DfE Network Compliance Checklist on Digital Confidence for Education

Infrastructure

Networks

DfE Digital Standards

Cybersecurity

Compliance

IT Management

Strategic Planning

Digital Maturity

This checklist is designed to help schools and trusts review whether their network infrastructure aligns with the DfE Digital and Technology Standards . It focuses on practical, achievable steps that ensure networks are reliable, secure, and well managed, regardless of the brand or platform in use. The questions reflect the areas most relevant to day-to-day operations - from patching and configuration management through to documentation and future planning. Completing the checklist provides a clear picture of where systems are strong and where further work may be needed, supporting compliance with the DfE standards and wider expectations such as Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) and Cyber Essentials .

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