Posted on 23rd July 2026
AI in Schools: Understanding the DfE’s Guidance for Safe and Effective Use
Artificial Intelligence is becoming an increasingly valuable tool for schools, helping to reduce workload and improve efficiency across teaching and administration. This article explores the DfE's latest guidance and outlines how schools can adopt AI safely, responsibly and with the right safeguards in place.
Posted on 13th July 2026
How Much Is Your School Overspending? The Hidden ICT Costs Most Schools Never Spot
Our complimentary ICT Procurement Health Check helps schools and multi-academy trusts identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary spending through a review of contracts, licensing and technology procurement. We'll benchmark your current arrangements against similar schools, highlight potential savings and provide practical recommendations.
Posted on 6th July 2026
Education Sector Change, Continuity and the Case for a More Joined-Up Approach
Recent updates across the sector, including changes to services delivered by ScoMIS, have prompted many schools and trusts to review how their ICT, MIS and finance support is structured ahead of the new academic year.
Posted on 28th May 2026
Cyber Security in Schools: Are You as Protected as You Think?
In our recent Cyber Security & ICT Strategy Webinar, our ICT experts explored the common cyber security and infrastructure risks facing schools and explained how audits can help schools identify gaps, strengthen compliance, and plan improvements more effectively.
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Posted on 12th May 2026
Phishing Emails Targeting Schools: What Education Staff Need to Know
Schools and trusts are being targeted by increasingly sophisticated phishing emails designed to steal credentials and compromise systems. Learn how staff can identify suspicious messages, reduce cyber risk, and strengthen security awareness across their organisation.
Posted on 23rd March 2026
Strengthening School Data Protection: The Importance of a Robust Backup Strategy
A robust backup strategy is essential for schools to protect against data loss, cyber threats, and compliance risks in an increasingly digital environment. By following the 3-2-1 backup rule and implementing dedicated backups for platforms like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, schools can ensure resilience, recovery, and continuity.
Posted on 23rd March 2026
Give a Laptop: A Practical Step Towards Digital Inclusion for Schools and Trusts
Initiatives like Give a Laptop have helped shine a light on this issue, but more importantly, they've created a model that continues to support schools and trusts long after the original campaign.
Posted on 10th February 2026
Cyber Security Guidance for School Staff
Our ICT team has put together useful, timely cyber security guidance for school staff.
Posted on 3rd February 2026
Why Connectivity Is Now a Core School Infrastructure Issue
School connectivity is no longer just an IT concern - it is now core infrastructure. Discover why reliable networks are essential for digital learning, AI tools and cloud platforms, and how SBS helps schools build future-ready, resilient connectivity.
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Posted on 29th January 2026
SBS Connect the Classroom Support: Helping Schools Secure DfE Funding
DfE Connect the Classroom funding offers schools a major opportunity to upgrade digital infrastructure. Find out how SBS supports schools from application to installation - reducing admin pressure and delivering compliant, future-ready networks.
Posted on 26th September 2025
Why Schools and Nurseries Need Cyber Security Audits Now More Than Ever
Schools hold large volumes of sensitive data on pupils, staff, and finances. This makes them attractive targets for cyber criminals. That’s where an ICT Security Audit comes in.
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Posted on 6th August 2025
Now is the Time to Future-proof Your School IT
From security risks to performance issues, the consequences of running unsupported or legacy systems are growing—and for schools, the stakes are higher than ever.