Migrating from landline to digital phone systems
For many schools, telephony has been one of those systems that only gets attention when something stops working. It sits in the background, supporting reception, safeguarding, emergency contact and day-to-day operations. The UK’s analogue phone network is being retired, with traditional landline services due to be switched off by the end of January 2027. Calls […]
Avoiding IT failures in September
September has a habit of exposing every weakness in a school’s ICT setup at exactly the wrong time. A system that seemed manageable at other points in the year can suddenly become a barrier to learning when hundreds or thousands of users return at once, new pupils need accounts, staff need access to systems, devices […]
Planning telephony installations over summer
Telephony is one of those jobs where the installation is only part of the work. The planning, dependencies and testing matter just as much, especially in a school where reception, safeguarding, site access and emergency contact routes all need to keep working. For some schools, this is becoming harder to defer. The UK’s analogue phone […]
How broadband contract reviews can save schools thousands
For many schools, broadband is one of those essential services that just ticks along in the background. As long as the internet works, the contract itself rarely gets much attention. The problem is that broadband agreements are often long, complex, and expensive. Over time, schools can end up paying far more than they need to […]
Filtering, monitoring and infrastructure: The compliance cost trap
Most schools and MATs already have filtering and monitoring in place. The challenge is that these systems are only as reliable as the infrastructure underneath them. Governors are increasingly asking for evidence that systems are not only present, but working as intended. At Everything ICT, we work with schools across the education sector and see […]
The hidden cost of slow broadband in schools
When broadband slows down in schools, it rarely fails all at once. Instead, it chips away at the day: a lesson that won’t load, a video that buffers endlessly, a cloud platform that drops out just as pupils are getting started. Over time, these small interruptions add up to a significant — and often overlooked […]
Why high-speed broadband is key to closing the digital divide in schools
High-speed, reliable broadband is now basic infrastructure for schools. When it isn’t there, the pupils who lose out first are usually those who already face barriers – SEND learners, pupils in disadvantaged areas, and those without good access at home. As a DfE-approved framework, Everything ICT helps schools and MATs get the right broadband in […]
The social impact of responsible ICT procurement
ICT investment is one of the biggest ongoing costs for schools and trusts. It keeps lessons running, data secure, and staff connected. But it also has influence — over supply chains, local jobs and how budgets ripple out into the wider community. That doesn’t mean turning procurement into a moral crusade. It simply means getting […]
Why schools are moving to the cloud: 5 benefits of cloud migration
Cloud technology has been part of business life for years, but it’s increasingly becoming a practical and cost-effective choice for schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs). This isn’t about swapping out your trusted ICT partner or overhauling everything at once—it’s about introducing additional expertise where it makes sense, and unlocking benefits that traditional on-site systems can’t […]
High-speed broadband in schools: Why it’s about more than speed
When schools think about upgrading their broadband, speed is often the headline. But while faster download times are a nice bonus, the real story is what high-speed connectivity unlocks — for staff, students, and the entire school community. From cloud-based systems and 1:1 devices to safeguarding and remote access, your broadband is now core infrastructure […]