School IT That Just Works

Schools often assume professional IT support is beyond their reach, but there are hidden costs of unreliable systems. Staff time spent troubleshooting, lost teaching hours, and emergency repairs all add up to more than structured support would cost.

Hamilton Group offers flexible support packages specifically designed for education sector budgets. Our transparent pricing removes surprise costs, and schools often find our monthly fees cost less than their current combination of ad-hoc repairs and internal staff time spent on IT issues.

Many schools now require Cyber Essentials certification to access government funding, work with certain suppliers, or meet Multi Academy Trust requirements. The certification demonstrates that your school has implemented essential cyber security controls to protect against common online threats.

Hamilton Group provides complete Cyber Essentials support for schools, handling the technical implementation, documentation, and certification process. We ensure your school meets all requirements and maintains the security standards needed to keep your certification valid every year.

Schools must implement robust cyber security measures including firewalls, content filtering, secure WiFi networks, regular backups, and staff training on data protection. GDPR compliance is essential when handling student records, and schools need systems that protect against both external threats and inappropriate content access.

Hamilton Group’s comprehensive cyber security services include student data protection systems, content filtering appropriate for educational settings, automated backup solutions, and ongoing monitoring. We ensure your school meets all data security requirements while maintaining the open learning environment that education demands.

Modern schools need enterprise-grade wireless networks designed to handle peak usage when entire year groups access online learning platforms at the same time. Poor WiFi and slow connections just frustrate teachers trying to deliver digital lessons.

Hamilton Group designs and installs high-capacity school networks that support hundreds of concurrent users without performance issues. Our WiFi solutions are specifically configured for educational environments, handling everything from iPads or tablets in primary classrooms to advanced online assessments in secondary schools.

Successful classroom technology integration requires proper network infrastructure, device management systems, and ongoing technical support. Many schools invest in interactive whiteboards and tablets but struggle with connectivity issues, software conflicts, and lack of technical support when systems fail.

Hamilton Group provides complete classroom technology integration including interactive whiteboard setup, device management for school tablets and laptops, and seamless integration with your chosen learning platforms. Our on-site technical support ensures classroom technology enhances rather than disrupts teaching.

Schools should prioritise providers with specific education sector experience who understand safeguarding requirements, budget constraints, and the critical importance of systems working during teaching hours. A School Business Manager will also want confidence that support is reliable, clear, and value-driven. Look for transparent pricing and regular on-site support.

Hamilton Group specialises in support for schools across Yorkshire, providing regular on-site visits, education-focused pricing, and technical staff who understand the unique challenges of educational settings.

Critical student data should be backed up daily with automated systems that don’t require staff intervention. Schools should maintain both on-site and cloud-based backups to protect against hardware failures, cyber attacks, and natural disasters that could affect the learning environment.

Our automated backup services protect student records, curriculum materials, and administrative data without requiring daily attention from teaching staff. We provide secure, education-compliant backup solutions with regular testing to ensure data can be quickly restored if needed.

Schools must implement content filtering, secure user access controls, and monitoring systems that protect students while enabling learning. Safeguarding extends to preventing unauthorised access to student data and ensuring appropriate online content access across all school devices and networks.

Hamilton Group implements comprehensive safeguarding-compliant IT systems including age-appropriate content filtering, secure user management, and data protection measures that meet educational sector requirements. Our solutions balance student protection with the open access needed for effective learning.

Multi Academy Trusts need coordinated IT support that maintains consistency across different school sites while respecting individual school needs. Centralised management helps control costs and ensures uniform security standards across all schools in the trust.

Hamilton Group provides coordinated support services for Multi Academy Trusts, managing IT systems across multiple educational settings with consistent security standards and centralised oversight. Our approach reduces costs through economies of scale while maintaining the individual support each school requires.

New school IT systems require careful planning of network infrastructure, device procurement, software licensing, security implementation, and staff training. The setup must support current needs while being scalable for future growth and changing educational requirements.

Hamilton Group’s comprehensive school IT setup service includes network design and installation, device procurement and configuration, software licensing management, and complete security implementation. We handle everything from initial planning through to staff training, ensuring your school technology supports excellent learning outcomes from day one.