Webinar: Filtering and Monitoring for School Governors
Free Webinar Wednesday 25th September 4.00pm – 5.00pm Book Your Place Filtering and monitoring requirements for schools: KCSiE compliance, Governor responsibilities and how to provide strategic challenge Join our free training session for School Governors, delivered by safeguarding consultant Joanne Bocko, to enhance your understanding of the recently changed responsibilities in digital safeguarding, as outlined […]
New Deadline For The PSTN Switch-Off
More Time Required To Manage VoIP Compatibility With Critical, Security & Alarm Services How Will This Affect Your School? Some of you may have heard already that the BT Group announced it has delayed the PSTN Switch-Off of all copper-based data and phone lines across the UK until January 2027. That’s 13 months later than […]
Talk Straight runs Leeds Inflatable 5k for Charity
In a bid to support Zarach and its mission to end bed poverty among children, a dedicated team from Talk Straight will participate in the Inflatable 5K obstacle course at Harewood House, near Leeds, on Saturday, 29th June. This dynamic event will see Sallie Bewell (People Manager), John Standhaven (Sales Manager), Victor Josi (Sales Support) […]
Improving Safeguarding In School Emergencies Webinar
Free Webinars Thursday 2nd May 11.00am – 12.00pm | 2.00pm – 3.00pm Join us for a FREE webinar where we will look at how the Schools Broadband VoIP phone safeguarding and alerting service can help improve response times to lockdowns, evacuations, invacuations, reduce your costs and get you ready for the copper phone line switch-off. […]
Maximizing True Value: Prioritising Quality Broadband & Security
Broadband, Safeguarding and Security Services for Schools How Choosing Quality Over Cost Can Unlock True Value At Schools Broadband, we understand that navigating through the sea of service providers can be daunting. With varying quotes and promises, it’s easy to get lost in the whirlwind of options. However, we firmly believe that when it comes […]
The PSTN Switch-Off
What is the PSTN Switch-Off, What Does it Mean for Your School and What Action Will You Need to Take? When Will This Take Place? The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) switch-off is part of a decade long programme to upgrade old copper networks to full fibre. PSTN and ISDN networks are already at end […]
KCSiE Compliance and Digital Obligations Webinar
Wednesday March 20th | 10am-11am Join us for a FREE webinar featuring Safeguarding Consultant Joanne Bocko where we’ll be covering the digital aspects of Keeping Children Safe in Education with the chance to ask questions and share best practice with your peers in education. Agenda: Online Risks: The 4 Cs: Content, Contact, Conduct, Commerce Key […]
DfE Digital & Technology Standards Update
Meeting Digital & Technology Standards In Schools On the 16th January 2024 the Department of Education published two new sets of standards for IT services and digital accessibility. The standards are intended as guidelines for schools, to support them in choosing the right digital infrastructure and technology. Meeting the standards will help schools and MATs […]
Webinar for Kent Schools
Webinar: Choosing The Right Broadband Provider For EducationTuesday 12th December 10-11am Cantium (Kent County Council) broadband contracts will cease in March next year, and as some broadband services can take 3-4 months to install, time is running out. We will therefore be holding a webinar on Tuesday 12th December to ensure you have all the […]
Schools Broadband Awarded Best Customer Protection
Schools Broadband awarded “Best Customer Protection” 2023 at the 25th ISPA Awards Last week saw The Internet Services Providers’ Association (ISPA UK) unveil the winners of the 25th Anniversary ISPA Awards, whereby the winners represent the pinnacle of innovation and excellence in the ISP industry. Talk Straight, parent company of Schools Broadband, is therefore thrilled and […]