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With ICT Grant Funding issued automatically in 2026, many schools are now considering how best to plan their ICT spend. Effective planning ensures funding delivers long-term value, supports teachers, and stands up to review. This guide outlines a practical approach schools can use to plan ICT grant spending confidently.
The Digital Learning Plan should guide all ICT grant decisions. Schools should review:
● Current strengths in digital learning
● Areas for improvement
● Priorities for the coming year
Every ICT purchase should clearly support at least one of these priorities.
Rather than focusing on individual products, schools should consider:
● Classroom technology needs (e.g. interactive boards)
● Printing and administrative requirements
● Network capacity and reliability
● Teacher confidence and training needs
This helps avoid disconnected purchases.
Where schools are:
● Adding new classrooms
● Expanding buildings
● Updating specialist rooms
ICT decisions should be made early, not at the end of the process. Early planning helps ensure:
● Correct placement and sizing of equipment
● Consistency across classrooms
● Reduced disruption later
ICT grant planning should include:
● Installation and setup
● Teacher training
● Ongoing support and maintenance
● Consumables and running costs (e.g. printing)
This ensures technology remains usable long after purchase.
Schools should:
● Retain quotes, invoices, and receipts
● Record how purchases align with the Digital Learning Plan
● Follow procurement guidance
Good documentation supports accountability and peace of mind.
● Leaving ICT decisions until late in the year
● Focusing on price rather than suitability
● Underestimating support and training needs
● Treating classroom technology and printing separately
The 2026 ICT Grant is most effective when used as part of a clear, school-wide plan. Thoughtful planning helps schools invest in technology that supports teachers and learners every day.
Bryan S Ryan works with Irish schools at the planning stage to help them choose and implement classroom technology, including interactive boards and printing, in a way that aligns with their Digital Learning Plan. For advice, schools can email salessupport@bsr.ie or call (01) 404 7900.
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