Supercharge Your School’s Network – With DfE-Funded Support from DMS

£25 million in DfE funding is now available. Let DMS help you secure your share.

Act now. DfE’s Connect the Classroom programme is live, and your school could be eligible for a fully funded Wi-Fi and network upgrade. DMS is here to manage the entire process on your behalf.

DfE Has Changed the Rules – Is Your School Eligible?

In March 2025, the DfE confirmed major changes to the way Connect the Classroom funding will be allocated. Education Investment Areas (EIAs) and Priority EIAs have been scrapped. This means eligibility is no longer tied to postcode or region. Instead, funding will now go to any school whose network infrastructure does not meet DfE digital and technology standards. This includes schools with:

• Inconsistent or poor Wi-Fi coverage

• Insufficient network speeds

• Outdated switching or wireless hardware

• Struggles supporting cloud platforms like Google for Education or Microsoft 365

If this sounds like your school, you could be entitled to a fully funded upgrade -regardless of location.

What is Connect the Classroom?

Connect the Classroom is a government-backed programme providing fully funded network upgrades for eligible schools. The aim is simple: to ensure every pupil and teacher has reliable, high-speed, secure access to digital learning tools—anywhere on site.

Why choose DMS?

At DMS, we deliver bespoke, DfE-aligned networking solutions with leading brands like Cisco Meraki, Aruba, Fortinet and Dell. We’re not tied to a single vendor, which means we design what’s right for your school—not what’s convenient for us. We’re also listed on public sector procurement frameworks, making it simple and compliant for your school to move forward. With national reach and a proven track record, we’ve supported primary, secondary and MATs across the UK through the Connect the Classroom process.

How it works – your path to a fully funded upgrade

1. Register your interest – We’ll carry out a free audit of your existing infrastructure

2. Eligibility confirmed – If your school doesn’t meet current DfE Wi-Fi standards, you’re likely to qualify

3. DfE application support – We prepare your proposal and guide you through every step

4. Installation & support – Our team delivers a compliant solution, with minimal disruption

5. Long-term value – We stay with you post-project for testing, training and technical support

What your school gains

• Whole-site Wi-Fi with full classroom and outdoor coverage

• Increased capacity for 1:1 devices and online platforms

• Enhanced cybersecurity with DfE-grade protection

• Smoother lesson delivery, reduced IT frustrations

• DfE-compliant infrastructure that supports inspections and future growth

Why now?

The new funding model opens the door for more schools—but funding is still capped and allocated in waves. The earlier you apply, the better your chances.

Get started now – no cost, no obligation

Let DMS evaluate your school’s current network and guide you through the next steps.

Email: info@thedmsgroup.co.uk

Phone: 01204 471358