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Updated Keeping Children Safe In Education Requirements: September 2022 The DfE's set of statutory guidance and requirements, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), must be followed by all English schools when carrying out duties to safeguard and pro

We are pleased to announce that Schools Broadband has been appointed as a supplier to the Norfolk County Council Broadband Supplier Framework. Norfolk County Council ran a full procurement process assessing the Schools Broadband technical solutions and co

The DfE published new Cyber Security Standards for Schools in October 2022 after a surge in security breaches. The DfE advises if schools have not recently reviewed their security, it should be a priority to review it including each device on your network

Schools Broadband has once again been shortlisted as a finalist for Best Cyber Security at the 2022 ISPA Awards. Schools Broadband's cyber security services protect over 2000 schools and 250 Multi Academy Trusts with some of the best security in the world

Schools Broadband has joined the enFrame ICT Framework which provides a one-stop-shop for all ICT and Technology goods and services to schools and multi-academy trusts. Schools Broadband is now an approved supplier on the enFrame ICT Framework, an ICT Pro

Ofcom are taking their first steps to protecting internet users from harmful online content, as they make preparations for their new role as online safety regulator. Their 2022 Online Nation report has revealed just one in six young people flag harmful co

Schools Broadband has joined the Everything ICT Framework - the cost-effective, compliant and convenient ICT Procurement Framework for the Public Sector. Schools Broadband is now an approved supplier on the Everything ICT Framework, an ICT Procurement fra

On Thursday 30th June, the Government announced that a joint £82m investment by the Departments for Culture (DCMS) and Education (DfE) will mean that, over the next three years, as many as 3,000 primary schools across rural England will now get access to

A team of Talk Straight's top hikers walked 13 miles across the tricky terrain of the Yorkshire Dales on Sunday, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Alex Sykes, Lee Moores, Rachel Glover, Charlotte Thompson, Sallie Bewell and Sophie Bodenham took to the h

KCSiE: Summary of Changes to Requirements for Online Safety in Schools Appropriate filters and monitoring systems should be in place and their effectiveness regularly reviewed Leadership teams and relevant staff need to have an awareness and understanding