School management
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.
The surprising impact of the school timetable on student engagement
In every school, the timetable is more than just a grid of periods and bells - it's the backbone of the learning experience.
The importance of reviewing and updating your school's timetable
Still running the same school timetable from three principals ago? Discover why regularly reviewing and updating your schedule is key to avoiding chaos, reducing stress, and delivering a smarter school year.
What to consider when choosing a school timetable software
Comparing Tes Timetable and other scheduling solutions
Buying timetable software - 7 things to consider
Transform your school operations with smarter timetabling.
Buying timetable software - 7 things to consider
Transform your school operations with smarter timetabling.
Buying timetable software - 7 things to consider
Transform your school operations with smarter timetabling.
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.
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?
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.
Measure, track and improve literacy in your school
With the current focus on catch-up, identifying trends and gaps in pupil literacy levels has never been more crucial. But how do we do so without increasing teachers’ workload?