Managed IT Services for Schools

Managed School IT Support Services


Schools face growing challenges in adopting technology that enhances learning while ensuring secure and efficient operations. However, managing complex IT systems can be a challenge for schools and academies. Managed IT services for schools address these challenges by providing tailored IT solutions, ensuring seamless operations, and empowering educators and students to focus on education.

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What Are Managed School IT Services?


Managed IT is a comprehensive solution for schools, where IT providers take responsibility for managing, maintaining, and optimising your technology infrastructure. These services range from:

  • Proactive network security.
  • Setting up collaboration platforms like Google Workspace.
  • Ensuring round-the-clock technical support for staff.

With IT support, schools can transition from reactive troubleshooting to a proactive IT strategy, enabling long-term improvements in technology use.

How Managed Services Can Help Your School

We understand the unique needs of schools and academies. For example:

  • A multi-academy trust with multiple campuses can benefit from unified IT systems that promote collaboration and cost savings.
  • A primary school with limited staff can rely on our onsite support for seamless technology management.

Why Schools Need Managed IT Support


Technology in schools has grown in complexity, from interactive whiteboards to cloud-based administrative tools. IT support offers:

  • Enhanced Security: Protect against cyber threats with proactive monitoring and robust cybersecurity solutions.
  • Cost Savings: Avoid the expenses of in-house IT teams by outsourcing to experienced professionals.
  • Reliable Operations: Minimise disruptions in teaching with 24/7 onsite support and remote troubleshooting.

Common IT Challenges for Schools

  1. Cybersecurity threats: Increasing attacks on sensitive student data.
  2. Aging infrastructure: Outdated hardware and software slowing down processes.
  3. Resource constraints: Schools often lack the budget or expertise for complex IT management, which can limit their use of technology.

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Key Benefits of Managed Service for Schools


  • Data Security and Compliance:
    • Ensure adherence to GDPR and other regulatory standards to maximise support and services for schools.
    • Implement network security protocols to protect sensitive data.
  • Scalability for Growth:
    • Flexible solutions that grow with your school’s changing needs.
    • Ideal for both small primary schools and large multi-academy trusts.
  • Focus on Education: Our experienced team is dedicated to maximising support for schools.
    • Teachers and staff can focus on their core tasks without worrying about IT issues.
    • Reduce classroom disruptions caused by technical failures.

How Ava Tech Supports Hybrid and Remote Learning

With hybrid learning models becoming a norm, schools require IT systems that support both in-person and remote learning. Ava-Tech provides:

  • Cloud-based tools: Set up and manage platforms like Google Workspace and Microsoft Teams.
  • Secure access: Protect remote connections with VPNs and encrypted systems.
  • Training for staff: Ensure teachers and administrators can effectively use new technologies.

Why Trust Us?

  • Cost-Efficient Solutions: Avoid costly in-house IT teams by outsourcing to experts.
  • Reliable Support: Access round-the-clock technical help for immediate issue resolution.
  • Enhanced Security: Protect your school’s sensitive data with cutting-edge technology.

How Managed IT Providers Support School Technology


Managed service providers offer comprehensive support services, including:

  • Remote and on-site support for quick resolution of IT issues.
  • Network services to ensure secure, reliable connectivity.
  • Service desk access for immediate assistance.

Custom Solutions for Schools

  • For a large academy trust, we can standardise IT systems across multiple campuses.
  • For a rural school, we provide stable internet connectivity and robust cyber security to enhance their educational offerings.

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Sustainability in IT Support


Managed services contribute to environmental sustainability:

  • Cloud migration: Reduces reliance on physical servers, lowering energy use.
  • Energy-efficient systems: Use devices and networks that consume less power.
  • Minimised waste: Providers ensure responsible disposal of outdated hardware.

How Schools Benefit

A school adopting cloud solutions can reduce its IT energy costs by up to 30%. We help institutions transition to sustainable IT practices while maintaining efficiency and maximising support for schools.

The Role of ICT in Enhancing Teaching and Learning

ICT tools have revolutionised classrooms, making learning more interactive and engaging. Our services ensure these tools work seamlessly by:

  • Setting up reliable wireless networks to support smartboards and tablets, ensuring that the use of technology is effective and efficient.
  • Maintaining systems that allow students and teachers to collaborate in real time.
  • Providing onsite support to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.

