportunity to support the pilot scheme in Northern Ireland with our Focus over Phones Solution. It's been a wonderful opportunity to work so closely with #schools in developing a solution to keep #students engaged in #learning and exploring their potential.

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Schools across Northern Ireland are pioneering a new initiative to support student wellbeing and engagement, with Focus over Phones, a pilot programme developed in partnership with Odyssey Education. Our statement is available in full here: odysseyeducationoe.wordpress.com/2025/09/25/o...

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Odyssey Education Leads with ‘Focus Over Phones’ Initiative to Boost Student Wellbeing in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland – 25th September 2025: Schools across Northern Ireland are pioneering a new initiative to support student wellbeing and engagement, with Focus over Phones, a pilot programme …

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

💻 Happy #NationalITProfessionals Day! Today we recognise IT professionals for their work to keep their school infrastructure running. From ensuring that lessons keep running smoothly and securely to staying ahead with the latest technology updates, their dedication ensures everyone stays connected!

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

⌚With #Windows10 support ending in October #schools can still upgrade whilst ensuring old hardware is recycled responsibly. Through the #ConnectEd scheme, schools can receive up to £150 per qualifying device when trading in eligible #edtech. Check if your school is eligible: lenovoconnected.com

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Welcome back to staff and students across the UK as the new school term begins this week! We hope you all had a restful break and are returning refreshed and ready to learn. We're here to support our customers with IT projects, and we look forward to working with you in the new term! #backtoschool

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Alice Keeler @alicekeeler.com · 31/08/2025

Create organized worksheets for every student in one click with TemplateTab by Alice Keeler! List names, design your template, and let it run. Premium users can also export each tab as its own file. workspace.google.com/marketplace/... #EduSky #GoogleEDU #GoogleWorkspace

A woman points upward toward comic-style speech bubbles with the text ‘TemplateTab – Duplicate a sheet (graphic organizer) multiple times within the same spreadsheet.’ The design highlights it works with Google Sheets, is free, and is created by Alice Keeler

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

As the new school year approaches, it's crucial for schools to stay on top of #safeguarding changes coming into force on September 1st. We’ve summarised the key changes from the #KCSIE2025 draft guidance, and what they mean for #schools in our latest blog below: lnkd.in/eJwaJD_d #Education

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Good luck to students receiving their A-Level results today! 🎉 Whatever your grades may be, today is just one part of your journey. For detailed tips on next steps, such as preparing for university, clearing, resits, check out the guide below 👇 www.theprofs.co.uk/student-reso... #alevelresultsday

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What to do on A-Level Results Day 2025 - Admissions, UCAS Clearing & More - The Profs

Worried about A-Level results day (Thursday, August 14th 2025)? Whether you get the grades or not, this guide covers how to navigate Clearing or get the results you need with an expert tutor.

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Following a public consultation, the UK Government will be taking measures to protect #publicsector bodies, including the NHS, #schools and local councils to protect them from ever increasing #ransomware attacks. More information can be found below: www.gov.uk/government/n...

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UK to lead crackdown on cyber criminals with ransomware measures

Measures to tackle the threat of ransomware and protect businesses and critical services will be taken forward with industry following public consultation.

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

💡How can #Councils make the most of their #technology? With tight budgets and growing demands, local authorities are under pressure to deliver more for their communities, with less. Looking to stretch your #tech budget further and revamp your IT strategy? Get in touch! 👉 lnkd.in/eZy6bwJK

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

When you thought summer meant PTO, but you end up fighting phishing attacks instead 😩 Stay one step ahead with our range of solutions with usecure, for phishing simulations, ready-to-use templates, training support and more. 👉Get in touch: lnkd.in/eZy6bwJK #CyberSecurityStruggles #Phishing

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

The draft #KCSIE2025 guidance has recently been published, with a focus on technical updates and clarifications. We’ve summarised the key changes and what they mean for schools, colleges, and MATs in our latest blog post, available below: lnkd.in/eJwaJD_d #Monitoring #Safeguarding #Education

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

The draft version of the #KCSIE 2025 guidance has been released by the DfE. This version covers new technical changes such as links to guidance on AI, with future versions aiming to reflect updates like the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. The guidance can be accessed below: lnkd.in/eT8uxQW8

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Keeping children safe in education

Statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment.

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

With Windows 10 support ending in October, it's a great opportunity for schools to upgrade their hardware and maximise the value of their old devices that don't support Windows 11. We can help schools recycle IT equipment responsibly, whilst stretching your budget further with the ConnectEd scheme.

