Connect the Classroom

The DfE has made £150 million available for eligible schools to upgrade their wireless network.

If you are eligible, you will be or will have already been contacted by the DfE.

Advantex have already assisted numerous schools during the pilot program and can help you throughout the process for this exciting scheme.

We work on a consultative approach, and we will not charge the school direct for any advice or guidance, successful or not.

What our Clients say

“Advantex have completed Wi-Fi projects across a number of our schools, they are my absolute go to partner for this kind of project. They advised, designed and implemented a solution that ticked all of our required boxes.” – Mike Carnaffin, Head of IT, Advance Learning Partnership

“We have been impressed by Advantex’s added value Wi-Fi solution and how they have bought into the spirit of the ‘Connect the Classroom’ scheme. Our investment will deliver not only a great resource but also one of the best possible learning environments for teachers, pupils and support staff.” – Dan Brinton, deputy headteacher at Belmont Community School

See who we have helped

What are your next steps?

Advantex are experienced in creating DfE compliant designs.

1. Once we are engaged, an Education Specialist will arrange to visit your school to complete a detailed audit.
2. The infrastructure will be designed by one of our Meraki Cisco Certified Engineers and your school will benefit from an accredited installation and personalised project management.
3. We will assist in the completion of the DfE forms.
4. Advantex will then supply your school with second to none after-care.

To work with Advantex on your Connect the Classroom grant and to ensure a DfE compliant solution please complete the form below.

Partner with Advantex and Cisco Meraki

Advantex will provide a brand-new Wireless and Switching infrastructure that will create the foundation to innovate teaching and learning.

Cisco Meraki cloud-managed IT is built for the demands of modern Education, simplicity, faster connections, increased coverage, and less support calls.

Did you know?

• Many of the schools in the North East did not apply for funding in phase one, despite being eligible.
• Meraki kit comes with a 10 year warranty.
• Meraki offer 24/7 support with a next business day hardware replacement.
• All firmware/software updates and security patches are free whilst kit is in warranty.