Data protection

Two recent cyber security warnings highlight why schools must review IT supplier oversight, access controls and data protection responsibilities.

An ICO ransomware case exposed children's data through a weak password. Discover five practical cyber security checks every school should make.

A recent reported cyber incident affecting Department for Education systems highlights the growing risk of highly convincing phishing attacks targeting schools. This article explains what may be at risk, why professional contact details matter, and the seven essential checks every school should complete immediately to strengthen cyber resilience and protect staff, pupils and finances.

New data protection rules are changing what schools need to do before September 2026. Discover the five key actions every Headteacher, School Business Manager and Trust should take to remain compliant with UK GDPR and the latest ICO and DfE guidance.

A red extreme heat warning, amended timetables, early closures and a flurry of messages home — the busiest comms week of the term is also the riskiest for data breaches. Here’s why misdirected emails spike in the heat, the simple habits that prevent them, and what the DfE and ICO expect if one slips through.