This week I report on updated DfE filtering and monitoring standards and updated requirements on what schools must or should publish online.

Updated DfE filtering and monitoring standards
The DfE has updated the filtering and monitoring standards in its guidance on Meeting digital and technology standards in schools and colleges. Changes include emphasising the governing body’s responsibility to ensure their school has appropriate filtering and monitoring systems; adding a more comprehensive assessment of what to consider in student risk profiles; and enabling safe search by default on any search engines used.

Updated DfE information requirements for schools to publish online
The DfE has updated both the maintained school and the academy versions of its guidance on what schools must or should publish online. Changes have been made to various sections including exam and assessment results, pupil premium, PE and sport premium and governance.

Academy schools must also publish the details of any arrangements for handling complaints from parents and carers about the support they provide for pupils with SEN. They must do this as part of their SEN information report.