AI in Independent Schools: What Your Competitors Are Already Doing
Ask most independent school headteachers whether their staff are using AI tools, and they’ll tell you there’s no policy for it. What they usually mean, without realising it, is that there’s no official permission. A National Literacy Trust survey found the proportion of 13 to 18-year-olds using generative AI rose from 37% in 2023 to […]
Shadow AI in Schools: The Risk Sitting Quietly in Your Network
You almost certainly have an AI policy. But do you know if it covers what is happening on your network? Most independent schools have a written AI policy. Far fewer could tell you what’s being typed into AI tools across the building on any given day. The maths teacher might be running her end-of-term reports […]
How to Choose the Right IT Partner: 7 Questions Every Business Should Ask
Most business owners don’t think about IT support until something goes wrong. Suddenly emails stop, files vanish, or systems crawl. And in that moment, you need help fast. The problem is, if your provider is slow, unclear, or only shows up after things break, you’ve already lost time, money, and momentum. These seven questions help […]
Top 5 Tips for Optimising Your IT Infrastructure and Boosting Business Efficiency
Your IT infrastructure probably isn’t the first thing on your mind when the business is ticking along. There are clients to manage, deadlines to hit, and a dozen other priorities fighting for your attention. But waiting for something to go wrong won’t help you get the most from your technology. You need to focus on […]
How to Tell If Your School Is Really Cyber Secure
Most independent schools believe their cyber security is in good shape – especially when nothing has gone visibly wrong. But confidence and evidence are not always the same thing. The questions that matter most around school IT security are rarely technical. They sit with leadership – around visibility, accountability, and whether the right conversations are […]
The Hidden Gaps in School Networks That Internal Teams Often Miss
If your business’s IT systems seem to be running smoothly, it’s easy to assume all is well. But beneath the surface, unseen issues could be quietly costing you money, security, and efficiency. An IT audit is a technical check-up, but it’s also a reality check for your entire technology environment. Without one, inefficiencies that initially […]
A Practical Guide to Cyber Essentials for Independent Schools
If your business’s IT systems seem to be running smoothly, it’s easy to assume all is well. But beneath the surface, unseen issues could be quietly costing you money, security, and efficiency. An IT audit is a technical check-up, but it’s also a reality check for your entire technology environment. Without one, inefficiencies that initially […]
Why Private Schools Are Facing New Cyber Security Risks in 2026
For many independent schools, cyber security has traditionally been seen as part of the day-to-day IT function: an important but largely behind-the-scenes responsibility. Systems are maintained, security tools are in place, and staff are able to work without disruption. When things appear to be running smoothly, it’s understandable to feel confident that existing arrangements are […]
What Would Happen If Your Financial Firm’s IT Systems Failed Tomorrow?
If your business’s IT systems seem to be running smoothly, it’s easy to assume all is well. But beneath the surface, unseen issues could be quietly costing you money, security, and efficiency. An IT audit is a technical check-up, but it’s also a reality check for your entire technology environment. Without one, inefficiencies that initially […]
The Questions Every Business Should Be Asking Their MSP
The UK’s cyber risk landscape is changing, and expectations on managed service providers are rising fast. That’s why Platform 365 is in the process of achieving Assurix certification, an independent assurance platform aligned with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) MSP due diligence framework. Assurix recently published a guide designed to help SMEs understand what […]