Odyssey Education
@odysseyeducation.bsky.social
Odyssey are an educationally focused IT consultancy firm based in Luton, committed to supporting schools with simple, affordable IT procurement, including hardware, software and managed services.
Get in touch: OdysseyEducation.co.uk
Get in touch: OdysseyEducation.co.uk
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King’s College London has launched a new phone-free school trial.
The Pouch Study will test whether keeping phones in lockable Odyssey pouches during the school day can improve students’ learning, behaviour + wellbeing.
Learn more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-launches-new-phone-free-trial-in-schools
The Pouch Study will test whether keeping phones in lockable Odyssey pouches during the school day can improve students’ learning, behaviour + wellbeing.
Learn more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-launches-new-phone-free-trial-in-schools
A fantastic article from King's College London announcing their phone-free school trial to assess whether keeping phones in pouches at school impacts behaviour & performance. We're delighted to be supporting the trial with our Focus Over Phones solution and look forward to hearing about the outcome!
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UK schools are seeing more cyber attacks.
Prevention helps, but recovery keeps learning on track: secure backups, recovery planning, rehearsed response. We connect you with trusted partners.
Don’t wait.
everythingict.org/cyber-resilience-more-prevention
#SchoolCybersecurity #EdTech
Prevention helps, but recovery keeps learning on track: secure backups, recovery planning, rehearsed response. We connect you with trusted partners.
Don’t wait.
everythingict.org/cyber-resilience-more-prevention
#SchoolCybersecurity #EdTech
Why cyber resilience is more than just prevention - Everything ICT
Build school cybersecurity beyond prevention—resilient backups, recovery planning and communication keep teaching running and data protected.
everythingict.org
November 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
UK schools are seeing more cyber attacks.
Prevention helps, but recovery keeps learning on track: secure backups, recovery planning, rehearsed response. We connect you with trusted partners.
Don’t wait.
everythingict.org/cyber-resilience-more-prevention
#SchoolCybersecurity #EdTech
Prevention helps, but recovery keeps learning on track: secure backups, recovery planning, rehearsed response. We connect you with trusted partners.
Don’t wait.
everythingict.org/cyber-resilience-more-prevention
#SchoolCybersecurity #EdTech
A fantastic article from King's College London announcing their phone-free school trial to assess whether keeping phones in pouches at school impacts behaviour & performance. We're delighted to be supporting the trial with our Focus Over Phones solution and look forward to hearing about the outcome!
King’s College London has launched a new phone-free school trial.
The Pouch Study will test whether keeping phones in lockable Odyssey pouches during the school day can improve students’ learning, behaviour + wellbeing.
Learn more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-launches-new-phone-free-trial-in-schools
The Pouch Study will test whether keeping phones in lockable Odyssey pouches during the school day can improve students’ learning, behaviour + wellbeing.
Learn more: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-launches-new-phone-free-trial-in-schools
November 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
A fantastic article from King's College London announcing their phone-free school trial to assess whether keeping phones in pouches at school impacts behaviour & performance. We're delighted to be supporting the trial with our Focus Over Phones solution and look forward to hearing about the outcome!
This Halloween whilst we all look forward to a day of spooky costumes & trick-or-treating, it's important to keep safe from lurking cybersecurity threats!
🧌 Beware of "Treats" that are Tricks
🐺 Don't Let Malware Wear a Costume
👻 Report Any Ghoulish Activity
Wishing you all a spooktacular Halloween!
🧌 Beware of "Treats" that are Tricks
🐺 Don't Let Malware Wear a Costume
👻 Report Any Ghoulish Activity
Wishing you all a spooktacular Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This Halloween whilst we all look forward to a day of spooky costumes & trick-or-treating, it's important to keep safe from lurking cybersecurity threats!
🧌 Beware of "Treats" that are Tricks
🐺 Don't Let Malware Wear a Costume
👻 Report Any Ghoulish Activity
Wishing you all a spooktacular Halloween!
🧌 Beware of "Treats" that are Tricks
🐺 Don't Let Malware Wear a Costume
👻 Report Any Ghoulish Activity
Wishing you all a spooktacular Halloween!
A recent government survey found 60% of secondary schools experienced a breach this year.
This #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth, let's shift the focus from systems to our people.
Our new blog summarises how schools can tackle their human risk to create a smarter cybersecurity strategy:
lnkd.in/eSHAAaAk
This #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth, let's shift the focus from systems to our people.
Our new blog summarises how schools can tackle their human risk to create a smarter cybersecurity strategy:
lnkd.in/eSHAAaAk
October 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
A recent government survey found 60% of secondary schools experienced a breach this year.
