Upgrading School Wi-Fi with Soft Egg Through the DfE Connect the Classroom Scheme

Fri 30 May, 2025

If your school qualifies for the DfE’s Connect the Classroom funding, now is the perfect time to futureproof your wireless infrastructure. At Soft Egg, we specialise in specifying and delivering high-performance wireless installations that meet Department for Education (DfE) standards—on time, on budget, and with minimal disruption.

What Is the DfE Connect the Classroom Scheme?

The Connect the Classroom initiative is a government-backed programme offering eligible schools fully funded upgrades to their wireless and LAN infrastructure. The goal? To support digital learning by ensuring schools have enterprise-grade Wi-Fi that’s fast, secure, and reliable.

Why Choose Soft Egg for Your Wireless Upgrade?

As trusted education IT specialists, Soft Egg has extensive experience designing and delivering Wi-Fi networks in line with DfE specifications. Our end-to-end service includes:

  • Initial site survey and network audit
  • DfE-compliant wireless design tailored to your building layout and device usage
  • Expert installation of high-performance access points and switches
  • Post-installation testing and ongoing support
  • Full documentation for funding compliance and future reference

A Stress-Free Process From Start to Finish

Soft Egg manages the entire process—from specification to delivery—ensuring your school gets the most out of the Connect the Classroom funding. Our experienced team works closely with school leadership, IT teams, and local authorities to deliver seamless wireless upgrades with minimal classroom disruption.

Get Started with Soft Egg Today

If your school is located in an Education Investment Area (EIA) and meets the eligibility criteria, you could access 100% funding for your wireless network upgrade.

Contact Soft Egg today for a free consultation and find out how we can help you take advantage of the DfE Connect the Classroom scheme.