Managed IT Service Provider in the UK for Education & Training

A fully managed IT partnership for educational organisations, delivering proactive monitoring, strategic planning, and day-to-day support across the UK.

Fully Managed Service

From monitoring and patching to strategy and procurement — we handle your entire IT estate so you don't have to.

Proactive by Design

Our tooling detects issues before they impact users, keeping your uptime consistently above 99.9 per cent.

Strategic IT Guidance

Every client receives regular technology reviews that align IT investment with commercial objectives.

Your fully managed IT partner for educational organisations.

Educational organisations depend on SIMS, Google Workspace for Education, and Microsoft 365 Education to operate effectively. When IT issues arise, teachers and administrators need immediate resolution without distraction from core work. Cloudswitched acts as your fully managed IT service provider, delivering proactive monitoring, security management, and strategic IT planning specifically for educational organisations across the UK.

How it works for Education businesses

A clear, structured process from consultation to ongoing support.

1

London Roots, UK-Wide Reach

Based in the City of London with engineers across the UK, we deliver the responsiveness of a local provider with the capability of a national one.

2

Transparent Fixed Pricing

No hidden call-out charges or surprise invoices — just a clear per-user price that makes budgeting straightforward.

3

Vendor-Agnostic Advice

We recommend the best solution for your needs, not the one that earns us the highest margin. Independence is at the core of our consultancy.

Managed IT Service Provider in the UK for Education

Proactive 24/7 Monitoring

Round-the-clock monitoring of your IT environment detects and resolves issues before they affect your teachers and administrators, preventing classroom technology failures.

Strategic IT Partnership

A dedicated account manager who understands educational organisations provides quarterly business reviews, technology roadmaps, and budget planning aligned with your goals.

Full Education Platform Management

Complete management of SIMS, Google Workspace for Education, and Microsoft 365 Education, including updates, patches, user administration, and performance optimisation.

Security and Compliance

Managed security aligned with DfE safeguarding and KCSIE requirements, including endpoint protection, email filtering, and regular vulnerability assessments tailored to educational organisations.

Looking for a managed service provider that truly understands your business?

Core Managed Services Included

Infrastructure monitoring and alerting
Endpoint protection and threat response
Patch management and firmware updates
Cloud platform management
UK help desk with guaranteed SLAs
Quarterly business reviews and reporting

Why Education businesses choose us

Dedicated account manager with education sector experience

24/7 proactive monitoring of your entire IT environment

Certified engineers for SIMS, Google Workspace for Education, and Microsoft 365 Education

Quarterly business reviews with actionable IT recommendations

Full compliance support for DfE safeguarding and KCSIE requirements

99.9% uptime SLA across all managed services

Managed IT Service Provider in the UK for Education

The Full MSP Toolkit

Every service you need under a single, predictable agreement.

01

Cybersecurity Management

Multi-layered defence including firewalls, endpoint detection and security awareness training.

02

Backup and Disaster Recovery

Automated backups with tested recovery procedures so your data is always protected.

03

Network Management

Switches, access points and firewalls configured, monitored and optimised for peak performance.

04

Procurement and Licensing

We source hardware and software at competitive rates and manage licence renewals on your behalf.

05

Documentation and Compliance

Comprehensive IT documentation and support for Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001 and GDPR compliance.

06

User Onboarding and Offboarding

Seamless starter and leaver processes that keep your team productive and your data secure.

Managed Service Provider Pricing

From

£15

Per user, per month
Essentials Package
  • Monitoring
  • Managed Anti-Virus
  • Patch Management
  • Scheduled Maintenance
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From

£50

Per user, per month
Ultimate Package
  • Monitoring
  • Managed Anti-Virus
  • Patch Management
  • Scheduled Maintenance
  • Remote Support
  • Dedicated Account Manager
  • Onsite Support
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Frequently Asked Questions

Our managed service for educational organisations includes 24/7 monitoring, helpdesk support, SIMS and Google Workspace for Education administration, security management, backup and disaster recovery, and quarterly strategic reviews with your dedicated account manager.

Break-fix is reactive — you call when something breaks. Our managed service proactively monitors your IT environment, preventing classroom technology failures before it impacts your teachers and administrators. You get predictable costs and a strategic IT partner, not just a repair service.

Yes. Full platform management for SIMS, Google Workspace for Education, and Microsoft 365 Education is included. We handle updates, patches, user provisioning, performance tuning, and vendor liaison, freeing your teachers and administrators to focus on their core work.

Every managed service client receives a named account manager with experience in the education sector. They conduct quarterly business reviews, provide technology recommendations, and serve as your single point of escalation.

Our managed service includes compliance-aligned processes for DfE safeguarding and KCSIE requirements. We conduct regular audits, maintain documentation, implement required security controls, and provide evidence packs for regulatory inspections.

Technology Stack

Powered by industry-leading technologies including SolarWinds, Cloudflare, BitDefender, AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Cisco Meraki to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable IT solutions.

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Cloudflare
BitDefender
AWS
Hono
Opus
Office 365
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Cisco Meraki
Microsoft Azure

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