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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.
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 Tes Parents’ Meetings supports remote and hybrid parent-teacher evenings
Whether parents are working late, living overseas, travelling, or simply juggling busy schedules, traditional in-person parent-teacher evenings don’t always meet the needs of every family. That’s where Tes Parents’ Meetings comes in.
Why student voice matters in safeguarding
Student voice is essential for effective safeguarding practices. Learn more about the importance of student voice and how it can be used alongside contextual safeguarding to build a bigger picture of student wellbeing.
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. If your current safeguarding system isn’t keeping up with the rise in concerns, it might be time to make a change.
A guide to selecting the best safeguarding software for schools
Not sure which is the best safeguarding software for schools? Keep reading to learn more about the various factors you need to consider when choosing safeguarding software, helping you to decide which is the best option for your school.
Managing staff allegations of abuse
Adopting an open and transparent approach to reporting and recording allegations against staff and low-level concerns in schools is crucial to help maintain a robust safeguarding culture where the safety and wellbeing of students is paramount.
FAQ on logging in with Facebook and Google
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the upcoming social login removal on Tes.com.
How to progress as a teacher: essential skills teachers need to learn
Want to learn more about teaching pathways and how you can progress as a teacher? In this blog, we explore the key skills needed to succeed as a teacher, and the kind of roles you may want to consider as your career progresses.
Teacher job interview tips – how to prepare for a teacher job interview
If you’ve landed an interview for your dream teaching role, now’s the time to get stuck in and prepare for the big day. Learn seven handy tips on interview preparation for a teacher job from Tes.
The ultimate CV writing tips for teachers
What makes the perfect teacher CV? We all know that a well-crafted CV can make all the difference when applying for a new role but what do you need to include to stand out?
Why you shouldn’t use education recruitment agencies
Education recruitment agencies might seem like a quick and easy way to fill positions or find specialist candidates, but are they actually the best solution? What are the alternatives?
How to attract passive candidates and open up the teacher talent pool
Many schools only focus their recruitment efforts on active candidates, but that’s only a small portion of the talent pool. What about those who aren’t currently looking for a new role but are open to the right opportunity?
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 the school timetable
In every school, the timetable is more than just a schedule: it’s the engine behind learning, staffing, wellbeing, and budgets. But for decades, the process of building that engine has been anything but smooth – school timetables have been shaped and constrained by the tools of their time.