All business owners understand the need to have a fully operational IT system in place.  However, it is also vital for schools to have up to date ICT systems which can be utilised and explored by staff and students alike.  Most schools nowadays will have PCs in both the classrooms and in dedicated ICT suites to help students learn a range of skills, and it is vital that the equipment is up to date and ready to use to enable students to get the most out of their ICT lessons.

How students can benefit from using IT

Students will need to access computers for a variety of lessons.  Whether they are researching information for an art project, designing a product for a design and technology lesson or perhaps completing online maths games, ICT has become a fundamental part of their learning.

How staff can benefit from using IT

Staff will require access to the internet in order to download resources to enable them to meet their learning objectives for a particular lesson, and having access to a wide range of websites and learning tools will mean they can develop the best possible methods of teaching to their students.  They will also be required to complete online forms and share information with colleagues and peers to enable the school to produce accurate records for the Department of Education and Ofsted.

Specialist ICT support for schools

It is clear that the necessity for ICT equipment for schools is of paramount importance, but it is also vital to remember that schools may need help in maintaining the equipment and updating it as and when necessary.  Whilst many larger schools will employ IT technicians to assist with this project, it may be more cost effective to take on an external specialist company who can provide dedicated ICT support for schools. 

Basic ICT support for schools services may include tasks such as monitoring the server, resolving any technical issues which may arise in both a reactive and a scheduled manner, installing and maintaining firewalls and anti-virus software, plus ensuring that all hardware is up and running. 

Many IT support companies will also help schools to promote ‘green’ IT solutions, perhaps by supplying environmentally friendly ink cartridges which can be recycled.  These techniques can often help to save the school money.

Effective IT support for schools is an important part of helping to ensure that students and teachers have everything they need to enable to them to be ready to learn, to avoid wasting time waiting for PCs to reboot or for delays in logging onto systems.

To find out more about ICT support for schools, take a look at the Dunston IT website. 

Effective IT support for schools is an important part of helping to ensure that students and teachers have everything they need to enable to them to be ready to learn, to avoid wasting time waiting for PCs to reboot or for delays in logging onto systems.