How We Enable Better Learning

With Ava Tech, schools can integrate ICT solutions that:

  • Boost student engagement through interactive platforms.
  • Improve collaboration among teachers and staff.

How We Can Help Your School Use ICT Effectively

We support schools in the education sector by providing tailored technology solutions.

  • Setting up interactive learning tools, such as smartboards.
  • Building collaboration systems with platforms like Microsoft 365 enhances the use of technology in the education sector.
  • Streamlining administrative tasks with custom ICT solutions.

Managed IT Services for Hybrid and Remote Learning

Schools increasingly adopt hybrid learning models, blending in-person and online education. Managed IT supports this transition by:

  • Ensuring secure access to online resources is vital for the education sector, especially regarding cyber security.
  • Managing platforms like Google Classroom for remote teaching.
  • Providing technical support to keep systems running smoothly.

Our Hybrid Learning Expertise

We specialise in setting up systems for hybrid environments, ensuring teachers and students have seamless access to tools and materials.

Safeguarding Data and Online Safety

Online education requires robust IT systems to protect students and ensure a safe learning environment. Online safety is a growing concern for schools as more activities move to digital platforms, highlighting the importance of cyber security. Managed IT support help with:

  • Data encryption: Keeping sensitive information secure. We monitor and block harmful content using advanced filters.
  • Proactive cybersecurity: Protect against cyber threats with proactive threat detection.
  • Online safety tools: Filtering harmful content and tracking potential risks.
  • Educate staff and students about safe online practices.

Specialised Online Safety Solutions

We tailor solutions to each school, ensuring every pupil can learn in a safe digital environment. For example:

  • Implementing firewalls to filter inappropriate content.
  • Setting up real-time monitoring tools for IT administrators.

Customised Safety Tools

We implement firewalls and monitoring systems tailored to a school’s needs, ensuring student safety in every digital interaction.

Emerging IT Trends for Schools

We stay ahead of the curve to ensure your school can adopt these innovations without compromising on security or reliability.

AI in Education

  • Adaptive learning systems personalise teaching based on student progress.
  • AI tools automate administrative tasks, saving time for teachers.

IoT-Enabled Classrooms

  • Smart devices track attendance, monitor air quality, and enhance resource management.

VR for Immersive Learning

  • Virtual reality enables interactive lessons, such as virtual field trips and 3D science experiments, which enhance the use of technology in education.

Practical IT Roadmap for Schools

We help schools transition to managed IT with a simple, actionable roadmap:

  1. Assessment: Identify pain points and current IT inefficiencies.
  2. Planning: Design systems that address your school’s goals.
  3. Implementation: Install networks, tools, and security protocols.
  4. Support: Provide continuous monitoring and improvements.

Compliance with Regulatory Standards

Schools must meet stringent data protection regulations, such as GDPR, to safeguard sensitive information. Ava-Tech ensures your systems comply with all necessary standards, giving you confidence in your IT infrastructure.

Our Compliance Commitment

We conduct regular audits and provide updates to keep your systems secure and aligned with regulatory requirements.

Managed IT providers ensure your school complies with:

  • GDPR regulations to protect student and staff data.
  • Industry standards for online safety and data protection.

How We Help

We conduct audits to ensure your systems meet compliance requirements and provide regular updates to keep you aligned with evolving standards.

Frequently Asked Questions About IT Services for Education


How do our services save costs?

By reducing the need for in-house IT staff and providing scalable, affordable solutions.

What makes managed IT better than traditional IT management?

They offer proactive monitoring, faster problem resolution, and access to the latest tools and technologies.

What is included in managed IT consultancy?

Managed IT covers everything from onsite support and cyber security to tool integration and system monitoring, providing essential technology solutions for the education sector.

How do IT services benefit academies?

Managed services offer cost-effective solutions for large academies, ensuring consistent IT performance across campuses.

How does managed IT protect student data?

Providers implement encryption, firewalls, and monitoring systems to secure sensitive information.

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