Hopedale Children and Family Services is an organization based in Staffordshire, UK, that provides therapeutic educational services for young people with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs. Their mission is to empower these individuals to lead independent, fulfilling lives and to contribute positively to society. Hopedale operates a small number of schools, creating safe and nurturing environments to facilitate personalized learning and development.
Hopedale required a managed network and security service to ensure proper safeguarding measures across their schools. With a small IT team, managing a complex network internally was not feasible. The solution needed to be scalable to accommodate the addition of new schools without significant rework. Additionally, the network had to meet high standards for reliability and security, ensuring uninterrupted access to educational resources and safeguarding student data.
To address Hopedale’s needs, Evolving Networks employed its proven engagement methodology. This began with workshops to fully understand the specific requirements and goals of the organization. A detailed network design was created, mapping out the connectivity, security, and scalability requirements.
Using this structured approach, we developed a bespoke Network as a Service (NaaS) solution, ensuring the design aligned with Hopedale’s unique operational and educational needs.
Evolving Networks delivered a comprehensive NaaS solution for Hopedale, incorporating:
The implemented solution has transformed Hopedale’s network infrastructure:
Evolving Networks continues to support Hopedale Children and Family Services, ensuring their network remains future-proof and aligned with their mission to provide exceptional educational and therapeutic services.