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eBooks, reports, webinars and events to help school leaders, IT leads and DPOs meet their compliance requirements with confidence.

The Educators' AI Playbook Podcast Series

A monthly briefing series for school leaders, hosted by Mark Orchison (CEO, 9ine) and Dan Fitzpatrick (The AI Educator), unpacking the month's most important AI updates, tools and legislation for schools.

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Diamond Sprint Events

Transform AI discussions into actionable plans at the Diamond Sprint, where school leadership teams develop strategies, policies, and a 30/60/90-day implementation roadmap.

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Tech Director's Guide to Cyber Security Testing
Guide

Tech Director's Guide to Cyber Security Testing

21 Jul 2026

How to choose the right cyber security test, prioritise findings by risk, and turn results into evidence governors and insurers can trust.

Cyber SecurityLeadership
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AI readiness guide 2026: from readiness to governance
Guide

AI readiness guide 2026: from readiness to governance

09 Jun 2026

Move past the AI policy debate and establish an ongoing, evidenced, cross-functional AI governance framework — including 9ine's Diamond Formation approach.

AI in EducationLeadership
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Cyber Insights Report 2026
Guide

Cyber Insights Report 2026

11 Feb 2026

9ine's global assessment of school IT estates reveals the Top 10 Cybersecurity Risks threatening schools — including default credentials, end-of-life systems and inadequate patch management.

Cyber Security
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Governance and ethics of using AI in MATs
Guide

Governance and ethics of using AI in MATs

09 Jul 2025

12 practical recommendations for MAT IT Directors and leadership teams planning or expanding AI use, aligned with DfE, Ofsted and data protection requirements.

AI in EducationData ProtectionLeadership
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Governance and ethics of using AI in schools
Guide

Governance and ethics of using AI in schools

17 Jun 2025

Key ethical considerations, the evolving legal landscape, AI governance strategies, and a practical compliance checklist for schools adopting AI.

AI in EducationData ProtectionLeadership
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AI readiness guide: 12 practical steps for schools
Guide

AI readiness guide: 12 practical steps for schools

02 May 2024

12 practical recommendations to help schools apply best-practice data privacy and stay safe, secure and compliant as AI adoption grows.

AI in EducationData Protection
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Tech Director's Guide to Cyber Security Testing
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KCSIE 2026: what your school must do before September
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AI readiness guide 2026: from readiness to governance
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Educators AI Playbook #4: Navigating vendor risk and the Google ecosystem
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