Schools

Through joint initiatives with the DCSF and Becta, schools are now able to benefit from JANET connectivity via their Local Authority or Regional Broadband Consortium. The interconnection of the local authorities and RBCs via JANET constitutes the National Education Network (NEN).

One of the key growth areas in the use of JANET and the NEN by schools is that of videoconferencing. A successful national videoconferencing pilot for schools using the JANET Videoconferencing Service (JVCS) has resulted in a much improved experience, enjoyed by an increasing number of schools across the UK.

The JANET Collaborate pilot aims to link schools and content providers via videoconferencing to enrich the learning experience of students. You can sign up to this exciting pilot now at
www.janetcollaborate.ac.uk/

UK Schools Networks

Content for schools

• Audio network
• British Pathe

Videoconferencing for Schools

• Educational content
• Videoconferencing statistics
• Videoconferencing standards

 

JANET(UK) employs a number of staff responsible for liaising with the local authorities, RBCs and Becta, ensuring that the needs of the Schools sector are met in relation to JANET Connectivity and JANET Services. Please feel free to contact them directly with any questions you may have:

Dr Rob Symberlist
UK Schools Strategy Group Manager
Email: rob.symberlist@ja.net

Kevin Sharp
Schools Business Manager
Email: kevin.sharp@ja.net

Kevin Sharp liaises with Local Authorities, Regional Broadband Consortia, and the Independent Schools sector. He also communicates with government agencies regarding JANET matters in IT and education in the schools sector.

Tim Boundy
Schools Content Coordinator
Email: tim.boundy@ja.net

Tim Boundy focuses on liaising with the cultural sector, including museums, archives and galleries, to advise and guide them on the delivery of videoconferencing content to schools.
Tim is also the Project Manager for the JANET Collaborate Pilot.

Frances Burton
Schools Coordinator - Authentication & Authorisation
Email: frances.burton@ja.net

Frances Burton liaises with local authorities and RBCs concerning the adoption of the UK Access Management Federation for secure access to content by schools.