// Schools · Colleges · Universities · MATs
Schools are the most-targeted sector in the UK. PhishShield helps you measure, reduce, and report on human cyber risk — without disrupting teaching time.
36%
of UK schools hit by cyber attack in 2023
~40%
of breaches involve untrained staff
£17.5M
maximum ICO fine for a data breach
// Simulations
Generic phishing templates don't reflect what schools actually face. Every scenario is based on real attacks reported by UK education institutions.
// Platform
Simulations tailored to threats schools actually face — fake ParentPay alerts, SIMS login prompts, Microsoft Teams notifications, and DfE/Ofsted impersonation emails.
Import your entire staff list from your MIS or HR system in seconds. Segment by role — teachers, support staff, governors, SLT — for targeted campaigns.
Guided self-assessment and accredited certification that satisfies DfE expectations and demonstrates to governors, parents, and Ofsted that cyber security is taken seriously.
One-click PDF reports showing click rates, risk trends, and training completion — in plain English, not technical jargon. Perfect for governing body meetings.
Staff who click a simulated phish are immediately redirected to a short, friendly training module. No awkward conversations. No waiting for the next INSET day.
Schedule simulations for peak risk windows — start of term, exam season, budget sign-off. Avoid sending during holidays and disrupting staff.
// Compliance
Cyber Essentials
Mandatory for schools receiving DfE broadband funding. PhishShield guides you through certification.
GDPR / UK GDPR
Phishing simulations provide documented evidence of staff training — a key ICO expectation under Article 39.
DfE Cyber Standards
Aligns with the DfE's 'Cyber Security Standards for Schools and Colleges' framework across all five domains.
Keeping Children Safe
Demonstrates safeguarding of pupil data — relevant to Section 5 inspections and data protection reviews.
// Customer outcomes
“Our click rate dropped from 41% to 6% in one term. The governor report made it very easy to show the board we were taking cyber security seriously.”
Rachel P.
Business Manager · Primary Academy, West Yorkshire
“As a MAT with 12 schools we needed something that could scale. PhishShield let us run the same campaign across all sites simultaneously.”
Claire H.
Data Protection Officer · Multi-Academy Trust, East Midlands
// Get started
Set up in under 10 minutes. Import your staff list, launch your first simulation, and have results before the end of the week.