1. Schools Broadband Connectivity The Way Forward
Helen Wright
Christine Springett

2. Broadband Requirements
Symmetrical connection (min 2Mbps for primary)
Connection through LA or RBC
Link to the National Education Network
Secure and safe
Personalised online learning space for every user
Develop Single Sign On with LA/RBC as identity provider
No evidence thus far that these requirements will change
Commercial supplier not able to provide all this

3. Embc connectivity now Connection to a regional Wide Area Network
Resilient connections to the Internet
Connection to the NEN
Safe and secure – firewall, anti-virus, monitoring
Becta accredited web filtering
Data Centres

4. Embc services now Help Desk Website hosting Filtered email
Video Conferencing
Leicester Gateway
School administration tools
Personal online space
SSO
RBC representation at National Forums

5. End of Contract Current embc contract ends October 2012
Procurement timescales
Smooth transition to new service

6. Possible Scenarios Scenario 1
Maintain current position: all connectivity and services are provided regionally

7. Possible Scenarios Scenario 2
All connectivity and services are locally provided by Leicester City Council

8. Possible Scenarios Scenario 3
Provision of connectivity and services is split. Those best provided regionally remain so. Others are provided locally, either by LCC alone or in partnership with one or more other Local Authorities.

9. What is happening now?
Analysis Mason study of school and corporate requirements
Decision on recommendations will be based on achieving best value for Leicester City Schools ie
Quality of service
Flexibility to meet future needs
Robust and secure
Value for money

10. Potential to develop new services to support schools from LCCeg
VOIP
Roaming access between schools
Wireless access from home for Head Teachers
Data storage and backup
Centrally hosted systems for server updates, anti – virus
Fully managed service

11. School Commitment
What? A commitment for 3 years to LA city wide broadband solution for schools Why? Meet government requirements Safe and secure Achieve best value

12. Central Funding 2009 – 10 Upgraded non BSF secondary schools
Ellesmere College
Replaced and future proofed out of life Primary School routers
Subsidised charges for primary and special schools

13. Central Funding 20010 – 11 Final year of central funds
Priority is upgrades for Primary and Special Schools
4 schools in progress now
Offer to all schools to request an upgrade
Implications for ongoing charges
Limited funds - Final decision based on need (current usage)