BSF ICT

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BSF ICT

• Anne Casey
• anne.casey_at_partnershipsforschools.org.uk

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What we will cover in this session

• Fundamental facts of ICT in BSF
• What elements to consider as part of a managed
  service
• How the ICT funding is allocated
• How much input the schools have

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What we wont cover in this session

• The specific ICT elements for your school
• The procurement process
• The scope of your school/LA managed service

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The Golden Thread
ICT Vision
Strategy
ICT Output
SfC
ICT Vision
Strategy
SfC 1
OBC
Procurement
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Spec
ICT Vision
Strategy
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And the ICT?
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Computer says No?
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What is a Managed Service?

• At its simplest a Managed Service consists of a
  single contract designed to deliver all ICT
  systems and services. This comprises provision
  of and support for
• Learning Platform including MIS, VLE and learning
  content
• Wide area network probably linking to the LAs
  broadband service
• Institutional infrastructure (School LAN)
• All users equipment access devices
  peripherals, etc.
• Network services user account management
  e-mail back-up virus protection Internet
  filtering and/or monitoring curriculum software
  servers video-conferencing etc

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And..

• Anywhere, anytime access for all users
• Integration of legacy hardware and software
• Change management operational training
  pedagogical training
• ICT for school administration
• Helpdesk
• Technical support
• Refresh and sustainability
• Local choice

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ICT Output Specification OBC

• e.g. the facility for visually impaired students
  to be able to access their personal, adapted
  profile from whatever user device they may choose
  to use at any location

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Output specification.

• Design and Installation Requirements (Learning
  platform, infrastructure and equipment)
• Transition and Implementation Requirements
• Operational Requirements
• Finance and Management Requirements

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The ICT Supply Chain how it works
LEP Bidding Consortium inc. Construction, FM,
FE, ICT
ICT Partner / key supplier
Active network kit
Computer hardware
Specialist hardware
Services AV, email
Peripheral devices
Curriculum software
VLE
MIS
Tech Support
Training
central provision
some school choice
full school choice
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How is a Managed Service financed?

• BSF capital 225 per pupil place for passive
  network infrastructure
• BSF capital 1450 per pupil place for equipment,
  software and services
• This is a way of describing the overall ICT
  funding envelope.
• It is NOT an allocation formula for schools.
• School revenue annual contribution for the
  5-year life of the ICT contract to fund on-going
  maintenance of the ICT managed service extra
  elements of local choice funds the refresh pot
  training.

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What we advise LAs to do.

• Ensure schools understand scope of managed
  services
• Ensure schools understand current TCO
• Engage all technical staff in discussions
• Establish human resources work stream and engage
  unions
• Engage all relevant staff in development of the
  output specification
• Ensure current staffing position and levels of
  service are understood

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ICT contract

• The Contract contains an acknowledgement that
  technological advances are likely to occur
  between the date of the Contract and the
  Implementation at each School. The Contract
  sets out a process whereby approximately 6-9
  months prior to the Planned Services Commencement
  Date for each School, the Baseline Specification
  for that School will be revised