The NAHT and Concero have partnered to provide an Exclusive Cyber Security Report for senior leaders across all phases of education in the UK.
This report, known as The Cyber Eyesight Report, compiles publicly available information, including insights from the dark web, to identify potential risks. It offers a clear and effective external review of any gaps in your organisation's cyber security to support your institution in remaining safe, secure and compliant.
Exclusively for NAHT members, the Cyber Eyesight Report delivers the intelligence needed to protect your school for only £300 + VAT.
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Why you must prioritise Cyber Security Audits
As senior leaders, safeguarding extends beyond the physical environment. In the past year alone, 71% of secondary schools and 52% of primary schools in the UK reported experiencing a cyber-attack or data breach (Safer Internet Centre).
A breach can result in:
- Severe Financial Loss – Hackers have successfully targeted prestigious schools, deceiving parents into transferring large sums, as evidenced by the Fettes College cyber-attack (The Times).
- Operational Disruption – Ransomware attacks can halt learning and redirect resources to recovery efforts.
- Reputational Damage – Digitally vulnerable schools risk losing the confidence of parents, governors, and the broader community.
Why Cyber Audits are a leadership imperative
Cyber security audits are not solely an IT function – they are a strategic leadership responsibility that safeguards the entire institution. Including these audits in the School Development Plan (SDP) is essential to ensure ongoing protection and accountability. Regular audits allow schools to:
- Identify Weaknesses Early – Uncover vulnerabilities before cybercriminals can exploit them.
- Ensure Compliance – Meet GDPR and DfE cyber security standards.
- Maintain Business Continuity – Limit downtime and mitigate ransomware threats, ensuring uninterrupted learning.
- Reinforce Stakeholder Confidence – Robust cyber security reassures parents, governors, and staff that digital safeguarding is a leadership priority.
The Cost of Inaction
Failure to address cyber risks can have devastating consequences. 78% of schools have experienced some form of cyber-incident (InfoSecurity Magazine).
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Did you know that
Concero Education Technology started life as an IT support service Created by Headteachers in 1999, based within a School in the UK?
The concept was simple yet powerful: to establish an IT support team that not only served the school but also offered technical expertise to other schools in the region.
Concero has worked closely with senior leaders to refine EdTech services, informed by the practical needs of schools collaborating with nasen, Microsoft, Google, and the DfE to align with legislative requirements.
Concero was Chosen by the DfE to deliver a government-funded programme, transitioning thousands of schools across the country to Microsoft or Google cloud environments.
In addition, Concero has been Trusted by Crown Commercial Services as a public sector provider on their frameworks, including TePas2, enabling schools to direct award contracts and bypass procurement complexities.
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If you have any questions, please get in touch with our education team at 0330 236 8511 or help@concero.education.