What schools face
Many schools are paying for Microsoft 365 licences but barely scratching the surface of what is available. Data is scattered across shared drives and USB sticks, setups are inconsistent between departments, and staff struggle with remote access and collaboration. Without proper configuration, Microsoft 365 is just expensive email.
How We Help
We help schools get genuine value from Microsoft 365 — not just email, but the full suite of tools that can transform how your staff collaborate and share information. That means setting up Teams so departments can communicate easily, configuring SharePoint as a proper document management system, and deploying OneDrive so staff can access their files from anywhere without resorting to USB sticks or emailing documents to themselves.
Our approach starts with understanding how your school actually works. We configure Microsoft 365 around your structure — your departments, your policies, your academic calendar — rather than applying a one-size-fits-all template. If you are migrating from an existing setup, we handle the heavy lifting so there is minimal disruption to the school day.
Once everything is in place, we provide practical training for your staff so they feel confident using the tools. We also carry out regular licence reviews to make sure you are on the right plan and not overspending. Microsoft licensing for education can be complex, and our experience means we can often find savings that schools did not know were available.
What's Included
Servers and cloud
The DfE recommends cloud-first approaches for school IT. We help you migrate to and manage Microsoft 365 effectively, so your school gets genuine value from its investment.
Learn more about the DfE standardsWhy Hurst Technology
- Microsoft Partner status with deep education licensing knowledge
- We configure tools the way schools actually use them — not a generic corporate setup
- Training is included so your staff can make the most of every tool
- We review your licences to make sure you are not paying for features you do not need