Internet filtering changes Who is affected? If you have a South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL) Internet connection at your school or establishment, you will be affected. Schools using another Internet provider/ISP are not affected by this change. Background At the start of 2015, RM introduced ‘SSL interception’ functionality to RM SafetyNet,…
If a school uses the South West Grid for Learning / RM for their email provider (RM Easymail) then it is possible to link these accounts with Microsoft Outlook. For the different versions of Microsoft Outlook please view the following connection settings and instructions on how to set this up: Microsoft Outlook 2013 Open Microsoft Outlook, click the File…
Google and SWGfL Internet Filtering Changes Google searches utilise encryption technologies for added security and where this has previously been optional, it will be made mandatory by them in early February 2015. In order for the RM SafetyNet Filtering service to perform filtering on all Google searches (such as images), there is a need to…
This page contains all the links required to enable you to access the new Scomis Training Provision – VMware View: Scomis Training Room – if you are in the Scomis Training room, using the Scomis Training Laptops, please use the following FAQ: http://faq.scomis.org/kb13118/ SWGfL School – if you are wishing to connect from…
In order to view web pages when using a SWGfL internet connection within school you will need to set Internet Explorer to use a SWGfL proxy Server. To do this: Open Internet Explorer Click the Tools button, and then click Internet Options. Click the Connections tab, and then click LAN settings. Select the Use…
The following information needs to be considered for schools considering the implications of leaving SWGfL and finding other internet providers. There will be no affect to the service you receive from Scomis but some changes may be required to be made by your new ISP. Remote support can continue outside of SWGfL. Filtering – The…
Use EasyMail advanced filters to automatically forward email to other members of staff based on content type or sender information.