PACKAGES

From organised to optimised – choose the level of impact you need

All Cloud Design Box packages include our structured SharePoint intranet framework and core automation engine. The difference lies in depth – from strong operational foundations to enhanced optimisation, adoption support and long-term digital maturity.

Choose your level of digital maturity

Essentials

Strong foundations for modern Microsoft 365 environments.

For schools establishing structure, clarity and reliable day-to-day operations.

Key Features

Secure and structured foundations

Modern SharePoint intranet framework

Automation & provisioning engine

Teaching & learning tools (Core)

Support & success (Core)

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Teaching & Learning Tools

  • Student Assignment Lookup Tool
  • My Assignments web part
  • My Classes web part
  • Class Dashboard
  • Weekly email digest for parents & guardians

Automation & Provisioning Engine

  • MIS integration (all major MIS)
  • Automated Class Teams creation
  • Automated Subject & Department Teams creation
  • Automated Subject Year folder creation
  • Class ‘drop-in’ feature for cover & lesson visits
  • CDB Self-service Site Creation Tool
  • Student folders in Class Teams
  • Automated MAT-wide academic department teams
  • Microsoft School Data Sync (SDS)
  • Parent & Guardian SDS Sync

Support & Success

  • Unlimited technical support**
  • Unlimited teaching & learning support**
  • Fully managed academic year rollover

Standard

Most popular

Operational optimisation and consistency across your organisation

Most chosen by ambitious schools and MATs seeking efficiency, visibility and sustained improvement.

Everything in Essentials, plus

Enhanced teaching & learning tools

Analytics & insights

User adoption & skills development

Greater operational visibility & oversight

Trusted by 750+ schools, colleges and MATs | 98% customer retention

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User Adoption & Skills Development

  • Self-service training portal
  • Online training courses
  • Staff CPD certificates
  • Trainer-led online workshops*
  • Training needs analysis support
  • Guided rollout support

Analytics & Insights

  • Teams Assignment Analytics
  • Student Assignment Submission Analytics
  • MAT-wide Assignment Analytics
  • Assignment overview dashboard (school level)
  • Submitted / outstanding assignments
  • Student submission & assignment lateness tracking
  • Subject level assignment reporting
  • Teacher assignment activity reporting
  • Year group assignment & submission insights
  • Identification of at risk students (late/ missing work)
  • Assignment analytics data exports

Teaching & Learning Tools

  • Student Assignment Lookup Tool
  • My Assignments web part
  • My Classes web part
  • Class Dashboard
  • Weekly email digest for parents & guardians
  • Student late assignment data

Automation & Provisioning Engine

  • MIS integration (all major MIS)
  • Automated Class Teams creation
  • Automated Subject & Department Teams creation
  • Automated Subject Year folder creation
  • Class ‘drop-in’ feature for cover & lesson visits
  • CDB Self-service Site Creation Tool
  • Student folders in Class Teams
  • Automated MAT-wide academic department teams
  • Microsoft School Data Sync (SDS)
  • Parent & Guardian SDS Sync

Support & Success

  • Unlimited technical support**
  • Unlimited teaching & learning support**
  • Fully managed academic year rollover

Excellence

Strategic alignment and sustained digital maturity

For organisations embedding Microsoft 365 into long-term leadership strategy and continuous improvement.

Everything in Standard, plus

Enhanced analytics & insight

Deeper strategic & governance alignment

Advanced adoption & optimisation support

Premium implementation pathway

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User Adoption & Skills Development

  • Self-service training portal
  • Online training courses
  • Staff CPD certificates
  • Trainer-led online workshops*
  • Training needs analysis support
  • Guided rollout support

Leadership Strategy & Governance

  • Digital Strategy Report for Leaders

Analytics & Insights

  • Teams Assignment Analytics
  • Student Assignment Submission Analytics
  • MAT-wide Assignment Analytics
  • Assignment overview dashboard (school level)
  • Submitted / outstanding assignments
  • Student submission & assignment lateness tracking
  • Subject level assignment reporting
  • Teacher assignment activity reporting
  • Year group assignment & submission insights
  • Identification of at risk students (late/ missing work)
  • Assignment analytics data exports
  • Strategic analytics review sessions

Teaching & Learning Tools

  • Student Assignment Lookup Tool
  • My Assignments web part
  • My Classes web part
  • Class Dashboard
  • Weekly email digest for parents & guardians
  • Student late assignment data

