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The LGfL Access Management Federation


1. What is the LGfL USO (Unified Sign on)?

  • The LGfL USO system is a way of using one log in for use by students and teachers in LGfL 2.0 connected schools.
     
  • The London Grid for Learning uses the USO log in to control access to LGfL 2.0 services and LGfLaai member services.
     
  • The LGfL USO log can be used to access services beyond the standard LGfL 2.0 services portfolio but other content providers must have joined the LGfLaai.

 

2. What is the LGfLaai?

The London Grid for Learning manages its own access management system called the LGfLaai.

(The LGfL Authentication and Interoperability Federation or LGfLaai Federation). The Federation ensures that the use of data that is used between online services  complies with the data Protection Act.

 

3. What can the LGfL USO be used to access?

Examples of LGfL 2.0 online services accessible via LGfL USO:

  • LGfL 2.0 Online Learning Resources eg Guardian Archives, Busy Things and Multemaths
     
  • Sophos Antivirus
     
  • USO-FX secure file transfer with large file option
     
  • StaffMail email service
     
  • LondonMail including SafeMail email service for pupils
     
  • LGfL Podcasting service
     
  • LGfL Video Central
     
  • LGfL OpenCheck
     
  • Microsoft Office Apps + 25GB SkyDrive
     
  • LGfL Adobe and Microsoft discount licensing

 

4. How does the LGfLaai benefit to schools?

Schools can use the LGfL USO log in to access additional, non LGfL 2.0 services, via the LGfLaai.

Teachers and pupils do not need to remember more than one log in to access all their day to day online services.

 

5. What the benefits of the LGfLaai to Content providers?

LGfLaai members can use the ease and convenience of the existing LGfL USO service in LGfL connected schools to provide access to their licensed content or online service.

 

6. Is there any LGfL editorial evaluation of the content provided by LGfL access federation content providers?

LGfL operates a strict quality assurance process on all LGfL 2.0 online learning resources via the LGfL Editorial Board.

However, there is no equivalent editorial assessment on the quality, suitability or appropriateness of LGfLaai members content or services.

The responsibility is on the school to ensure that any LGfLaai content provider service or resource meets the needs of their school community.

However, all members of the LGfLaai have to pass a thorough application process that ensures:

  • Data security requirements that guarantee that pupil data is safe and secure and will not be viewed by anyone that is unauthorised.
     
  • Performance of related online systems that provide access to the resources.

Which content providers are currently members of the LGfL Access Management Federation?

The following content providers have joined the LGfL USO Federation.

Membership of the LGfLaai means that some or all of the products these companies provide can be accessed using the LGfL USO, if the school has subscribed to the product.

For further information about specific products accessible via LGfL USO from content providers  – please contact the provider directly by clicking on the icons below.

 









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1. How can I be sure that a third party organisation is not going to use my user data inappropriately?

As condition of joining the LGfLaai, all service providers have to complete a registration process where they are required to:

  • ensure that they comply with the Data Protection Act
     
  • have a current CRB check  or Criminal Convictions Certificate in place for key members of their organisation that have access to user data

2. My school does not have USO log in’s for staff or pupils but I want to buy a service from a member of the LGfLaai?

You will need to ensure that your intended users all have USO accounts before agreeing to a service provider contract.

Goto www.uso.lgfl.net to find out how to implement USO for all users at your school.

3. How do I make sure that my users USO log in’s will access the resources we have bought from the LGfLaai provider?

An Increasing number of content providers offer ever more sophisticated resources, some of which require the release of class list data. (eg Mangahigh and J2E). The LGfLaai is designed so that only a Headteacher can authorise the release of this more granular data, to ensure that schools are ‘opting into’ the release of ‘Class lists data’.

Further information on the process to release ‘Class list’ data.

Full details and instructions for school Nominated Contacts and/or Head Teachers can be found on how to enable this service on the LGfL Support site. https://support.lgfl.org.uk/secure/guide/WebGuide/Help.html?data_release.html ​​

4. Who should I contact if there is a problem with accessing the LGfLaai members content/service?

In the first instance  - you should always contact the LGfLaai service provider and register a support case and secure a reference number for your support case.

If the problem persists – the nominated contact for the school should contact the LGfL Switchboard: 020 82 55 55 55 Option 3 or email contentsupport@lgfl.org.uk

To successfully receive support from the LGfL helpdesk on any LGfLaai matters – the nominated contact will need to have their DofE number and LGfLaai service provider support case reference number.

1. What process is required to join the access federation?

All enquiries regarding joining the LGfLaai should, in the first instance email contentsupport@lgfl.org.uk

Potential LGfLaai content providers will need to complete an online registration process, which includes entering into a contract guaranteeing data security and e safety requirements.

2. How much does it cost to join the LGfLaai for a service provider?

There is a nominal admin charge of £300 (inc VAT) to cover the cost of joining the LGfLaai.

There is no further charge for LGfLaai service providers after the initial registration has been successfully completed.

3. What are the requirements of joining the LGfLaai?

All LGfL Federation members are required to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that covers the documents that outline the LGfLaai. The NDA must be completed before any access can be granted to the detail of the LGfL Federation framework.

Content providers will be expected to guarantee:

Compliance with all requirements of the Data Protection Act regarding the security, validity, accuracy and completeness of all data contained within the LGfLaai.

The Federated Service Provider will be expected to provide the CRB number or Criminal Convictions Certificate of the person(s) within the content provider that will have access to data contained within the LGfLaii.

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