DfE cyber security standards
The Department for Education has set cyber security standards all schools are expected to meet. We help you assess against them and close the gaps.
IT & Cyber Security for Schools and Academies
DfE cyber standards, Cyber Essentials, and safeguarding-aware IT support for UK schools and academy trusts.
Schools and academies face a sharp rise in cyber threats at a time when budgets and staff capacity are stretched. Equate Group provides IT support and cyber security to schools, academy trusts and independent schools, grounded in the DfE cyber standards and the realities of the classroom.
We bring calm, practical IT to schools that need technology to work reliably, support learning, and keep children safe.
Challenges we solve
Safeguarding and filtering
KCSIE requires effective filtering and monitoring. We implement solutions that meet the UK Safer Internet Centre criteria and give DSLs the visibility they need.
Budget pressure
School budgets are tight. We design IT that delivers what you need without waste, and we are transparent about total cost of ownership.
Shared MAT infrastructure
Multi-academy trusts need centralised identity, shared resources and school-level autonomy. We design infrastructure that supports all three.
Services for education
Compliance and certifications
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DfE cyber security standards
The twelve standards covering leadership, technical controls, and incident response. We help you evidence each one.
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Cyber Essentials (required for schools)
Now mandatory for state-funded schools. We take you through certification and annual recertification.
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Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
Filtering and monitoring requirements, online safety, and data handling in a safeguarding-aware context.
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UK GDPR & DPA 2018
Pupil, parent and staff data handled lawfully with the transparency schools need.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with management information systems like Arbor, SIMS or Bromcom?
Yes. We support the common UK school MIS platforms and the integrations around them, finance, parent comms, assessment.
Can you help with Cyber Essentials for schools?
Yes. We run a gap analysis against the CE controls, help remediate, and take you through the certification in time for your deadline.
How do you handle filtering and monitoring?
We deploy solutions that meet UK Safer Internet Centre criteria and give DSLs actionable alerts without overwhelming them.
Let's talk about your education needs
Call +44 345 1255400 or email hello@equategroup.com
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