What 2019’s Top EdTech Startups Can Still Teach Us
Back in 2019, the UK’s Nesta foundation launched a bold experiment: a £4.6 million fund to support education technology companies building tools that could actually make a difference in schools.
Empowering SENCOs with Real-Time Emotional Insight
How Technology Is Transforming Pupil Support Supporting pupils with additional needs has long been one of the most emotionally demanding and structurally under-resourced responsibilities in education. For Special Educational Needs
Preparing Schools for the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill
A Practical Guide for 2025/26 As cyber threats grow in sophistication and frequency, schools across the UK face increasing pressure to safeguard sensitive pupil and staff data while maintaining robust
Unlocking EV Charging Potential
School Leaders Share Insights on Sustainability, Revenue, and the Path Forward As the UK accelerates towards net-zero emissions, schools are emerging as pivotal players in the electric vehicle (EV) revolution.
My boss thinks I’m a security threat!
In this cautionary tale Jane Grafton, CFO at Jane’s Wonderful Life, interviewed a woman who should have known better. Her story is told in her own words. It all started
UK Schools Face Urgent PSTN, ISDN Upgrade
As the UK’s telecommunications sector accelerates towards a fully digital future, The School Supply Store & Network, the premier industry advocate for educational technology infrastructure, today releases an expert advisory
Bridging the Digital Divide: A Roadmap for UK School Leaders
Ending the Postcode Lottery in School Technology Today, the Department for Education (DfE) released its formal response to the Narrowing the Digital Divide in Schools and Colleges consultation. With an
Aligning schools with DfE digital standards 2025–26
Meeting the Digital Moment As part of the Government’s strategy to modernise school infrastructure, the Department for Education (DfE) has committed £45 million in 2025–26 to improve school connectivity. This
Opportunities for IT and Telecom Companies in Education
The education sector represents a vast and growing opportunity for IT and telecom companies seeking new markets for their products and services. From cloud infrastructure to broadband provision, cybersecurity to
Why 2025/26 Is the Time for Schools to Upgrade to FTTP
Across England, thousands of schools now sit within Full Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) enabled areas—yet many continue to operate on ageing, unreliable broadband. This isn’t just a missed infrastructure
PM launches national skills drive to unlock opportunities for young people in tech
Pupils across the country will be given the skills and tools needed to get the AI-powered jobs of the future thanks to a new skills programme launched by the Prime
Connect the Classroom Phase 2
You’ve Been Selected for Connect the Classroom – What’s Next? Congratulations – your school has been selected by the Department for Education (DfE) as eligible for fully funded digital infrastructure