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As a DfE-approved framework, we facilitate schools and MATs in finding compliant ICT solutions to meet their requirements, and ensure value-for-money.

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It’s National AI Awareness Day, a good opportunity for schools to run just one simple activity that helps build AI literacy.

As conversations around AI continue, it is becoming increasingly important for schools to create space for practical discussion around how these tools are being used, where they can help, and where clear boundaries, guidance and safeguarding considerations are needed.

For many schools, that may start with a simple classroom activity, tutor-time discussion or staff conversation around appropriate use, critical thinking and digital responsibility.

It does not need to be a large-scale initiative to be useful. One focused conversation is often enough to start surfacing the right questions.

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A school cyber attack can escalate quickly, and the first hour matters.

Schools and MATs need a calm, structured response that focuses on containment, protecting pupils and staff, preserving evidence, communicating carefully and keeping essential operations running.

Knowing who to contact, what systems to secure and how to move into recovery can make a difficult situation much easier to manage.
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The IT hardware market remains under significant pressure, and education organisations are feeling the impact.

We’re continuing to see:
• Hardware price increases across key device categories, with manufacturers and suppliers responding to rising memory, storage and component costs
• Shorter quote validity windows, meaning prices can change before internal approvals are completed
• Increasing pressure on supplier lead times, particularly where specific models, configurations or delivery dates are required
• Limited ability for suppliers to guarantee stock availability or pricing until orders are confirmed
• Continued demand linked to Windows 10 end-of-support replacement programmes, which are now a live compliance, security and refresh-planning issue for many schools and trusts

For schools and trusts working within structured governance, budgeting and approval processes, these conditions create very real procurement challenges. The timing is especially difficult as many organisations are already planning device refreshes, classroom technology upgrades and wider digital strategy investments.

Everything ICT continues to work closely with education customers to provide transparent market updates, compliant procurement routes and practical planning support, helping schools and trusts make informed decisions before budgets are stretched further.

Are you seeing similar pressures when planning device refreshes for the next academic year?

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For many schools, the weeks after summer half-term are when planning for larger ICT projects really starts to gather pace.

With the summer holidays approaching, it’s a key time to firm up priorities, confirm timelines and make procurement decisions for work that is much easier to complete when schools are quieter.

That might include network upgrades, device refreshes, telephony installations, infrastructure maintenance or other improvements ahead of the new academic year.

What ICT projects is your school planning for the summer break?

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As half-term comes to an end, it is worth asking how well your school’s systems would cope if something went wrong.

Cyber resilience is not just about the technology you have in place. It is also about whether the right people, processes and checks are ready when they are needed — from restoring backups and responding to alerts, to managing access.

Before everyone returns after the break, it can be worth checking what is working, what is being monitored and where there may be gaps.

A short review now can help ensure systems are not only protected, but ready to recover quickly if needed.

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As schools plan for the landline switch-off, it is not always the main phone system that causes challenges.

Many sites have hidden dependencies on analogue lines — including alarm systems, lift emergency phones, entry systems and even some payment terminals.

These connections are not always well documented, which can make them easy to overlook until they stop working as expected.

Taking time to identify what relies on analogue infrastructure can help schools avoid unexpected disruption and plan any changes more effectively.

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Sustainable ICT often overlaps with value for money.

Refurbished devices, longer replacement cycles and reduced waste can:
• Lower upfront costs
• Reduce disposal impact
• Support environmental commitments

Everything ICT can help schools plan sustainable ICT goals through compliant procurement routes.

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AI is already finding its way into classrooms, staff workflows and student use, often faster than schools can formally respond.

Pearson’s 2026 School and College Report (https://t.co/TSifdJJX6H) found that only 54% of secondary school and college educators said their institution has an AI policy, highlighting how many education settings are still formalising their approach.

For schools and MATs, clear guidance can help set expectations, reduce risk and give staff and students a shared understanding of what responsible use looks like.

An AI policy is not about restricting use. It is about helping schools make confident, informed decisions as AI use continues to develop.

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Sustainability and social value considerations are becoming more common in school procurement strategies, and that is starting to influence ICT purchasing too.

For school leaders, this can mean looking beyond upfront cost to factors such as energy use, device lifespan, repairability and supplier approach.

These considerations are not just about sustainability. They can also support more effective long-term financial planning, helping schools make decisions that deliver value over time.

As procurement priorities continue to evolve, it is worth considering how these principles are reflected in your approach to ICT purchasing.

Through Everything ICT, schools can take a structured, compliant approach while keeping those wider priorities in view.

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We know ICT procurement isn’t most people’s favourite part of the job. It can be time-consuming and stressful.

The good news? It doesn’t have to be.

Everything ICT helps schools and MATs source the ICT solutions they need – in a way that’s fully compliant, cost-effective, and (dare we say it) even enjoyable.

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For many schools, device replacement is often driven by immediate need rather than long-term planning.

Taking a more structured approach to refresh cycles can help avoid large, unexpected costs and support smoother budgeting over time.

It can also improve reliability and reduce downtime, helping ensure technology continues to support day-to-day teaching and operations.

With hardware pricing and availability becoming less predictable, forward planning also makes it easier to act when the right opportunity arises.

Through Everything ICT, schools can take a compliant, structured approach to procurement while planning device refresh over the longer term.

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By mid-May, September can still feel a long way off — but for school ICT teams, now is the time to start getting ready.

The summer break is often the best chance to tackle work that is hard to fit in during term time, from network improvements and device refreshes to cybersecurity checks, infrastructure projects and procurement.

Getting organised now gives schools more time to line up suppliers, confirm priorities, avoid last-minute decisions and make better use of the quieter summer window.

Everything ICT can help schools find trusted ICT suppliers through a compliant route, so plans can turn into practical next steps.

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With half-term approaching, it’s worth thinking about how quieter periods can affect cyber security.

When sites are less active and fewer staff are on hand, issues such as failed backups, missed alerts or unusual activity can take longer to spot and respond to.

Making sure monitoring remains active, alerts are reaching the right people and backup processes are running as expected can help reduce that risk.

It can also be useful to plan a short set of checks for when teams return, so any issues are picked up early.

A bit of preparation ahead of the break can help ensure systems remain secure and well-managed.

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ICT procurement doesn’t have to be complicated.

Whether you’re replacing outdated hardware, improving cybersecurity, or upgrading software, Everything ICT is here to make the process simple, compliant, and stress-free.

We work alongside schools and MATs to:
✅ Find a solution tailored to your requirements
✅ Save you time and budget
✅ Support you every step of the way

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Many schools still rely on analogue connections in ways that are not always immediately visible — from phone systems to alarms, entry systems and other infrastructure.

With the UK’s landline switch-off currently scheduled for January 2027, it’s worth taking time to understand what may be affected and where dependencies exist.

Reviewing communication infrastructure forms part of wider strategic planning, helping schools avoid disruption and make changes in a more controlled way. Through Everything ICT, schools can also access support to review current systems and plan any transition where needed.

Is this on your planning agenda this year?

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ESG is becoming a bigger part of school ICT procurement, from device lifecycle planning and energy efficiency to supplier responsibility and long-term value.

In our latest article, we look at why these considerations matter for schools, trusts and leadership teams, and how @Everything_ICT can support clearer, more confident procurement decisions.

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