You can create highly restrictive filtering policies that limit specific students to a small set of approved website categories, such as education-related websites, while blocking all other internet access. This approach is ideal for behavior management or fulfilling parental requests, as these restrictions remain active throughout the day. For instructional flexibility, teachers can still use Classwize to allow access to specific websites or categories during lessons.
Before you begin
- You must have permission to manage Filtering.
- Identify the students you want to restrict access to by creating a dedicated group or selecting individual users.
Step 1. Create an allow policy for permitted categories
- Sign in to Linewize Filter, then go to Filtering > Content Filtering.
- Select + Create Policy.
- Configure the policy:
- Name: Allow - Permitted Categories - Restricted Students
- Type: Permitted categories. For example, Education.
- Criteria: Select either the dedicated user Group, or individual Users.
- Action: Allow
Important
Ensure policies are not locked so teachers can allow websites in Classwize when required.
- Select Save Policy.
Image 1: Create an allow permitted categories access policy
Step 2. Create a block all policy
- Select + Create Policy.
- Configure the policy:
- Name: Block - All Internet Access - Restricted Students
- Type: All Traffic
- Criteria: Select either the dedicated user Group, or individual Users.
- Action: Block
Important
Ensure policies are not locked so teachers can allow websites in Classwize when required.
- Select Save Policy.
Image 2: Create a block all internet access policy
- Ensure this policy is below the Allow Permitted Categories policy in Content Filtering.