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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.
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    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.
    21 Jul 26
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    5 tips for aspiring international school headteachers

    Stepping into international headship is both rewarding and complex. Some may think it’s simply a bigger version of domestic leadership but really, it’s a different landscape altogether. Read our experience-informed tips for aspiring international heads, from an ex-international head here at Tes.
    16 Jul 26
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    A complete guide to teaching overseas

    If you’re thinking about teaching in a different country for the first time, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here’s our guide to what you need to know before you start applying for international jobs.
    15 Jun 26
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    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.
    08 Jun 26
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    The AI safeguarding risk is here: is your school ready?

    The Internet Watch Foundation has documented changes in the online harm landscape that should stop every safeguarding lead in their tracks. Most schools do not have the protocols they would need if a case arrived tomorrow. Here is what we know, and what the Tes Safeguarding Report reveals about how schools are responding.
    07 May 26
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    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.
    06 May 26
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    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.
    06 May 26
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