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 […]
Lightening Fast Broadband Connections For Rural Schools
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 many as 3,000 primary schools across rural England will now get access to broadband (full fibre) speeds of up to 1000Mbps. Read More Here. For […]
Talk Straight takes on Mighty Hike in aid of Macmillan
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, Rachel Glover, Charlotte Thompson, Sallie Bewell and Sophie Bodenham took to the hills in a bid to raise £4,250, the amount equivalent to the funding […]
KCSIE Safeguarding Requirements
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 need to have an awareness and understanding of the provisions in place, be able to manage them effectively and know how to escalate concerns when […]