£25 million DfE funding announced for schools' connectivity
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New funding
The Department for Education’s (DfE) has just announced new funding through their "Connect the Classroom" initiative.
If your school is looking to enhance its IT infrastructure, now is the time to act.
OfficeXpress is here to be your IT supplier of choice, helping you make the most of this opportunity to improve your technology and provide a better learning environment your students and staff.

HPE Aruba Networking
To access this funding, schools must choose their own supplier, ensuring the work meets DfE specifications.
As a trusted and experienced IT supplier, OfficeXpress is here to guide you through the process.
With over 30 years of expertise in providing top-tier IT solutions to schools, we guarantee that your school’s IT upgrades will meet all government standards and help you make the most of this funding opportunity.
HPE Aruba Networking is a global leader in secure, reliable and scalable wired and wireless infrastructure, providing schools and trusts of all sizes with simple and affordable networking solutions.
Next step
To learn more about this DfE initiative or the DfE’s ‘Plan Technology for your School' survey, please contact our Head of Education, Daniel Molineux.
Get in touch
Email Daniel Molineux on dmolineux@officexpress.co.uk or call us on 0115 914 4144
Narrowing the digital divide
The DfE has also launched a consultation to gather views on its long-term vision for narrowing the digital divide in schools and colleges, focusing on proposals for the future of the digital technology standards.
The consultation will be open for 8 weeks and we encourage you to take part here.
Your views will help the DfE refine their approach and ensure that all students benefit from the opportunities that technology offers.
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