KCSIE
Safe Filtering for DSLs
The DSL has lead responsibility for web filtering, which includes complying with the DfE standards referenced in KCSIE. Scroll down for DSL training, other videos guides, key documents and free templates for you to use.
DSL Training & Governor Intro
Our 30-minute DSL training is now available to watch online whenever you want - how to fulfil your role overseeing filtering
Share⤴️ with governors to help them engage with you (and recommend our free governor training, too)
Are you clear on the difference between filtering and monitoring?
Remember to read the actual standards⤴️
And don't forget, your Tech team need to complete the SchoolProtect training we offer. Share this link with them to book: https://lgfl.bookinglive.com/book/add/p/23
Decryption
What about YouTube (it works differently)
How do I know LGfL filtering is supersafe and 'appropriate' for use in schools?
To understand our filtering system and what it can do, please read our 'appropriate filtering' submission to the Safer Internet Centre below. This is an important read for technicians and DSLs so that you know our approach and all about the functionality you need to keep children safe online.
But don't just take our word for it. We are one of only a handful of providers to be accredited by the UK Safer Internet Centre - that means independent auditors interviewed us and tested the technology to make sure it does everything we say, for the peace of mind we know you need as a school.
Remember though, just having our system does not make you compliant with KCSIE and the DfE Standards - that depends on what you do with it, how it's set up, how you respond to the reports you view, and your processes and documentation. So, make sure you attend the training and use the check and review documents on this page to ensure best practice at your school.
If in doubt, reach out to us for a chat (safeguarding@lgfl.net for DSLs; technicians, please open a support case).
SchoolProtect customers
If your school is an LGfL customer, then you probably use our filtering system called SchoolProtect (HomeProtect is available for school devices that go offsite). As a DSL, please make sure you have access to SchoolProtect so that you can perform your responsibilities of checks and reviews. Ask your Tech Team for access.
Once you have access and are logged in, please take a look at the reports Dashboard, where you will find interactive live data on filtering within your school and also your school's own Health Check - think of this as your filtering MOT. It shows which areas of your filtering set up need review/action to be compliant with the DfE Standards.
