Education is evolving faster than ever, and so are the challenges that schools and multi-academy trusts face every day. Safeguarding remains a top priority, while staff handle everything from managed calls across different sites, to integrating systems like SIMS or MIS, supporting flexible and remote working and keeping costs under control. Many schools still rely on outdated phone systems that are costly, difficult to manage and simply not fit for today’s needs.
That’s where Switchshop and Splicecom come in. Together, we help schools upgrade to modern, flexible voice systems designed to make communication safer, easier and more affordable.
Yet, many schools are still held back by:
- Ageing PBX systems that are costly and hard to maintain
- Fragmented systems that complicate safeguarding and reporting
- Limited flexibility for remote and hybrid work
- Increasing demands on stretched IT teams
At Switchshop, we specialise in helping schools and trusts overcome these obstacles. That’s why we’ve partnered with Splicecom, to bring you a modern voice and unified communications platform that fits the real-life demands of education.
Introducing Splicecom SelectVoice for Education: Built for Schools, Colleges & MATs
Splicecom’s SelectVoice platform, delivered and supported by Switchshop, offers a powerful communications system you can run on-premises, in the cloud or as a hybrid setup. You’re free to choose what works best for your safeguarding policies, budget and future plans.
Education-Focused features that make a difference
Splicecom’s solutions include a wide range of capabilities specifically designed for the education environment, helping schools stay safe, efficient and connected.
For seamless integration with school systems, SelectVoice works directly with SIMS and other MIS platforms. Staff can click-to-dial straight from student records and see caller info pop up when calls come in, saving time and making communication smoother.
Safeguarding is built into the platform, with features such as call recording to support safeguarding audits and compliance requirements. Schools can also implement student anonymity lines, giving pupils a safe and private channel to report bullying or wellbeing concerns. For urgent situations, the Emergency SLT Outdial enables senior leadership teams to initiate lockdowns or send instant broadcast messages across the system.
Managing busy school reception areas becomes easier with tools like auto-attendants and programmable messaging, perfect for handling absence lines and high volumes of calls. Live wallboards let you see call queues and activity in real time, helping your team stay on top of demand.
Mobility and flexibility are also core strengths. Schools can choose from DECT or SIP Wi-Fi handsets for roaming staff or equip teachers and administrators with mobile apps available for both iOS and Android. This ensures seamless communication whether staff are on campus or working remotely and simplifies connectivity across multiple school sites.
Finally, SelectVoice offers cost-effective options, with flexible CapEx or OpEx models that help schools stay within budget while still accessing modern technology.
Why Schools Choose Splicecom with Switchshop
- Cloud, On-Premises, or Hybrid Deployment: Choose the best fit for your environment, budget and safeguarding needs.
- Safeguarding & Compliance Built In: Enjoy full call recording, reporting and audit logs to support Ofsted compliance and student safety.
- Seamless Integration: Connect effortlessly with Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook and school MIS or CRM systems.
- Flexible Access for Staff: Empower teachers and admin staff to manage calls from desk phones, softphones or mobile apps, ideal for hybrid working and multi-site environments.
- Cost Efficiency & Scalability: Replace costly legacy hardware with a modern, scalable platform that grows alongside your institution.
Why Choose Switchshop?
With decades of experience supporting schools and multi-academy trusts, Switchshop offers education-focused consultancy and tailored solutions designed to meet the unique demands of the sector. Our teams provide full deployment services and ongoing UK-based support, ensuring your communication systems run smoothly from day one. As a trusted partner of leading vendors, we combine deep technical expertise with an understanding that, in education, technology must deliver value, reliability and simplicity. That’s why we’re proud to include Splicecom’s voice solutions as part of our portfolio, helping schools modernise communications while staying secure and cost-effective.
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