Getting Started with EdTech

Beta: This resource is currently in BETA (2026). These resources are still in development and are offered in beta form for educators to benefit from.

“As new waves of technological change transform our society and economy as never before, it is more important than ever that our nurseries, schools, trusts and colleges prepare the next generation to shape our world together.”

— The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, Secretary of State for Education, February 2026

Start with Module 1: Explore

Module 1

Explore

Identify your school's needs. Shift the focus from acquiring technology to the educational outcomes you want, and understand your starting point.

M1a

Developing your vision

Define your "why" before any device decisions, so technology serves your school's goals.

Auditing

Assess your current devices, infrastructure, systems and staff skills against your vision.

Module 2

Prepare

Part A · Build your purpose-driven strategy

Conducting pilots

Test initiatives at small scale before committing.

Vision building

Turn your why, how and what into actions.

Longer term planning

Plan in three-to-five year cycles, not one-offs.

Choosing a cloud platform

The backbone of your digital ecosystem.

Sustainable foundations

Embed environmental responsibility into every decision.

Hardware procurement

Understand total cost of ownership and buy vs lease.

Software procurement

Align current assets with future needs.

Professional development

Purpose-led, job-embedded professional learning.

Technology support

Align IT support with your pedagogical goals.

Safeguarding: online safety

Statutory guidance and high-quality resources.

Safeguarding: filtering & monitoring

From compliance to culture.

Example case studies

Four members of the EdTech Hubs programme share their journeys — from Year 0 to fully embedded across a multi-academy trust.

View the 4 case studies