IT support for independent schools
Leading schools need technology that keeps up.
Trusted by some of the UK’s most respected independent schools. We build the foundations that keep education moving and provide the foresight to stay ahead.
Trusted by independent schools
across the UK.
We know your world
Everything gets noticed. Parents have a choice.
Local schools are competing for the same pupils.
Expectations are high and technology is now part of how schools are judged.
When it doesn’t work, people notice.
When something goes wrong, you’re the one expected to have the answer.
From cyber security to AI, the pace of change keeps accelerating but finding time to keep up is another challenge entirely.
That’s where we come in.
What that looks like in practice
01
The same faces, every visit.
Engineers who are Enhanced DBS checked and know your school. Not a rota of strangers who need the site explaining to them each time.
02
You can see what we can see.
Your asset estate, your compliance gaps and your five-year plan sit in our platform, open to you whenever you want it. Not a report that lands once a year.
03
We bring you what’s next.
A monthly webinar, plain-English briefings, and a call whenever you want one. Where AI helps and where it doesn’t, before it’s urgent.
My role is huge and covers everything that isn’t teaching. IT infrastructure is a part of it that I don’t need to make time for because inTEC EDUCATION just sort it out.
Julie Lerbech
Colfe’s School: Bursar and Clerk to the Governors
We spotted it before the school did.
An email asked parents to pay fees early. It referenced the VAT change. It came from a domain one character away from the school’s own, so replies never reached the finance office.
Multi-factor authentication hadn’t been enforced on every account. Nobody had flagged it.
We closed the gap, rolled out modern authentication across the school, and had the fake domain taken down within hours.
You shouldn’t have to
keep up on your own.
AI in the classroom. Cyber threats that change every term. What the schools you’re compared against
are already doing. We track it, and we hand it to you in plain English.
What we do
Connectivity
Technology should feel effortless. Teachers should not have to think about Wi-Fi bandwidth or network performance. They should be able to focus on teaching. We provide the connectivity foundations that allow learning, collaboration and school operations to run smoothly every day.
- Reliable Wi-Fi across your estate
- Broadband and telephony you can depend on
- Secure networks built for resilience
Security, safeguarding & resilience
Schools rely on technology more than ever, making security and safeguarding essential to everyday operations. We help schools create secure, resilient environments that protect pupils, support staff and provide confidence that systems, data and services are safe.
- Safeguarding controls that protect pupils online
- Security and identity management that keeps data safe
- Backup and recovery designed for rapid restoration
Teaching & learning technology
The right technology should enhance teaching and learning, not create barriers to it. Every solution should be intuitive, reliable and designed around the needs of staff and pupils. We support schools to select, deploy and maintain technology that drives meaningful educational outcomes.
- Classroom technology that enhances teaching and learning
- Devices and platforms that are simple to use and manage
- Integrated systems that save time and reduce complexity
Modern workplace
Teachers and support staff need technology that helps them work efficiently, collaborate effectively and focus on what matters most. We assist schools in getting more from Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, optimising platforms, licensing and processes to improve productivity.
- Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace configured for success
- Licensing, printing and platforms kept under control
- AI and automation that save staff time
IT management & support
The best IT support solves problems before they affect teaching and learning. It combines day-to-day assistance with proactive management, clear accountability and a roadmap for the future. We work as an extension of your team, helping you maintain a stable environment today while planning confidently for tomorrow.
- Support from people who know your school
- Proactive management that reduces disruption
- Strategic planning that supports long-term goals
FAQs
The questions bursars and IT leads ask us most often.
Do you work with schools that already have an internal IT team?
Yes, and most of ours do. We work alongside your team rather than replacing it, taking on the projects, the specialist work or the out-of-hours cover, whatever the gap happens to be. Some schools use us for everything; others call us when something specific comes up.
Do the DfE Digital and Technology Standards apply to independent schools?
Yes. The DfE Digital and Technology Standards provide a useful framework for all schools and colleges, including independent schools. The DfE expects schools and colleges to be working towards six core standards by 2030, covering areas including connectivity, networks, cyber security, filtering and monitoring, and digital leadership. We can assess where your school currently stands, identify any gaps and create a practical roadmap for improvement.
How quickly can you get to us if something goes wrong?
When an issue needs hands-on support, we move quickly. Our schools stay with us because we respond when it matters, attend promptly and resolve issues within the service levels we’ve committed to.
What does it cost?
It depends on the size of the school and how much you want us to look after. Rather than quote a number that turns out to be wrong, we’d rather come and look first. Our discovery session is free and there’s no obligation attached to it.
We think our IT is fine. Why would we talk to you?
Most of the schools we work with thought the same, right up until something surfaced that nobody had flagged. A conversation costs you an hour. If everything’s in good shape, we’ll tell you that too.
Still have questions?
Talk to us directly and get the answer you need.
Where do you want the
school to be in five years?
Start there.
We’ll tell you what it takes to get there, and what isn’t worth doing.