Cyber Security & IT Compliance for Schools
DfE Cyber & IT Compliance Support for Schools
Schools are increasingly expected to demonstrate strong cyber security, safeguarding, and IT governance in line with Department for Education expectations. PT Cyber provides DfE Cyber & IT Compliance support that helps schools understand what is required, reduce risk, and evidence good practice — without unnecessary complexity or disruption to learning.
Our approach focuses on aligning everyday IT systems with DfE guidance, safeguarding requirements, and recognised standards such as Cyber Essentials. We work in plain English with school leaders and governors to provide clear actions, practical improvements, and ongoing confidence that cyber and IT compliance is being managed responsibly.
DfE Cyber & IT Compliance Support for Schools
Cyber security and IT governance are no longer optional considerations for schools. The Department for Education expects schools to be able to demonstrate how technology risks are identified, managed, and reviewed, particularly where safeguarding, data protection, and continuity of learning are concerned. Increasingly, evidence of good cyber and IT practice can be requested during inspections, audits, reviews, and governance meetings, and weaknesses in this area can contribute to wider safeguarding or leadership concerns.
PT Cyber provides a DfE Cyber & IT Compliance service that helps schools move from informal or undocumented practices to a clear, defensible compliance position. We assess current IT and cyber arrangements against DfE guidance and recognised good practice, identify gaps, and provide a structured improvement plan that is realistic for school budgets and resources. This includes reviewing access controls, device and account security, filtering and monitoring awareness, backup and recovery arrangements, and the policies and procedures that sit behind them.
Our support also helps schools evidence ongoing compliance, not just one-off fixes. We assist with documentation and reporting that can be referenced during Ofsted inspections, internal audits, and governor reviews, and we support regular staff cyber awareness and safeguarding-aligned training to demonstrate that risk is being actively managed. By combining technical controls, staff training, and clear governance oversight, we help schools meet current DfE expectations and remain prepared as guidance and inspection frameworks continue to evolve.
£,1750 + VAT Per year
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