Funding for WiFi/Switches

[Olliedawg]

Is anyone aware of any other sort of funding available (besides Connect the Classroom, as we are not eligible) for WiFi refresh? We're currently not meeting standards & have no budget left.

 

Currently we have UAP-AC-PRO (wifi 5) across site, with a software controller on a VM.

 

We also still have about 5 100mbps switches left to replace, all are up to standard apart from these.

 

If not we'll just have to carry on until budget replenishes - I suppose an option is leasing, but i'd rather not do that for this type of equipment

[Dos_Box]

I'll move this to the Hardware Forum (I know it's an awkward one to place) as you may get better visibility for your needs.

[Millgate_Jon]

Hi Ollie

I dont have any experience of the EEF myself but some schools I have worked with in the past have used them before.

It could be way off the mark but might be worth investigating........

 

https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/

 

Good Luck!