Technical Support for Essex Schools  
     
 
First level support
   First-level support should respond to user requests and incidents in such a way as to get users working again as quickly as possible, with a non-technical solution if necessary.
   
  The First level support will need to:
   
 
  • Be reachable at all agreed times – ideally throughout every school day.
 
  • Check with te incedent log to see what needs to be done.
 
  • Carry out 'quick look' at task to see if it needs the skills of the Second level support or if new parts need to be ordered.
 
  • Make a temporary fix if a complete solution can not be made in the timescale. In some cases substitue  the item so as to restore service quickly.
 
  • Update the incident register if  the issue is resolved or if a  temporary fix needs more work at a later date.
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  • Forward incidents to second level support providers if too difficult or time consuming..
 
  • Be available to assist with new implementations and to make appropriate notes for the the users.
   
   
  Links:
   
  Becta Model
  Becta Toolkit
  Essex ICT Helpline FAQs or telephone helpline at 01206 863636
  Email Essex  ICT team for advice