Trust-Wide Connectivity

MAT Solutions

Centralised internet, security and IT services designed for Multi-Academy Trusts. From site-to-site connectivity to trust-wide filtering policies, Broadband4 and SchoolCare deliver consistent, cost-effective infrastructure across every school in your trust.

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MAT Connectivity Options

Multi-Academy Trusts require robust site-to-site connectivity with diverse failover options and QoS guarantees for priority applications. We offer three proven connectivity models, each with distinct performance and cost characteristics.

Fibre EAD

Ethernet Access Direct — dedicated fibre between trust sites. Symmetric speeds with guaranteed bandwidth, lowest latency for real-time applications and video conferencing.

  • Symmetric throughput (1-10Gbps)
  • Lowest latency option
  • Lease line-like SLAs

MPLS

Multi-Protocol Label Switching creates a private WAN connecting all trust sites. Centralised internet breakout at HQ with QoS routing for voice, video, and critical applications.

  • Private network — not internet
  • Centralised security & filtering
  • QoS for VoIP & video

Fixed Wireless (FWA)

Rapid deployment option using line-of-sight microwave links between sites. Ideal for emergency connectivity or bridging while fibre is being installed.

  • No civil works required
  • Installation in weeks not months
  • Cost-effective backup option
Trust-Wide Control

Centralised Management Across All Sites

Manage the entire trust from a single dashboard. Unified policies ensure consistent safeguarding compliance across all schools, reducing complexity and risk.

One filtering policy, one internet breakout, one reporting view, and one point of contact — simplifying trust-wide operations.

Centralised Services

  • Single filtering policy across all schools
  • Centralised monitoring & reporting dashboard
  • Trust-level analytics with per-site breakdown
  • Consistent safeguarding & compliance policies
  • Single point of contact & invoice

Trust-Wide Services

Complete ICT infrastructure from a single partner.

Internet Connectivity

Carrier-agnostic internet access across all trust sites. Flexible mix of leased lines, FTTP, and backup connections tailored to each school's requirements and budget.

  • Site-specific solutions — not one-size-fits-all
  • Symmetric or asymmetric based on needs
  • Backup connectivity options available

Content Filtering

One filtering policy deployed across all schools using Netsweeper or Smoothwall. Safeguarding compliance with audit-ready logs and per-site reporting.

  • Consistent policy enforcement
  • Centralised reporting & analytics
  • Incident logging for DSL/Safeguarding

VoIP & Telephony

3CX deployed across the entire trust. Single auto attendant, unified call routing, and central management for all school phone systems.

  • 3CX on our private network
  • Carrier-independent SIP trunks
  • QoS prioritisation on MPLS/EAD

Cloud Backup

All schools' data backed up centrally to UK datacentres. Servers, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace with 30-day retention and rapid recovery.

  • Centralised backup of all sites
  • Trust-level recovery coordination
  • Ransomware protection across trust

PSD Group Advantage

Broadband4

Connectivity infrastructure — internet, backup, VoIP, WiFi. Network specialists with deep carrier relationships.

SchoolCare

On-site IT support — deployment, maintenance, user support. Engineers based nationwide with education expertise.

Combined Account Management

Single point of contact, combined invoicing, unified support. Complete ICT partner for trusts.

As part of PSD Group, Broadband4 and SchoolCare offer unmatched integration and coordination. We understand Multi-Academy Trusts because we've been serving education for over 15 years. Trust-wide ICT is complex — having one partner managing connectivity and support eliminates fragmentation, reduces risk, and simplifies operations.

School Types We Serve

Primary Schools

Typically smaller bandwidth requirements, heavy use of Google Classroom and Office 365, safeguarding filtering critical. Straightforward support with younger student devices.

Secondary Schools

High-bandwidth demand, complex MIS integration, extensive device management. Sixth forms require more sophisticated filtering policies. STEM labs demand QoS prioritisation.

SEND Schools

Specialist software integration, assistive technology compatibility, accessible device management interfaces. Often distributed across multiple small sites requiring reliable WAN.