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 Tes Timetable can help with staffing shortages
As schools continue to struggle to fill vacancies, we look at how the right timetabling approach can make a major difference
UK GDPR proposed changes – what is a PMP?
By spring 2023 new data protection changes will be introduced. Here, the experts at 9ine, our data protection course partners, review the changes and how schools should prepare.
Safeguarding training tailored to international schools
Looking for safeguarding and duty of care training that meets the needs of your school community? Here’s how Tes Safeguarding can help.
Tes Safeguarding case study: Jeddah Prep and Grammar
Headteacher Mark Bedford talks about how the Covid pandemic has affected his students and how having unlimited access to our safeguarding and duty of care training courses is helping.
How to save hours on setting up parents’ evenings
See how Tes Parents’ Meetings can dramatically cut down on the time it takes to create your next event
Power up your leaders
Our new leadership courses have been created to help your current and aspiring leaders develop their leadership skills.
How to boost parental engagement and improve attainment
Discover how we helped Q3 Academy Langley ‘revolutionise behaviour’ and celebrate successes across the trust.
3 ways to help your school boost parent engagement
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.
Tes Institute rated GOOD in latest Ofsted inspection
As schools broke up for summer, Tes Institute was given the perfect send off by receiving a ‘Good’ rating in its latest Ofsted inspection in both its primary and secondary phases covering key areas such as behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management.
10 Reasons to do an iPGCE for international teachers
For teachers working internationally, finding the right training and development programme can often create confusion. With countries having different licenses, mandatory training and standards, knowing which programmes will be recognised by international schools can be a grey area.
How to hone your skills as a reflective practitioner
Reflective practice is a key part of the Teachers’ Standards, but what exactly does it mean and how can you perfect the technique?
Why should I do an iPGCE with Tes Institute?
In September, a new group of teachers from around the globe will begin study on their iPGCE with Tes Institute. I will explore just a few of the reasons why it is such a popular programme with insight from some of our learners.
How to become a primary school teacher
There are a few different ways of becoming a primary school teacher in the UK and it’s important to make sure you find the route into primary teaching that works best for you. Here, Tes Institute share some of the main routes open to you.