Framework Versions

Details on each framework version, the timeline and items on our roadmap.

V2025.1 Released We have released V2025.1 of the framework. Updates to our Readiness Check and other tools will be be made shortly.

Overview

The ST4S Framework is usually updated twice a year along with criteria published on our website. The status of each framework version (latest, active, deprecated etc) is maintained here.

Any framework version marked ‘Latest’ or ‘Active’ is currently considered by the ST4S Working Group. Versions marked as ‘Transitioning’ may be considered depending on the School, ST4S Working Group member etc.

A summary of each framework version is listed below along with its status. Each framework version has a corresponding article providing the details of its release date, notable changes and information for both Schools, ST4S Working Group members and companies on transitioning.

What's Current

The latest version of the framework is v2025.1 and versions 2024.1 and V2023.1 remain current.

For more information about statuses review the Framework Versions article.

Versions

v2025.1 (LATEST)

Focusses on improvements to existing criteria, clarifying access controls and passwords including password-less authentication methods.

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v2024.1 (ACTIVE)

Introduced improvements to the AI Module and additional questions to support the assessment. Companies under v2023.2 with AI are not required to upgrade but may do so under a short upgrade process.

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v2023.2 (ACTIVE)

The AI Module was introduced in response to the Ministerial Framework for AI in Education, as well as other emerging best practices and industry guidance.

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v2023.1 (TRANSITIONING)

Major changes including new modules for online safety and mobile applications / browser extensions.

v2022.2 (TRANSITIONING)

Various changes and improvements to privacy and technical criteria.

v2022.1 (DEPRECATED)

Various adjustments to incorporate New Zealand criteria.

Roadmap

We publish anticipated changes here to the ST4S framework. These anticipated changes are not in anyway guaranteed to be finalised and are intended to help organisations understand upcoming topics that may be addressed for the purposes of providing feedback.