Talk Straight Acquires UNT
Talk Straight Limited, trading as Schools Broadband, are pleased to announce the acquisition of Essex based ISP, United Network Technologies. Talk Straight is one of the largest education focused ISPs in the UK, and is now able to add this acquisition to its double-digit organic growth during the last four years. This is an exciting […]
Schools Broadband Partners with NCA
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 in reports from the police cyber prevent network of students deploying DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks from 2019 to 2020. To tackle this and […]
Exciting Opportunity Available to Budding Engineers
For the first time since 2017, we are offering apprenticeships to four lucky future engineers. This is a fantastic opportunity for four technically minded people to get their careers off the ground in a vibrant, diverse and fast-paced company. The apprentices will work with the latest technologies and gain hands-on experience while being trained by […]
Keeping Children Safe In Education Requirements
The DfE’s set of statutory guidance and requirements, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), must be followed by all English schools when carrying out duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The responsibilities for schools, including Governing bodies have increased this academic year plus schools are required to protect and educate students, and […]
Schools Broadband Joins Norfolk Council Framework
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 assessing the Schools Broadband technical solutions and compliance against legislation. They carried out financial checks, as well as checking our experience in working with educational […]
New Cyber Security Standards For Schools Set By DfE
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 should be a priority to review it including each device on your network. Key Points In The New Standards Protect all devices on every network […]
Schools Broadband Finalist for Best Cyber Security
The ISPA Awards are the UK’s internet industry awards held annually by The Internet Services Providers’ Association (ISPA UK), the UK’s Trade Association for providers of internet services. The awards recognize organisations that provide hosting, cloud and VoIP services and have made the Internet a safer and more secure place for customers. They are independently […]
Schools Broadband Now On enFrame Framework
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 approved supplier on the enFrame ICT Framework, an ICT Procurement framework for schools and multi-academy trusts. The framework enables schools, multi-academy trusts and other institutions […]
Ofcom Campaign to Flag Problematic Online Content
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 report has revealed just one in six young people flag harmful content online. And Jo Hemmings, behavioural and media psychologist says: “ With young people […]
Schools Broadband Is Now An Approved Supplier On The Everything ICT Framework
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 Everything ICT Framework, an ICT Procurement framework specialising in the education sector and DfE recommended. They provide ICT products, solutions and services, representing more […]