Blog
Our Schools Blog brings you the latest insights and developments from the education industry. As well as expert analysis and advice, you’ll also find product demos and developments from our team. From the latest recruitment trends to staff training and retention, here you’ll find a range of useful information to help make your job easier.
Engaging Parents Toolkit: what schools need for the new school year
Parent complaints may be on the rise over the past few years, but that doesn’t mean that teachers and school leaders should accept it as “normal”. Find out what your school should have in their toolkit to improve communication with parents and reduce complaints.
Parental engagement tips: how to handle and reduce parent complaints
School leaders are noticing an uptick in both the volume and complexity of parent complaints, but how are they supposed to handle them amid a teacher shortage and with already stretched resources?
9 tips for getting the most out of your teacher recruitment agency
Do you use or are looking to hire a teacher recruitment agency? Make sure to make the most of it with our top 9 tips.
From chalkboards to collaboration: the evolution of school timetabling
In every school, the timetable is more than just a schedule. It’s the quiet engine behind learning, staffing, wellbeing, and budgets. But for decades, the process of building that engine has been anything but smooth. Timetabling has been shaped – and often constrained – by the tools of its time.
How to keep on top of and promote good behaviour in schools
Learn how to better manage behaviour in the classroom with our top tips for promoting positive behaviours.
How teacher recruitment agencies work
Learn all about how teacher recruitment agencies work to find out if they’re the right hiring method for your school.
The top 7 behaviour management strategies for secondary schools
Learn how implementing effective behaviour management techniques can turn around student behaviour in secondary schools.
How planning and intervention tools can better support SEND students in the classroom
Supporting SEND students comes with a vast amount of paperwork. Learn how planning and intervention tools can help to reduce the heavy administration burden whilst maximising student outcomes.
How to stay safe online for students - 12 online safety tips to teach your students
By Dr Dean Burnett
How to find the right education recruitment agency for your school
Are you considering hiring an education recruitment agency to find top talent for your school? Learn more about the various factors to consider and how to go about finding the right agency for your school needs.
The 5 best behaviour management strategies for primary schools
Learn how implementing effective behaviour management techniques can turn around student behaviour in primary schools.
Beyond Efficiency: Why AI in Schools Must Be Both Evolutionary and Transformational
By Luke Ramsden (DSL and Deputy Head at St. Benedict’s School, Ealing)
Digital 51 in schools - how to protect students in a digital world
Blog by Thomas Michael
In an era where technology is ever present in our lives, ensuring the digital safety of students has never been more critical. Every day, more and more apps seem to pop up, with an escalating rise in dangers that present themselves online. Technology is obviously here to stay, however there are ways that we can mitigate some of the dangers to help keep our students safe online.
In an era where technology is ever present in our lives, ensuring the digital safety of students has never been more critical. Every day, more and more apps seem to pop up, with an escalating rise in dangers that present themselves online. Technology is obviously here to stay, however there are ways that we can mitigate some of the dangers to help keep our students safe online.
How does social media affect health and wellbeing of children?
Children are accessing social media and online content around the clock, unsupervised and at ages below the minimum age limit. It’s no wonder that teachers recently reported harsh wellbeing consequences of social media use in young people.