Term three 2026 N4L IN BRIEF blog

Welcome to the Term 3 In Brief newsletter.

Welcome to the latest In Brief newsletter, where we share updates and information to support you and your school.

This term, find practical tips to help strengthen your school’s digital safety posture, key updates on why we’re phasing out shared logins, and how we’re partnering with Northern Health School to keep young learners connected. Plus, test your knowledge with our safety and security crossword!

As always, if you have any questions or if there is anything we can help you with, please contact our Customer Support team on 0800 532 764 or [email protected].

Online safety is a team sport

With Netsafety Week recently wrapping up, keeping ākonga safer online remains an ongoing team effort. Read our latest blog on how we can all play a part in building a positive digital environment. Read more.

Test your safety and security know-how

We offer a range of safety and security services to help protect your school’s network and support safer online learning. Grab a cuppa, test what you know with our quick safety and security crossword, and check out our simple tips to make sure your school is getting the most out of N4L’s services. Give the crossword a go now.

Shared accounts seem simple. Until they aren’t

Sharing a single login across your team might seem convenient, but it can create hidden security risks for your kura. Find out why we’re phasing out shared accounts, how moving to individual logins makes day-to-day administration easier, and the simple steps school leaders and IT teams need to take next. Find out more.

Understanding security posture vs security resilience

When a cyber incident hits, it’s not just about prevention, it’s about how quickly your school or kura can get back to normal. Find out how to keep your school running smoothly when the unexpected happens.  Read more.

Supporting flexible learning for ākonga

For ākonga who are too unwell to attend their regular kura, education needs to be completely flexible. Read how we’re partnering with Northern Health School to provide the resilient digital infrastructure to keep students safely connected to their learning anywhere. Read more.