This #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth, let's shift the focus from systems to our people.
Our new blog summarises how schools can tackle their human risk to create a smarter cybersecurity strategy:
lnkd.in/eSHAAaAk
This #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth, let's shift the focus from systems to our people.
Our new blog summarises how schools can tackle their human risk to create a smarter cybersecurity strategy:
lnkd.in/eSHAAaAk
🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of Odyssey Education! 🎉
Today, we proudly celebrate a decade of innovation, partnership, and impact in education.
Thank you to our incredible staff, loyal customers, and dedicated partners for being part of this journey!
Today, we proudly celebrate a decade of innovation, partnership, and impact in education.
Thank you to our incredible staff, loyal customers, and dedicated partners for being part of this journey!
October 15, 2025 at 9:36 AM
🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of Odyssey Education! 🎉
Today, we proudly celebrate a decade of innovation, partnership, and impact in education.
Thank you to our incredible staff, loyal customers, and dedicated partners for being part of this journey!
Today, we proudly celebrate a decade of innovation, partnership, and impact in education.
Thank you to our incredible staff, loyal customers, and dedicated partners for being part of this journey!
Looking for a new #digitalmonitoring solution?
NetSupport's Dan Kingsley discusses the key aspects of their leading safeguarding tools below, along with the support that their solution provides to #schools.
Interested in learning more? Get in touch 👉 thejourney@odysseyedu.co.uk
#Safeguarding
NetSupport's Dan Kingsley discusses the key aspects of their leading safeguarding tools below, along with the support that their solution provides to #schools.
Interested in learning more? Get in touch 👉 thejourney@odysseyedu.co.uk
#Safeguarding
October 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Looking for a new #digitalmonitoring solution?
NetSupport's Dan Kingsley discusses the key aspects of their leading safeguarding tools below, along with the support that their solution provides to #schools.
Interested in learning more? Get in touch 👉 thejourney@odysseyedu.co.uk
#Safeguarding
NetSupport's Dan Kingsley discusses the key aspects of their leading safeguarding tools below, along with the support that their solution provides to #schools.
Interested in learning more? Get in touch 👉 thejourney@odysseyedu.co.uk
#Safeguarding
Thank you to the Department of Education for highlighting our Focus Over Phones solution! It's been wonderful to hear from staff and #students alike on how the mobile #phonepouches have positively affected their experiences during the school day.
www.education-ni.gov.uk/news/givan-w...
www.education-ni.gov.uk/news/givan-w...
Givan welcomes start of phone-free school pilot
Education Minister Paul Givan has today welcomed the beginning of a new phone-free pilot scheme in schools, which will involve more than 8,000 young people across Northern Ireland.
www.education-ni.gov.uk
September 26, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Thank you to the Department of Education for highlighting our Focus Over Phones solution! It's been wonderful to hear from staff and #students alike on how the mobile #phonepouches have positively affected their experiences during the school day.
www.education-ni.gov.uk/news/givan-w...
www.education-ni.gov.uk/news/givan-w...
We're so pleased to have had the opportunity to support the pilot scheme in Northern Ireland with our Focus over Phones Solution. It's been a wonderful opportunity to work so closely with #schools in developing a solution to keep #students engaged in #learning and exploring their potential.
It's designed to restrict the personal use of mobile phones throughout the school day, including at break and lunch times
The list of NI schools taking part in new phone-free pilot scheme
www.belfastlive.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Schools across Northern Ireland are pioneering a new initiative to support student wellbeing and engagement, with Focus over Phones, a pilot programme developed in partnership with Odyssey Education.
Our statement is available in full here:
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Our statement is available in full here:
odysseyeducationoe.wordpress.com/2025/09/25/o...
Odyssey Education Leads with ‘Focus Over Phones’ Initiative to Boost Student Wellbeing in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland – 25th September 2025: Schools across Northern Ireland are pioneering a new initiative to support student wellbeing and engagement, with Focus over Phones, a pilot programme …
odysseyeducationoe.wordpress.com
September 25, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Schools across Northern Ireland are pioneering a new initiative to support student wellbeing and engagement, with Focus over Phones, a pilot programme developed in partnership with Odyssey Education.
Our statement is available in full here:
odysseyeducationoe.wordpress.com/2025/09/25/o...
Our statement is available in full here:
odysseyeducationoe.wordpress.com/2025/09/25/o...
💻 Happy #NationalITProfessionals Day!
