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.
3 ways international schools can support students
Young people around the world are having a challenging time right now - have you got the right support in place for your students?
Creating efficient timetables for subject selection
When it comes to subject selection, it can be hard to cater for every request and create a timetable that works. Ideally, every student gets their preferred subjects, but this isn’t always possible.
Five ways edtech is revolutionising how schools work
A new Department for Education survey has found that technology use in schools is booming and bringing improvements in attainment, workload and beyond. Here’s how we can help you experience the same benefits
Four tips for easier option block generation
The option block generation process is a critical phase in preparing a timetable. Read our top tips to make sure you get it right.
7 training topics for the new academic year
Discover the training topics we expect to be big in school year 2021-22 and our online courses that can help your school cover them.
What is KCSIE 2021 and why is it important?
The statutory 51ºÚÁÏ guidance is changing for September 2021. Find out what you need to know and how we can support you.
Why sexual harassment in schools affects us all
Ofsted’s report says that we should assume sexual harassment is happening in every school and college. In our free guide we look at the steps your school can take to prevent it.
Using data to create a culture of wellbeing
Discover how our wellbeing survey tool can help you create change in your school community.
Turning wellbeing data into action
Discover how our wellbeing survey tool can help you create change in your school community.
10 wellbeing questions you need to ask your staff
With Ofsted and other international inspectorates now taking a closer look at wellbeing, it’s important to consider a clear, whole-school wellbeing response.
Staff Pulse case study: CIA FIRST International School
High school principal, Aidan Hamill, talks about how insights and feedback from our wellbeing survey tool has helped his school wellbeing strategy.
Tes Safeguarding case study: Jeddah Prep and Grammar
Headteacher Mark Bedford talks about how the past year has affected his students and how having unlimited access to our 51ºÚÁÏ and duty of care training courses is helping.
Ofsted and staff wellbeing
The Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF) has a focus on wellbeing, but how can you ensure and evidence you’re putting staff wellbeing at the heart of your school?
9 key 51ºÚÁÏ concerns for international schools
After more than a year of disruption, and with coronavirus still prevalent in some countries, new 51ºÚÁÏ issues are coming to the fore and it’s crucial that all staff are kept up to date with this changing landscape.