School IT Projects Delivered on Time and in Budget.
From Wi-Fi upgrades and server migrations to device rollouts and cloud moves, Holker IT plans and delivers technology projects for schools across the UK. Minimal disruption to teaching. No surprises on cost.
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- Fixed-Price Scoping
- Holiday Scheduling Available
- Nationwide Coverage
- Minimal Teaching Disruption
- End-to-End Delivery
The IT Projects Schools Ask Us to Deliver Most.
Whether it is a single-site upgrade or a trust-wide rollout, we scope, plan and deliver with the care that school environments demand.
Wi-Fi Upgrades
Full wireless network surveys, design and installation across your school, meeting DfE connectivity standards and supporting whole-school device use including one-device-per-pupil programmes.
Server Migrations
Moving from ageing on-site servers to cloud infrastructure or modern hardware, with careful planning, testing and a rollback plan so nothing goes wrong mid-term.
Device Rollouts
Supply, configuration and deployment of laptops, tablets and Chromebooks across your school estate, pre-loaded with your apps, policies and user accounts ready to go.
Cloud Migrations
Moving your school to Microsoft 365, including email migration, SharePoint setup, Teams configuration and OneDrive rollout, with staff guidance built in so adoption is smooth.
AV & Classroom Tech
Supply and installation of interactive displays, teacher walls, projectors and sound systems across classrooms, halls and reception areas, with full staff handover on completion.
Network Infrastructure
Structured cabling, switch upgrades, firewall replacement and network redesign projects, planned around your school calendar and delivered with minimal downtime.
Projects That Work Around the School Day.
Schools are not offices. We plan every project around your term dates, timetable and the reality of working in a live school environment.
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Holiday scheduling - major work is planned for half terms, Easter and summer breaks wherever possible to avoid disrupting lessons.
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Fixed-price scoping - before any work begins, we provide a clear scope and fixed cost so there are no surprises for your school business manager or bursar.
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A single point of contact - one project lead who knows your school, coordinates the team and keeps you updated throughout.
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Handover and documentation - every project finishes with full documentation and a handover session, so your team knows what has changed and how it works.
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Works alongside your existing support - we can deliver projects even if another provider handles your day-to-day IT. No contract required.
"We'd spent thousands on new wireless hardware that sat in its box for six months under our old provider. Holker gave us stability and a long-term vision for our network, starting with a full new installation."
School Business ManagerIndependent School, Lancashire
From First Conversation to Project Complete.
Initial Discussion
We talk through what you are trying to achieve, your timescales and any constraints we need to know about.
Site Survey
An engineer visits your school to assess the environment and gather everything needed to produce an accurate scope.
Scoped Proposal
You receive a clear, fixed-price proposal with a project plan, timeline and breakdown of exactly what is included.
Delivery & Handover
We deliver the project, keep you informed throughout and hand over with full documentation on completion.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Do we need to be a managed support customer to use your project services?
No. We deliver standalone IT projects for schools regardless of who provides their day-to-day support. If you already have an IT provider in place, we can work alongside them or take on the project independently.
Can project work be scheduled during school holidays?
Yes, and we actively recommend it for disruptive work like cabling, server migrations or large device rollouts. We plan around your school calendar from the start and are used to working over half terms and summer breaks.
Do you provide a fixed price before starting?
Yes. Following a site survey we provide a fixed-price proposal so there are no surprises. Any changes to scope that arise during delivery are flagged and agreed before they affect cost.
Can you support DfE-funded projects like Connect the Classroom?
Yes. We can help schools understand their eligibility for DfE funding schemes including Connect the Classroom, and manage the project delivery once funding is secured. Visit our School Network and Wi-Fi page for more detail.
What areas do you cover for project work?
We work with schools across the UK, with on-site engineers based across Lancashire and Greater Manchester. Remote support and project coordination is available nationwide.
More Than Just Projects.
Project work is just one part of what Holker IT does for schools. Explore our full range of education services.
Got a Project in Mind?
Tell us what you are trying to achieve and we will come back with a clear plan and a fixed price. No obligation.