Today we recognise IT professionals for their work to keep their school infrastructure running.
From ensuring that lessons keep running smoothly and securely to staying ahead with the latest technology updates, their dedication ensures everyone stays connected!
Today we recognise IT professionals for their work to keep their school infrastructure running.
From ensuring that lessons keep running smoothly and securely to staying ahead with the latest technology updates, their dedication ensures everyone stays connected!
September 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
💻 Happy #NationalITProfessionals Day!
Today we recognise IT professionals for their work to keep their school infrastructure running.
From ensuring that lessons keep running smoothly and securely to staying ahead with the latest technology updates, their dedication ensures everyone stays connected!
Today we recognise IT professionals for their work to keep their school infrastructure running.
From ensuring that lessons keep running smoothly and securely to staying ahead with the latest technology updates, their dedication ensures everyone stays connected!
⌚With #Windows10 support ending in October #schools can still upgrade whilst ensuring old hardware is recycled responsibly.
Through the #ConnectEd scheme, schools can receive up to £150 per qualifying device when trading in eligible #edtech.
Check if your school is eligible: lenovoconnected.com
Through the #ConnectEd scheme, schools can receive up to £150 per qualifying device when trading in eligible #edtech.
Check if your school is eligible: lenovoconnected.com
September 10, 2025 at 8:48 AM
⌚With #Windows10 support ending in October #schools can still upgrade whilst ensuring old hardware is recycled responsibly.
Through the #ConnectEd scheme, schools can receive up to £150 per qualifying device when trading in eligible #edtech.
Check if your school is eligible: lenovoconnected.com
Through the #ConnectEd scheme, schools can receive up to £150 per qualifying device when trading in eligible #edtech.
Check if your school is eligible: lenovoconnected.com
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Put to the test: Which AI tool is best at creating slide presentations? #edtech #AI
www.techlearning.com/how-to/never...
www.techlearning.com/how-to/never...
Never Create a Presentation from Scratch Again: Power Your Slides with AI
With AI at our fingertips, “blank slide syndrome” should be a thing of the past
www.techlearning.com
September 2, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Put to the test: Which AI tool is best at creating slide presentations? #edtech #AI
www.techlearning.com/how-to/never...
www.techlearning.com/how-to/never...
Welcome back to staff and students across the UK as the new school term begins this week! We hope you all had a restful break and are returning refreshed and ready to learn.
We're here to support our customers with IT projects, and we look forward to working with you in the new term!
#backtoschool
We're here to support our customers with IT projects, and we look forward to working with you in the new term!
#backtoschool
September 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Welcome back to staff and students across the UK as the new school term begins this week! We hope you all had a restful break and are returning refreshed and ready to learn.
We're here to support our customers with IT projects, and we look forward to working with you in the new term!
#backtoschool
We're here to support our customers with IT projects, and we look forward to working with you in the new term!
#backtoschool
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Create organized worksheets for every student in one click with TemplateTab by Alice Keeler! List names, design your template, and let it run. Premium users can also export each tab as its own file.
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#EduSky #GoogleEDU #GoogleWorkspace
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#EduSky #GoogleEDU #GoogleWorkspace
August 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Create organized worksheets for every student in one click with TemplateTab by Alice Keeler! List names, design your template, and let it run. Premium users can also export each tab as its own file.
workspace.google.com/marketplace/...
#EduSky #GoogleEDU #GoogleWorkspace
workspace.google.com/marketplace/...
#EduSky #GoogleEDU #GoogleWorkspace
As the new school year approaches, it's crucial for schools to stay on top of #safeguarding changes coming into force on September 1st.
We’ve summarised the key changes from the #KCSIE2025 draft guidance, and what they mean for #schools in our latest blog below:
lnkd.in/eJwaJD_d
#Education
We’ve summarised the key changes from the #KCSIE2025 draft guidance, and what they mean for #schools in our latest blog below:
lnkd.in/eJwaJD_d
#Education
August 18, 2025 at 12:29 PM
As the new school year approaches, it's crucial for schools to stay on top of #safeguarding changes coming into force on September 1st.
We’ve summarised the key changes from the #KCSIE2025 draft guidance, and what they mean for #schools in our latest blog below:
lnkd.in/eJwaJD_d
#Education
We’ve summarised the key changes from the #KCSIE2025 draft guidance, and what they mean for #schools in our latest blog below:
lnkd.in/eJwaJD_d
#Education
Good luck to students receiving their A-Level results today! 🎉
Whatever your grades may be, today is just one part of your journey. For detailed tips on next steps, such as preparing for university, clearing, resits, check out the guide below 👇
www.theprofs.co.uk/student-reso...
