Enhancing digital learning in UK schools
- Upgrading to full fibre broadband can be expensive and requires significant financial investment in new infrastructure and equipment, with UK Government targets outlining all schools should have access to high-speed internet by 2025 [1]
- Without adequate connectivity, schools struggle to integrate advanced educational technologies, leading to a digital divide that affects students’ learning experiences and outcomes
- Addressing these challenges is critical for ensuring that all students have equal access to the educational benefits of high-speed internet
Achieved 42% savings across all sites on acquiring new broadband connections while improving onsite speeds by 10x, allowing reallocation of funds to educational resources.
The new broadband service contract includes a price lock for five years, ensuring financial stability and predictability in budgeting.
Promoted sustainability and environmental responsibility through the recycling of old IT hardware, reducing e-waste.
Provided training and support to both staff and pupils, significantly improving digital literacy and competency in using educational technology.
Developed career workshops and opportunities for pupils to participate in apprenticeship programs to upskill in IT infrastructure, providing practical experience and career development.
Provision of FTTP failover lines across all sites ensures resilience and continuity of service. - Primary schools upgraded from 100Mbps to 1Gbps. - Secondary schools upgraded from 500Mbps to 1Gbps. - Trust head office upgraded from a 50Mbps router to a 1Gbps connection.
"The knowledge and expertise of Value Match has meant we have saved time and money with our procurement. We’ve found the right solution and been able to work on other major projects that otherwise wouldn’t have been doable. Thanks to Cassim, Kelly and Matt for all of their hard work and support. - Damien Johnson – IT Manager"
References:
[1] https://www.gov.uk/government/news/all-schools-to-have-high-speed-internet-by-2025
