Education

Explore unified communication and cloud telephony solutions for the education sector.

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Collaborate effectively. Manage multiple sites. Protect budgets.

Unified communication offers a low cost, scalable, future-proof comms environment for all types of schools, including Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs). It can be configured and managed centrally to save time and effort and be optimised to the unique needs of your school or trust, giving everyone the most efficient experience.

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Scalable & Future-proof

Disconnect from legacy services, like the PSTN and reduce future costs.

Reliable & Robust

Protect your school from outages, with reliable, trusted telephony options.

Safeguard your users

Centrally manage user permissions and secure your networks.

Integrate with Teams

Connect to a platform that your users are familiar with.

Gradwell is an authorised provider of Fit To Switch

We are G-Cloud & KCS Framework accredited

We are committed to providing reliable and innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of the education sector. Our dedication to compliance and ease of procurement is reflected in our association with key public sector frameworks, making your digital transformation journey smooth and efficient. Our inclusion in these frameworks demonstrates our status as a trusted service provider, capable of delivering for schools and educational institutions. By choosing Gradwell, you are partnering with a provider that prioritises compliance, reliability, and ease of procurement.

Challenge

Driving Excellence in Multi-Academy Trusts

Learn how unified communications (UC) can transform Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) by enhancing collaboration to improve outcomes for teachers and students. This ebook explores the essential elements for successful UC adoption and outlines the benefits for all stakeholders. Why is this important for MATs in 2024?

Exponential Growth: By 2030, 12,500 schools will integrate into MATs, necessitating robust UC solutions to handle the scale.
Teacher Retention: Effective UC systems can create a supportive work environment, crucial for reducing turnover and maintaining standards.
Cost Efficiency: With energy bills up by 300%, low-cost UC solutions that avoid high capital expenditure are essential.

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Solution

Benefits of Unified Comms to Schools

Unified Comms encompasses VoIP, connectivity, and other cloud products, providing the must-have features for every school.

Safeguarding features, such as call reporting and recording, are included as standard.
UC is low-maintenance and can be managed centrally across multiple sites.
Support compliance with future technological advancements and government mandates, such as the PSTN switch-off.

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School Leaders

UC enables efficient, responsive management, streamlines administrative tasks, and improves crisis communication.

Teachers

UC frees up teachers’ time by simplifying admin tasks, facilitating collaboration, and providing reliable communications, allowing them to focus more on teaching and less on technology.

IT Managers

UC provides a scalable, low-cost, and future-proof communication environment that can be centrally managed.

Pupils & Parents

UC ensures secure and compliant communication, enabling effective, real-time interactions between teachers, students, and parents, supporting student well-being and academic success.

Individual Solutions for Schools

We can also provide the following individual solutions to meet your needs.

VoIP Phone Systems: Modernise your School Communications

VoIP Solutions

SIP Trunking: Enhance Reliability and Flexibility in Your Setup

SIP Trunking

SoGEA Broadband: Fast, future-proofed connectivity

SoGEA

Trusted by our customers

We have worked with schools and Multi-Academy Trusts of all sizes, enabling them to capitalise on the benefits of unified communication. Read our case studies to find out more.

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“The fact that we now have a phone system that has a host of features, including much better call quality and ease of use, which have improved our day-to-day operations, but we are paying significantly less is great.”

Andrew Gamble

Network Manager, Pitville School

”3CX offered the modern VoIP solution that we were looking for and Gradwell could provide the cost-effective option of scaling the system based on SIP lines rather than physical handset”

Erin Teucher

Deputy Head of IT, Cabot Learning Federation

Education sector solutions frequently asked questions

Why should we choose Gradwell?

Educational institutions are more interested in achieving specific goals through the procurement process, rather than being focused on solutions used. This presents a challenge for traditional suppliers who have been in the market for a while and are not as flexible as newer suppliers like Gradwell.

How do I choose the right school phone system?

Educational institutions can choose the ‘right’ system by recognising requirements they need prior to engaging with suppliers, since specific features lists can vary between different providers, gaining specific information prior to enquiring can ensure ‘Us’ Gradwell are guiding you towards the correct phone system.

An education phone system not only enhances communication and student safety but also improves record-keeping both internally and externally. VoIP phones enable conversation recording, which is beneficial for logging student information or formal issues.

What is the best VoIP phone system for schools?

Choosing the best VoIP phone system for your school is all dependent on the institutions requirements choosing one that has ease of use, reliability and compatibility for your institution will help adapt to changes. Our VoIP phone systems can be viewed here 3CX and Wave.

How can telephony improve online learning?

Gradwell improves quality of learning by making sure that students and teachers have reliable and stable internet connections, allowing them to easily access educational materials. This also enables high-quality conferencing for virtual learning, which helps teachers deliver effective lessons.

How can phone systems for educational institutions improve school safety?

VoIP phone systems can enhance school safety by facilitating easier communication with both external and internal parties. Intercom systems play a fundamental role as internal announcement channels, enabling staff to share important messages with the entire school, especially during emergencies.

How will the PSTN switch off affect your school?

The PSTN switch-off will require significant changes for schools. Although there will be initial costs and adjustments, the long-term benefits of moving across to a VoIP system, including cost savings, improved functionality, and scalability, can enhance the school communication infrastructure. By addressing the outlined considerations, schools can ensure a smooth transition to modern, internet-based communication systems.

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