#alevelresultsday
Whatever your grades may be, today is just one part of your journey. For detailed tips on next steps, such as preparing for university, clearing, resits, check out the guide below 👇
www.theprofs.co.uk/student-reso...
#alevelresultsday
What to do on A-Level Results Day 2025 - Admissions, UCAS Clearing & More - The Profs
Worried about A-Level results day (Thursday, August 14th 2025)? Whether you get the grades or not, this guide covers how to navigate Clearing or get the results you need with an expert tutor.
www.theprofs.co.uk
August 14, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Good luck to students receiving their A-Level results today! 🎉
Whatever your grades may be, today is just one part of your journey. For detailed tips on next steps, such as preparing for university, clearing, resits, check out the guide below 👇
www.theprofs.co.uk/student-reso...
#alevelresultsday
Whatever your grades may be, today is just one part of your journey. For detailed tips on next steps, such as preparing for university, clearing, resits, check out the guide below 👇
www.theprofs.co.uk/student-reso...
#alevelresultsday
Following a public consultation, the UK Government will be taking measures to protect #publicsector bodies, including the NHS, #schools and local councils to protect them from ever increasing #ransomware attacks.
More information can be found below:
www.gov.uk/government/n...
More information can be found below:
www.gov.uk/government/n...
UK to lead crackdown on cyber criminals with ransomware measures
Measures to tackle the threat of ransomware and protect businesses and critical services will be taken forward with industry following public consultation.
www.gov.uk
August 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Following a public consultation, the UK Government will be taking measures to protect #publicsector bodies, including the NHS, #schools and local councils to protect them from ever increasing #ransomware attacks.
More information can be found below:
www.gov.uk/government/n...
More information can be found below:
www.gov.uk/government/n...
💡How can #Councils make the most of their #technology?
With tight budgets and growing demands, local authorities are under pressure to deliver more for their communities, with less.
Looking to stretch your #tech budget further and revamp your IT strategy? Get in touch! 👉 lnkd.in/eZy6bwJK
With tight budgets and growing demands, local authorities are under pressure to deliver more for their communities, with less.
Looking to stretch your #tech budget further and revamp your IT strategy? Get in touch! 👉 lnkd.in/eZy6bwJK
August 7, 2025 at 12:37 PM
💡How can #Councils make the most of their #technology?
With tight budgets and growing demands, local authorities are under pressure to deliver more for their communities, with less.
Looking to stretch your #tech budget further and revamp your IT strategy? Get in touch! 👉 lnkd.in/eZy6bwJK
With tight budgets and growing demands, local authorities are under pressure to deliver more for their communities, with less.
Looking to stretch your #tech budget further and revamp your IT strategy? Get in touch! 👉 lnkd.in/eZy6bwJK
When you thought summer meant PTO, but you end up fighting phishing attacks instead 😩
Stay one step ahead with our range of solutions with usecure, for phishing simulations, ready-to-use templates, training support and more.
👉Get in touch: lnkd.in/eZy6bwJK
#CyberSecurityStruggles #Phishing
Stay one step ahead with our range of solutions with usecure, for phishing simulations, ready-to-use templates, training support and more.
👉Get in touch: lnkd.in/eZy6bwJK
#CyberSecurityStruggles #Phishing
July 30, 2025 at 9:06 AM
When you thought summer meant PTO, but you end up fighting phishing attacks instead 😩
Stay one step ahead with our range of solutions with usecure, for phishing simulations, ready-to-use templates, training support and more.
👉Get in touch: lnkd.in/eZy6bwJK
#CyberSecurityStruggles #Phishing
Stay one step ahead with our range of solutions with usecure, for phishing simulations, ready-to-use templates, training support and more.
👉Get in touch: lnkd.in/eZy6bwJK
#CyberSecurityStruggles #Phishing
The draft #KCSIE2025 guidance has recently been published, with a focus on technical updates and clarifications.
We’ve summarised the key changes and what they mean for schools, colleges, and MATs in our latest blog post, available below:
lnkd.in/eJwaJD_d
#Monitoring #Safeguarding #Education
We’ve summarised the key changes and what they mean for schools, colleges, and MATs in our latest blog post, available below:
lnkd.in/eJwaJD_d
#Monitoring #Safeguarding #Education
July 29, 2025 at 8:24 AM
The draft #KCSIE2025 guidance has recently been published, with a focus on technical updates and clarifications.
