Government Launches New “Kids Online Safety” Website
New Government “Kids Online Safety” Website Launches to Support Families To mark Safer Internet Day, the Government is launching a brand‑new Kids Online Safety website on 16 February 2026, designed to help families feel more confident in guiding their children’s online experiences. This new resource has been shaped around the real concerns shared by families […]
Do You Know What Your Pupils are Viewing on School Technology?
A Practical Response to Schools Week’s Article: “Do You Know What Your Pupils are Viewing on School Technology.” By Schools Broadband The recent Schools Week article on the DfE’s Technology in Schools Survey 2024–25 raises issues that school and trust leaders rightly take seriously. Though as education becomes increasingly digital, expectations around safeguarding, accountability […]
A Message For Our Mobile Customers
Temporary Roaming Restrictions in Russia Mobile phone customers travelling to Russia will experience temporary restrictions and limited mobile services due to newly introduced local regulatory requirements. The restrictions have been implemented by Russian operators for regulatory and national security reasons starting October 2025. This applies to all SIMs roaming in Russia, regardless of the originating […]
Awarded Best Security Service – Again!
Schools Broadband Wins 2025 ISPA Security Award – A record-breaking six times winner – 2014 | 2017 | 2020 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 We are beyond thrilled to announce that Schools Broadband has been named the winner of the 2025 ISPA Award for Best Network and Data Security. This marks our record-breaking sixth win […]
What Is Martyn’s Law?
Martyn’s Law: How Schools Can Prepare and Strengthen Communication When the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, known as Martyn’s Law, comes into force, schools and academies will take on new legal duties to improve preparedness for potential terrorist incidents. While the idea may sound daunting, the law isn’t about expensive infrastructure or major security overhauls. […]
KCSiE & Ofsted Free Guide
Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) 2025 Updates The Department for Education published its Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) 2025 guidance close to the end of the summer 2024 term. Whilst most of the changes were minor, the late publication of the document allows little time for schools to prepare, as the standards came into force […]
Why Endpoint Protection Is Essential
Why Schools Must Prioritise Edge Protection in the Face of Rising Cyber Threats The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) recently issued a stark warning about the scale of malicious cyber activity linked to commercial organisations in China. According to the advisory, campaigns are targeting critical sectors worldwide such as government and telecommunications, including the UK. […]
Talk Straight Shortlisted for 2025 ISPA Award in Security – Again!
Talk Straight has been named a finalist in the Best Customer Data and Network Security category at the 2025 ISPA Awards. This recognition marks yet another milestone in our ongoing mission to deliver cutting-edge, enterprise-grade cyber security and safeguarding solutions for the UK education sector. With a record-breaking 50 organisations competing across 17 categories this […]
Fortinet Leads Again In Gartner® Magic Quadrant™
Elite Security, Proven by Gartner – Delivered by Schools Broadband We’re proud to share that Fortinet has once again been recognised as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure, a prestigious industry benchmark that evaluates vendors based on their ability to execute and completeness of vision. What […]
Online Safeguarding Standards in KCSiE 2025
Key Online Safeguarding Standards in KCSiE 2025 1. Whole-School Approach to Online Safety Standard Online safety should be a consistent and integrated aspect of the school’s safeguarding strategy. Action/Responsibility Ensure that online safety is embedded across all relevant policies, curriculum planning, staff training, the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) role, and parental engagement initiatives. 2. Filtering […]