Helping schools get ready for the 2030 digital standards

A free self-assessment based on the Department for Education's digital and technology standards. See how ready your school is for the six core standards, look across all twelve, and receive a clear red, amber, green report.

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Two versions, one clear report

Both versions cover all twelve DfE standards, starting with the six core standards, and finish with a PDF report you can share with senior leaders and governors. Choose the one that suits the person completing it.

About 15 minutes

Basic assessment

For headteachers, SLT digital leads and school business managers. No technical knowledge is needed.

  • 48 questions in plain English
  • Answer yes, partly, no or not sure
  • A clear 2030 readiness score for the core standards
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About 40 minutes

Advanced assessment

For network managers, technicians, IT leads and IT support providers who know the school's infrastructure.

  • 115 detailed checks against the DfE criteria
  • Covers broadband, Wi-Fi, switching, filtering, cyber controls and more
  • Mark items as not applicable where needed
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The 2030 target

Six core standards, one deadline

The DfE expects all schools and colleges to be working towards meeting six core digital and technology standards by 2030. Together they give a school the essential infrastructure and governance to use technology safely, securely and effectively. The other six standards support the effective use of digital technology and should be met as equipment, policies and contracts are renewed.

4 yearsuntil 2030. Most network equipment and broadband contracts are replaced only once in that time, so planning matters now.
6core standards: broadband, wireless, switching, digital leadership and governance, filtering and monitoring, and cyber security.
NowFiltering and monitoring, and reporting cyber attacks, are things the DfE says schools should already be meeting today.

How it works

Three steps to a clearer picture

  1. Tell us about your school

    Enter your school and contact details so that we can put them on your report.

  2. Answer the questions

    Work through the twelve standards, one at a time, starting with the six core standards. Your progress is saved in your browser, so you can come back to it.

  3. Download your report

    Receive a 2030 readiness score, a red, amber, green rating for each standard and a priority action plan, as a PDF.

RED Requires immediate attention.
AMBER Important, but less urgent.
GREEN Currently fit for purpose.

What is covered

All twelve digital and technology standards

The assessment follows the DfE guidance Meeting digital and technology standards in schools and colleges. Meeting them is a shared responsibility between school leaders, governors, staff and your IT support provider.

The six core standards

Meet by 2030

    The wider standards

    Support effective use

      Before you start

      Your details and report are shared with Harrap. When you submit the assessment, Harrap can see your contact details, your answers and your report. We use them to support you and to contact you about relevant Harrap services. You can ask us to stop at any time. Please read the terms and privacy notice for the full details.

      This is a self-assessment. It helps your school understand its current position and identify areas for improvement. It is not a formal DfE compliance assessment or certificate, Cyber Essentials certification, a site or wireless survey, a safeguarding or data protection audit, or a penetration test.

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