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 & […]
NCSC Latest Ransomware Alert
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 over the past week. The NCSC previously reported increases in ransomware attacks on the UK education sector in September 2020 and March this year, and […]
NCSC Panel on Cyber Threats
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 Security Centre reflect on cyber trends and the risks and challenges our country faces, if security isn’t towards the top of your school or MAT’s […]
Schools Broadband and CCS help 39 schools save £323,000
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 specific needs of pupils and their teachers, both in schools and at their homes. They wanted to ensure a seamless transition to a new provider, including […]
Free Cyber Security Training for Schools
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 cyber security training package from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). The new cyber security training package was developed by the NCSC specifically for schools. […]