You can quickly insert frequently used symbols into most documents (spreadsheets, word docs, powerpoint etc) by holding down the left ‘alt’ key on your keyboard and typing the character code. For example, if you were to open a Word document, hold down ‘Alt’ and type 246 on your numberpad you will see a division symbol (÷) These symbols are also subject to the same formatting as regular text so you can change the colours and size of the symbols in the same way you would change text. Below are some symbol codes you may find useful; Read more >>
The Push files feature allows you to share files securely with individuals who may not have a USO account but with whom you need to exchange sensitive information.
We would like to encourage all staff to raise ICT support cases via the school’s online ICT support helpdesk*. Our online helpdesk is the most efficient method of communicating ICT support issues to our team. The main benefits of using the helpdesk are; Read more >>
Each school has two bespoke internet homepages – one for Staff and the other for Pupils. Each page has a link to the school website, a Google Safe Search searchbar and a number of hyperlinks to various online website resources specific to each school.
The hyperlink grid underneath the search bar can be customised. If you require any links to be added or removed, please raise a support case detailing which sites you want added or removed and whether they are to be added to the pupil page, staff page or both pages. We will confirm these changes with the ICT lead at the school and get the changes underway.
You will no doubt be aware that Google Chrome no longer allows Flash content on websites to operate without some significant intervention. We’ve been advising for a while now that any sites you visit with Flash content should be viewed in Internet Explorer. We anticipate that Flash will soon be phased out and this problem will go away by itself but in the meantime, see the info below to give you a brief explanation of why Flash has been blocked on Google Chrome. Read more >>
