Of course, the current hot topic is COVID 19, especially when it comes to schools and ensuring students have consistent access to high-quality teaching, even if not at school. This is meaning that schools are having to provide remote learning resources, something that many have rarely done before. Although this may not be so new in universities and colleges, it has not been a common sight in schools until now. With no previous plans for this, schools have had to act fast and develop a plan of doing so.
At the start of the March 2020 lockdown, many schools sent devices home to allow self-isolating or vulnerable students to continue their education remotely. This might sound like an easy fix, but between budget constraints and school digital infrastructure there are still other underlying factors that need to be taken into account such as security.
We are able to apply filtering software to school devices so that wherever they are used inappropriate websites and searches cannot be accessed. If an incident like this takes place then a report can be sent to the school to show which pupil has tried to gain access to an inappropriate site or search. Providing peace of mind for the school that devices given out can’t be used inappropriately.