Connect the Classroom

Transform connectivity

We guide you through every step of the DfE Connect the Classroom programme:

Understanding

Fully funded by the Department for Education (DfE), Connect the Classroom is a programme which aims to help qualifying schools update their Wi-Fi network infrastructure. We help you understand the programme requirements and determine your eligibility.

Assessment

We work with you to assess your current Wi-Fi setup against DfE connectivity standards. As part of our service, we produce all technical documentation required by the DfE, including the Technical Assessment, which helps you optimise the funding to achieve the best possible Wi-Fi solution.

Implementation

We identify your specific requirements through site visits and produce all technical documentation required, including the Technical Assessment. We then provide a quotation using the DfE Cost Matrix and Technical Summary, then supply and install the solution.

Upgraded learning environments

Connect the Classroom provides qualifying schools with fully-funded Wi-Fi infrastructure upgrades designed to eliminate connectivity barriers in education. This programme specifically targets schools that need to update their network infrastructure for a more education-focused approach.

Schools work with Novatia for Connect the Classroom when teachers and pupils are wasting time waiting to get onto the internet, downloading files and attempting to play videos, or when current Wi-Fi systems are causing disruptions that take time away from teaching, learning and administration. Our clients choose us when they need expert guidance through the DfE funding application and technical assessment process, want to ensure they maximise their Connect the Classroom funding opportunity with optimal technical solutions, or require professional implementation that includes all DfE requirements for funding release.

Work with us

Minimise disruptions

End the time wasted waiting for internet access, downloads, and video streaming.

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Focus on what matters

More time for teaching, learning and administration that can have the greatest impact.

Be guided by the experts

Complete support from eligibility through to installation and handover.

Ensure DfE compliance

We handle all technical documentation and testing required for funding release.

Make procurement simple

Support and guidance through all stages following DfE-compliant frameworks.

Take the first step

Book a call with the team to discuss your Connect the Classroom requirements.

“Working with Novatia provided us with an objective analysis of what was in place across all our academies so that we could be confident about the information we were using to make our decisions. The Data Audit provided a clear, visual oversight of how data was flowing between all the different products used in our Trust and has meant our MIS procurement and implementation took into account all the integrations that were required so the dataflow was maintained.”

James Howell

Director of ICT, ATT

“The Novatia team were all really friendly and down to earth. Their consultants all come from an educational background, and you can tell that they put the educational aspect front and centre when designing and delivering the ICT element."

Sarah Whittaker

Deputy Headteacher, St Ann's RC Primary School

“The comprehensive Data Audit has given us clear oversight of the data across all our schools and led to the development of a coherent data strategy. Working with Novatia has supported our Trust at every step.”

Chris Clarke

Director of IT & Data, The Kemnal Academies Trust

“I wanted to ensure we had well-negotiated contracts with high-quality suppliers that delivered the services specified and all at an excellent price...we're delighted with the results so far.”

James Miller

National Director of Estates and Technology, Ormiston Academies Trust

“Novatia worked alongside Ofsted, complementing our internal knowledge of the business with first-rate project management capability.”

Tom Zebedee

Deputy Director Technology, Ofsted

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