Is there a way to restrict ability to update iOS?

We are using iPads on carts managed with Apple Configurator. If a student updates iOS on an iPad, then that iPad can no longer be managed by Configurator. Is there a way is prevent users from update iOS?

OK, if the iPads never leave the school, then blocking in the router may work, as long as they don't need to contact the iTunes Store for any other purpose. Here's what Apple says needs to be open for connecting to the iTunes Store:
port 80
port 443
phobos.apple.com, deimos3.apple.com, albert.apple.com, gs.apple.com, itunes.apple.com, ax.itunes.apple.com
so blocking those ports for those domains may work. I can't say of my own knowledge, so you'll have to experiment.
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