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Align staff with an education intranet
Connect your staff through a secure, mobile-first intranet built for education: with AI personalisation through Smart Delivery and Aria, every update reaches the right people at the right time, replacing mixed signals with clarity. Two-way dialogue becomes the norm, while simple deployment and deep Microsoft 365 and HR system integrations help staff stay connected, informed and supported.
One clear message, from leadership to the frontline
Whether in a lecture hall, lab, staff room, admin office, classroom or hockey field, mobile-first access to updates, policies, group chats and forums keeps teaching and administrative teams connected and empowered to deliver exceptional education
Trusted by global educational institutions
With employees spanning different disciplines, campuses and working environments, PDF newsletters get lost, intranet updates go unseen and fragmented tools create confusion. When leadership messages don’t reach frontline staff clearly or consistently, the result is gaps in understanding, inconsistent practices and a growing sense of disconnection.
Oak’s mobile-first intranet for education gives every teaching, support and administrative team the same real-time access to the information that matters. No desk, email account or constant IT access required.
Institute approved – trusted by leading education trusts and private providers
Secure and scalable – ISO 27001 certified
Verified ROI – proven impact on engagement, culture and retention
Mobile-first, multi site intranet
Whether you operate a single site or across multiple locations, Oak scales seamlessly across schools, colleges and community settings. Urgent alerts, policy updates and essential information are sent straight to employees’ smartphones, ensuring the same clear message reaches every person, on every site, every time.
Strengthen connections
Oak Messenger offers WhatsApp-style instant communication, with the strict governance education settings demand. One-to-one chat, peer conversations and group messaging keep staff connected without switching platforms
Measure what matters
Built-in analytics and AI-driven personalisation help you track engagement, understand reach and refine your communication strategy. Every employee receives information that’s relevant to their role, and leaders get clarity on what is landing and what needs attention.
Nurture belonging
Create space for colleagues to connect and inspire each other through social channels and community groups, strengthening culture across schools and campuses.
Role-relevant communication
Role-based access means staff only receive what is relevant to them, reducing noise, saving time and keeping lines of communication open and consistent.
High impact comms
Bring communication to life with short, impactful videos ideal for time-sensitive updates or spotlighting standout moments across your organisation. By mirroring familiar social media formats, this feature enables a more engaging, informal style of communication that employees instinctively connect with.
“Before Chatty Patty, before an internal communication app, we had no real way to communicate with our crew members, it was really difficult. Oak provided a well-rounded app that did a bit of everything and we thought that was perfect for us. Whatever we’ve asked for from Oak we’ve absolutely received and that’s hugely reassuring.”
Bastian Bauermeister
Head of Internal Communications
Education FAQs
What is an education intranet and why do I need one?
An education intranet is a secure digital platform that strengthens internal communication, collaboration, compliance and productivity across teaching and non-teaching teams. For modern education settings where staff are dispersed across campuses, lecture halls, offices and community sites, Oak provides a mobile-first, app-based solution. So, sharing updates, distributing resources and keeping every member of staff connected, including those without regular digital access, becomes effortless.
What is the impact of an education intranet for our employees?
Effective intranets create a more aligned, informed and engaged workforce, reduce internal email noise and strengthen organisational culture. Staff feel better supported, better connected and more recognised, which in turn improves morale and retention.
Is Oak’s education intranet compliant with UK government regulations?
Yes, we understand the importance of compliance in the education sector. Oak is built with enterprise-grade security and holds full ISO 27001 certification. It also meets education-specific regulatory expectations, ensuring compliance with:
- Data protection
- Audit trails
- Policy acknowledgement and tracking
- Governance processes required across multi-academy trusts (MATs), colleges and independent providers
Does Oak integrate with the core systems used across healthcare organisations?
Oak with a wide range of systems commonly used in healthcare (frontline and office teams), including:
- Microsoft 365
- HR platforms
- Scheduling tools
- Document management systems. This ensures your teams can access everything they need in one place, reducing complexity and improving operational efficiency.
How does Oak reach frontline teaching staff without desk access or email?
Oak is designed for environments where many staff have limited access to desktops or institutional email. Teachers, assistants, operations teams and facilities staff receive updates, documents, alerts and recognition directly on their smartphones, ensuring consistent communication across every campus and role.
Does Oak integrate with existing education systems?
Yes. Oak integrates with commonly used education systems including:
- Microsoft 365
- HR management platforms
- Timetabling and scheduling tools
- Content management systems. These integrations bring essential information into one place with one login, reducing complexity and making sure everyday processes run smoothly and efficiently.
How can I measure the success of intranet communications?
Oak includes built-in, AI-powered analytics that track engagement, message reach, acknowledgements, sentiment and usage by team, role and location. These insights reveal what content is landing, where communication gaps exist and how staff are interacting with the platform; helping you demonstrate ROI and continuously refine your internal communications strategy.
Why choose Oak over other intranet providers?
Oak is simple to deploy, easy to manage and requires minimal technical expertise. Oak’s industry leading solution is purpose-built for dispersed education environments and designed to engage even the busiest frontline teaching staff, delivering one clear and consistent channel for communication across every campus.
