We've updated our 'Making the Rounds', data walk, to include some central processes that should be included in data protection and cyber security compliance:
There new tabs on the Making the Rounds to reflect some data protection and cyber security questions that will be central to the organisation.  These are:

• Device Management
• Lettings
• Paper Management - confidential waste and printing
• CCTV

These are high level questions that we can ask either during an online meeting or when we come to visit you, or something you might like to do yourself.  Depending on what answer you give, you may be given feedback to investigate or review further in one of our best practice libraries.

The questions touch on some of those in the DfE Digital Standards for Schools and Colleges so schools may find this useful. For example, we could help you review the physical location of any servers and associated storage.

The Making the Rounds now has the ability to produce a pdf report which will include any feedback from our consultant that you will be able to download and share with your organisation.  Step by step instructions for creating the report:  pdf Making the rounds - creating a report (854 KB) .

Our popular 'Making the Rounds' visits involve one of our consultants visiting your organisation and walking around site with you.  We will discuss risks, data protection and cyber security.  We also might talk about any procedures you have in place where data is moved to understand how that data is stored, moved and shared.

After the visit you will be able to view the visit report on our Knowledge Bank portal so you can share the information with your organisation. We can also provide a report, if that is easier.

You can also book a follow up online consultation with our school consultants to discuss any changes you decided to make or for further advice.

This service isn't just for schools, but for any organisation that might need a data walk with 'different eyes' around the organisation.

If you would like to book a visit, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 



If you'd like to give us some feedback about this, then we would love to hear from you: