Schools Broadband Filtering and DNS-over-HTTPS
Google and Mozilla (Firefox browser) are planning to implement DNS-over-HTTPS. This is causing concern to organisations who filter illegal internet content such as child sexual abuse imagery. The Internet Services Providers Association (ISPAUK) has claimed that Mozilla plans to support DNS-over-HTTPS “in such a way as to bypass UK filtering obligations and parental controls, undermining internet […]
DfE Teaching Online Safety in Schools Guidance: Instalment 2
In June 2019 the DfE released the non-statutory guidance for schools, ‘Teaching Online Safety in Schools’. We’ve partnered with e-safety adviser Alan Mackenzie to bring schools and MATs 5 helpful bitesize instalments along with expert insight to make it easier to digest. In this second instalment Alan discusses the 5 important ways that we can […]
Taking Financial Control of Trust Technology
According to the latest research from the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA), cost savings are one of the key priorities this year for Multi Academy Trusts, with the majority looking to make significant savings in IT and IT infrastructure. Of interest to anyone responsible for their Trust’s budget therefore, will be the development of cloud-based […]
Prevent Phishing Attacks in 7 Steps
Following an increase in phishing emails during summer 2018, David Ryder, Technical Director of Abbey Multi Academy Trust in Leeds, identified a vast number of emails coming from other educational establishments and affiliates. Identifying the potential negative impact of a user ‘falling for’ a phishing email and giving away credentials, along with their ongoing cyber […]
Schools Broadband Joins CCS Framework
Schools Broadband is delighted to announce it has been awarded a place on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6103 framework, including; Lot 1 ICT Solutions, Lot 2 Broadband Fibre Infrastructure and Lot 3 Broadband Services. By purchasing Schools Broadband goods via the CCS framework, our customers can have peace of mind that our services comply […]
DfE Teaching Online Safety In Schools Guidance
In June 2019 the DfE released the non-statutory guidance for schools, ‘Teaching Online Safety in Schools’. We’ve partnered with e-safety adviser Alan Mackenzie to bring schools and MATs 5 helpful bitesize instalments along with expert insight to make it easier to digest. In this first instalment we’ve put the key recommendations into an order which […]
The IWF & Online Safety for Children
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is a not-for-profit charity, based in Cambridge that works worldwide to ensure the internet is free from child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Every time an image or video is viewed of a child being sexually abused, that child is re-victimised again and again. In their recent annual report, they found […]
Get ready for VoIP: 5 Things You Need to Know
1. BT is planning the withdrawal of ISDN phone lines, which means schools will need to switch to a VoIP or SIP phone service. SIP (or Session Initiation Protocol channels) behave as normal phone lines, but in fact are phone channels that run over your existing broadband. You make and receive calls in the same way you would with an ordinary phone […]
Government launches Guide for EdTech Industry
The Government’s latest Edtech strategy guide has been launched to help education providers address the challenges faced when it comes to understanding how technology can support positive change in schools. Two key report findings highlight the need for poor internet connectivity in schools to be addressed and for schools to move to Cloud-based systems. It […]
DfE Teaching Online Safety In Schools Guidance
In June 2019 the DfE released the non-statutory guidance for schools, ‘Teaching Online Safety in Schools’. We’ve partnered with e-safety adviser Alan Mackenzie to bring schools and MATs 5 helpful bitesize instalments along with expert insight to make it easier to digest. In this first instalment we’ve put the key recommendations into an order which […]