IT Support Built for
Lancashire Schools
Reliable, secure and safeguarding-compliant IT for primary and secondary schools. From network infrastructure and device management to safeguarding filters and staff training we keep your school's technology working so your staff can focus on teaching.
Schools Have Unique IT Challenges
A school's IT environment is fundamentally different to a business. You have hundreds of users of varying ages and technical ability, strict safeguarding obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), budget constraints, inspection pressures and the relentless pace of academic terms.
Use-It has extensive experience supporting Lancashire schools. We understand the regulatory landscape, the device management challenges of large student populations, and the critical importance of internet filtering that doesn't compromise the learning experience.
- KCSIE 2024 requires schools to have appropriate filtering and monitoring in place
- DfE Technology in Schools guidance sets expectations for connectivity and device standards
- Schools must demonstrate GDPR compliance for both pupil and staff data
- Ofsted increasingly scrutinises the effectiveness of schools' safeguarding technology
Safeguarding Is Our Priority
We deploy and manage internet filtering solutions that meet the UK Safer Internet Centre's appropriate filtering standards blocking harmful content while allowing legitimate educational access. All systems include monitoring and alerting for safeguarding leads.
Education Sector Expertise
We understand SIMS, Google Workspace for Education, Microsoft 365 A-plans, ParentPay integrations and all the sector-specific software your school depends on. We don't need educating we hit the ground running.
Our Schools IT Services
Everything your school needs from a single trusted IT partner in Lancashire.
Managed IT Support
Dedicated helpdesk and on-site support for staff and students. Fast response, friendly engineers, and a team that understands the school day.
- Dedicated school helpdesk
- On-site engineer visits
- Remote troubleshooting
- Term-time priority response
Internet Filtering & Safeguarding
KCSIE-aligned internet filtering with monitoring and alerting. We deploy solutions that meet the UK Safer Internet Centre's appropriate filtering standards.
- KCSIE 2024 compliant
- Category-based filtering
- Safeguarding lead alerts
- Monitoring & audit logs
Network Infrastructure
Reliable, high-capacity school networks designed for hundreds of concurrent users across classrooms, offices and communal areas.
- Structured cabling
- High-density Wi-Fi
- VLAN segregation (staff/student)
- Bandwidth management
Device Management (MDM)
Centrally managed Chromebooks, iPads and Windows devices deploying apps, enforcing policies and remotely wiping lost or stolen devices.
- Google Admin & Intune
- App deployment at scale
- Policy enforcement
- Remote wipe & lock
Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace
Deployment, configuration and ongoing management of Microsoft 365 A-plans or Google Workspace for Education including email, Teams, Classroom and storage.
- Licensing procurement
- Email & collaboration setup
- Staff and pupil provisioning
- Backup included
GDPR & Data Protection
Schools hold significant quantities of sensitive pupil and staff data. We help you build a compliant data protection programme that satisfies the ICO and Ofsted.
- Pupil data mapping
- Privacy notices for parents
- Breach response procedures
- Staff awareness training
Why Lancashire Schools Choose Use-It
Local, experienced, and genuinely committed to the education sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
Let's Talk About Your School's IT
Whether you're reviewing a current supplier, planning a device refresh, or need urgent support we're ready to help.