NetSupport’s newsletter explores highlights from August
August has brought plenty to celebrate and share across NetSupport, from award recognition and expert insights to new podcasts, practical classroom resources and preparations for the new academic year.
A month of award recognition
It’s been a particularly exciting month for classroom.cloud, with three new award announcements, including finalist in the 2026 PICCASO Awards, finalist in the Tech Edvocate Awards in the Best Classroom/Behavior Management App or Tool category and shortlisted in the EdTech & Software category of the Teach Secondary Awards 2026.
And the recognition doesn’t stop there. NetSupport Group has also been shortlisted for the Finance Digital Transformation Award, while our CFO, Clare Elliott, is a finalist for Finance Leader of the Year at the Accounting Excellence Awards 2026.
New classroom.cloud update
A new classroom.cloud update arrived this August, bringing improvements across IT management, classroom management and safeguarding.
Is EdTech really the bad guy?
This month, our CEO Al Kingsley MBE shared his thoughts in Forbes, exploring why simply blaming EdTech misses the bigger picture. The article looks at the role technology can play when it’s introduced with a clear purpose, alongside the importance of digital literacy and helping young people develop healthier relationships with technology.
Getting ready for KCSIE 2026
With the new academic year approaching, safeguarding is understandably high on the agenda for schools. The latest Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026 guidance brings new considerations for schools, including the changing digital risks children and young people may encounter. Register for our KCSIE Conference 2026, taking place at NetSupport HQ on 8 October, where DSLs will have the opportunity to explore the latest guidance and emerging safeguarding trends alongside experts from across the sector.
Did you know, NetSupport School is included with NetSupport Manager
If you’re already using NetSupport Manager, you may have access to more than you realise. NetSupport School is included with NetSupport Manager at no additional cost. It gives organisations access to a range of instruction and training tools alongside NetSupport Manager’s remote control capabilities, making it useful for organisations that need to deliver training as well as provide remote support.
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