Students at a secondary school are benefitting from a software solution which will see them protected on the internet both in the classroom and at home.
Whether they are using a smartphone, tablet, laptop or home PC, students from the Hollins secondary school in Accrington and their parents can be reassured that they are protected against exposure to inappropriate content, cyberattacks and malware threats.
The Hollins is the first school in the UK to install the networking software, designed by Cardiff-based iQuila which will allow students to have an uninterrupted connection to the school’s online resources.
Former Head Teacher at The Hollins and now CEO designate of the LET Education Trust, Steve Campbell said: “We have a duty of care to protect our students and part of this is embracing technology that provides them with school-filtered Internet access at home.
“The Internet is a major safeguarding issue, but by using iQuila we can fully encrypt any device that connects with our network through a simple software download. As well as protecting students, this will provide a…
