Know where you stand on DfE Digital Standards - and what to do next
Compass helps schools and MATs turn guidance into clear actions, shared ownership and an evidence trail you can rely on.
Built for teams responsible for technology, operations, and safeguarding, the platform is designed to give a clear and actionable view of compliance.
Computeam Compass provides a secure space to track progress, assign actions, and prepare for audits or inspections with confidence.
Digital standards feel unclear?
You're not alone.
If it feels hard to say, with confidence, what’s in place - and what still needs attention - that’s a very common position for schools and trusts.
Only around 1 in 5 schools say they meet all current infrastructure standards. And for most teams, the bigger issue isn’t effort - it’s visibility: evidence spread across emails, policies, supplier docs and spreadsheets, with no single, shared picture.
Digital and technology standards are now a key part of school operations. For leaders and IT teams, staying compliant with evolving expectations means understanding every part of your infrastructure – from filtering and safeguarding to networks and governance.
Computeam Compass breaks down each standard into smaller, actionable criteria. Schools can track what’s been completed, record what still needs doing, and keep a clear record of every update.
It’s structured around the areas that matter most, including:
Cyber security
from backup systems and access controls to training for staff and students
Filtering and monitoring
meeting online safety duties under KCSIE
Network infrastructure
ensuring secure, stable, high-performing connectivity
Broadband
recording speed, reliability and readiness for cloud learning
Digital governance
mapping leadership roles, policies and contingency plans
Computeam Compass makes the expectations visible and manageable – so school and trust leaders plan with clarity.
A clearer way for schools and MATs to meet digital standards
Collaboration and oversight in one simple dashboard
Individual schools can use Compass to manage their own progress, assigning responsibilities and updating each action as work is completed. Timelines show when each step was taken and who recorded it – a fully auditable platform.
For multi-academy trusts, Compass offers trust-wide oversight. Central teams can view progress across all sites, highlight areas that need attention, and apply bulk updates where appropriate. Shared visibility helps drive consistency and supports better planning across the trust.
All requirements on the Computeam Compass platform are based on the DfE guidelines for meeting IT services and digital equipment standards.
From standards uncertainty to a clear action plan
Better decisions, backed by live data
With a real-time view of digital compliance, Computeam Compass gives school and trust leaders the insight they need to make confident decisions.
From planning procurement or preparing for inspection to reviewing development plans, you’ll know exactly where your digital strategy stands.
As updates are made, Computeam Compass records each change automatically. The result is a full timeline of progress that can be shared with governors, IT teams or external reviewers – making it easier to monitor progress, spot delays and plan your next steps.
Improve accountability across your digital strategy
A shared record for all teams
Clear communication is essential when managing technology across a school or trust. Compass makes it easier for leadership, business managers and IT staff to align their work and reduce the risk of missed actions or duplicated effort.
Because the platform is designed around real school workflows, it supports a smarter working environment. Each standard is clear and accessible, each action is assigned and recorded – and every update builds your evidence base over time.
Make digital standards manageable.
Start your free Compass trial
Available now for schools and trusts across the UK
Compass is currently available to all Computeam clients, and we’re inviting new schools and MATs to explore the platform as part of a free trial. If you’re looking for a more structured and collaborative approach to digital compliance, we’re ready to help.
Share a few details and we’ll send you a demo login and the quickest way to get started. You’ll get a clear view of where you stand, what to prioritise, and who needs to own each action.
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