Updated Keeping Children Safe In Education Requirements: September 2022 The DfE’s set of statutory guidance and requirements, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), must be followed by all English schools…

We are pleased to announce that Schools Broadband has been appointed as a supplier to the Norfolk County Council  Broadband Supplier Framework.  Norfolk County Council ran a full procurement process…

The DfE published new Cyber Security Standards for Schools in October 2022 after a surge in security breaches. The DfE advises if schools have not recently reviewed their security, it…

Schools Broadband has once again been shortlisted as a finalist for Best Cyber Security at the 2022 ISPA Awards. Schools Broadband’s cyber security services protect over 2000 schools and 250…

Schools Broadband has joined the enFrame ICT Framework which provides a one-stop-shop for all ICT and Technology goods and services to schools and multi-academy trusts. Schools Broadband is now an…

Ofcom are taking their first steps to protecting internet users from harmful online content, as they make preparations for their new role as online safety regulator. Their 2022 Online Nation…

Schools Broadband has joined the Everything ICT Framework – the cost-effective, compliant and convenient ICT Procurement Framework for the Public Sector. Schools Broadband is now an approved supplier on the…

On Thursday 30th June, the Government announced that a joint £82m investment by the Departments for Culture (DCMS) and Education (DfE) will mean that, over the next three years, as…

A team of Talk Straight’s top hikers walked 13 miles across the tricky terrain of the Yorkshire Dales on Sunday, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Alex Sykes, Lee Moores,…

KCSiE: Summary of Changes to Requirements for Online Safety in Schools Appropriate filters and monitoring systems should be in place and their effectiveness regularly reviewed Leadership teams and relevant staff…

You will need to do the following BEFORE the 24th of May Deploy our new certificate via group policy or other means to any device where filtering is required DO NOT REPLACE THE…

Children spent a quarter of their time in class daydreaming, according to new research from Queen’s University Belfast (QUB). “Mind wandering is detrimental during educationally significant activities,” the QUB paper…

Summary of DfE Broadband and Internet Standards For Schools The DfE set minimum standards in March 2022 as guidelines for schools when choosing the right digital infrastructure and technology to…

All Fun and Games? Exploring Respect and Relationships Online Schools Broadband are supporting Safer Internet Day again. This year the theme is “All Fun and Games? Exploring Respect and Relationships…

Cyber attacks on school networks have more than doubled during the Covid-19 pandemic. Data from the NCA’s National Cyber Crime Unit (NCCU) shows there was a 107 per cent increase…

Schools Broadband Awarded Hampshire Future Network for Schools (FN4S) Contract for Educational Establishments. Schools Broadband has been awarded a framework contract by Hampshire County Council to supply Managed Internet Access…

New Online Training Platform for School Pupils announced in Government’s National Cyber Strategy. The Government has published its new National Cyber Strategy which sets out how the UK will solidify…

Fortinet Security, the service provided by Schools Broadband, retains key position in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security What is the Gartner Magic Quadrant? The Gartner Magic Quadrant is a culmination of research…

Talk Straight Ltd, parent company of Schools Broadband and specialist Internet Service Provider, has brought cutting-edge Ultrafast Broadband without the need for a BT Landline connection, to Garnett Wharfe, a…

Schools are expected to continue offering immediate access to remote education where pupils need to isolate due to Covid-19. The Department for Education has published a lot of advice on…

On 26th August 2021 the Government launched its back-to-school campaign to set out the experience that students can ‘get back to’ from September. As well as outlining that testing will…

On Saturday, July 17, Team Talk Straight bravely took on the Yorkshire Challenge in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Sallie, Lee and Jake battled through blistering heat and blistered feet…

Over the lockdown period, the Department for Education provided a number of 4G dongles so disadvantaged students could access safe, filtered WiFi in order to continue their education from home.…

Did you know, we have been awarded 6 ISPA UK awards in as many years!  Also proud finalists for Best Cyber Security, Best Social Impact and Best Customer Solution Awards…

Further ransomware attacks on the UK education sector. An alert warning of further ransomware attacks on the UK’s education sector has been issued by the NCSC after a notable rise in cases…

Our top takeaways from May’s NCSC panel discussion held at CYBERUK 2021 on cyber trends, challenges and how to tackle the growing number of cyber threats.  After listening to some of the most qualified people at the National Cyber…

Schools Broadband is to deploy internet access and cloud-hosted web filtering and security services to another three Multi Academy Trusts, covering 39 schools.  The MATs were keen to enhance their broadband connectivity and safe internet provision to meet the…

The large volume of detailed records held by schools and multi academy trusts make them an attractive target for cyber criminals. Make sure your staff are prepared with the new…

Despite the challenges of lockdown, Susan Denham, Executive Head Teacher at Holywell Church of England School in Devon and a Schools Broadband Customer, has been a positive driving force in…

