Top 5 Summer Holiday IT Projects for Schools – 2025
Wed 25 June, 2025
Top 5 Summer Holiday IT Projects for Schools – 2025
The summer break is the perfect opportunity for schools and trusts to tackle essential IT upgrades without disrupting teaching and learning. At Soft Egg, we help schools make the most of this window to modernise systems, improve performance, and strengthen digital resilience.
Here are the top 5 summer holiday IT projects for schools in 2025:
1. Upgrade to Windows 11 Across Staff and Curriculum Devices
With support for older versions of Windows winding down, now is the time to upgrade to Windows 11. The summer holiday gives your IT team—or Soft Egg’s engineers—time to:
- Audit existing devices for compatibility
- Plan and carry out bulk upgrades
- Ensure group policies and safeguarding settings carry over smoothly
- Provide staff with updated training and documentation
TIP: Combine this with a device refresh to fully modernise your desktop environment.
2. Wi-Fi Upgrades & Wireless Infrastructure Refresh
As digital learning continues to grow, fast and reliable connectivity is essential. Summer is the best time to:
- Install or upgrade to Wi-Fi 6/6E or Wi-Fi 7
- Expand wireless coverage for 1:1 device schemes
- Replace ageing switches and access points
- Ensure compliance with DfE standards
Soft Egg offers DfE-compliant wireless design and installation—ideal for schools accessing government funding.
3. Move to the Cloud: Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace
More schools are ditching traditional servers in favour of cloud-based platforms like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace for Education. We can help you:
- Migrate staff and student data securely
- Set up SharePoint, OneDrive, or Google Drive structures
- Improve collaboration with Teams or Google Classroom
- Ensure safeguarding and compliance with best-practice policies
Moving to the cloud reduces IT maintenance, improves remote access, and futureproofs your school’s infrastructure.
4. Cybersecurity & Safeguarding Enhancements
Use the quiet summer period to strengthen your school’s digital security:
- Deploy multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Conduct a full security audit
- Install or update antivirus, filtering, and monitoring solutions
- Ensure staff and pupil accounts are secure and compliant
- Patch devices and servers to eliminate vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity is now a key part of Ofsted’s digital safeguarding expectations—don’t leave it until September.
5. Server, Network & Classroom IT Upgrades
Take advantage of empty classrooms and reduced network usage to:
- Migrate away from on-site servers or replace end-of-life hardware
- Upgrade core switches, cabling, or network cabinets
- Reconfigure IT suites or classroom devices
- Install interactive displays, visualisers or audio enhancements
- Organise and secure classroom cabling and charging solutions
We’ll ensure everything is clean, configured, and ready for teaching come September.
Book Your Summer 2025 Projects Now
Planning ahead is essential—summer installation slots are already in high demand. Whether it’s a full Windows 11 rollout, wireless upgrade, or complete cloud migration, Soft Egg’s experienced team can design and deliver your school’s next big IT project with minimal disruption.
Contact Soft Egg Today
Let’s plan your summer IT upgrades together. Get in touch for a free consultation and project proposal tailored to your school or MAT.
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