From chaos to control: Aberdeen’s safeguarding shift

Every school talks about safeguarding — Aberdeen City Council actually built it into their DNA. Join Colin McCabe (GM, International, Lightspeed Systems) and Charlie Love (Safeguarding Lead, Aberdeen City Council) for a candid look at how one council turned filtering and monitoring from a compliance checkbox into a culture of protection and visibility. See why Aberdeen chose Lightspeed Filter, Alert, and Classroom to: Expose hidden risks across thousands of devices and apps Utilise AI for more effective safeguarding but also monitor and manage student AI use Spot and respond to early signs of self-harm, bullying, and digital distress Lock in compliance with KCSIE while keeping teaching smooth and engaging You'll leave with a real-world framework — not theory — to strengthen safeguarding, improve visibility, and prove impact to your board and community. Perfect for: IT leaders, safeguarding officers, and SLT ready to level up from reactive to resilient.