New cyber security expectations for safeguarding leaders
Why cyber security is now a safeguarding priority for schools, academies and trusts
Cyber security in education has fundamentally changed
Governments, regulators and education bodies across the UK are placing increasing emphasis on cyber resilience as part of effective safeguarding.
As schools become more dependent on digital systems, cyber incidents can directly impact student safety, expose sensitive information, disrupt safeguarding processes and affect the continuity of education.
Download our free guide and practical checklist to understand the growing link between safeguarding and cyber security, and the actions schools should be taking to better protect students.
On average, 77% of education institutions experienced a breach or attack in the last 12 months – 2026 UK Government Cyber Security Breaches Survey
Phishing remains the primary entry point for serious breaches – 2026 UK Government Cyber Security Breaches Survey
Phishing remains the primary entry point for serious breaches – 2026 UK Government Cyber Security Breaches Survey
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Your complete guide & checklist for cyber security readiness
Get everything you need to understand the growing connection between safeguarding and cyber security. This combined resource gives you both the strategic context behind evolving government guidance and regulatory expectations, as well as a practical checklist to help assess your current cyber resilience and safeguarding arrangements.
You’ll get:
- A practical guide exploring why cyber security is increasingly being recognised as a safeguarding issue across schools, academies and trusts
- Insight into the growing expectations from governments, regulators and education bodies across England, Scotland and the wider UK
- A structured safeguarding and cyber resilience checklist covering key areas including governance, filtering and monitoring, safeguarding systems, data protection and incident response
- Practical, actionable guidance to help strengthen cyber resilience, improve organisational resilience and better protect students
- Recommended questions DSLs, senior leaders, governors and trustees should be asking to support safer digital environments
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Not sure where you stand? Start with a clear benchmark – Our Current State Assessment
If you’re unsure how your current cyber security setup aligns with legislative expectations, the first step is understanding your current position. Our Current State Assessment provides a structured review of your existing cyber security environment, identifying gaps, risks and areas for improvement.
It’s a practical way to benchmark where you are today, with clear findings and recommended next steps to help you plan improvements and prioritise actions.
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