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129 devices on UniFi Enterprise Core The system is good but don't load it all the way to 100% Camera Capacity

2 x UPS 2U Pro (when it's released) One for server one for Switches https://uk.store.ui.com/uk/en/category/integrations-power-tech/products/ups-2u-pro-eu

Great question. We actually didn't do a full classroom migration-we were merging two primary schools that barely used Google Classroom to begin with. I've moved teachers' emails and Google Drive data using the migration tools, asked teachers move whatever files they needed over to the new domain, and gave them a one-year window to jump back into the old domain if they forgot anything. From what I remember I also had to migrate calendars manually, but this was an easy export. Edit: Just remember that we also had to move Google Chromebook device license from old domains to the new domain. This took some time and I've had to contact a separate team for this. Google overall was not very helpful with the migration. They offer great easy to use tools to migrate data from Microsoft. I thought that migrating from Google to Google can with one button click but this was not the case. My suggestion is to plan everything and communicate with staff. Be patient with this as even now 2 years after we changed over I'm still getting emails from staff asking to access old emails so they can update their password for some service.

We did the exact same thing recently, but with Google instead of Microsoft. We brought three schools together under one main email and web setup. It’s completely fine to do as long as you plan ahead. The main work is just updating email addresses everywhere, on school websites, and login accounts. You have to give staff and parents plenty of time to change their details before you make the switch. For our layout, we kept each school's name in the address, like schoolname.trustname.com I would definitely do it again. Managing everything is way easier now because we only have one admin account to log into instead of three. Buying subscription is much easier too, we can just buy one deal for the whole trust now, or just for a single school (subdomain) if needed.

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For our school reliability is hit and miss. The app works most of the time, the bluetooth ID printer is not stable. I've just had to order a replacement ID card reader and for £250 + £14.95 - Total excl. VAT £264.95. Does anyone know if you can use an alternative one ?

You're absolutely right, kids will eventually snap anything sticking out of the front of a display. I highly recommend checking out ProWise TVs before you buy. They offer similar USB-C capabilities (DisplayPort and charging), and as a bonus, their TV management system is very good.

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All Chromebooks here, I don't have access to GPO. I can confirm that this setting is in Google Admin, so if your Chrome admx policies are up to date, you should see this here Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Google > Google Chrome

The policy you are looking for is called "LensOverlaySettings".

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I've changed primary domains from sch.uk to a custom one. It was a hassle but possible. The messy part was the licenses as you need to remove Chromebook licenses and then re-add them again which involved contacting a special team. Google Support should be able to help you with this and yes this is possible.

I've always liked Qnap until I've ordered Synology and now I prefer Synology. As someone mentioned the Active backup just works for backing up Google or Office 365 environment.

My understanding is that the Digital Leader role is assigned to an IT Manager, Head of IT, or Director of IT who also holds a position on the SLT. Here is an Ai summary of Meeting digital and technology standards in schools and colleges and DL responsibilities. Standard Category Responsibility Description Digital Leadership & Governance Appointment and Authority The role must be assigned to a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure strategic oversight and high-level accountability. Strategy Development Develop and manage a minimum two-year digital technology strategy that aligns with the school’s educational and development plan. Accountability for Strategy Be accountable for the successful delivery of the digital technology strategy based on desired teaching outcomes and organizational requirements. Drive Technology Use Encourage and support the effective and beneficial use of digital technology across the school or college. Asset Register Ownership Own the digital asset register and ensure processes are established for IT support to keep it accurately updated. Disaster Recovery Planning Be responsible for integrating digital technology into the Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans and ensuring they are tested annually. IT Support Standards Agree Service Expectations Set and formally record clear expectations (Service Level Agreements) for how quickly IT support will respond to and resolve issues. Lead Annual Review Lead a formal annual review of IT support arrangements to assess performance, check capacity, and confirm value for money. Assess IT Support Skills Assess whether internal or external IT support requires specific professional memberships or certifications (e.g., ITIL or Cyber Essentials). Cyber Security Standards Accountability for Cyber Risk Be accountable for and coordinate all activities related to conducting the annual cyber risk assessment and reviewing it every term. Cyber Incident Reporting Ensure all staff and students know how to report a potential incident and assign a person to formally report serious incidents to external bodies like Action Fraud and DfE. Cyber Awareness Plan Plan and implement a cyber awareness program to train students and staff on cyber risks and secure digital behavior. Check Data Access Work with the Data Protection Officer (DPO) to assess and secure staff access and permissions to systems and sensitive data. Filtering & Monitoring Procurement and Documentation Be responsible for procuring filtering and monitoring systems and documenting all decisions on what content is blocked or allowed. Oversee Reporting Oversee reports generated by monitoring systems and ensure staff are appropriately trained to act on reports and concerns. Review Provision Annually Ensure the filtering and monitoring provision is reviewed at least annually with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and IT support to meet safeguarding needs. Digital Accessibility Include in Strategy Identify which strategies and policies need to be reviewed to formally incorporate the accessibility needs of the school community. Procurement Criteria Ensure new and existing hardware and software are procured with accessibility in mind, supporting all necessary accessibility features and assistive technology. Lead Communication Accessibility Lead the effort to ensure all internal and external digital communications and content are accessible to all users, including those with SEND or EAL. Cloud Solution Standards Data Protection Assurance Seek assurance from cloud solution providers that data handling practices, storage locations, and contracts comply with UK GDPR and data protection legislation. Availability Targets Before entering an agreement, confirm that the cloud solution's published availability targets (e.g., 99.9% uptime) meet the school's operational needs. Procurement/Finance (Implied across standards) Budget Oversight Review all asset and contract registers ahead of the financial planning cycle to inform buying, renewal, and replacement decisions.

Got some good news for you. New Chromebook devices receive 10 years of updates. https://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/6220366