Welcome to the C2k web site

what is C2k

C2k on behalf of the five education and library boards is responsible for the provision of an information and communications technology (ICT) managed service to all schools in Northern Ireland. C2k is supported by the Department of Education for Northern Ireland and part funded by the European Union under the Building Sustainable Prosperity programme.

what C2k has done

C2k delivers to schools high quality, sustainable infrastructure, connectivity and resources which meet strategic targets. Grant-aided schools receive, at no cost to themselves, a core entitlement, based on pupil numbers, including:

an infrastructure 65,000+ desktops and laptops connected to the Internet and linked to legacy systems;

access to a wide range of content and services to support the Northern Ireland Curriculum and the professional development of teachers;

an integrated suite of services for school administration and management

connection of schools' networks into a single education network across Northern Ireland, with tools to facilitate the development of on-line teaching and learning

full service support through a central help desk

a flexible online learning environment called LearningNI which supports a range of pedagogical models allowing teachers to blend diverse learning models to a range of learning styles

a library of digital resources in LearningNI licensed from educational publishers and customised to the revised Northern Ireland Curriculum.

a secure online communications environment for all schools in Northern Ireland providing up-to-date information on C2k services and events called C2k Exchange.

Becta ISP accreditation for C2k

C2k has been awarded full accreditation by Becta for the quality of its schools’ internet service provision.

The Becta Internet Service Provider accreditation means that all pupils and teachers in NI's primary and secondary schools can be assured that the internet services provided by C2k meet required guidelines. C2k’s internet service is constantly monitored to ensure that children and teachers in NI are protected against offensive emails and web site content. More...

in the news

LearningNI KS2 Resurces
		C2k is distributing LNI KS2 booklets for teachers. More...

HP Newsletter Competition
		Enter the HP Newsletter of the Year Competition to win lots of prizes. More...

New Education Site Launched
		Northern Bank launches a fun, educational site for 5 - 7 year olds. More...

Innovative Teacher Winners
		NI teachers win Microsoft Innovative Teachers Awards. More...

VCing in NI schools
		New videoconferencing book for NI schools published. More...

NI schools received laptops
		All schools in NI received new laptops. More...