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Odyssey Education
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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
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!
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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:
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October 23, 2025 at 11:02 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!
October 15, 2025 at 9:36 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 👉 [email protected]

#Safeguarding
October 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
💻 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!
September 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
⌚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
September 10, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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
September 2, 2025 at 12:46 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:

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#Education
August 18, 2025 at 12:29 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
August 7, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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
July 30, 2025 at 9:06 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:

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#Monitoring #Safeguarding #Education
July 29, 2025 at 8:24 AM
The Lenovo ConnectEd scheme offers up to £150 per qualifying device when you trade in eligible edtech, including desktops, laptops, printers, interactive boards and more.

Check your eligibility now 👉lenovoconnected.com

#Windows11 #SchoolIT #EdTech #ITRecycling #Education #ConnectEd #Schools
July 9, 2025 at 9:51 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! 👇

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July 1, 2025 at 9:37 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 👉 [email protected]
June 30, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Backup health checks, missed alert scans and security compliance guidance… all for free? Yes please.

Get in touch: [email protected]

#backup #security #schools #dataprotection
June 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM
💻 Don’t wait for a data scare to rethink your setup; book your refresh today! 👉 lnkd.in/eZy6bwJK

#EdTech #DataProtection #SchoolIT #Redstor #Backup
June 10, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Are you looking for a User Device Refresh for your #school this summer?

We provide a range of #devices along with value-added services, including;

▸Free IT Consultancy
▸Free Evaluation devices to try before you buy
▸Extended warranties
▸Asset tagging

Get in touch 👉 lnkd.in/eZy6bwJK

#edtech
May 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
May 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Ensure you meet DfE #backup requirements with Odyssey! Our #managedservices support ensures your #data is protected and recoverable with the 3-2-1 rule and proactive backup support remotely to minimise your downtime.
Want to learn more? Get in touch! 👉 [email protected]

#Cybersecurity
May 19, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Does your school AV need a refresh this term?

We prioritise high-quality AV Solutions tailored for #schools. Whether you're looking for interactive screens, projectors or more, we ensure your #classrooms have professional solutions within budget.

Book your free site survey here: lnkd.in/eZy6bwJK
May 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Ben McGuire, Head of Monitor at Smoothwall, details Smoothwall’s 8 standards for monitoring excellence, including 24/7 human moderation and device monitoring, comprehensive reporting services, and more in the video below!

#Education #DigitalMonitoring
May 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, and as school staff know, ensuring your #students are safe online is an increasingly challenging problem.

Beyond #digitalfiltering and #monitoring there are valuable resources for DSLs to help students build positive mental health and support them:

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May 12, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Eligible #schools are informed by the DfE and can claim funding to upgrade their IT infrastructure with a supplier of their choice.

Ready to elevate your school's connectivity? Get started with your free wireless survey now! 👉 lnkd.in/eZy6bwJK

#Edtech #Education #Technology #Infrastructure
May 8, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Are you still looking for #procurement support for your #school this summer?

Let us take the stress off of your hands; we'll support you with your IT projects, whether you're upgrading your devices or renewing your #databackup we're here to help!

Get in touch 👉 lnkd.in/eZy6bwJK

#Education #Edtech
April 30, 2025 at 8:34 AM
#RPAs are an alternative to commercial insurance for #schools, #academies and #MATs, designed to reduce the risk of total data loss in the event of a breach.

Check out our latest blog post to discover the benefits of joining an RPA for schools, and how you can get involved below!👇
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April 28, 2025 at 10:10 AM