IT Support for Schools

Specialists in providing IT Support for Schools across Scotland

Mother Technologies is a specialist provider of IT support solutions for schools across Scotland. Since our founding in 2002, we have established ourselves as a leading Scottish IT services provider with strong presences in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.

We understand that schools face unique IT challenges, which is why we offer comprehensive, cost-effective solutions specifically tailored to the education sector. By partnering with us, your school can enjoy reliable, secure, and streamlined IT operations, allowing you to focus solely on educating your students.

Why choose our IT Services for Education?

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Specialised IT Services for Education
We deliver IT, communications, and cybersecurity solutions designed to meet the specific needs of schools, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted operations.

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Over 10 Years of Experience
Our comprehensive understanding of the unique IT demands in educational settings allows us to provide tailored solutions that enhance both teaching and learning experiences.

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Flexible and Scalable
Whether your school requires fully outsourced IT support or complementary services to enhance your internal IT team, we offer flexible contracts that cater to your evolving needs.

Customer Testimonial

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“From the first call I had with Mother I have been impressed. They provided immediate support and expertise without delay or drama. As such, I would have no hesitation in recommending Mother to any school requiring IT support or to supplement their existing IT team and indeed would suggest a call to discuss options could only be beneficial to them.”

Glenalmond College
David Lish
Bursar & Chief Operating Officer
https://www.glenalmondcollege.co.uk

Comprehensive IT Solutions for Schools

In today’s digital world, IT plays a key role in the classroom. Our IT services for education are designed to assist teachers and students by providing seamless access to technology.

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Fully Outsourced IT Support

Our team takes complete responsibility for managing your school’s IT infrastructure, handling everything from routine maintenance to troubleshooting. We ensure your systems are consistently operational, reducing the stress of technical issues. This allows you to focus on what truly matters, without the burden of IT concerns.

  • Proactive IT Support: We ensure your IT systems run smoothly, so teachers can focus on teaching and students can reach their academic goals.
  • Remote and Onsite Support: Whether you need immediate assistance or scheduled maintenance, our team is ready to help.
  • Flexible Contracts: Our support packages are tailored to your school’s unique needs.
  • Cost Effective Solutions: Efficient IT management helps you cut unnecessary costs and focus resources where they’re needed most, improving efficiency and resources.
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Complementary IT Support

For schools with internal IT teams, we offer complementary IT services to enhance your existing team. Our goal is to work alongside your IT department, providing additional support, resources, and strategic guidance to optimise your school’s IT.

  • Ongoing IT Strategy & Planning: Our team works with you to develop and implement IT strategies and projects that maximise the use of technology in your school.
  • Emergency Support & Overflow Services: When your internal team needs extra help, we’re ready to step in.

Additional Managed Services for Schools

Cybersecurity for Schools

Our comprehensive cyber security services are custom-tailored to protect your school against a various threats, ensuring smooth and secure operations. Leveraging advanced technologies and proactive monitoring, we continuously safeguard your data and networks from potential breaches and attacks.

Connectivity for Schools

We offer a suite of internet solutions to meet your schools specific needs. Our offerings include broadband, superfast broadband, Ethernet, and MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching), ensuring a diverse range of options to cater to various requirements. This ensures not only seamless access to online resources but also enhanced security and performance for your network infrastructure. 

Telecoms for Schools

With our telecom solutions expertise, we offer a wide range of modern phone systems. Our team conducts a thorough assessment of your communication needs, taking into account factors such as call volume, scalability, and feature requirements. This enables us to tailor a solution that not only meets your current needs but also accommodates future growth and expansion.

Find out how we helped this school in our most recent case study

St Margaret's school for girls case study

Key Education Partners

As certified partners for Google for Education and Microsoft Education, we understand these platforms inside and out. This means we can offer a wide range of services designed specifically for schools. Whether it’s classroom management tools, productivity suites, or collaborative platforms, we use Google and Microsoft to improve teaching and learning in your school.

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What do managed IT services entail for schools?

Managed IT services for schools include the outsourcing of various IT functions to a third party provider. These are services such as providing technical support, overseeing device management, software installation, issue resolution, network security maintenance, and data backup.

What advantages do managed IT services bring to schools?

Providing IT services and technical support alleviates the burden on school staff. Additionally, it guarantees that the school’s computer infrastructure remains up-to-date, secure, and well-maintained, allowing pupils to thrive.

How can schools budget for managed IT services?

To effectively budget for managed IT services, schools should start by evaluating their specific IT needs and calculating the associated service costs. It’s important to also consider the long-term benefits of outsourcing IT support to a third-party provider, which include increased productivity, reduced downtime, enhanced security, and improved learning opportunities.