BETT Review
Beaconsfield High School offers secure all-wireless learning environment
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Buckinghamshire has become one of the first schools in the UK to adopt a combined Bradford Networks and Meru Networks secure wireless solution. Designed to offer Sixth Form and Year 9 and 10 pupils access to a more independent and personal learning environment, the implementation paves the way for state schools to go wireless by encouraging pupils to bring their own devices (BYOD) to school and save on IT resources. The network enables pupils to register their own mobile devices and provides secure access to the school’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) via Buckinghamshire’s Grid for Learning (GFL).
Acceptable usage policies allow pupils who have registered to connect up to three devices and
Brother: At your side in education
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rother has continued to demonstrate its commitment to the education market in the UK. Over the past twelve months we’ve been busy showcasing our latest products and solutions at shows such as BETT, supporting best practice through our partnership with Schools Network, and providing added value through our free trials and cashback offers.
access authorised websites depending on their curriculum and status. A monthly anti-virus and OS patch check ensures all devices are fully up to date. If failures are detected, Network Sentry points them to a remediation portal to resolve issues before access is allowed.
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Our education printing solutions combine quality, speed and reliable performance with the very latest technology support, such as AirPrint technology which enables staff and students to print from mobile devices. We also support Google CloudPrint™ enabling document printing from the cloud. Our managed print solutions are also available to education organisations, providing a simple, tailored lease package to meet any level of print requirements.
Specific models in our A4 colour laser printer and A3 colour inkjet range currently have some fantastic promotions such as free colour ink cartridges or three year on-site warranty.
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