2025: The year of AI for Schools
Introduction As we step into 2025, the landscape of education in the UK is undergoing a significant transformation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this change, promising to …
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Spending over 80% of your budget on staffing?
Preparing an effective IT budget for schools is essential to ensure that technology investments align with educational goals while maximising available resources. Let’s dive into some practical steps that you …
Prepare your school for Windows 11
14th October 2025 – the date Microsoft stop providing Critical security updates for your school computers. What needs to happen before the deadline? Here’s a 5-step plan for schools to …
Embracing Cloud Technology: A Smart Move for School IT Budgets
As school business and finance managers, we know that managing budgets can feel like walking a tightrope. You want to provide the best tools for students and staff, but the …
Unlocking Cybersecurity Secrets with CAF
In today’s digital age, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for schools across the country. With the increasing threat of ransomware attacks and data breaches, it is more important than …
The Heightened Risk of Ransomware Attacks on UK Schools
A call for enhanced security. This article aims to shed light on this growing threat.
Strategic IT Planning
As your School’s budget renewal approaches, it’s the perfect time to strategically plan your IT initiatives. Trust group is here to guide you through this process, ensuring that every penny …
Teachers are from Mars, IT staff from Venus
Working in IT for decades, I always recognise fellow IT Professionals when I enter a room I’m not sure if it’s our analytical outlook, or our usual characteristic to be …
IT Support that Sings ‘People, Help the People’
The Power of People Helping People: Just like Lymington born Birdy’s soul-stirring song “People, Help the People,” which resonates with the idea of collective support, our IT support services are …
The Pressure on IT Support Staff in Schools
Introduction: In the rapidly evolving landscape of education technology, IT support staff in schools find themselves at the forefront of a complex and demanding environment. The role of these professionals …