IT Support for UK Schools

Schools need technology that works — for teachers, students, and administrators. Cloudswitched provides reliable IT support that keeps classrooms connected, safeguarding data protected, and school networks running at their best.

Education Experience

We support schools and academies across the UK, understanding the unique demands of the education environment.

Safeguarding

Pupil data and safeguarding records protected with robust security controls meeting DfE requirements.

Budget Friendly

Pricing structured for school budgets with options that work within your annual funding allocation.

IT Support Built for Education

Technology in schools is essential for teaching, learning, administration, and safeguarding. Yet many schools operate with ageing infrastructure, limited IT staff, and growing demands from curriculum requirements and regulatory compliance. Cloudswitched provides managed IT support designed for the education sector, ensuring your school's technology enhances learning rather than disrupting it.

What Sets Us Apart

Term-Time Awareness

We schedule major maintenance, upgrades, and projects during school holidays to minimise disruption to teaching and learning.

Safeguarding Priority

Pupil data, safeguarding records, and SEND information receive the highest levels of protection with strict access controls and audit trails.

Whole-School Approach

We support teaching staff, administrative teams, and IT coordinators with appropriate service levels for each group.

Looking for reliable IT support for your school?

School IT Support Covers

Network infrastructure and Wi-Fi management
MIS and school management software support
Safeguarding data protection and access controls
Web filtering and internet safety compliance
Device management for staff and pupil devices
Cyber security and DfE standards compliance

IT Services for Schools

Comprehensive technology support for the education sector

01

Network & Wi-Fi

Reliable school networks designed for classroom density with secure guest access for visitors.

02

School Software

SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom, and other MIS platforms supported alongside Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams.

03

Web Filtering

Internet filtering and monitoring that meets DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements.

04

Device Fleet

Chromebooks, iPads, laptops, and interactive whiteboards managed and maintained.

05

Helpdesk

Responsive support for teaching and admin staff during term time with project work in holidays.

06

Compliance

DfE cyber security standards, KCSIE, and data protection requirements addressed.

School IT Support Plans

From

£20

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

£60

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

Yes. We support primary schools, secondary schools, academies, and multi-academy trusts. Our service adapts to the specific needs of each setting, from small primary schools with limited devices to large secondary schools with complex networks.

Absolutely. We design, install, and manage school Wi-Fi networks that handle classroom density, provide secure segmentation between staff and pupil networks, and meet DfE connectivity requirements.

Safeguarding and SEND data is protected with the highest security controls including encryption, strict role-based access, and comprehensive audit logging. We ensure only authorised staff can access sensitive pupil information.

Yes. We deliberately schedule infrastructure upgrades, network installations, and major changes during holiday periods to avoid disrupting teaching. This ensures your school starts each new term with refreshed, reliable technology.

Yes. We provide centralised IT management across multiple schools within a trust, with consistent policies, shared infrastructure where appropriate, and unified reporting for trust leadership.

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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