Primary School ICT Support
For many primary schools, looking after ICT solutions is a difficult task to manage, especially without the right support from dedicated IT experts.
It is vital that you look for the support of trained and experienced IT specialists and use their knowledge and services to improve and maintain your schools ICT structure.
We provide you with no-nonsense geek free IT support and will help to source and implement key IT solutions and upgrades, enhancing the way that your school uses ICT.
Before we begin our relationship, one of our experienced IT experts will assess your current IT systems and understand your business and educational requirements for the future. We will then advise on which package suits your primary school and your budget.
Our packages are designed with your school needs in mind and include monitoring services, security services, maintenance services and support services.
Before you make a decision, click on the packages below and find out more about what is included in each package, how the features of each package enhance your schools IT infrastructure and what we will do to help make improvements.
School Wireless Networks
Using wireless solutions throughout the school can be securely extended for anytime, anywhere access to learning applications and services such as video and digital images. These solutions save time and money while improving safety via newer services such as emergency notification systems.
We use HP networking mobility solutions that offer a broad range of wireless functionality and they are specifically designed for school enterprises.
The solutions are designed to handle bandwidth-intensive e-learning applications without disruption, downtime or dead zones which mean that critical services and information are available throughout the school.
Services can be tailored to allow varying levels of quality of service so that applications like emergency notification systems take priority. Installing cost-effective wireless controllers and access points enable support for applications in hard-to-wire areas such as the gymnasium and hallways.
The solutions offer less interference from Bluetooth gadgets and cordless phones which improve productivity and offers students access to applications at faster speeds.
We have recently installed similar wireless solutions at Merrydale Junior School, Stokeswood Primary School and Barley Croft Primary School.
These schools can now enjoy the benefits of a resilient, high performance and scalable wireless infrastructure without the concern of escalating maintenance and support costs.
We are a certified HP business partner and understand how the wireless solutions will help to benefit your school.
Server and PC Upgrades
Existing hardware needs constant care and attention which often means that it needs to be replaced or upgraded. Upgrades to software and new equipment will give your pupils and staff systems that work faster, smoother and are less prone to problems.
One of the biggest advantages of upgrading existing hardware and systems is the reliability that it provides. New equipment and upgrades are easier to manage and with technology constantly improving, it is important that your computers and servers work to a high standard.
New equipment and upgraded software will work quicker and more efficiently meaning that staff can get through more with pupils during ICT lessons.
These systems will need to be installed promptly and it is important that little disruption is caused and support is available throughout the school day.
In order to keep disruption to a minimum it is important that you look for the help and support of ICT specialists that have experience working in primary schools.
To reduce the risk of disruption to pupils and staff, we will create a plan of the systems that need to be changed or upgraded and will make you aware of the times that the work will need to be completed.
School Data Storage
Data storage solutions are highly beneficial for primary schools and it is important that you have them in place to securely store school documents and student projects.
Not only are data storage solutions cost effective, they are also very secure. The solutions that we provide are excellent for multimedia files as these will contain a large volume of data. This information is kept securely in the storage device and can be moved.
One of the most enticing factors of the data storage solutions is that it can be expanded and easily organised. The more information and projects that students complete, the further you can expand the storage space that you have without having to move data.
The storage solutions also offer an additional back-up facility which will help to look after important school documents. This is not as effective as installing a server back-up for school files but will protect data should hard-drives fail.
The storage solutions that we supply are uniquely designed by Drobo and as an authorised business partner we can help to install the equipment in a way that benefits your school.
School Server Backups
Your school is becoming increasingly reliant on IT systems and digital data to drive day-to-day classroom activities. Lesson plans, student work and timetables are all produced, maintained and stored in a digital environment.
In case of a disaster or emergency, all files and systems need to be backed up and accessible. By investing in server back-up and recovery, you can rest assured that all important school files are protected.
The back-up solution that we provide carries out daily incremental back-ups that ensure no documents or files are lost. The back-up takes around half an hour and has no impact on the performance of the school server.
By using the server back-up solution, the software will automatically back-up each weekend eradicating the chance of data loss.
The images that are created after each back-up are then sent to an external server via a secure private network where they are kept until required. This in turn ensures all school information is recoverable even if the school suffers structural damage or is not accessible.
The software that we install ensures that the entire back-up process is fully automated and can be managed centrally by our team of IT experts.
The systems that the back-up solution uses require no training and can easily be managed by staff. They can also back-up all files in less time than it would usually take, giving them more time to focus on their role of educating students.
Interactive White Boards Solutions
Interactive whiteboards are used in almost every lesson in schools around the UK. This advancement in technology is critical for the development of students and gives teachers more creative freedom.
It is vital that each classroom has an interactive whiteboard even if it isn't used during every lesson. Teachers can save data, reach the internet and add a dynamic element to student learning.
We supply interactive whiteboards that are created by leading whiteboard suppliers Smart and Promethean, all of which have unique elements that enhance student learning.
There are a wide range of interactive whiteboards to choose from which help with student participation, learning and attention. Anything that can be viewed on a computer screen can be projected on to the whiteboards we install.
If you let us know what you want from an interactive whiteboard, we will match your requirements with a whiteboard that will suit your schools style of teaching.
To find out more or to make a booking call us on: 0116 277 4020
