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School networking
DfE standards
Network cabling standards published by the DfE
This blog was originally posted in July 2022 and was updated in April 2026 to include the latest information. If network switches are the unsung heroes of an IT network, cabling is their mostly...
School networking
DfE standards
Network switches standards published by the DfE
This blog was originally posted in July 2022 and was updated in April 2026 to include the latest information. Network switches are possibly the unsung heroes of IT networking. They perform an...
School networking
DfE standards
School wifi standards published by the DfE
This blog was originally posted in July 2022 and was updated in April 2026 to include the latest information. Connected technology in schools has moved out of a dedicated IT suite and into every...
School broadband
Multi-academy trust
Beyond broadband: Why an Infrastructure review is real ROI for MAT leaders
You’ve navigated the procurement minefield, secured the budget, and levelled up your broadband. It feels like a victory, and it is. But upgrading your broadband without reviewing your internal...
DfE standards
Your quick guide to the DfE IT support standard for schools and colleges
In its most recently published technology standard, the DfE says that maintaining your school's technology, planning upgrades and your technology strategy all depend on effective IT support. The ...
DfE standards
Your quick guide to the DfE digital leadership and governance standard for schools and colleges
One of the six core standards to be met by 2030 The DfE now considers overseeing technology to be a senior leadership team responsibility. It has published expectations for schools, colleges and...
RM Unify
Help drive parental engagement via RM Unify with the Teams Assignments weekly digest.
The RM Unify team are very pleased to be able to announce the release of our latest feature for Premium customers - Teams Assignments weekly digest.
RM Unify
RM Unify expands support for more MISs
Keeping pace with the rapid change in the MIS market, and responding to enquiries from our customers, we are very pleased to announce that RM Unify can now support schools who use the GO4schools and ...
Online safety
Hello to communication efficiency: VoIP MIS and CPOMS integrations now live
We know that in a school environment, every second counts – especially when it comes to admin and safeguarding. That’s why we’re pleased to announce that RM Voice, our VoIP platform, now fully...
Online safety
Building a better digital classroom: Why Safer Internet Day matters
Today is Safer Internet Day 2026, and this year’s theme, ‘Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI’, serves as a critical pause button. In my role as Product Manager at...
School networking
Navigating the new AI safety standards
This year, amongst the sea of VR headsets and sleek new hardware, one topic dominated every conversation at Bett: The Department for Education’s (DfE) updated AI guidance. Education Secretary Bridget...
School networking
Hardware
Don’t bin it – trade it in
For many MATs and schools, a hidden risk is lurking in the IT cupboard… with Windows 10 officially beyond its end-of-life, the security landscape for education has shifted. When software reaches EOL,...