DfE Updates: Filtering & Monitoring Standards
The Department for Education’s Filtering and Monitoring Standards for Schools and Colleges were updated in October 2024 to reflect the changing digital landscape and provide greater clarity on some key issues. In a nutshell, the standards are: 1. Identify and assign roles and responsibilities to manage your filtering and monitoring systems 2. Review your filtering […]
Schools Broadband 2024 ISPA Awards Winner
Schools Broadband Wins “Best Customer Data and Network Security Award” at 2024 ISPA Awards Schools Broadband is proud to announce that we have won the prestigious “Best Customer Data and Network Security” category at the 2024 ISPA Awards. This marks our second consecutive win in the security category and our eighth overall ISPA Award. Recognised […]
Webinar: Choosing Your New Provider
Free Webinars for Schools Choosing the right broadband provider With many local authority broadband providers ceasing their services, it’s time to start placing orders for your new provider. Join our webinar to find out everything you need to know when it comes to choosing your next provider. Our friendly team will be on hand to […]
Bradford Schools Event: Choosing Your New Provider
A free event for Bradford schools Midland Hotel, Cheapside, Bradford BD1 4HU Wednesday 27th November 1.00pm-2.30pm Choosing the right broadband provider BLN is ceasing its broadband services this coming March. Join us for a free event specially tailored for Bradford schools, to find out everything you need to know when it comes to choosing your […]
Schools Broadband Wins Community Award
We are thrilled to announce that Schools Broadband has been named the winner of The Community Award for Medium Size Businesses at the Raising the Bar Awards, hosted by the West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce. This is a testament to our company’s ongoing commitment to making a meaningful impact in our local community. […]
Webinar: Safeguarding for Schools
Free Webinar Wednesday 23rd October 4.00pm – 5.00pm Book Your Place Safeguarding for Schools – Making Filtering & Monitoring Software Work For You Diving into detail on how to get the most out of your digital safeguarding services, this webinar is an absolute must-see for Designated Safeguarding Leads, Senior members of staff responsible for procuring […]
ISO 27001 Re-Certification Success
Talk Straight, Trading as Schools Broadband is Awarded ISO 27001 Re-Certification Success with a Mature and Effective Security Management System We are pleased to announce that Talk Straight, trading as Schools Broadband has successfully passed our re-certification for the ISO 27001 Information Security Management System accreditation AND upgrade to ISO 27001:2022, conducted by the UKAS […]
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 […]