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.
7 essential CPD topics for 2022
How can leaders best support their staff in 2022? Here are seven areas where real training gains can be made.
5 benefits of hosting virtual parents’ evenings
Meeting parents digitally has advantages for staff and families alike, explain these teachers.
6 causes of work related stress
Identifying the causes of stress can be an important first step to improving wellbeing. We look at six key factors that can contribute to work-related stress, and how you can manage them – for yourself and your school.
Have parents' evenings changed forever?
Virtual parents' evenings were an unexpected benefit of remote learning, and it looks like they are here to stay.
'It saves time and money' - why we chose Class Charts
Epsom and Ewell High School has been using Class Charts for more than three years. Deputy headteacher Chris Goodall tells us why.
5 ways we can help with staff wellbeing
We look at how our trusted education solutions can help you to enhance wellbeing in your school.
3 ways Study plans can maximise your training strategy
Take control of your school's training strategy with the new Study plans feature available on Develop, our whole-school online training platform.
The rise of the classroom seating plan
The humble seating plan has become a powerful way to tackle poor behaviour. Grainne Hallahan has four tips for how to make the most of this trusted tool
How international schools can support staff wellbeing
It's been a uniquely difficult time for international school staff, but there are ways to help
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.