Cybersecurity Is Now a Core Responsibility for Schools

Schools protect some of the most sensitive data in society. FYND helps you identify and reduce external cyber risks before they disrupt learning, safeguarding, or trust.

We know school budgets are tight.

That’s why we give schools and charities highly discounted pricing, with no hidden costs.

Most Schools Are Already Targeted

In 2025, 6 out of 10 UK schools reported a cyber incident. Don’t wait to find out the hard way.
Source: The Guardian

No IT Burden

No integrations. No agents. No complex setup. You don’t need an IT team — we handle everything.

Assess Your School's Online Exposure

The reality

Schools Are Already Being Targeted

Recent cyber incidents show how vulnerable school systems and data have become.

Recent incidents

8,000+

Children & Staff Affected Kido International · UK A ransomware attack in September 2025 reportedly exposed personal data linked to ~8,000 children and employees, including photos and contact details.

Reuters (via Wikipedia)

60%

of UK Secondary Schools Hit UK Education Sector A UK government survey found that 6 in 10 secondary schools, along with a majority of further and higher education institutions, reported a cyber attack or data breach within one year.

The Guardian

High-Value Data Schools Have to Protect

Schools manage some of the most sensitive personal and operational data. When this data is exposed, the impact goes beyond IT — affecting safeguarding, trust, and continuity of learning.

Student & Parent Personal Data

Names, addresses, dates of birth, contact details, and family information stored across school systems and portals.

Safeguarding & SEN Records

Highly confidential notes, reports, and case files that require the highest level of protection.

Staff HR & Payroll Data

Employment records, payroll details, contracts, and personal identifiers for teachers and support staff.

Learning Platforms & Portals

Access credentials and activity data across VLEs, parent portals, and remote learning tools.

How FYND Helps School Leaders Stay in Control

Clear visibility, reduced risk, and confidence that your school or trust is doing the right thing.

Know If There’s a Risk — Without Technical Detail

FYND tells you whether your school or trust is exposed online, without needing to understand systems or security jargon.

Clear visibility into whether anything risky is publicly accessible
No technical investigation required from leadership
Confidence that nothing critical is being overlooked

Fix the Right Issues First

FYND helps you act early and prioritise correctly, instead of reacting after disruption.

Highlights what needs fixing now
Separates urgent risks from lower-priority improvements
Clear guidance on what action is required and why

Evidence That Cyber Risk Is Being Managed

FYND gives you proof, not assumptions, that cybersecurity is under control.

Simple reports suitable for governors, inspectors, and audits
Plain-English summaries — no technical interpretation needed
Demonstrates ongoing oversight and responsible leadership

Community Support Programme

FYND supports schools, charities, and NGOs with limited resources.

Free 3-month FYND trial with full functionality
Complete cyber risk visibility at no cost
Continue at a highly discounted education/charity rate

Helping protect education and community organisations when it matters most.

Compliance Ready

Supporting Cyber Essentials & DfE Expectations

FYND aligns with key UK education security expectations by helping schools:

Identify exposed services and misconfigurations
Demonstrate proactive risk management
Improve readiness for Cyber Essentials
Reduce the likelihood of safeguarding-related data incidents

While FYND is not a replacement for internal controls, it provides a critical external visibility layer many schools lack.

Real Life Cases

Learning From Cyber Incidents in Schools

What real cases reveal about exposed systems, misconfigurations, and preventable risks

Secondary academy school

Higham Lane School Cyberattack Forces Temporary Closure

In January 2026, Higham Lane School in central England was forced to delay reopening after a cyberattack disrupted key IT systems.

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Early-years provider

Kido International Hit by Ransomware Attack Exposing Children’s Data

A ransomware incident exposed photos, records, and guardian details for thousands of children, forcing Kido to overhaul controls and involve law enforcement.

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