Reality check on technology uses in UK state schools

Over the last few years, almost every person with caring responsibilities for children has been aware of the significant role digital technologies have played in schooling during the pandemic. Whether as a means of facilitating online learning, making sure that homework gets handed in, or helping cement learning principles, digital technologies are firmly part of the education system. And yet, at present, the legal and regulatory landscape that these technologies inhabit is complicated and confusing, making the idea of child-rights-respecting data governance still feel remote.