Naace

The National Association for Education Technology

Technology that earns its place in the classroom.

Naace is a community of teachers, school leaders, advisers, consultants and commercial partners who share a vision for the developing role of technology in education.

16,000+ Schools have used the ERF online system to date
20+ Years the EdTech Review Framework has been in use
6 Mutually supportive elements in the framework
2023 Most recent framework revision
Pupils working with laptops in a classroom

The EdTech Review Framework

Know where you stand before you decide what to buy.

The ERF is a maturity model. It helps a school understand where it is in its technology strategy, plan the next stages, and record progress along the way — six elements, assessed honestly, with evidence.

Schools that reach level 2 across every element can apply for NaaceMark.

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Latest news & blogs

13 November 2026

AI in Education: Moving Beyond the Hype to Meaningful Impact

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday life, and education is no exception. From lesson planning and resource creation to personalised learning and administrative support, AI presents significant opportunities to transform how schools operate and how pupils learn.

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Join a community that has been doing this for thirty years.

Membership starts at £35 a year. School membership opens up full ERF access, the publication archive, the Advancing Education Journal and voting rights.