Strategic Advice and Guidance, whether you are creating a long-term ICT plan or just purchasing some new ICT hardware, we can give you impartial guidance to make sure your project and spending are the best value and effective for school.
Areas we can assist with include:
Network design including WIFI provision
Use of ICT in the classroom
support teaching and learning in educational settings. ICT can include devices, applications, services, and systems that enable communication, creation, dissemination, storage, and management of information. ICT can also enhance student engagement, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking skills.
Network design including WIFI provision is the process of planning and implementing a computer network that can support wireless devices and services.
Information & Communications Technology requirements for school rebuilds or extensions
School rebuilds or extensions is a service that helps schools plan and implement the ICT infrastructure and equipment for 21st century schools.
ICT policies and procedures
ICT policies and procedures are a set of rules and guidelines that outline the steps that should be taken to protect an organisation’s ICT systems and infrastructure from security threats and vulnerabilities.
Telephony
Digital technology provides Voice over Internet Protocol services for educational institutions. This is a service that combines different modes of communication, such as voice, video, text, and email, into a single platform and interface.
Featured Services
Network & Wifi Provision
Bolton Schools ICT offers network design including wifi provision as a service to assist schools in establishing and maintaining a wireless computer network. We advise schools on developing a long-term ICT strategy and acquiring suitable ICT equipment, according to their requirements and resources. We also support schools in setting up and managing a secure and reliable wifi network that covers the entire school area, using appropriate devices and software. Furthermore, we enable wifi roaming for users across different buildings, using common network identifiers and certificates. Additionally, we facilitate guest access to the wifi network, using user-initiated sign in or codes.
ICT in the Classroom
Bolton SICT provides support for teaching and learning in educational settings using information and communication technology. ICT refers to the use of various digital tools that enable communication, creation, dissemination, storage, and management of information. Some of the services that Bolton SICT provides are: ICT consultancy and advice, such as helping schools develop a long-term ICT strategy, purchase suitable ICT equipment, and implement ICT policies and procedures; ICT training and support, such as providing professional development courses, online resources, and technical assistance for teachers and staff on how to use ICT effectively and safely; ICT
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curriculum and assessment, such as designing and delivering ICT-based lessons, projects, and activities that enhance student engagement, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking skills; and ICT infrastructure and security, such as installing and maintaining ICT devices, applications, services, and systems, as well as ensuring their security, reliability, and accessibility.
ICT Policies & Procedures
ICT policies and procedures are a service that Bolton SICT provides to help schools safeguard their ICT systems and infrastructure from security threats and vulnerabilities. This service involves: helping schools create and update their ICT policies and procedures, such as acceptable use policy, data protection policy, cyber security policy, and incident response plan; providing schools with guidance and training on how to implement and follow their ICT policies and procedures, such as using strong passwords, encrypting sensitive data, backing up data regularly, and reporting any breaches or incidents; and supporting schools with audits and reviews of their ICT policies and
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procedures, such as checking their compliance with legal and ethical standards, identifying any gaps or risks, and recommending improvements or solutions.