Firm completes historic school’s major tech overhaul

L.E.A.D. IT Services has completed a major tech overhaul at a school run by Embark Federation.

Howitt Primary Community School – originally founded by Victorians Mary and William Howitt and housed in an early 20th century building – is now one of the most advanced out there after being completely kitted out with the latest tech by the Pride Park firm.

The new technology includes interactive Smartboards, which allows teachers to store lessons, along with information, interactive games and the latest resources helping children get the most out of their learning.

A new WiFi system has been installed with a reliable high-speed internet connection and all the teachers have been issued with new laptops, along with devices for pupils learning with special educational needs.

Lee Jepson, founder of L.E.A.D. IT Services, said: “We’re very proud of our work in Howitt Primary School and it’s brilliant to hear about what a difference it’s making to the children there.

“Great technology is as much about reliability as innovation and it’s good to know that because of our work, teachers and pupils have been able to get so much more out of their lessons.”

Ben Riggott, trust development lead at Embark Federation, said: “The L.E.A.D. IT Services team go above and beyond in so many ways.

“They do such positive work in communities they serve because they care. It comes from a place of wanting to help people. It’s not determined by business goals. We’re very grateful to them.”