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From Prompt to Production: Why AI-Generated Code Still Needs Developers

AI coding tools can turn an idea into a feature-rich application with extraordinary speed. But speed does not replace architecture, secure...

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The AI, Technology and Safeguarding Jigsaw Is Complete: The Academy Trust Handbook 2026 Requires Digital Risk Leadership

For several years, academy trusts have been responding to a growing collection of requirements covering safeguarding, online safety, data protection,...

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DfE EdTech procurement guidance: the Department is joining the dots for schools

The Department for Education has on July 9th 2026 published specific guidance on procuring educational technology within its wider Data protection in...

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KCSIE 2026 is confirmed: AI is now part of the safeguarding system

The finalised Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 guidance is published and comes into force on 1 September 2026. For schools, the most...

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The KIDS Act: what it means for US schools

The proposed Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act) is working its way through the US legislative process, and it's an important development...

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ICO's EdTech Examined: what its audit of 28 vendors means for schools

The Information Commissioner's Office has audited 28 edtech vendors and published the results in "EdTech Examined: key findings from our audits." The...

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The coming AI churn in EdTech: Why schools need to look beyond the badge

AI is now being added to almost every part of the EdTech market.

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This Month in School Technology: Vendor Risk, Cyber Resilience and the AI Governance Gap

Over the last month, several education technology stories have landed that, on the surface, look separate.

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Navigating AI in Education

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Leading AI Responsibly in Schools Means Making Governance Visible

AI is already in your school. Staff are experimenting with tools. Students are using them independently. New AI-powered platforms are appearing in...

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9ine presents ‘Turing Trials Student Version’

Last year saw the successful launch of 9ine’s Turing Trials AI card game, which we designed for schools as a fun, free and engaging way for them to...

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How to Reduce Subscriptions and Save Money

In recent years, educational technology (EdTech) has become an integral part of the modern classroom, offering powerful tools to enhance learning and...

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Introducing Contract: Simplify Your School's EdTech Spend

For school bursars, finance leaders, and technology leaders, managing the expanding portfolio of educational technology (EdTech) subscriptions has...

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AI & Privacy in Schools

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Navigating AI and privacy: A guide for school leaders

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into education introduces transformative opportunities alongside complex data protection challenges....

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