This article is for all schools, colleges and multi academy trusts as a first step towards looking at the DfE Digital Standards for Schools and Colleges.

These standards should be used as guidelines to support your school or college use the right digital infrastructure and technology.

The SLT digital lead is usually someone with teaching experience. They will act as a link between: 

• technical staff 
• the SLT 
• curriculum leads 
• the data protection officer
• the designated safeguarding lead
• school, college and trust business professionals or the finance team 
• the trust IT director or equivalent (if applicable) to align with the digital technology strategy 

This is set out in the Digital Leadership and Governance Standards document.



Contact us for help and advice about how we can help you reach these standards: dpo@dataprotection.education