AI is already impacting pupils whether they actively use AI tools or not. It is increasingly shaping teaching and learning, safeguarding, pupil data management, online safety, educational software, attendance analytics, behaviour systems and wider...
AI governance in MATs is no longer a future issue. In many trusts, AI tools are already being used in planning, assessment, administration, and wider decision-making.
For many MATs, the biggest GDPR risk is not non-compliance. It's a lack of visibility.
As schools and multi-academy trusts prepare for a new academic year, many senior leaders are focused on attendance, staffing, budgets and outcomes. However, a recent change from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) deserves a place on every...
For many multi‑academy trusts, compliance activity is happening in multiple places at once: policies are drafted and approved, training is delivered, risks are logged, and audits are completed.
For many MATs, cyber incidents are still framed as technical problems, something for IT teams to resolve and then move on from. In reality, the most significant governance and compliance risk often begins after the incident occurs.
A small line in Microsoft’s Copilot terms triggered a significant response a couple of weeks ago. The phrase “for entertainment purposes only”, when shared without context, understandably raised concerns across education.
It is important that schools and MATs assess EdTech supplier compliance (existing or new) properly to ensure you are able to meet UK GDPR requirements.
The introduction of the Data (Use and Access) Act brings an important new requirement for all education settings: by 19 June 2026, every school and trust must have a clear, accessible, and effective data protection complaints process in place. This...
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