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 […]
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 Education Tuesday 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 […]
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 […]
Navigating Broadband Options: A Buyer’s Guide
Understanding the different types of broadband and their associated speeds is crucial for ensuring your school stays connected and runs efficiently. A reliable, high-speed broadband connection is the backbone of seamless operations for every successful school in the country, so it’s important you make the right choice. In this guide, as well as looking at […]
Quick Tips For Better Cyber Security
Minimising Cyber Risks in Schools Whilst the Schools Broadband Cyber Security service is designed to identify and protect your organisation from falling victim to cyberattacks, any security organisation will tell you that your staff and pupils will always be the weakest link in your protection strategy. Regular training should be given in schools to show […]
Talk Straight Tackles Yorkshire Marathon for Charity
Talk Straight continued its fundraising campaign for Leeds charity Zarach by tackling the Yorkshire Marathon Relay held on Sunday 15th October. Sallie Bewell, Victor Josi, Luke Watson, Lee Moores and Mark Hayden put on their running shoes and completed the marathon in 4hrs 26secs, raising £600 and putting Talk Straight’s total raised for Zarach this […]
Why DfE Broadband Standards Include Data Backups
To help combat ransomware, as part of the DfE’s Minimum Broadband Standards, schools should backup all their data. That means creating copies of files and storing them in a separate location, so even if your original files are encrypted or compromised by ransomware, you can still access your data and restore it to its original […]