Local and Cloud Backup UK for Education & Training

Tailored backup and disaster recovery solutions for education & training — from compliance and security to day-to-day support, all managed by UK-based experts.

Ransomware Resilient

Immutable backups that cannot be encrypted or deleted by ransomware, giving you a guaranteed clean recovery point.

Predictable Costs

Simple per-device or per-user pricing with no surprise charges for storage, restores or support calls.

Fully Managed

Our team monitors, tests and maintains your backups daily — you never need to think about it.

Why Education & Training Choose Cloudswitched

The education sector faces unique technology challenges — from regulatory compliance and data protection to industry-specific software and remote working. Cloudswitched delivers backup and disaster recovery services designed specifically for education & training, combining deep technical expertise with an understanding of how your sector operates.

How it works for Education businesses

A clear, structured process from consultation to ongoing support.

1

Daily Verification

We do not just run backups — we verify them every single day. If a backup fails, we know about it and fix it before you even start work.

2

Immutable by Default

All cloud backups are stored in immutable storage that cannot be altered or deleted, even by a compromised admin account.

3

Tested Recovery Plans

We run regular disaster recovery drills so you know exactly how long recovery takes and can plan accordingly.

Local and Cloud Backup UK for Education

Sector Expertise in Education

Our engineers have hands-on experience supporting education & training businesses, so we understand your software, compliance requirements and daily workflows.

Compliance and Regulation

We help education businesses meet industry regulations including GDPR, Cyber Essentials and sector-specific requirements — with documented evidence for auditors.

Minimal Disruption

We know that downtime costs education businesses money and reputation. Our proactive approach prevents issues before they affect your team or clients.

Tailored Solutions for Education

No cookie-cutter packages. We design IT solutions around the specific needs of your education business, from specialist software support to secure remote access.

Could your business recover from data loss tomorrow?

What Our Local and Cloud Backup UK Service Includes

Server and workstation backup
Microsoft 365 backup (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)
Immutable and air-gapped backup copies
Automated daily backup verification
Disaster recovery planning and testing
Monthly backup health reports

Why Education businesses choose us

Proven track record supporting education & training across the UK

UK-based engineers available during your working hours with guaranteed SLAs

Experience with industry-specific software and compliance requirements

Proactive monitoring that prevents issues before they impact your education operations

Simple per-user pricing with no hidden fees or long-term lock-in

Free onboarding including full IT audit and documentation of your environment

Local and Cloud Backup UK for Education

Complete Local and Cloud Backup UK

Backup, recovery and business continuity — all managed for you.

01

Server Backup

Image-based backups of physical and virtual servers with rapid bare-metal or granular restore options.

02

M365 Backup

Independent backups of Exchange, SharePoint, Teams and OneDrive data — because Microsoft does not back up your data for you.

03

Ransomware Protection

Immutable backup copies stored in air-gapped cloud vaults that ransomware cannot reach or encrypt.

04

Rapid Recovery

Granular file recovery in minutes and full server recovery in hours, with clearly documented RTO and RPO targets.

05

DR Planning

A documented disaster recovery plan with tested runbooks so your team knows exactly what to do in a crisis.

06

Compliance Reporting

Automated reports proving backup completion and retention compliance for GDPR, insurance and audit purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We currently support a number of education & training businesses across the UK. Our engineers are familiar with the software, compliance requirements and operational needs specific to the education sector.

We support a wide range of specialist applications used in the education sector. During onboarding we document every application in your environment and ensure our team is trained on your critical systems.

We help implement the technical controls required by GDPR, Cyber Essentials and any sector-specific regulations. We also provide documented evidence packs that make audits and compliance reviews straightforward.

We run a structured onboarding that includes a full IT audit, documentation of your network and systems, installation of monitoring tools, and training for your team. Most education businesses are fully onboarded within five to ten working days.

Absolutely. Our cloud-based tools and secure remote access solutions support education staff wherever they work — at the office, at home or on the road.

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.

SolarWinds
Cloudflare
BitDefender
AWS
Hono
Opus
Office 365
Microsoft
Cisco Meraki
Microsoft Azure

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