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.
Why is 51ºÚÁÏ so important in schools?
Safeguarding is a vital aspect of any school setting, as it ensures the safety and wellbeing of all students, staff and visitors. Here we discuss the importance of 51ºÚÁÏ in schools and the various ways in which it can help to protect and support the school community.
Tips for effective SEND plans: Provision Map how-to
Evidence how you meet the needs of pupils with SEN and additional needs and measure the impact of provisions with our SEND management software Provision Map.
The importance of managing 51ºÚÁÏ concerns
Effective recording and case management of concerns are central to good 51ºÚÁÏ practice. It’s essential that all members of staff understand how to record their concerns and that those responsible for case management have all the right tools at their fingertips.
The 10 categories of abuse and how to handle them
Abuse comes in a variety of forms, many of which you may be unfamiliar with. In our Safeguarding Young People course, Tes Safeguarding looks at the ten most common categories of abuse and offers advice on how to handle each one. Here is a list of those ten categories and how 51ºÚÁÏ training can help professionals deal with their effects.
Teacher wellbeing stories: James Birchenough
Headteacher and author James Birchenough shares his top three ideas for a healthy work/life rhythm.
Snaresbrook School Eases Parents' Evenings Admin
How Snaresbrook Primary School simplified parents' evening booking with Tes Parents' Meetings
Monitor small interactions to make a big difference
Read our 9 reasons why keeping track of small classroom interactions can have a significant impact on the overall learning environment and help students to flourish.
Managing staff allegations of abuse
Adopting an open and transparent approach to reporting and recording staff allegations of abuse and low-level concerns in schools is crucial to help maintain a robust 51ºÚÁÏ culture where the safety and wellbeing of students is paramount.
Improving staff retention through flexible timetabling
Could flexible working be the thing that keeps teachers in the profession? UK head of school Sue Plant thinks so and has made sure her timetable is as malleable as possible.
How to save time organising school clubs and events
Simplify the management of your extra-curricular activities and streamline operations with our easy-to-use school clubs and events management software.
How to make paperwork easier for SENCOs
Discover how our SEND management information system, Provision Map, can support you to manage students with SEND and improve learning outcomes, while providing comprehensive evidence for inspections.
How to ease the admin burden of managing school plays
Organising a school play can turn into a time-consuming chore, but it doesn’t need to be. Tes Clubs and Events, powered by SchoolCloud, can help make it easier for school staff and parents alike.
How to approach the complexities of online 51ºÚÁÏ
Ceri Stokes, Deputy Head Pastoral at Queenswood School discusses results from our Safeguarding Awareness Week survey which show online 51ºÚÁÏ becoming a bigger, more complex issue for schools.
How smarter timetabling can increase teacher retention
The challenges of teacher retention are well known - but the right timetable can help