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Choosing your Network

SITSS recommendations for computer systems in primary schools have been developed in consultation with the SSE ICT curriculum advisers.

Networked systems can provide:

• Sharing of internet facilities, files and folders, printers and other peripherals
• An exciting choice of pre-installed curriculum software
• Optimisation of management time and automation of many processes and facilitation of remote maintenance of your system. Click on this link for information on Managing Your Network.
• Protection against inadvertent or malicious alteration of settings
• SITSS can provide cover for hardware faults and software configuration; anti-virus and security protection.

News

March 2007 Becta has just published Thin Client technology in schools, a summary of research findings.

In 2006 Becta commissioned research into the use of Thin Client technology in schools. The aim of the research was to provide insights into the use of Thin Client technology in schools for the benefit of education professionals and policy makers. In particular the research looked at the functionality, benefits, issues, impact on learning and teaching and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of Thin Client technology. The report is available to order or download from:

• Becta: Thinclient

Your School

To find out about different network options for your primary school, click on the appropriate link below:

Small primary and nursery schools

Peer to Peer system - up to 20 computers

Medium and large primaries

Client/Server system

Schools with flexible working

Mobile computing and wireless networking

Network Infrastructure and Active Network Components

Support Contracts & Services

Competitive prices can be negotiated through Hertfordshire Supplies (formerly County Supplies & Contract Services)

Getting Best Value from your investment

Downloads for Hertfordshire Schools

Diagram of a basic layout for a simple network

• Word XP,65kb/1 page, 16/12/2004, typical_network_layout.doc

Choice of Curriculum Computing Systems in Primary Schools

• Word97, 32.5kb/4 pages, 25/11/2003, primary_rationale.doc