Assess
Every core standard assessed on site by our engineers.
DfE Digital Standards Audit
Ready for 2030?
An independent audit of your school or college’s technology against the DfE digital and technology standards, with a RAG-rated report you can turn straight into a development plan.
Prioritise
Red, amber and green ratings for leaders and governors.
Plan
A clear route to meeting the 2030 target.
Six core digital standards.
One clear way forward.
The Department for Education expects every school and college to meet six core digital standards by 2030. Our audit tells you exactly where you stand against each one today.
Broadband Internet
Speed, resilience and a backup connection suited to your setting.
Wireless network
Reliable, secure Wi-Fi wherever teaching and learning happen.
Network switching
Supported, secure switches with the capacity for today's demand.
Digital leadership
Clear roles, a technology strategy and governor oversight.
Cyber security
Protection, backups and response plans that reduce risk.
Filtering & monitoring
Effective controls that support your KCSIE safeguarding duties.
Also reviewedLaptops, desktops & tabletsServers & storageCloud solutionsNetwork cablingDigital accessibility
How the audit works
From initial scoping to a practical, prioritised development plan.
01
Scoping call
We agree sites, priorities and key contacts, and confirm your price.
02
On-site audit
Our engineers review your infrastructure, security and policies.
03
RAG-rated report
Findings against each DfE standard, with clear recommendations.
04
Plan to 2030
We walk leaders through the results to shape your development plan.
See your priorities at a glance
Every standard gets a clear rating, a plain-English finding and a recommended priority.
RedAmberGreen
| DfE Standard | Rating | Key Finding | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network switching | Red | Core switch is out of manufacturer support | Year 1 |
| Cyber security | Amber | Incident response plan not yet tested | Year 1 |
| Wireless network | Amber | Weak coverage in two teaching spaces | Year 2 |
| Broadband internet | Green | Primary and backup connections in place | Maintain |
| Filtering & monitoring | Green | Reviewed annually, roles clearly assigned | Maintain |
Illustrative sample only. Your report covers every standard in detail.
Why start now?
2030 is only a few budget cycles away. Knowing your baseline now lets you spread investment over several years, rather than finding gaps when there is no time left to fix them.
Audit
Establish your baseline against every standard.
Fix the reds
Budget for and resolve the highest-risk gaps first.
Close the ambers
Work through remaining gaps and re-check progress.
Standards met
Evidence that your setting meets the core standards.
Governors and trust boards are accountable too
Digital leadership and governance is one of the six core standards. Our report gives your board clear, independent evidence of where you are, what needs to happen and when, so digital can be monitored like any other part of your school improvement plan.
What you receive
- A RAG rating for every standard
- Evidence-based findings in plain English
- Prioritised recommendations to close each gap
- A report ready for SLT, governors and trust boards
- A results walkthrough with your leadership team
Education IT expertise you can trust
abtec Managed IT is a UK managed IT services provider with a long track record in education. We support schools, colleges and trusts with IT support, Microsoft Azure cloud, Sophos network security and safeguarding-ready internet filtering, so we understand both the technology and the way schools work.
Audit pricing
Your price depends on the size of your setting and is confirmed at the scoping call.
Schools
From single-form-entry primary
from £2,000
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Multi-academy trusts
Based on number of sites
from £4,000
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Colleges & universities
Larger and multi-site settings
up to £8,000
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