Join us for a free breakfast briefing packed with advice to help your school stay ahead of DfE requirements and technology changes.
Helping your school stay ahead of DfE requirements doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Join us for a practical breakfast briefing where we’ll explore the latest guidance, discuss what it means for schools and share simple, actionable advice on cyber security, cloud, AI and MIS.
This session is ideal for school leaders, School Business Managers, Office Managers, and IT staff – but useful for anyone involved in planning or managing their school’s technology or how staff use it.
What you’ll take away
✔ An understanding of the latest DfE guidance and what it means for schools
✔ Practical cyber security advice to keep your school secure
✔ Advice on cloud / server planning to help you prepare for the future
✔ Updates from across the MIS landscape
✔ Guidance on using AI safely and responsibly, and to reduce staff workload
Plus enjoy…
🥐 Free breakfast and refreshments
💬 Networking with fellow school professionals over breakfast
🎁 Entry into our popular prize draw with a number of prizes to win on the day!
Prize Draw
Be in with the chance to win a host of prizes by attending:
Free EIS consultancy day for your school
£200 Amazon voucher from Synnovate
Professional review of a completed DPIA from Invicta Law’s Schools DPOs
£200 towards Schools Financial Services (TEP) training
HRConnect Safer Recruitment delegate place (worth £155 + VAT)
£100 KCS gift card
£50 Amazon voucher from Hugh Symons
Treat hamper from LASER Education
Bottles of Prosecco 🍾
Register
Free Breakfast | Networking | Expert Advice | Live Q&A | Prizes
Spaces are limited - register for you and your colleagues today
The Agenda
The latest DfE guidance and what it means for schools: A look at the DfE’s digital and technology requirements, school’s priorities and what to consider when planning for the year ahead.
Moving to the cloud and getting connectivity right: Why the DfE is encouraging schools to move towards cloud-based systems, what to consider when planning the move, and why reliable, resilient connectivity matters.
Cyber Security – meeting DfE requirements and reducing risk – Paul Lopez (Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre): A look at the cyber risks currently facing schools, where vulnerabilities often arise and the resources available to help schools strengthen security and meet DfE expectations.
MIS update – Arbor, Bromcom and SIMS: The latest developments in MIS and key things to consider when planning for the year ahead.
AI in schools – what’s new and how it can help: A look at recent developments in AI and what they mean for schools, followed by practical examples of how Microsoft Copilot can help save time and reduce workload.
AI and data protection in schools: What schools need to consider when using AI, including protecting personal data, managing risk and meeting the DfE requirements.
Prize Draw
Live Q&A
Turning DfE Guidance into Practical Action
The DfE’s technology guidance continues to evolve, with expectations spanning cyber security, cloud, digital infrastructure and the responsible use of AI.
Keeping up with those developments can feel challenging, particularly when you’re balancing day-to-day priorities.
Our Breakfast Briefing brings those topics together in one practical session, helping you understand what the latest guidance means for your school and the steps you can take with confidence.
