Zone Broadband

Zone Broadband and the ESFA are a perfect fit, encapsulating both a safe and ethical offering. Zone broadband was created to be the future of connectivity, being a customer-focused and community-led Internet Service Provider. We see schools as an integral part of and the future of every community and we see football in schools, like all sports, as the glue generating a positive community spirit. This partnership is on-message now and for all future generations.

At Zone Broadband, we see the internet as a vital and exciting educational tool, with endless possibilities that will augment learning for all children, bringing the world to their fingertips. Never has there been so many opportunities to tap into the potential of our future generations, than there is now. By harnessing the audio-visual and virtual reality capabilities the internet provides, learning is made more interesting and easier to digest.

However, with that freedom comes a responsibility to keep our children safe. That is why Zone Broadband for schools has content filtering and monitoring built into its core network. We have partnered with Opendium, who have pioneered real-time content analysis, which allows rapid adjustments to an ever-changing landscape and UK Government guidelines. No other Internet Service Provider offers the same built-in safeguarding for schools.

ESFA Chairman, Mark Hignett 21/22 said, “The English Schools’ FA is delighted to be partnering with Zone Broadband as the Association’s Official Telecoms Partner. As both Chairman of the Association and also an active teacher, it is a positive step to be partnering with an organisation that is putting the online safety of children and their learning environment, as a priority. We look forward to seeing what this partnership can bring in the coming seasons.”