In all schools high-quality broadband is of extreme importance but within an independent school setup, the wants and needs of the WIFI may alter due to additional pressures of independent schools.

Independent schools generally have smaller class sizes and fewer pupils. This is a key aspect of the marketing of independent schools as they offer more 1-2-1 time for pupils and teachers compared to state-funded schools. Many independent schools also offer boarding options either full time boarding or weekly boarding. From a broadband perspective, this has a huge impact on the needs of an independent school compared to state-funded schools.

At independent schools, there are likely to be fewer pupils and therefore fewer users in total on the internet. But they are also more likely to be using the broadband at all hours of the day and into the evenings due to boarders needing to access the network to complete homework or for leisure in the evenings.

Boarding also means that there is a wider range of devices and more private devices which can increase the risk of security threats and lead to additional strain on the wider school broadband network. This means that even more protection and filters are required as pupils using broadband in their free time could have the opportunity to visit inappropriate sites if they are not up to scratch. This is where we can help at Unite 6 as we specialise in school broadband packages.

What are the main things an independent school needs from broadband then?

Exceptional speeds, superior security, enhanced filtering and here at Unite 6, we can provide all of this for the best price.

As an independent school, you will also want to stand out from the crowd to be able to attract the best possible pupils to your school. To do this you need to compete with other independent schools on aspects such as results and facilities, and in today modern age those facilities also include having the best possible broadband. This is where we can offer a range of packages to suit!

Unite 6 will create a package that bests suits your school

As specialists in the field of school broadband, we have the perfect solutions to the independent school situation. First of all, our cheapest package starts at just £1,600 per year which gives the basics but would cover the areas required such as filtering all devices, filtering for pupils using the broadband outside of class and reporting if pupils try to access inappropriate sites. Although with this package there is a max of 80Mps Download speed which once shared out isn’t realistically enough.

Therefore, we would suggest a superior package offering the best money can buy and that would be to use a leased line system. Creating a line specifically for the school with no interference as no one else can use your line. All the previously discussed features are included but download speeds can be as high as 1GBps, which is a huge amount! This will ensure all pupils have the best broadband with no buffering and the best teaching experience. A great selling point for the school. This package would cost £3,450 per year which is still significantly cheaper than any equivalent package from other providers. Most importantly this package has the best security, the best filtering and the best broadband speeds. Giving pupils the best learning environment possible whilst keeping safe in classes and in recreation times.

To find out more about our packages please get in touch and we will help however possible.