What is included?

All our schools benefit from:

A common platform for email and communication, utilising Microsoft 365

Website redesign (if required) using the template designed for the Trust

Access to recognised technicians through our common provider (school pays the annual service fee)

A detailed service level agreement in place with IT provider

Complete hardware audit and plan for development in line with the Trust's IT Blueprint

IT purchasing support from an approved list of hardware

Working within Trust-wide agreements for maintenance through our provider

Support with completing funding bids to trust funds and other potential sponsors

Support with developing a strategic plan and disaster recovery plan for IT - Trust-wide IT Strategy and Disaster Recovery Plan are available

Engagement with our Apple Regional Training Centre based at St Bartholomew's in Royal Wootton Bassett

The support of our Digital Sub-Strategy Steering Group

Full cyber support

Guidance with meeting the filtering and monitoring standards

 

What is not included?

• On-going IT maintenance contract (with our Trust-wide provider)
• Internet / Broadband access (through our agreed provider)
• Software / Online subscriptions
• Annual maintenance of website (approx. £400 through our shared provider)
• Hardware purchases

 

Additional information

As the Trust grows and develops, we are securing many more efficiencies and economies of scale in terms of strategic IT planning and procurement.  At all stages we will grow this area of our work in partnership with our schools.