Free Seminar for Liverpool Schools

Free Seminar: Choosing Smarter Value Broadband Thursday 7th November 9.00am – 11.00am The Mansion House Calderstones Park, Liverpool, L18 3JB Complimentary tea, coffee and pastries Book Your Place Some school broadband contracts in the Liverpool area will end this coming March 2025, giving you the opportunity to switch to a better value provider.  To transition […]

Talk Straight Limited Acquires E2BN Protex Ltd

We are delighted to announce that Talk Straight Limited, trading as Schools Broadband, and a leader in providing high-speed connectivity and cybersecurity services to UK schools, has successfully completed the 100% cash acquisition of the share capital of E2BN Protex Ltd trading as Internet4Schools.  This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Talk Straight Group’s strategic […]

Schools Broadband ISPA Finalists

We’re proud to announce that Schools Broadband has been selected as a finalist for Best Customer Data and Network Security at the 2024 ISPA Awards. This year marks the 26th annual ISPA Awards, an event where the UK’s internet industry comes together to celebrate the year’s accomplishments. The ISPA Awards are among the highest accolades […]

Webinar: Filtering and Monitoring for School Governors

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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

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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. […]

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 Trust or 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 […]

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 […]