We’ve summarised the key changes and what they mean for schools, colleges, and MATs in our latest blog post, available below:
lnkd.in/eJwaJD_d
#Monitoring #Safeguarding #Education
We’ve summarised the key changes and what they mean for schools, colleges, and MATs in our latest blog post, available below:
lnkd.in/eJwaJD_d
#Monitoring #Safeguarding #Education
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Back-to-School Tech Reset: 10 Things to Do Before August #EdTech
#edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators
#edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators
Back-to-School Tech Reset: 10 Things to Do Before August
Check out these 10 tips to help you with a summer tech reset. You'll finish feeling refreshed and ready to take on the year ahead!
educationtechnology.news
July 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Back-to-School Tech Reset: 10 Things to Do Before August #EdTech
#edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators
#edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators
The draft version of the #KCSIE 2025 guidance has been released by the DfE.
This version covers new technical changes such as links to guidance on AI, with future versions aiming to reflect updates like the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
The guidance can be accessed below:
lnkd.in/eT8uxQW8
This version covers new technical changes such as links to guidance on AI, with future versions aiming to reflect updates like the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
The guidance can be accessed below:
lnkd.in/eT8uxQW8
Keeping children safe in education
Statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment.
www.gov.uk
July 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The draft version of the #KCSIE 2025 guidance has been released by the DfE.
This version covers new technical changes such as links to guidance on AI, with future versions aiming to reflect updates like the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
The guidance can be accessed below:
lnkd.in/eT8uxQW8
This version covers new technical changes such as links to guidance on AI, with future versions aiming to reflect updates like the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
The guidance can be accessed below:
lnkd.in/eT8uxQW8
With Windows 10 support ending in October, it's a great opportunity for schools to upgrade their hardware and maximise the value of their old devices that don't support Windows 11.
We can help schools recycle IT equipment responsibly, whilst stretching your budget further with the ConnectEd scheme.
We can help schools recycle IT equipment responsibly, whilst stretching your budget further with the ConnectEd scheme.
July 9, 2025 at 9:51 AM
With Windows 10 support ending in October, it's a great opportunity for schools to upgrade their hardware and maximise the value of their old devices that don't support Windows 11.
We can help schools recycle IT equipment responsibly, whilst stretching your budget further with the ConnectEd scheme.
We can help schools recycle IT equipment responsibly, whilst stretching your budget further with the ConnectEd scheme.
💻As summer approaches, many #students and staff are ready for a well-earned break. For IT teams however, the hard work is just getting started.
Check out our blog on preparing your infrastructure for the summer. We cover software license checks, #safeguarding policies and more! 👇
lnkd.in/ga7YWXzZ
Check out our blog on preparing your infrastructure for the summer. We cover software license checks, #safeguarding policies and more! 👇
lnkd.in/ga7YWXzZ
July 1, 2025 at 9:37 AM
💻As summer approaches, many #students and staff are ready for a well-earned break. For IT teams however, the hard work is just getting started.
Check out our blog on preparing your infrastructure for the summer. We cover software license checks, #safeguarding policies and more! 👇
lnkd.in/ga7YWXzZ
Check out our blog on preparing your infrastructure for the summer. We cover software license checks, #safeguarding policies and more! 👇
lnkd.in/ga7YWXzZ
Planning a summer school or a #TransitionWeek?
Our partner, TA Education offers exciting STEM workshops for #students going into #secondaryschool to boost confidence before term starts, with topics including;
🔐 Cyber-Security
🎮 VR
🕹️ Minecraft
⚙️ Lego Robotics
Book now 👉 thejourney@odysseyedu.co.uk
Our partner, TA Education offers exciting STEM workshops for #students going into #secondaryschool to boost confidence before term starts, with topics including;
🔐 Cyber-Security
🎮 VR
🕹️ Minecraft
⚙️ Lego Robotics
Book now 👉 thejourney@odysseyedu.co.uk
June 30, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Planning a summer school or a #TransitionWeek?
Our partner, TA Education offers exciting STEM workshops for #students going into #secondaryschool to boost confidence before term starts, with topics including;
🔐 Cyber-Security
🎮 VR
🕹️ Minecraft
⚙️ Lego Robotics
Book now 👉 thejourney@odysseyedu.co.uk
Our partner, TA Education offers exciting STEM workshops for #students going into #secondaryschool to boost confidence before term starts, with topics including;
🔐 Cyber-Security
🎮 VR
🕹️ Minecraft
⚙️ Lego Robotics
Book now 👉 thejourney@odysseyedu.co.uk