September 18, 2026
DfE Technology Standards: What Schools Should Review This Term
A current-term review of cyber, filtering, connectivity, leadership and evidence against the DfE technology standards.
Use the live guidance
The DfE standards continue to evolve. Schools should work from the current GOV.UK pages and review whether changes affect policy, technical requirements, evidence or responsibilities.
Prioritise the core foundations
Review broadband resilience, wireless coverage, switching, digital governance, filtering and monitoring, and cyber security. Link the findings to budget and estate planning.
Bring the right people together
Technology leads, senior leaders, safeguarding, finance and governors or trustees each hold part of the picture. A useful review assigns decisions and actions rather than producing a technical report that sits unread.