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 Team
Although not legally required, we are all Enhanced DBS checked and GDPR trained to give you peace of mind.
Gareth
Founder / Web Designer
Keegan
Customer Services Advisor
Billie
Account Manager
Andrew
Photographer / Videographer
Our track record
What schools say about us
“The team understood what our school needed from day one. Updates are handled quickly, and parents find the website easy to use.”
Headteacher name
Primary School, UK
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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.
