About Us
We help schools communicate better with parents through digital tools. We make it easier for parents to interact with schools and for schools to showcase their amazing work.
Our Values
Fast
What we believe:
Your time is precious, and we respect that. We believe in delivering results quickly and efficiently, breaking down complex projects into manageable milestones that move forward immediately.
How do we show this?
We respond to your queries in just 12 minutes on average. Complete website projects typically take 3 months, and we turn around feedback and changes within 3 days.
Proactive
What we believe:
We stay ahead of the curve, monitoring DfE and Ofsted guidance changes so your website remains compliant. We proactively identify opportunities to enhance your site before you even need to ask.
How do we show this?
Every website on an SLA receives a complimentary annual review where we suggest improvements. Plus, we conduct three DfE and Ofsted audits per year to keep you ahead of requirements.
Stewardly
What we believe:
We treat your success as our own. Your reputation matters to us, and we're committed to long-term partnership. We maintain and evolve your website with care, ensuring it stays secure, up-to-date, and aligned with your goals. When needed, we'll guide you toward the best path forward.
How do we show this?
Each website has a dedicated account manager who takes personal responsibility for your success. We provide honest guidance and constructive feedback, always respecting that it's your website while ensuring we deliver excellence.
Collaborative
What we believe:
Your needs drive everything we do. We listen carefully to understand what truly benefits your school, staying connected to the real challenges and opportunities you face every day.
How do we show this?
Our tools are built in partnership with schools like yours. We never charge for meetings or training, and we prefer face-to-face collaboration when possible. When we can create something that helps multiple schools, we're happy to build it at no extra cost.
Our Team
Although not legally required, we are all Enhanced DBS checked and GDPR trained to give you peace of mind.
Gareth
Web Designer
Keegan
Customer Services Advisor
Billie
Account Manager
Andrew
Photographer / Videographer
Our History
De Beer Digital Ltd, the company behind DBD Schools, was founded in 2021 by Gareth De Beer. Gareth had previously ran another digital marketing agency with a friend since 2018.
In 2022, De Beer Digital Ltd had the opportunity to acquire a company which had been making school websites for nearly 15 years. This company was founded by an IT technician who used to work in a school, before creating their school website. Gradually, more and more schools were asking for a website - and the company was born.
This company was then rebranded to DBD Schools, and the rest is history.
Social Responsibility
Trained
All of our staff complete Cyber Security and GDPR training every year. This annual training (delivered via HSQE) ensures our team maintains UK GDPR compliance and stays up to date with data privacy best practices — so your information is protected at every step.
Audited
Our servers and equipment are regularly, externally audited by Bulletproof, a specialist cyber security company. This helps us maintain strong defences, identify risks early, and keep your data safe — well beyond basic compliance.
Certified
We are Cyber Essentials Plus certified: the UK government backed, independently-verified cyber security standard. This certification demonstrates our commitment to keeping your data safe, secure, and handled responsibly as a trusted supplier.
Living Wage Employer
We are proud to be an accredited Living Wage Employer. While we pay our team well above the official Living Wage, joining the scheme is an important way for us to demonstrate just how seriously we take fair pay and staff wellbeing. We believe everyone deserves a wage that truly meets their everyday needs—not just the minimum.
Green Hosting
Our servers are powered by 100% renewable energy, meaning the infrastructure that supports your data and services is as environmentally friendly as possible. By choosing green hosting, we're taking proactive steps to lower our carbon footprint and help protect the planet for future generations.
Railcard
To further reduce our impact, all staff receive a railcard fully paid for by us. This encourages greener travel, giving our team the flexibility to visit schools via rail whenever possible—cutting down on carbon emissions compared to car journeys.
Education Charity
We are proud sponsors of the National Association for Advancing Autism Education. By supporting this charity, we're helping create more inclusive and supportive learning environments for neurodiverse students across the UK. Our partnership allows us to give back to the education sector and champion every child's right to quality education, regardless of their needs.
Trained
All of our staff complete Cyber Security and GDPR training every year. This annual training (delivered via HSQE) ensures our team maintains UK GDPR compliance and stays up to date with data privacy best practices — so your information is protected at every step.
Audited
Our servers and equipment are regularly, externally audited by Bulletproof, a specialist cyber security company. This helps us maintain strong defences, identify risks early, and keep your data safe — well beyond basic compliance.
Certified
We are Cyber Essentials Plus certified: the UK government backed, independently-verified cyber security standard. This certification demonstrates our commitment to keeping your data safe, secure, and handled responsibly as a trusted supplier.
