New Procurement Act
Schools Broadband Already Delivering On Key Standards The UK government’s new Procurement Act is set to enhance how public sector contracts are awarded, with a strong focus on value for money, fair competition, and social impact. At Schools Broadband, we’re pleased to see these changes as they reinforce principles we’ve championed for years. Value for […]
Webinar: Digital Safeguarding for Schools
Free Webinar Wednesday 5th February 2025 4.00pm – 5.00pm Book Your Place Safeguarding for Schools – Making Filtering & Monitoring Software Work For You Diving into detail on how to get the most out of your digital safeguarding services, this webinar is an absolute must-see for Designated Safeguarding Leads, Senior members of staff responsible for […]
Schools Broadband 2024 ISPA Awards Winner
Schools Broadband Wins “Best Customer Data and Network Security Award” at 2024 ISPA Awards Schools Broadband is proud to announce that we have won the prestigious “Best Customer Data and Network Security” category at the 2024 ISPA Awards. This marks our second consecutive win in the security category and our eighth overall ISPA Award. Recognised […]
ISO 27001 Re-Certification Success
Talk Straight, Trading as Schools Broadband is Awarded ISO 27001 Re-Certification Success with a Mature and Effective Security Management System We are pleased to announce that Talk Straight, trading as Schools Broadband has successfully passed our re-certification for the ISO 27001 Information Security Management System accreditation AND upgrade to ISO 27001:2022, conducted by the UKAS […]
Talk Straight Limited Acquires E2BN Protex Ltd
We are delighted to announce that Talk Straight Limited, trading as Schools Broadband, and a leader in providing high-speed connectivity and cybersecurity services to UK schools, has successfully completed the 100% cash acquisition of the share capital of E2BN Protex Ltd trading as Internet4Schools. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Talk Straight Group’s strategic […]
New Deadline For The PSTN Switch-Off
More Time Required To Manage VoIP Compatibility With Critical, Security & Alarm Services How Will This Affect Your School? Some of you may have heard already that the BT Group announced it has delayed the PSTN Switch-Off of all copper-based data and phone lines across the UK until January 2027. That’s 13 months later than […]
Improving Safeguarding In School Emergencies Webinar
Free Webinars Thursday 2nd May 11.00am – 12.00pm | 2.00pm – 3.00pm Join us for a FREE webinar where we will look at how the Schools Broadband VoIP phone safeguarding and alerting service can help improve response times to lockdowns, evacuations, invacuations, reduce your costs and get you ready for the copper phone line switch-off. […]
DfE Digital & Technology Standards Update
Meeting Digital & Technology Standards In Schools On the 16th January 2024 the Department of Education published two new sets of standards for IT services and digital accessibility. The standards are intended as guidelines for schools, to support them in choosing the right digital infrastructure and technology. Meeting the standards will help schools and MATs […]
Schools Broadband Awarded Best Customer Protection
Schools Broadband awarded “Best Customer Protection” 2023 at the 25th ISPA Awards Last week saw The Internet Services Providers’ Association (ISPA UK) unveil the winners of the 25th Anniversary ISPA Awards, whereby the winners represent the pinnacle of innovation and excellence in the ISP industry. Talk Straight, parent company of Schools Broadband, is therefore thrilled and […]
Quick Tips For Better Cyber Security
Minimising Cyber Risks in Schools Whilst the Schools Broadband Cyber Security service is designed to identify and protect your organisation from falling victim to cyberattacks, any security organisation will tell you that your staff and pupils will always be the weakest link in your protection strategy. Regular training should be given in schools to show […]