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DfE – Connect the Classroom

Empowering Education Through Smarter Connectivity

At Severn Technologies, we proudly support the Department for Education’s (DfE) Connect the Classroom programme—bringing fast, secure, and future-ready digital infrastructure to schools across the UK. As a trusted partner, we help educational institutions access DfE funding and deliver robust wireless and networking solutions that unlock modern learning.

A New Standard for Digital Classrooms 
The DfE’s Connect the Classroom initiative provides eligible schools with funding to upgrade outdated wireless and LAN infrastructure to a modern, education-grade standard. With these improvements, schools can support cloud learning, safe internet access, and digital equality for all pupils—especially in underserved areas. At Severn Technologies, we deliver end-to-end support throughout the funding and implementation process, ensuring your school gains maximum benefit with minimal disruption. 

Our CTC Network Solutions

With industry-leading expertise, Severn Technologies delivers exceptional solutions for the modern classroom. Key advantages include:

  • DfE Funding Guidance & Application Support: We help you navigate the funding process, eligibility criteria, and technical requirements to secure your investment.
  • Wireless & LAN Design: Bespoke networking designs that meet or exceed the latest DfE standards for speed, coverage, security, and scalability.
  • Procurement & Installation: Rapid, professional deployment of networking infrastructure including switches, access points, cabling, and controllers.
  • Security & Safeguarding: Built-in protection including content filtering, secure guest access, and role-based access to support safeguarding policies.
  • Ongoing Support & Management: Optional managed service packages for long-term support, maintenance, and network optimisation.

Networking at Your Service

Simplicity 

We provide an uncomplicated, quality service, providing clarity from conception to cost, right through to delivery.

Collaboration

Sharing our expertise and working with your teams, suppliers and stakeholders encouraging collaboration, for the benefit of every project we work on.

Cost effective

Helping businesses reduce overhead costs such as in house expertise and capital expenditure with various finance options and as-a-Service.

Scale

Design and build infrastructure that will scale with your business. 

Speed

We move quickly and efficiently, from responding to your enquiry, through to installation and management.

Approach

Our approach is simple and upfront. We love what we do and want nothing but the best for our customers.

Our Networking Services

Campus Network

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Data Center Network

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Network as a Service

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SD-WAN

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Helping Schools Build Digital-Ready Learning Environments

Connect the Classroom is more than a funding opportunity—it’s a chance to transform how your school connects, teaches, and learns. With Severn Technologies as your delivery partner, you gain the infrastructure, insight, and support to build a stronger digital future for your staff and pupils. 

🎓 Get in touch with our education specialists today to check your eligibility, discuss your school’s needs, or begin your DfE-funded network upgrade.

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