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See \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://safefiltering.lgfl.net\" \u0014safefiltering.lgfl.net\u0015 for more information on the differences.\nHow often?\nThere is no definition on how regular checks might take place but LGfL recommends either monthly of half-termly as a useful interval.\nWhat are we checking?\nThe next page has a pro forma to edit and use for checks, but first consider and document who will complete them and how, how many devices/accounts to check and how to log and follow up on necessary actions. It is for schools to take these decisions based on your context and need.\nWho needs to do it?\nThe DSL has overall responsibility, but that does not mean they need to carry out the checks. Safeguarding teams should work with other senior leaders and technical teams to work out which checks are most helpful in your setting and the answers to the questions above, but the actual checking can be delegated, so long as results and actions are reported back to the safeguarding team for discussion and review of next steps. Remember also the key role of ALL staff in feeding back each time on\nWhat are we trying to find out?\nIn essence, you want to know:\nAre key things blocked?\nAre we ‘overblocking’?\nIs filtering ACTIVE EVERYWHERE (all connections & devices & users)?\nIs Safe Search ENFORCED (i.e. can't be turned off) EVERYWHERE (as above)?\nAre there concerns about students bypassing blocks?\nBefore you start, make sure you have liaised with your tech team to identify all types of user, device, account and physical location (remember portacabins, trolleys, home devices, guest networks and BYOD and the most recent new or rebuilt device) and have scheduled your checks to cover all of these over the academic year.\nUse the following proforma to log the checks that take place in your school. Feel free to edit this template and add your school logo but please do not remove the LGfL branding or copyright notice.","cbCaijkUaWWgVlnz","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijkUaWWgVlnz","docx",1354837,"English","# Web Filtering Checks Template\n## Check versus review - are they the same?\n## How often?\n## What are we checking?\n## Who needs to do it?\n## What are we trying to find out?\n## Proforma for logging checks","[{\"question\":\"What is the difference between filtering checks and filtering reviews?\",\"answer\":\"Checks are regular and operational to ensure devices, platforms, and accounts remain filtered as planned. 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