NEWS: Guidelines enhance digital infrastructure

As reported by DfE, schools and colleges urged to embrace IT service and equipment standards for enhanced safety, cost-efficiency, and expanded learning opportunities

Meeting these standards can help you make more informed decisions about technology leading to safer, more cost-efficient practices and new learning opportunities for students.

The standards are to be used by everyone involved in the planning and use of technology within schools and colleges, including:

• senior leadership teams
• IT staff
• suppliers
• technical advisers
• teachers

The standards can help your school or college with:

• budgeting for technology procurement and maintenance
• buying technology equipment and services
• renewing a contract with a technology provider to ensure their purchases meet your needs
• correctly installing new equipment

You should:

1. Read each technology category and its standards.
2. Review the standards and see if your school or college meets them.
3. Speak with your ICT supplier or in-house support team to find out what can be done if you’re not currently meeting the standards.

To access the technology standards, click here.