Safer Internet Day 2022
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 Online.” You may know that our web filtering service protects children in over 2,000 schools across the UK from accessing harmful and inappropriate content. But […]
Schools Broadband Awarded Hampshire FN4S Contract
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 Services for Schools, Academies and Educational Establishments in Hampshire. The framework agreement term is for four years. It replaces the current HPSN2 framework which is […]
Build your Cyber Skills Online
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 its position as a global cyber power. The strategy builds on the significant progress made on cyber over the last five years which has seen […]
Fortinet Shortlisted for Magic Quadrant
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 in a specific market and can help you quickly ascertain how well providers are performing against Gartner’s market view. Fortinet Gartner Performance Summary Fortinet is a Leader in this […]
Cutting Edge Technology To Bridge Digital Divide
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 residential housing estate of 250 properties in Otley, West Yorkshire, using the latest Ultrafast Fixed Wireless Access. Prior to installation, residents could only access […]
Delivering Remote Education due to Covid-19
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 how to successfully deliver remote education, but with so much information and advice being released at one time, it can often get a bit confusing. […]
Connectivity Support Grant Available For Remote Learning
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 remain an important part of keeping young people safe and the ease in restrictions to bubbles will allow a full return to group activities, the […]
Talk Straight Takes on the Yorkshire Challenge
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 to trek 27km across the rugged terrain of the Yorkshire countryside, from Nidderdale to Ripley Castle. It was the hottest day of the year […]
DfE SIM Plans on WiFi Dongles To End
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. These 4G plans are now coming to an end, however the dongles can still be used with a 4G SIM-only service from Schools Broadband. […]
Talk Straight Proud Finalists at ISPA Awards 2021
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 2021. 2014: Best Business Use of Cloud 2017: Best Security Award & Best Marketing Campaign 2018: Best Security Award 2020: Best Cyber Security & […]