Automation & Provisioning Engine

  • MIS integration (all major MIS)
  • Automated Class Teams creation
  • Automated Subject & Department Teams creation
  • Automated Subject Year folder creation
  • Class ‘drop-in’ feature for cover & lesson visits
  • CDB Self-service Site Creation Tool
  • Student folders in Class Teams
  • Automated MAT-wide academic department teams
  • Microsoft School Data Sync (SDS)
  • Parent & Guardian SDS Sync

Modern Intranet Experience

  • Digital Strategy Report for Leaders

Support & Success

  • Unlimited technical support**
  • Unlimited teaching & learning support**
  • Fully managed academic year rollover
  • Priority onboarding
  • Named success manager for Year 1*
  • Annual strategic planning meeting
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Key differences at a glance

Capability Essentials ★ Standard Excellence
Modern intranet experience Core Enhanced Enhanced
Automation & provisioning engine
Teaching & learning tools Core Enhanced Enhanced
Support & success Core Core Enhanced
Analytics & insights Enhanced
User adoption & skills development Enhanced
Leadership strategy & governance

Need help deciding?

You can explore the detailed comparison below. Alternatively, our team can review your current Microsoft 365 setup and suggest the package that best supports your long-term goals.

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Full capability breakdown

Capability
Essentials
★ Standard
Excellence
User Adoption & Skills Development Embed Microsoft 365 into everyday workflows and ensure sustained, confident usage across your organisation.
Self-service training portal
Online training courses
Staff CPD certificates
Trainer-led online workshops*
Training needs analysis support
Guided rollout support
Leadership Strategy & Governance Align your Microsoft environment with organisational priorities, policy requirements and long-term digital strategy.
Digital Strategy Report for Leaders
Analytics & Insights Gain visibility into usage, engagement and operational performance to support informed decision-making.
Strategic analytics review sessions
Teams Assignment Analytics
Student Assignment Submission Analytics
MAT-wide Assignment Analytics
Assignment overview dashboard (school level)
Submitted / outstanding assignments
Student submission & assignment lateness tracking
Subject level assignment reporting
Teacher assignment activity reporting
Year group assignment & submission insights
Identification of at risk students (late/ missing work)
Assignment analytics data exports
Teaching & Learning Tools Enhance classroom delivery and student experience through structured Microsoft 365 integration.
Student Assignment Lookup Tool
My Assignments web part
My Classes web part
Class Dashboard
Weekly email digest for parents & guardians
Student late assignment data
Automation & Provisioning Engine Reduce manual administration by automatically creating, structuring and maintaining Teams, sites and workspaces.
MIS integration (all major MIS)
Automated Class Teams creation
Automated Subject & Department Teams creation
Automated Subject Year folder creation
Class ‘drop-in’ feature for cover & lesson visits
CDB Self-service Site Creation Tool
Student folders in Class Teams
Automated MAT-wide academic department teams
Microsoft School Data Sync (SDS)
Parent & Guardian SDS Sync
Modern Intranet Experience Create a structured, role-aware SharePoint environment that simplifies communication and navigation.
Branded SharePoint intranet
Essential CDB SharePoint web parts and features
Advanced CDB SharePoint web parts and features
Integration with Microsoft Teams
Dashboards & homepage design components
CDB MegaMenu navigation system
Staff & student landing experiences
Staff Directory
Support & Success Provide structured implementation, guidance and ongoing assistance to ensure long-term success.
Unlimited technical support**
Unlimited teaching & learning support**
Fully managed academic year rollover
Priority onboarding
Named success manager for Year 1*
Annual strategic planning meeting
Enterprise Add-ons
Multi-brand intranet variations
Optional
Optional
Optional
Haldor homework***
Optional
Optional
Optional
MAT communication portal
Optional
Optional
Optional
Additional training days
Optional
Optional
Optional

* Provided in year 1 of the solution
** For one nominated contact at the organisation
*** Third party reseller solution

Find the right fit for your organisation

A single-site school modernising with Microsoft 365

Choose Standard

A larger school or growing MAT seeking automation and consistency

Choose Standard

An ambitious, high performing school embedding Microsoft long-term

Choose Excellence

A trust investing in sustained adoption and strategic optimisation

Choose Excellence

Ready to move from organised to optimised?

Let’s discuss how Cloud Design Box can support your next stage of Microsoft 365 maturity.

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