Remote learning for students in schools has thrown up new challenges for schools when it comes to monitoring and managing their Microsoft Teams Chat facility. Schools need to ensure that…

Following on from the Government’s recent announcement of school closures (as of 4th January 2021), we’d like to assure you that we’re here to provide support; ensuring your students are…

The Internet Service Providers’ Association came together this month to unveil the winners of the 22nd Annual UK Internet Industry Awards the ISPA’s. Unlike award ceremonies of years gone by,…

     The increase in the number and severity of DDoS attacks, on almost every organisation that exists, is, for those not adequately protected, wreaking havoc with their networks. What…

Protect your school from cyber-attacks & ransomware infection. Join our webinar, Thursday 5th November | 11.00am Background In August 2020, the Department for Education and National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)…

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert to education institutions following a spike in ransomware attacks in the education sector, as cyber criminals exploit the return to school for…

You may have heard people talking about the move to ‘full fibre,’ ‘FTTP’ or ‘G.Fast.’ But what does this mean and how can it benefit your school? Here we look…

We know many schools remain open to support Key Workers’ children, and to complete necessary building and maintenance works. To enable school managers and other key staff to keep lines…

Following on from the Government’s announcement of school closures, we’d like to assure all our customers that we’re here to offer support in ensuring your staff are able to work…

Typical school set-up In the past, and in some schools today, it is relatively common to host curriculum data and admin services in school server rooms. Whilst this has worked…

We understand that choosing web filtering, network security and connectivity for your school can be time-consuming and sometimes confusing! Especially when it comes to deciding which ones offer the best…

In light of this month’s Children’s Mental Health Week (3rd-9th February) and Safer Internet Day (11th February), we’ve pulled together a free poster download for you to share with staff. The poster provides guidance on how…

In June 2019 the DfE released the non-statutory guidance for schools, ‘Teaching Online Safety in Schools’. We’ve partnered with e-safety adviser Alan Mackenzie to bring schools and MATs five helpful…

This year, we learnt that hackers used Ransomware to encrypt files at a Dorset school, when a member of staff mistakenly opened an email containing a virus. Ransomware is an…

In June 2019 the DfE released the non-statutory guidance for schools, ‘Teaching Online Safety in Schools’. We’ve partnered with e-safety adviser Alan Mackenzie to bring schools and MATs 5 helpful…

In June 2019 the DfE released the non-statutory guidance for schools, ‘Teaching Online Safety in Schools’. We’ve partnered with e-safety adviser Alan Mackenzie to bring schools and MATs 5 helpful…

Google and Mozilla (Firefox browser) are planning to implement DNS-over-HTTPS. This is causing concern to organisations who filter illegal internet content such as child sexual abuse imagery. The Internet Services Providers…

In June 2019 the DfE released the non-statutory guidance for schools, ‘Teaching Online Safety in Schools’. We’ve partnered with e-safety adviser Alan Mackenzie to bring schools and MATs 5 helpful…

According to the latest research from the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA), cost savings are one of the key priorities this year for Multi Academy Trusts, with the majority looking…

Following an increase in phishing emails during summer 2018, David Ryder, Technical Director of Abbey Multi Academy Trust in Leeds, identified a vast number of emails coming from other educational…

Schools Broadband is delighted to announce it has been awarded a place on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6103 framework, including; Lot 1 ICT Solutions, Lot 2 Broadband Fibre Infrastructure…

In June 2019 the DfE released the non-statutory guidance for schools, ‘Teaching Online Safety in Schools’. We’ve partnered with e-safety adviser Alan Mackenzie to bring schools and MATs 5 helpful…

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is a not-for-profit charity, based in Cambridge that works worldwide to ensure the internet is free from child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Every time an…

1. BT is planning the withdrawal of ISDN phone lines, which means schools will need to switch to a VoIP or SIP phone service. SIP (or Session Initiation Protocol channels) behave as normal phone lines, but in…

The Government’s latest Edtech strategy guide has been launched to help education providers address the challenges faced when it comes to understanding how technology can support positive change in schools.…

In June 2019 the DfE released the non-statutory guidance for schools, ‘Teaching Online Safety in Schools’. We’ve partnered with e-safety adviser Alan Mackenzie to bring schools and MATs 5 helpful…

As part of the Government’s commitment to improving the country’s internet structure in rural areas, schools where broadband is not up to par, will soon be able to experience speeds…

Schools Broadband is delighted to announce the Fortinet enterprise firewalls they provide as part of their hosted security service, officially rank among the top two security services in the world.…

As new broadband technology becomes available, bandwidth usage in schools is Skyrocketing. To ensure we continue to cater to customer’s increasing bandwidth needs we’ve invested heavily in our brand-new content…

If you’re confused with where to begin when choosing a Broadband Provider for your school, our ‘Four Questions to Ask’ guide will help you to get started. Click here to view our…