IT support for academies and Multi-Academy Trusts from £25/user/month — DfE Cyber Security Standards compliant, SIMS/Bromcom/Arbor MIS support, Microsoft 365 Education management, pupil data GDPR compliance. MAT multi-site management with central helpdesk. 0203 834 9728.
IT SUPPORT FOR
ACADEMY SCHOOLS
& Multi-Academy Trusts UK
Coreitech provides specialist IT support for academy schools and Multi-Academy Trusts. SIMS, Bromcom, Arbor, DfE Cyber Security Standards, Microsoft 365 Education — IT that meets statutory requirements and keeps your schools running safely.
Managed IT for Academies & MATs
All-inclusive managed IT for academy schools and Multi-Academy Trusts — unlimited helpdesk, proactive monitoring, on-site engineers across all sites. Central management for MAT-wide IT governance with per-school flexibility.
MIS & Education Software Support
Expert support for SIMS, Bromcom, Arbor, iSAMS, SchoolPod, Class Charts, Google Workspace for Education, and Microsoft 365 Education. We understand census returns, DfE integration, and education data requirements.
DfE & Cyber Security Standards
Cyber security aligned to the DfE's Cyber Security Standards for Schools and Colleges (2023). Ransomware protection, phishing defence, staff and student device security, MFA, and Cyber Essentials certification.
Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace Education
Microsoft 365 Education A1/A3/A5 and Google Workspace for Education deployment and management. Device management (Intune for Windows/iPad, Jamf for Macs, Google Admin for Chromebooks), safeguarding controls, and pupil data compliance.
GDPR & Pupil Data Compliance
GDPR and UK data protection compliance for academies — lawful basis for pupil data processing, data sharing with DfE, parental consent management, DSAR processes, and DPO support. Pupil data is special category for many processing activities.
Multi-Site MAT IT Management
Centralised IT management for Multi-Academy Trusts — unified security policies across all schools, central helpdesk, trust-wide Microsoft tenant management, device deployment at scale, and MAT-level reporting.
IT support for academies & MATs:
common questions
Q.What IT support do academy schools and MATs need?
Academies need IT that understands DfE statutory requirements (including the DfE Cyber Security Standards for Schools 2023), MIS software (SIMS, Bromcom, Arbor), pupil data GDPR obligations, safeguarding technology, and the multi-site complexity of running a MAT. The DfE now mandates specific cyber security standards — Coreitech helps academies and trusts meet these requirements.
Q.Do you support SIMS, Bromcom, and Arbor MIS?
Yes. We support all major school MIS platforms including SIMS/Capita, Bromcom, Arbor, iSAMS, and SchoolPod. This includes database server management, census return support, DfE integration, user access management, and annual upgrade coordination. We also support the wider education tech stack — Class Charts, CPOMS, Show My Homework, and Microsoft/Google education environments.
Q.What are the DfE Cyber Security Standards for Schools?
The DfE published Cyber Security Standards for Schools and Colleges in 2023, setting out 12 baseline actions schools should take. These include: MFA on all accounts, automatic patching, malware protection, access controls, data backup, and incident response planning. Coreitech helps academies implement and evidence these standards — and Cyber Essentials certification covers most of the technical requirements.
Q.How do academies handle pupil data GDPR requirements?
Pupil data includes special category data (health, SEN, safeguarding information) attracting the highest GDPR protection. Key obligations: clear lawful basis for each processing activity, Data Protection Impact Assessments for new systems, appropriate data sharing agreements with DfE and third parties, staff training, and documented retention schedules. Academies are also required to have a DPO — Coreitech can advise on the IT controls that support DPO governance.
Q.Can you manage IT across a Multi-Academy Trust with multiple schools?
Yes. We support MATs from 2 to 20+ schools with centralised IT management — a single Microsoft 365 tenant or federated architecture, trust-wide security policies via Intune/SCCM, central helpdesk covering all schools, coordinated device refresh cycles, and MAT-level IT reporting for the CFO/COO. Per-school pricing with MAT volume discounts.
Q.How much does IT support cost for an academy school?
Managed IT support for academy schools costs £25/user/month (Standard — unlimited helpdesk, monitoring, on-site, MIS software support) or £50/user/month (Advanced — adds Microsoft 365 Education management, DfE cyber security compliance, dedicated account manager). MAT pricing with multi-site volume discounts is available — contact us for a trust-wide quote.
IT support built for
academies and MATs
Free academy IT audit — DfE Cyber Security Standards, MIS environment, pupil data compliance, and security reviewed.