The Government-funded DfE Connect the Classroom scheme returns in 2025. If your school is currently receiving targeted intervention through the Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) programme, you may be eligible for funding. Schools will also be assessed against the DfE’s Wi-Fi connectivity standards. Those who do not meet these standards and are part of the RISE programme will be contacted directly by the DfE.
Apex has successfully delivered over 45 Connect the Classroom projects since the scheme began in 2021, securing more than £4 million in funding for schools. As an HPE Aruba Gold Partner, we ranked third in the UK for HPE-backed Connect the Classroom deployments. Our close partnership with HPE Aruba enables us to support every stage of your journey—from funding to full network transformation.
Our Connect the Classroom Services
The Department for Education’s Connect the Classroom programme offers funding to eligible schools in Education Investment Areas or Priority Education Investment Areas. We assess your current network, confirm your eligibility, and guide you through securing funding, ensuring your school gets the support it needs.
Our team designs a bespoke wireless solution that meets the DfE’s latest specifications. This includes implementing modern Wi-Fi access points, centralised management systems, and enhanced security. Every solution is tailored to your school’s size, layout, and future demands, ensuring strong and reliable connectivity throughout your site.
We deliver professional installation with minimal disruption to teaching. From cabling and access point installation to network configuration, we ensure your new infrastructure integrates seamlessly with existing systems like servers, switches, and firewalls. Our engineers prioritise efficiency and reliability, so your school is ready to go from day one.
After installation, we provide ongoing support to ensure your network performs reliably. Our team offers monitoring, troubleshooting, and proactive maintenance, keeping your connectivity at its best. Each school receives termly reviews with a dedicated account manager to address evolving needs and ensure long-term success.
Upgrade your school’s wireless infrastructure with Connect the Classroom.
With extensive experience in serving schools, we understand the unique networking challenges faced by schools, colleges, and universities.
Our solutions are designed to address these challenges and support the specific needs of the education sector.
We work closely with you to develop customised networking solutions that align with your institution’s goals and requirements.
Whether you need to upgrade your infrastructure, improve connectivity, or enhance security, we tailor our solutions to meet your objectives.
Our team of certified network engineers has the expertise and experience to deliver reliable and high-performance networking solutions.
We stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices to ensure that your network infrastructure operates at its best.
At Apex Network Solutions, we are committed to excellence in everything we do. We strive to exceed your expectations with our quality of service, attention to detail, and dedication to customer satisfaction.
