@odysseyeducation
Odyssey are an educationally focused IT consultancy firm based in Luton, committed to supporting schools with simple, affordable IT procurement, including hardware, software and managed services. Get in touch: OdysseyEducation.co.uk
The Department for Education has launched a new consultation aimed on proposed changes to KCSIE. The focus is on helping #schools and colleges better understand legal requirements as well as promote child welfare.
You can share your views via the link below:
consult.education.gov.uk/independent-...
We’re proud to support #SaferInternetDay 2026! Join us in helping children and young people stay safe, confident, and empowered online.
Find resources and ways to get involved at: saferinternetday.org.uk
#Safeguarding #Education
Another fantastic week at #BETTUK!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came by our stand!
We had some fantastic conversations around our cybersecurity, infrastructure and Focus Over Phones solutions, and we're excited to continue these in the coming weeks!
#Edtech #Cybersecurity #FocusOverPhones
One day until #BETT2026!
We're highlighting our #FocusOverPhones solution. Designed to keep student phones stored safely, our #phonepouches empower #educators to create a productive atmosphere where #learners can thrive!
Visit us on Stand SD30 to find out how your school can get involved!
UK schools are seeing more cyber attacks.
Prevention helps, but recovery keeps learning on track: secure backups, recovery planning, rehearsed response. We connect you with trusted partners.
Don’t wait.
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#SchoolCybersecurity #EdTech
A fantastic article from King's College London announcing their phone-free school trial to assess whether keeping phones in pouches at school impacts behaviour & performance. We're delighted to be supporting the trial with our Focus Over Phones solution and look forward to hearing about the outcome!
This Halloween whilst we all look forward to a day of spooky costumes & trick-or-treating, it's important to keep safe from lurking cybersecurity threats!
🧌 Beware of "Treats" that are Tricks
🐺 Don't Let Malware Wear a Costume
👻 Report Any Ghoulish Activity
Wishing you all a spooktacular Halloween!
A recent government survey found 60% of secondary schools experienced a breach this year.
This #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth, let's shift the focus from systems to our people.
Our new blog summarises how schools can tackle their human risk to create a smarter cybersecurity strategy:
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🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of Odyssey Education! 🎉
Today, we proudly celebrate a decade of innovation, partnership, and impact in education.
Thank you to our incredible staff, loyal customers, and dedicated partners for being part of this journey!
Looking for a new #digitalmonitoring solution?
NetSupport's Dan Kingsley discusses the key aspects of their leading safeguarding tools below, along with the support that their solution provides to #schools.
Interested in learning more? Get in touch 👉 thejourney@odysseyedu.co.uk
#Safeguarding
Thank you to the Department of Education for highlighting our Focus Over Phones solution! It's been wonderful to hear from staff and #students alike on how the mobile #phonepouches have positively affected their experiences during the school day.
www.education-ni.gov.uk/news/givan-w...
We're so pleased to have had the opportunity to support the pilot scheme in Northern Ireland with our Focus over Phones Solution. It's been a wonderful opportunity to work so closely with #schools in developing a solution to keep #students engaged in #learning and exploring their potential.
Schools across Northern Ireland are pioneering a new initiative to support student wellbeing and engagement, with Focus over Phones, a pilot programme developed in partnership with Odyssey Education.
Our statement is available in full here:
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💻 Happy #NationalITProfessionals Day!
Today we recognise IT professionals for their work to keep their school infrastructure running.
From ensuring that lessons keep running smoothly and securely to staying ahead with the latest technology updates, their dedication ensures everyone stays connected!
⌚With #Windows10 support ending in October #schools can still upgrade whilst ensuring old hardware is recycled responsibly.
Through the #ConnectEd scheme, schools can receive up to £150 per qualifying device when trading in eligible #edtech.
Check if your school is eligible: lenovoconnected.com
Put to the test: Which AI tool is best at creating slide presentations? #edtech #AI
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Welcome back to staff and students across the UK as the new school term begins this week! We hope you all had a restful break and are returning refreshed and ready to learn.
We're here to support our customers with IT projects, and we look forward to working with you in the new term!
#backtoschool
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Create organized worksheets for every student in one click with TemplateTab by Alice Keeler! List names, design your template, and let it run. Premium users can also export each tab as its own file.
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#EduSky #GoogleEDU #GoogleWorkspace
As the new school year approaches, it's crucial for schools to stay on top of #safeguarding changes coming into force on September 1st.
We’ve summarised the key changes from the #KCSIE2025 draft guidance, and what they mean for #schools in our latest blog below:
lnkd.in/eJwaJD_d
#Education
Good luck to students receiving their A-Level results today! 🎉
Whatever your grades may be, today is just one part of your journey. For detailed tips on next steps, such as preparing for university, clearing, resits, check out the guide below 👇
www.theprofs.co.uk/student-reso...
#alevelresultsday
Following a public consultation, the UK Government will be taking measures to protect #publicsector bodies, including the NHS, #schools and local councils to protect them from ever increasing #ransomware attacks.
More information can be found below:
www.gov.uk/government/n...
💡How can #Councils make the most of their #technology?
With tight budgets and growing demands, local authorities are under pressure to deliver more for their communities, with less.
Looking to stretch your #tech budget further and revamp your IT strategy? Get in touch! 👉 lnkd.in/eZy6bwJK
When you thought summer meant PTO, but you end up fighting phishing attacks instead 😩
Stay one step ahead with our range of solutions with usecure, for phishing simulations, ready-to-use templates, training support and more.
👉Get in touch: lnkd.in/eZy6bwJK
#CyberSecurityStruggles #Phishing
The draft #KCSIE2025 guidance has recently been published, with a focus on technical updates and clarifications.
We’ve summarised the key changes and what they mean for schools, colleges, and MATs in our latest blog post, available below:
lnkd.in/eJwaJD_d
#Monitoring #Safeguarding #Education
Back-to-School Tech Reset: 10 Things to Do Before August #EdTech
#edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators
The draft version of the #KCSIE 2025 guidance has been released by the DfE.
This version covers new technical changes such as links to guidance on AI, with future versions aiming to reflect updates like the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
The guidance can be accessed below:
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The Lenovo ConnectEd scheme offers up to £150 per qualifying device when you trade in eligible edtech, including desktops, laptops, printers, interactive boards and more.
Check your eligibility now 👉lenovoconnected.com
#Windows11 #SchoolIT #EdTech #ITRecycling #Education #ConnectEd #Schools
With Windows 10 support ending in October, it's a great opportunity for schools to upgrade their hardware and maximise the value of their old devices that don't support Windows 11.
We can help schools recycle IT equipment responsibly, whilst stretching your budget further with the ConnectEd scheme.
💻As summer approaches, many #students and staff are ready for a well-earned break. For IT teams however, the hard work is just getting started.
Check out our blog on preparing your infrastructure for the summer. We cover software license checks, #safeguarding policies and more! 👇
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Planning a summer school or a #TransitionWeek?
Our partner, TA Education offers exciting STEM workshops for #students going into #secondaryschool to boost confidence before term starts, with topics including;
🔐 Cyber-Security
🎮 VR
🕹️ Minecraft
⚙️ Lego Robotics
Book now 👉 thejourney@odysseyedu.co.uk
