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Arabella Northey, Partnerships Manager at Seqrd Technology, explains how SchoolsMobile have developed their anonymised Student Data Analytics report to tighten your digital safety net.
You think you have all bases covered and then another digital challenge emerges.
According to previous Ofcom research, 12% of students attempt to circumvent online protection measures – and this figure continues to grow.
We understand the frustration from all sides. Young people often find it irritating when certain apps or websites are blocked. Instead of asking if it is safe or requesting access, they often opt to bypass all the protection.
SchoolsMobile can now provide valuable insights to help address this growing challenge and to give support to parents and children who need it most.
Identifying patterns and enabling conversations
Rather than regularly policing and confiscating devices, which we know doesn’t always solve the problem, in fact we hear more often it pushes risky behaviour underground, our solution helps you identify potential issues.
Using our anonymised Student Data Analytics report we can highlight unusual patterns (excessive and too low) and behaviours that may indicate students are attempting to circumvent school safety systems.
This intelligence doesn’t just flag potential issues – it equips your safeguarding team with the insights needed to have informed, constructive conversations with pupils rather than punitive interventions. Combined with digital literacy education, it helps pupils understand the importance of digital safeguarding whilst giving parents peace of mind – without compromising their child’s privacy.
Time for a January review?
As you plan for the new year, it’s an ideal moment to take stock of your digital safeguarding strategy.
Could additional insights help you support your pupils more effectively? Let’s have a conversation about where SchoolsMobile can complement your existing measures and help you stay one step ahead.
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