It support for primary and secondary schools
A network built in stages, still expected to carry a thousand people at once.
We treat the primaries as seriously as the secondaries. A strategy proven across schools and tailored to your environment. We apply what works, adapt it to your needs, and keep you ahead through proactive planning and communication.
Trusted by state schools across the UK
WHAT PRIMARIES TELL US
Every minute the technology takes is a minute off the lesson.
Thirty children sit down and the first few minutes go on logging in. By the time they’re on, the attention you had at the door has gone.
When the panel won’t wake up, it’s you rebooting it in front of the class.
When the data doesn’t look right, it’s you being asked why.
And you’re expected to have a view on cyber, on AI, on the 2030 standards, on top of everything you were actually there to do. Nobody gives you the time to go and find it.
That’s the part we take off you.
WHAT SECONDARIES TELL US
A thousand people, all needing it to work at the same moment.
Coursework deadlines that can’t move. A hall that has to work for exams in the morning and parents’ evening the same night. A network added to in stages over fifteen years by people who have long since moved on.
When something drops in period three, it’s your team fielding it from four hundred people at once.
When the budget case is due, it’s your team writing it, on top of everything else.
And you’re expected to have a position on cyber, on AI, on the 2030 standards. Nobody gives you the time to go and find it.
That’s the part we take off you.
What that looks like in practice
Not what we promise. What you can hold us to.
01
The same faces, every visit.
Enhanced DBS checked, embedded with your team, not sitting in a call centre logging tickets. They know your buildings, your systems, and exactly which blocks were rewired last summer – and which weren’t.
02
You can see what we can see.
We put software on your network for a month. It finds every device you own, with its age, warranty and condition, and lands it in inACT as red, amber or green against each DfE standard. Replacement costs come back staged year by year, so the budget case is written before the finance meeting.
03
We bring you what’s next.
A monthly webinar, plain-English briefings, and a call whenever you want one. AI, cyber and the DfE standards, before they land on your desk as urgent.
You shouldn’t have to
keep up on your own.
AI in the classroom, and what to do about it in a school of a thousand. 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 IT leads and business managers ask us most often.
We already have an in-house IT team. Where do you fit?
Alongside them. Most of our secondaries have their own team and use us for the projects, the specialist work, holiday cover and out-of-hours. Your team keeps the relationships and the day-to-day. We bring capacity and specialists when it matters, and hand the work back cleanly.
Can you work around exam season?
It’s the first thing we plan around. Major work goes in the holidays, and anything that touches assessment is scheduled well clear of it. If we think a change carries risk during term time, we’ll tell you and we’ll wait.
Our network has been added to for years. Do we have to start again?
Almost never, and we’d be suspicious of anyone who told you otherwise on a first visit. We’d rather survey what’s there, tell you what’s still fit for purpose and stage the rest across a few years than sell you a rip-and-replace you don’t need.
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. The discovery session is free and there’s no obligation attached to it.
Do the DfE Digital and Technology Standards apply to us?
Yes. Six core standards to meet by 2030 — broadband, wireless network, network switching, digital leadership and governance, filtering and monitoring, and cyber security. We run a gap analysis against all six and give you a prioritised remediation roadmap, costed and staged across budget years rather than landing at once.
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.