Plumcroft Primary School, a large, two-site school in Greenwich supporting nearly 1,000 pupils and 143 staff, faced a critical IT crossroads at the start of its digital evolution. Impending operating system deadlines and traditional local servers restricted remote learning capabilities and compromised operational flexibility. Seeking a resilient, cloud-first future, Headteacher Richard Slade and School Business Manager Jason Nelson partnered with Levett Consultancy from the very inception of their journey.

The Levett Consultancy team collaborated closely with school leadership to assess their unique requirements, designing a strategic solution anchored by Google Workspace for Education Plus to provide a clear path away from restrictive local infrastructure.

A Structured, Four-Phase Transformation

Guiding the project from inception to completion, Levett Consultancy delivered the deployment across four structured phases, configuring each technology component to meet strict industry standards.

Key elements of this successful transition included:

• Sustainable Hardware Strategy: Rather than disposing of legacy hardware, Levett Consultancy implemented a sustainable approach using ChromeOS Flex to convert 82 outdated machines into fast, secure, and centrally managed Chromebooks.
• Modern Device Deployment: This resource-efficient shift was paired with the rollout of 62 new staff Chromebook Plus devices and 19 administrative Windows 11 PCs.
• Cloud Security and Migration: By migrating all local file server data to the cloud and securing it with Datto SaaS Protection, Levett Consultancy eliminated physical network dependencies and safeguarded the school against cyber threats, establishing a unified, universally accessible digital ecosystem.

See the Transformation in Action

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Watch the full video success story below to see how Levett Consultancy and Plumcroft Primary School collaborated to revolutionise their digital learning environment.