- Education
- UK
- Midsize
- Premise
Bexhill High School
Bexhill High is officially an International Technology Community College and a model of technology innovation in education. A new state-of-the-art telephone system was essential to match the technologically advanced facility.
At a Glance
Bexhill opened its doors in November 2010, following a £37m investment from the Government's Building Schools for the Future programme. The school features state-of-the-art facilities, including three large LCD screens in every open-plan learning pod and wirelessly connected netbook computers for every student. A new Skills Centre was also constructed on a separate site, offering vocational courses to the community.
Goals
Bexhill High School needed a communications solution that could support the needs of its 250 teachers and staff, who work across both the main school and the Skills Centre. The system needed to be cost-effective, feature-rich, and able to support the school's commitment to technology innovation.
Results
With Mitel, Bexhill High School achieved a quicker response to calls, increased availability via telephone, and greater control over telephony costs. The system's advanced features, such as voicemail to email, enabled teachers to receive and respond to messages more efficiently. Additionally, the comprehensive reporting provided valuable insights into telephone usage, helping the school track billing and reduce costs.
"It was clear that Mitel could offer a cost-effective IP communications solution and one that didn't compromise on features and capability."
Jon Martin ICT Programme Manager East Sussex County Council
