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Technical Consultancy Services

Expert guidance to strengthen, modernise, and future proof your school or MAT.

With over 20 years of experience supporting ICT in schools, academies, and Multi-Academy Trusts across the UK, Oakford provides specialist consultancy services that help education organisations improve resilience, enhance compliance, reduce risk, and align technology with long-term strategic goals.

Whether you’re looking to recover from a technical failure, prepare for growth, or modernise your entire digital infrastructure, our consultancy team brings cross-sector expertise and deep education knowledge to every engagement.

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Comprehensive IT Audits

Clarity, insight, and a complete picture of your current position.

If you’re unsure about your ICT environment — or need an independent, expert review — Oakford delivers a structured, education-focused audit covering:

  • Server and cloud infrastructure
  • Physical and wireless networks
  • Cybersecurity posture
  • GDPR & data protection compliance
  • End-user devices
  • IT support processes and staffing
  • Classroom technology
  • Backup and disaster recovery systems

Audits include on-site and remote assessment, a detailed written report, and a wash-up meeting to review findings and prioritised recommendations.

Strategic IT Consultancy

Turn your ideas into a clear, achievable roadmap.

Whether you’re planning the next stage of your school’s development or shaping a MAT-wide digital strategy, our consultants work with senior leaders to design structured, realistic long-term plans.

Your strategic roadmap can include:

  • 3- or 5-year ICT development planning
  • Budget forecasting
  • Cloud strategy and migration plans
  • Security and compliance improvement
  • Network modernisation
  • Curriculum-aligned digital development
  • Onboarding technology for new MAT schools

We turn your goals into actionable, fully costed plans your leadership team can trust.

Solution Development & Innovation

Leverage proven solutions or develop something unique.

Oakford continuously invests in research and development, creating reliable, tested solutions for schools and MATs. Where appropriate, we can deploy an existing solution for rapid results — or design a bespoke one if your requirements are unique.

Our development services include:

  • Solution design & prototyping
  • Test-environment validation
  • Full deployment and handover
  • Optional ongoing management & refinement

This ensures your organisation benefits from innovation backed by real-world experience.

Compliance & Cybersecurity Consultancy

Meet the standards your school or MAT is responsible for.

Many sectors — including education — face strict compliance demands. Oakford provides comprehensive support to strengthen your compliance position, including:

  • GDPR technical auditing
  • Cybersecurity audits
  • Vulnerability scanning
  • Policy development
  • Risk reduction planning
  • Assistance with achieving Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus accreditations

This helps your organisation demonstrate compliance, reduce risk, and align with national guidance including DfE and NCSC expectations.

Why Schools & MATs Choose Oakford for Consultancy

Education Experts

Over 20 years supporting ICT in primary, secondary, SEN and MAT environments.

Independent Expert Advice

We're not tied to any single vendor — we recommend what's right for you.

Trusted & Proven

Most new customers join us through referrals — a testament to the quality of our work.

DBS Checked Consultants

All consultancy staff are DBS checked and understand safeguarding requirements.

Clear, Actionable Deliverables

Every project includes documented outcomes, next steps, and leadership friendly reporting.

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We offer a free consultation for schools, academies and Multi Academy Trusts. Contact us today to see how we can support your next stage of IT development.

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