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.
Using data in schools: how schools can turn data into actionable insights
Schools have a huge amount of data on students and staff – but they often struggle to use it effectively. Learn how schools can make the most of their data and use it to inform action.
What teachers and parents miss when school systems don't connect
A child’s school experience is shaped by much more than attendance and attainment. Discover how connected school systems help staff see the whole picture and provide support before small issues become bigger challenges.
How (and why) to build a more connected school community
Strong school community engagement doesn't happen by chance. Discover how connected schools create better experiences for parents, students, staff and the wider community through improved communication and visibility.
Teacher recruitment and retention: which is more important?
Should schools prioritise recruitment or retention? Explore the links between teacher recruitment and retention, and how better retention can be a teacher recruitment strategy in its own right.
AI in international schools: practical policy and classroom guidance for school leaders
From lesson planning to assessment integrity, AI presents opportunities for both operational efficiency and pedagogical risk. Discover how school leaders can build a practical, balanced AI policy.
Why enrichment in schools can no longer be treated as an extra
Enrichment in schools is often viewed as separate from student development. Discover how clubs, activities and enrichment opportunities can provide international schools with valuable insights into engagement, wellbeing and belonging.
Parent engagement ideas: how schools can move from reactive to proactive engagement
Some schools might think they struggle with parent engagement, but often the challenge is simply visibility. Discover practical parent engagement ideas that help schools build stronger relationships and create a more connected school community.
How to get more value from your school facilities
From sports halls and classrooms to theatres and meeting rooms, international schools have valuable facilities that often sit empty. Discover how better visibility and planning can help maximise the value of your school estate.
Clever school rooming strategies
Last issue we introduced clever school rooming, showing how things have changed in both technology and in practices and roles within schools. This second part expands on clever school rooming, with more complex scenarios and solutions to improving your rooming quality and room use.
How to create a risk assessment for school clubs and events (free template included)
School clubs and events enrich learning, but identifying risks and managing safety can add extra pressure for staff. Here’s our practical guide to creating effective risk assessments, with best practice advice and a free editable template.
How to get better feedback from parent-teacher conferences (free survey template)
Parent-teacher conferences are a key opportunity to connect with families, but many schools struggle to capture meaningful feedback afterwards. Here’s a practical guide to collecting parent insights, improving future events, and using our free, ready-to-send survey template.
How to run safe, well-organised school clubs and extracurricular activities (templates included)
Extracurricular activities and after-school clubs are a vital part of school life – but managing behaviour, safety and organisation across multiple activities can create a lot of admin. Here’s our practical guide to running well-structured school clubs, including best practice tips and ready-to-use policy templates.
How to communicate with parents ahead of parent-teacher conferences (templates included)
Parent-teacher conferences are an essential opportunity for teachers to engage parents in their school community – but communication between school and families comes with a lot of admin. Here’s our practical guide for schools on how to communicate with parents ahead of parent-teacher conferences, including timing, tone, and ready‑to‑use templates.
How schools can be adaptable in uncertain times
As schools across the world face new and ongoing challenges, being able to adapt in the face of uncertainty is more important than ever. Learn what it means for a school to be truly adaptable, and how having the right tools can help you get there.