I would like to propose an enhancement to your web filtering platform that would empower schools and parents with more granular control over student device usage—particularly around time-based access.

Use Case 1: YouTube Access Scheduling We’re seeing a growing need to allow parents to restrict access to YouTube outside of school hours, especially during late-night hours when students may be using school-issued devices unsupervised. Specifically, we’d like the ability to:

Block YouTube after (dark) hours (e.g., 10pm ~ 5am).

Optionally, extend this functionality to other high-distraction or entertainment platforms

This would help address concerns around sleep hygiene, screen addiction, and academic focus.

Use Case 2: Date-Based Website Allow Lists We’ve also received requests to allow access to specific websites based on a defined date range. For example:

Permit access to a research site or online textbook during a project window (e.g., Sept 15–Oct 1)

Automatically revert to default filtering rules after the date range expires

This would streamline instructional planning and reduce the need for manual intervention.

Feature Summary We’re requesting:

Time-based blocking rules for specific sites (e.g., YouTube)

Time-based allow rules for specific sites

Optional parent-level controls or visibility for home use scenarios

We believe these enhancements would significantly improve digital safety, instructional flexibility, and parental engagement.

Thank you for considering this request. We’d be happy to provide additional context or collaborate on testing if needed.