Lightspeed Alert™ + CPOMS: Strengthening and Simplifying Safety Together

In today’s digital age, ensuring the safety and well-being of students is more critical than ever. With the rise of online threats such as cyberbullying, self-harm, and exposure to explicit content, educational institutions are increasingly seeking robust solutions to protect their students. We are thrilled to announce a new partnership between Lightspeed Alert and CPOMS, two industry-leading solutions that together enhance student safety and well-being in schools.

A Powerful Integration for Student Safety

The integration of Lightspeed Alert and CPOMS combines the strengths of both platforms to create a comprehensive safeguarding solution. Lightspeed Alert is an advanced at-risk student identification system that utilises AI-driven monitoring to proactively identify students in crisis. This innovative technology scans various online activities—including documents, emails, chat messages, and browsing history—to flag concerning indicators and send alerts to school staff.

CPOMS StudentSafe is the trusted provider of safeguarding, wellbeing, and pastoral software used by schools, colleges, sports clubs and other establishments worldwide. With StudentSafe, schools can manage concerns and investigations across various student wellbeing policies, with robust dashboards and reports, enabling effective collaboration and reporting to authorities. The software’s flexibility alleviates staff burdens, allowing schools to focus on pupil wellbeing.

By merging these two powerful tools, schools can now benefit from a streamlined approach to safeguarding. High-concern alerts generated by Lightspeed Alert’s Human Review team will be automatically directed to CPOMS StudentSafe’s student records, ensuring that safeguarding teams can respond swiftly and effectively to potential risks and can maintain comprehensive safeguarding chronologies.

Rick Gardner, Managing Director of CPOMS, emphasised the importance of this partnership, stating, “Being able to identify potentially concerning behaviours in real-time and capture the full profile of a pupil is vital. Our integration with Lightspeed Systems empowers educators to proactively identify and address potential issues, ensuring that no student is overlooked.”

Real-Time Insights and Proactive Monitoring.

One of the standout features of Lightspeed Alert is its 24/7/365 monitoring by highly trained safety specialists. This continuous oversight means that schools receive real-time insights into concerning student behaviours across all online activities. The proactive nature of this monitoring is crucial in preventing incidents of self-harm, violence, bullying, and substance abuse. With the integration of CPOMS, the response process becomes even more efficient. When Lightspeed Alert identifies a high-concern alert or imminent threat, it is automatically transferred to CPOMS StudentSafe records, allowing safeguarding teams to manage and customise the incident like any other in CPOMS and take immediate action, if needed. This seamless flow of information not only improves the overall efficiency of addressing potential risks but also enhances the safety of students across multiple fronts.

Being able to identify potentially concerning behaviours in real-time and capture the full profile of a pupil is vital. Our integration with Lightspeed Systems empowers educators to proactively identify and address potential issues, ensuring that no student is overlooked.

Enhancing the Digital Experience for Students

The partnership between Lightspeed Alert and CPOMS is designed to ensure a safer digital experience for all students. By combining proactive monitoring with effective case management, schools can create an environment where students feel secure and supported. This integrated solution empowers educators and safeguarding teams to identify early signs of distress and intervene before issues escalate. Moreover, the collaboration allows schools to maintain a comprehensive view of student welfare, ensuring that no concern goes unnoticed. With the ability to gather vital information in a secure place, educators can make informed decisions that prioritise student safety and well-being.

Conclusion

The partnership between Lightspeed Alert and CPOMS represents a significant advancement in the field of student safety. By leveraging the strengths of both platforms, schools can enhance their safeguarding capabilities and create a more supportive environment for students. As we continue to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape, this integrated solution stands as a testament to our commitment to protecting the well-being of every student. Together, Lightspeed Alert and CPOMS are not just responding to threats; they are actively working to prevent them, ensuring that students can thrive in a safe and nurturing educational environment