London Grid for Learning - To Parent Directory - LGfL

USO-OpencheckReferenceServiceBrief DescriptionPackageThis LGfL ServiceOpencheckOpencheckThis service offers an easy to use service providing real-timeinformation about the open, closed, or other status of schoolsLA pooled fundsis supported by AtomwideOpenCheck offers publicly accessible on line map, or telephone service-accessible, informationabout whether schools are open, closed, staff training, or other status that may need to becommunicated to potential visitors, parents, staff, etc.The service can be particularly useful in times of crisis, such as extreme weather conditions, fluepidemic, or other event that may render a school unable to remain open. Comprehensivefeatures designed to assist the placement of messages, including pre-formatted messages, rollingcalendars, and the ability to enter free-form messages.The web-based element of the service can be used ‘as is’, or can be used to update entries on aschool or LA’s own web site. The telephone service can be accessed by entering the relevantschool’s DCSF code when prompted during the call.https://support.lgfl.org.uk/public/docs/lgfl_services/SF_USO-OpenCheck.pdfUSO-DigisafeReferenceServiceBrief DescriptionPackageThis LGfL ServiceUSO-DigiSafeUSO-DigiSafeThis service provides secure storage devices for data in physicaltransit, backed by a support strategy that ensures the integrity ofthe data under the governance of the Data Controller and/or the LA.School or LA purchaseis supported by AtomwideUSO-DigiSafe offers a range of USB-connected storage devices incorporating hardware-baseddata encryption, linked to the holder’s USO account, and accessed via a grid/networkindependentPIN code unique to that user and device.PIN-protected flash drives (memory sticks) and ruggedized hard drives are available, ranging incapacity from 4GB to 500GB, with the addition of biometric (fingerprint) protection as standard onall hard drives, and optional on flash memory.DigiSafe devices can be ‘unlocked’ via the LGfL centrally-managed DigiSafe Access Managementservice. In the event of any device being lost/returned, or otherwise needing to be identified/reset,or its contents revealed for legal reasons, this process can be initiated by contacting the LGfLHelp Desk to arrange for the device’s return.https://support.lgfl.org.uk/public/docs/lgfl_services/SF_USO-DigiSafe.pdf21