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.
New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment: What it means for schools and colleges
From the 26th October 2024, a new duty under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 will require employers, including schools and colleges, to proactively prevent sexual harassment in their workplaces.
Tes Universal Accounts: Everything you need to know
To help deliver the best customer experience, Tes is introducing Universal Accounts. Find out everything you need to know about this single common login.
5 reasons why international schools use MyConcern for safeguarding reporting
83% of international safeguarding leads are seeing an increase in safeguarding concerns compared to 5 years ago. With this rise in concerns, having a secure and reliable system for managing student wellbeing is more important than ever.
How Mark Leppard MBE helped revolutionise parents' evenings
The pandemic presented schools with many challenges, but it also forced them to be innovative. Mark Leppard MBE, Headteacher at The British School Al Khubairat (BSAK), explains how they responded when it came to parents’ evenings.
Save time and money on school safeguarding training
Buying online staff safeguarding training course by course? See how your school could benefit by subscribing to Tes Safeguarding.
Child protection basics for international schools
Child protection is a critical concern for international schools, given the diverse backgrounds and unique challenges faced by their student populations. This blog post aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles and practices of child protection in international educational settings.
Why staff surveys are a win for improving wellbeing
Your staff may seem to be weathering the storms of recent times, but how can you be sure? We look at the enormous value of regular, anonymous feedback.
Raising awareness of child-on-child abuse
Recent concerns about widespread sexual violence and harassment among children highlight the urgent need for schools to adopt a zero-tolerance policy and a supportive approach. Two-thirds of girls and young women have experienced sexual harassment in school, underscoring the importance of addressing and preventing such behaviour to ensure a safe environment for all students.
Buying timetable software - 7 things to consider
Transform your school operations with smarter timetabling.
New tool to help students reach their full potential
We’ve launched a new product, Tes Learning Pathways, to support international schools with differentiated learning and inclusion.
6 ways Class Charts can transform your primary school
Explore how our all-in-one, simple to use classroom engagement and management tool can benefit your primary school.
3 proven methods to increase staff retention
How to retain your staff through supporting your staff's wellbeing and career advancement, and promoting a positive work environment in your school.
The Importance of Filtering and Monitoring in Schools
In today’s digital age, ensuring that your school is a safe place for students and staff has never been more important. With the widespread use of technology, your school must implement robust filtering and monitoring systems to help protect your community from potentially harmful and inappropriate online content.
Tes Safeguarding case study: Almeria, Spain
Jennie Devine, head of primary and designated safeguarding lead at her international school in Spain, explains how she ensures all her staff know how to keep their students safe with our safeguarding and duty of care training package.