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

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.

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.