IT Support for Schools in Liverpool
Security-First IT Infrastructure for Liverpool Schools, Academies & MATs
Independent, on the Wirral, Microsoft partner. You deal with Eric.
Liverpool schools handle sensitive pupil data, face Ofsted scrutiny, and are increasingly targeted by cyber criminals. Generic IT support isn’t enough – you need specialists who understand safeguarding, DfE requirements, and the unique pressures of the education sector.
Covering Liverpool: The work is remote first, with visits scheduled when a job genuinely needs one. You are dealing with the local pressures schools face, from MIS outages on results day to network issues during an Ofsted visit.
You deal with Eric. Twenty years of cloud and security architecture in regulated environments, covering the Wirral, just across the water from Liverpool. The person who scopes the work is the person who does it, so nothing gets lost between a salesperson and a delivery team.
Six questions, about two minutes. You get a written fix list in the order worth closing things, and you keep it either way.
Not sure which tier fits your business? Book a no-cost 20-minute consultation – we’ll assess your setup and recommend the right fit. No pressure, no sales pitch.
Why Liverpool Schools Choose Local IT Support
On-Site When It Matters
Remote support is great until it isn’t. When you need someone on-site during exam season or an Ofsted visit, we’re in Liverpool, not hours away, and can prioritise getting there quickly for critical issues.
We Understand Schools
From primary schools to secondary academies and MATs across Liverpool, we understand term-time pressures, budget constraints, and the compliance requirements schools face daily.
Security Specialists, Not Generalists
We’re not a generic IT company. We’re security specialists who understand DfE data protection requirements, filtering obligations, and the specific cyber threats targeting schools.
Co-Managed Flexibility
Already have an IT technician or existing support? We work alongside them as your security specialist layer. Keep what works, add the expertise you’re missing.
Why Liverpool Schools Choose Locally Based IT Support
Liverpool’s education sector is substantial. The city has two major universities, Liverpool John Moores University and the University of Liverpool, alongside dozens of primary and secondary schools and several further education colleges. The Knowledge Quarter’s 450-acre innovation district connects education with the city’s technology ecosystem, and schools across the city increasingly use cloud-based platforms for teaching, administration and safeguarding record-keeping.
The Alder Hey Children’s Hospital ransomware attack in November 2024 was a stark reminder that Liverpool organisations handling data about children are active targets. Schools managing pupil records through SIMS, Bromcom or similar MIS platforms hold sensitive information that KCSIE safeguarding requirements mandate they protect. When those systems are unavailable, safeguarding processes are compromised.
We are based in the Liverpool City Region, making us the nearest specialist IT support provider to the city’s schools. We understand education budgets, KCSIE compliance requirements and the day-to-day technology needs of schools, from interactive whiteboards to managed Wi-Fi, and you get support that works within the constraints schools actually face.
What We Provide for Liverpool Schools
Cloud Security Architecture
Microsoft 365 Education configured securely for your school. Secure access to SIMS, Bromcom, Arbor, CPOMS, and other school systems from anywhere – staff room, home, or on the move.
Cyber Threat Protection
EDR endpoint protection, email security against phishing, web filtering that meets DfE requirements, and monitoring for threats targeting your school network.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Ransomware-proof backups with tested recovery. Schools are prime ransomware targets – when (not if) you’re hit, we restore your data without paying criminals.
Compliance Support
Cyber Essentials certification guidance, GDPR technical measures for pupil data, and documentation for Ofsted digital safeguarding requirements.
Ready to See Where You Stand?
Choose your starting point:
Transparent Pricing for Liverpool Schools
No hidden fees. No surprise invoices. Budget-friendly pricing that works with school funding cycles – the same rates whether you’re a single primary or a multi-academy trust.
H-Protect Essentials
Core security foundations
- Endpoint monitoring & patching
- Device backup
- Ransomware protection
- Remote support quota
5-user minimum
H-Protect Standard
Full security stack with helpdesk
- Everything in Essentials, plus:
- Helpdesk support (fast response)
- EDR endpoint protection
- Email security & anti-phishing
- Microsoft 365 management
- Web filtering (DfE compliant)
- Monthly security scorecard
10-user minimum
H-Protect Complete
SOC monitoring (available as a paid upgrade) + compliance support
- Everything in Standard, plus:
- Continuous security monitoring, actioned in working hours
- Vulnerability management
- Staff phishing awareness training
- Priority support & SLA
- Cyber Essentials prep support
10-user minimum
Note: Pricing covers security and management. Microsoft 365 Education licensing and any Azure consumption are additional. Many schools qualify for discounted or free Microsoft licensing.
Common Questions from Liverpool Schools
Do you provide on-site support in Liverpool?
Yes. Most issues are fixed remotely, usually the same day. When something needs a person in the room, the visit is scheduled. Standard support is remote (faster for most issues), but when you need someone physically present, during an Ofsted visit, exam period, or network emergency, we’re local rather than travelling from the other end of the country.
We already have an IT technician. Can you work alongside them?
Absolutely – this is our co-managed model. Your technician handles day-to-day support and knows your school. We add the security specialist layer: threat monitoring, email protection, backup testing, compliance support. Most schools keep their existing staff and add us for the cyber security expertise they’re missing.
How quickly can you respond during critical school periods?
Results day, exam periods, and Ofsted visits are non-negotiable. Critical issues get priority attention year-round, and during key school dates we treat all issues as priority. Helpdesk calls are answered promptly. When your MIS goes down on GCSE results day, you get our full attention straight away.
Can you help us get run to Cyber Essentials standards?
Yes – we’re run to Cyber Essentials standards ourselves and guide schools through certification regularly. We implement the technical controls, prepare documentation, and support you through assessment. Typical timeline: 6-12 weeks. Many MATs and local authorities now require this for data sharing agreements.
What school systems do you support?
All the main ones. SIMS, Bromcom, Arbor, ScholarPack for MIS. CPOMS, MyConcern for safeguarding. Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 Education. ParentPay, Tucasi for payments. You get they’re secure, backed up, and accessible. We don’t train you on the software (that’s your vendor), but we make sure the infrastructure running it is bulletproof.
IT support for schools across the North West
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Protect Your Liverpool School
Ready to talk? Start with a no-cost security assessment – we’ll review your current setup, identify vulnerabilities, and show you exactly where your school is at risk.
Secured in 7 Days, or that month is on us.
Serving schools across Liverpool, Wirral, Chester, and the North West. run to Cyber Essentials standards. Microsoft Education Partner.