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

💻As summer approaches, many #students and staff are ready for a well-earned break. For IT teams however, the hard work is just getting started. Check out our blog on preparing your infrastructure for the summer. We cover software license checks, #safeguarding policies and more! 👇 lnkd.in/ga7YWXzZ

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Planning a summer school or a #TransitionWeek? Our partner, TA Education offers exciting STEM workshops for #students going into #secondaryschool to boost confidence before term starts, with topics including; 🔐 Cyber-Security 🎮 VR 🕹️ Minecraft ⚙️ Lego Robotics Book now 👉 thejourney@odysseyedu.co.uk

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Backup health checks, missed alert scans and security compliance guidance… all for free? Yes please. Get in touch: thejourney@odysseyedu.co.uk #backup #security #schools #dataprotection

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Is your #school getting the best value from your tech investments? As schools are juggling tight budgets whilst ensuring their IT is secure and up-to-date, it's important you know your investments are paying off when it comes to #datasecurity.

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Are you looking for a User Device Refresh for your #school this summer? We provide a range of #devices along with value-added services, including; ▸Free IT Consultancy ▸Free Evaluation devices to try before you buy ▸Extended warranties ▸Asset tagging Get in touch 👉 lnkd.in/eZy6bwJK #edtech

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Want to learn how #digitalmonitoring can help you identify students at potential risk? Digital monitoring solutions, like Smoothwall Monitor, can spot students suspected to be at serious risk every minute of every day - students who may otherwise go unnoticed or noticed too late.

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Ensure you meet DfE #backup requirements with Odyssey! Our #managedservices support ensures your #data is protected and recoverable with the 3-2-1 rule and proactive backup support remotely to minimise your downtime. Want to learn more? Get in touch! 👉 thejourney@odysseyedu.co.uk #Cybersecurity

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Does your school AV need a refresh this term? We prioritise high-quality AV Solutions tailored for #schools. Whether you're looking for interactive screens, projectors or more, we ensure your #classrooms have professional solutions within budget. Book your free site survey here: lnkd.in/eZy6bwJK

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Are you looking for a robust digital monitoring system that is always on and effective in spotting students at potential risk? Odyssey Education is committed to empowering #schools to exceed the latest KCSIE monitoring guidance.

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, and as school staff know, ensuring your #students are safe online is an increasingly challenging problem. Beyond #digitalfiltering and #monitoring there are valuable resources for DSLs to help students build positive mental health and support them: lnkd.in/g6wBEhN5

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

⏳ Time is ticking for schools to join the #ConnecttheClassroom Scheme! The Department for Education (DfE) has expanded the scheme to more schools to help solve the digital divide and boost connectivity in #schools who don't yet meet the Wi-Fi connectivity standards. #Edtech #Education

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Are you still looking for #procurement support for your #school this summer? Let us take the stress off of your hands; we'll support you with your IT projects, whether you're upgrading your devices or renewing your #databackup we're here to help! Get in touch 👉 lnkd.in/eZy6bwJK #Education #Edtech

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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

The public debate about #incel culture sparked by the drama #Adolescence is vital, but in #schools this is a challenging area with a range of issues that must be considered by #safeguarding professionals. Jo Perrin – @sfe-posts.bsky.social – advises: buff.ly/MzDV5J8 #teachers #edusky

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Adolescence and its implications for safeguarding work in secondary schools - SecEd

This article considers issues of incel culture raised by Netflix drama Adolescence and how schools should respond

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Ofcom has recently announced new rules for #tech firms to keep children safe online. Their rules come as part of the Online Safety Act coming into law this July & include age checks, and blocking harmful content. Read more: www.theguardian.com/technology/2... #safeguarding #students #digitalsafety

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Ofcom announces new rules for tech firms to keep children safe online

Companies will be legally required to block children’s access to harmful content under UK’s Online Safety Act or face large fines

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

#RPAs are an alternative to commercial insurance for #schools, #academies and #MATs, designed to reduce the risk of total data loss in the event of a breach. Check out our latest blog post to discover the benefits of joining an RPA for schools, and how you can get involved below!👇 lnkd.in/enxUKJb2

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

#AI is transforming #education, from personalising #learning and increasing accessibility, to time-saving tools for teachers, the possibilities are vast. But how can schools and students embrace this #technology safely and responsibly? 🤔

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Odyssey Education @odysseyeducation.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Happy early Easter from Odyssey! 🐣 Please note that our office will be closed on Good Friday, 18th April and will be re-opening on Tuesday 22nd April. We're wishing you all an EGGS-cellent break! #HappyEaster #Celebrations

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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

A free 21-page SecEd guide to #teaching #oracy skills offers lots of practical ideas for #schools: Defining oracy – Disciplinary oracy – Teaching vocabulary – Assessing oracy – Oracy in year 7 – A culture of oracy – Oracy & disadvantage – Case studies...

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A SecEd best practice guide to teaching oracy in schools - SecEd

This free guide offers ideas, advice and case studies for teaching oracy skills in the secondary school classroom

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