Managed IT support built for UK education
From primary schools to multi-academy trusts and universities, we provide the secure, reliable IT foundation that educators need to teach and students need to learn — without the complexity.
Why education IT is uniquely difficult
Schools and colleges face a combination of tight budgets, strict compliance requirements, and constantly evolving cyber threats — all while trying to keep classrooms connected and safeguarding obligations met.
Safeguarding & Filtering Compliance
Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) requires schools to have appropriate internet filtering and monitoring. Meeting DfE standards while keeping systems usable for teaching staff is a constant balancing act.
Stretched Budgets
Education IT budgets are under constant pressure. Schools and colleges need enterprise-grade security and reliability but rarely have the funding to match, making every pound of IT spend count.
Ageing Infrastructure
Many schools rely on legacy servers, outdated switches, and end-of-life hardware. Ageing infrastructure leads to downtime, poor performance in classrooms, and security vulnerabilities that go unpatched.
Staff Digital Skills Gaps
Teaching staff are experts in education, not IT. Without proper training and intuitive systems, technology adoption stalls and workarounds create shadow IT risks across the organisation.
Cyber Threats Targeting Schools
The NCSC has warned that schools are increasingly targeted by ransomware and phishing attacks. Education institutions hold sensitive pupil data and often lack the defences to withstand a sophisticated attack.
IT services designed for education
We understand the regulatory landscape, the budget constraints, and the operational realities of running IT in schools, colleges, and universities. Here's how we help.
Microsoft 365 for Education
Deploy and manage Microsoft 365 A1, A3 or A5 across your institution. Teams for classroom collaboration, SharePoint for staff resources, Intune for device management, and OneDrive for secure student and staff file storage.
Cyber Essentials & Safeguarding Compliance
Achieve and maintain Cyber Essentials certification. We implement web filtering and monitoring aligned to DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance and NCSC recommendations for the education sector.
Network & Infrastructure Modernisation
Upgrade or replace ageing switches, wireless access points, and cabling. We design resilient school networks with proper segmentation, guest Wi-Fi isolation, and bandwidth management for 1:1 device programmes.
Cloud Migration
Move from on-premises servers to secure cloud platforms. We migrate file shares, MIS integrations, print management, and admin systems to reduce hardware costs and improve accessibility for multi-site trusts.
Staff Training & Adoption
Hands-on CPD sessions for teaching and admin staff covering Microsoft 365, cyber awareness, and safe use of classroom technology. We build confidence so staff embrace the tools rather than work around them.
Data Backup & Disaster Recovery
Protect MIS data, pupil records, coursework, and administrative files with automated cloud backup and tested disaster recovery plans. Meet data retention requirements and ensure rapid recovery from ransomware or hardware failure.
Explore our core services
Our education IT support draws on the full breadth of Kontain's managed service capabilities. Explore the services most relevant to schools, colleges, and universities.
Cloud Services
Secure cloud migration, management and optimisation across AWS, Azure and multi-cloud environments.
Learn moreCyber Security
Managed threat protection, compliance support, and security awareness training for your organisation.
Learn moreModern Workplace
Microsoft 365 deployment, device management, and collaboration tools to empower staff and students.
Learn moreNetworking & Infrastructure
Network design, wireless solutions, structured cabling, and infrastructure management for education sites.
Learn moreLet's improve IT across your institution
Whether you're a single school, a multi-academy trust, or a university, we'll assess your current setup and build a plan that meets your safeguarding, security, and operational needs — within budget.