Linewize Latest - November Issue

As the end of term fast approaches, we know our schools are working hard to bring the year to a successful conclusion. To support you, our ySafe experts have updated their guidance on the upcoming Social Media changes, now featuring the very latest information. While enforcement of the new rules sits with the social media platforms, schools should be prepared for possible digital displacement, as students may turn to alternative apps or gaming chats not covered by the ban. That’s why it’s essential for staff to stay informed, for parents to receive clear communication, and for students to be supported in building healthy digital habits. Our latest steering, tools and guides are designed to help your school confidently navigate these important changes.



Thanks to all who attended our final Success webinar for 2025 - the Checklist review process. If you couldn’t attend, we highly recommend watching the replay , as it covers all the key considerations for effective year-end planning across your Linewize solutions, along with practical ideas to help your school start 2026 smoothly and efficiently.

There's still time to book your Linewize strategic planning session with your Success team. It’s the perfect opportunity to reflect on the year, identify wins and challenges, and plan your school’s cyber safety priorities for 2026. Simply book your preferred time and date using our Success Calendar.

In this edition, we’re spotlighting several key updates across the Linewize range of solutions. For our Connect customers, Linewize Filter now offers enhanced flexibility with new scheduling options, Monitor adds full support for Windows ARM devices, and Pulse introduces an insightful new Word Cloud feature to visualise student wellbeing trends.

 

Meet the team

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Suzi Bamford

Head of Customer Success

Leading the Success Team at Linewize, I've been passionate about helping our customers for over six years. When I'm not driving success at work, I'm chasing it on the pavement—recently hitting a PB of 53 minutes in a 10km run!
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David de Horne

Customer Success Manager

As a Customer Success Manager, I’m committed to helping you navigate the challenges of guiding students on their digital journeys. Outside of my passion for cyber safety, I’m also an enthusiastic muso and song writer and I'm into keeping fit and staying healthy!

Latest product news

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New Calendar Flexibility in Linewize Filter

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New Calendar Flexibility in Linewize Filter

Within the Configuration | Calendar setting schools can now set different schedules for each day of the week, making it easier to reflect half days and varied timetables. Existing schedules will continue to work automatically - no action is needed. 

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Linewize Monitor now supports ARM devices

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Linewize Monitor now supports ARM devices

We're excited to announce that Linewize Monitor now supports Windows devices with ARM processors. Our new ARM-specific client ensures full compatibility with the latest generation of energy-efficient devices. Installation details will be released shortly for all Monitor customers.

 

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NEW Pulse Word Cloud Feature

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NEW Pulse Word Cloud Feature

The new Pulse Word Cloud displays a helpful visual representation of aggregated student responses to the question, ‘Which of these (emotions) best describes how you are feeling?’ You can hover over a word to see how many students selected it, making it easy to spot trends at a glance while helping staff to respond quickly to those students who need the most support.

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Linewize & Smoothwall Clients Ending Support for Windows 10

Linewize Filter / Monitor

Linewize & Smoothwall Clients Ending Support for Windows 10

Microsoft has ended support for Windows 10 as of October 14th. Following this, Linewize Connect will also discontinue full support for Windows 10, providing updates only for critical security issues.

 

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Content Modification for AI Overviews - Google and Bing Searches

Linewize Filter

Content Modification for AI Overviews - Google and Bing Searches

We’ve updated our content filters to hide the AI Overview in Web Searches using Google and Microsoft Bing, helping schools prevent students from finding quick answers to homework or test questions. Note, while the CoPilot tab in Bing isn’t affected by this change, it can still be blocked using standard filtering rules in Linewize Filter.

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Protect Students from Unsafe AI Chat

Linewize Filter

Protect Students from Unsafe AI Chat

Some AI chat apps can expose students to harmful or inappropriate content and promote unhealthy online interactions. The Unsafe AI Chat Content Filtering category in Linewize Filter lets schools easily block access to these emerging risks. Simply create a filtering policy and select Unsafe AI Chat to help keep your students safe and supported online.

Expert Insights from our Cyber Safety Specialists

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Linewize Blog Post - UPDATED

The updated guide to the December 2025 social media changes for under-16s is a must-read for schools, with ySafe cyber safety experts offering practical guidance, new helpful school and parent resources, and ongoing support to help your school community confidently navigate this significant change.

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ySafe Expert Deep Dive

YouTube, the world’s most popular video-sharing platform, offers a vast range of content - from educational tutorials and music videos to entertainment, news, and vlogs. This practical video helps schools and parents to manage YouTube access, set appropriate boundaries, and, importantly, have meaningful conversations with  students about using  YouTube safely. 

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Podcast 6 - From Hidden to Seen: A US District’s Digital Shift with Linewize

In this episode, we sit down with Matt and Devin from Calvert County Public Schools to explore how the right tools are transforming classrooms - giving teachers a clear view of what’s happening behind the screens, sparking new creativity in teaching, and helping students stay focused on their learning.

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Helpful Guides

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Guide

How Schools Are Structuring Their Cyber Safety Days (and Why It Works)

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The Social Media Delay

Everything schools need to know

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Guide

Character .AI Platform Review - Do you know the risks?

Qustodio Launch Guide for schools - 2025 Update Review updated guide
School Resources

Updated Launch Guide for Schools 

Helpful Resources

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Visit our Bite-Sized Learning

Access our library of mini training videos to help you make the most of the Linewize tools at your school.

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Visit our Customer Help Center

Take a look at our Knowledge Base where you can submit a request, manage existing tickets, and view our product documentation.

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Customer Success Spotlight

Highlighting partner schools that are leading the way in digital wellbeing.

See how they’re using the tools to identify students who need the most help, increasing visibility over online behaviour while minimising online distractions. 

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Monitor Case Study
Featuring SHORE, St John the Apostle Parish School, and Coolum Beach Christian College.
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Coolum Beach Case Study
Ken McAllister
Principal at Coolum Beach Christian College, Coolum Beach
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