Connect The Classroom is a fully-funded pilot initiative created by the Department for Education (DfE), which is focused on upgrading wireless infrastructure in hundreds of schools across the UK. Eligible schools will be contacted directly by the DfE, and will need to submit a bid which complies with the stated requirements to obtain the funding.

During the pandemic, students were provided with state-of-the-art laptops, tablets and other devices, which, for many schools, has put a strain on their networks and resulted in high levels of downtime. As a result, this programme aims to help fund things like new access points, LAN switches and fibre cabling to ensure networks function smoothly and that pupils benefit from optimised experiences. The scheme also aims to future-proof British schools for the latest generation of Multi-Gigabit technology.

Working with Protos Networks means you’ll have access to a team of specialists to design your cloud-managed Meraki network. Our experienced team of network engineers will also be on hand to assist with installation and deployment – right from start to finish. You’ll also benefit from ongoing, dedicated support to assist with any problems, troubleshooting or questions you may have.

Cisco Meraki is a recognised vendor for the scheme by the DfE and has positioned itself as the most trusted cloud-managed platform, offering the latest in IT and networking technologies. Our long-standing partnership with this global leader and our experience in delivering network services to schools enables you to benefit from market-leading, simple and scalable networking services.