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.
How teacher retention at your school affects students
As a school leader, staff retention activities are key for you to keep your best teachers. But how does teacher retention at your school impact students?
How teacher wellbeing affects your students’ outcomes
As a school leader, it’s important you support your staff to be mentally healthy at work. In this blog, we explore the link between teacher wellbeing and student outcomes.
How can school leaders support teachers’ mental health and wellbeing?
In this blog, we explore how workload and work-life balance can influence teachers’ mental health and the role leaders play in supporting them.
Becky Francis curriculum review: how schools can prepare
Following Becky Francis’ review, the Department for Education has shared its planned changes to the curriculum. In this blog, we explore how schools can prepare.
Managing education payroll: tips and tricks to get it right
Payroll is essential for any school or trust, but it can be complex. In this blog, we explore the challenges schools face in managing education payroll and how you can address them.
The importance of seeing the bigger picture in safeguarding
Learn about how a joined-up, holistic approach to safeguarding can help your staff protect children from harm and help create a safer future for every young person in your care.
How total safeguarding links to KCSIE
Learn all about how following KCSIE requirements can help to build a total safeguarding approach in your school or trust.
How to overcome barriers to inclusion in schools
Schools are busy environments, and it can sometimes be difficult for teachers to support a class of students with different abilities and needs. In this blog, we’ll explore common barriers to inclusion and some of the ways teachers and schools can overcome them.
Are Ofsted results accurate?
As Ofsted introduce their 2025 reforms, some are concerned that the new framework’s nuance leaves room for inaccuracy. In this blog, we’ll explore how schools can prepare for Ofsted inspections under the new framework.
Should the new Ofsted monitoring inspections be seen as an MOT?
Learn more about what the new Ofsted framework says about monitoring inspections, and why you should consider them an opportunity rather than a burden.
How does inclusion work in mainstream schools?
An inclusive learning environment is essential to giving all students the opportunity to reach their potential. In this blog, we explore the practical ways mainstream schools can be inclusive and the barriers they may face.
How the SEND Code of Practice promotes inclusion in schools
It’s important every young person has the support they need to succeed at school. In this blog, we explore how the SEND Code of Practice helps you create an inclusive learning environment both within and beyond the classroom.
Ofsted reforms 2025 – your questions answered
Learn more about the new Ofsted reforms as we answer some of your most common questions.
What the new Ofsted framework means for wellbeing
Learn more about the implications of the new Ofsted framework on mental health and wellbeing, as well as what teachers and leaders think of the changes.