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.
Top 5 factors affecting teacher retention (and how to resolve them)
Has your school been impacted by the teacher retention crisis? Learn more about what’s causing it and what you can do to encourage teachers to stay.
Types of SEND: understanding social, emotional and mental health needs
Get to know more about the different types of SEND with Tes. In this article we take a look at social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
What are learning behaviours - and how can we develop them in pupils?
Managing behaviour is about more than handling troublesome pupils and misbehaviours. Learn how promoting positive learning behaviours can benefit both pupils and teachers.
Engaging Parents Toolkit: what schools need for the new school year
Parent complaints may be on the rise over the past few years, but that doesn’t mean that teachers and school leaders should accept it as “normal”. Find out what your school should have in their toolkit to improve communication with parents and reduce complaints.
Parental engagement tips: how to handle and reduce parent complaints
School leaders are noticing an uptick in both the volume and complexity of parent complaints, but how are they supposed to handle them amid a teacher shortage and with already stretched resources?
9 tips for getting the most out of your teacher recruitment agency
Do you use or are looking to hire a teacher recruitment agency? Make sure to make the most of it with our top 9 tips.
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.
How to keep on top of and promote good behaviour in schools
Learn how to better manage behaviour in the classroom with our top tips for promoting positive behaviours.
How teacher recruitment agencies work
Learn all about how teacher recruitment agencies work to find out if they’re the right hiring method for your school.
The top 7 behaviour management strategies for secondary schools
Learn how implementing effective behaviour management techniques can turn around student behaviour in secondary schools.
How planning and intervention tools can better support SEND students in the classroom
Supporting SEND students comes with a vast amount of paperwork. Learn how planning and intervention tools can help to reduce the heavy administration burden whilst maximising student outcomes.
How to stay safe online for students - 12 online safety tips to teach your students
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How to find the right education recruitment agency for your school
Are you considering hiring an education recruitment agency to find top talent for your school? Learn more about the various factors to consider and how to go about finding the right agency for your school needs.
The 5 best behaviour management strategies for primary schools
Learn how implementing effective behaviour management techniques can turn around student behaviour in primary schools.