With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 on 14 October, 2025, the Ministry recommends schools to update devices to Windows 11 as soon as possible.

Schools should also inform families about the upcoming changes for students who use ‘bring your own devices’ (BYOD) that may be affected.

If devices that can’t be upgraded, consider repurposing them with lightweight operating systems like ChromeOS Flex. Or Microsoft is offering Extended Security Updates (ESU) for a limited time.

More at microsoft.com/en-nz/windows/end-of-support

INTERFACE August 2025