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.
Cloud-based vs on-premise timetable software for schools: what's right for your school?
Timetabling is one of the most important operational processes in a school. Get it right and everything runs smoothly. Get it wrong and the impact can be felt across teaching, staffing, room allocation and pupil learning. But do you know what timetable software is right for your school?
5 ways to reveal your school’s pupil data blind spots
Connected pupil data can help schools move beyond isolated incidents, reveal blind spots across learning, wellbeing and support, and act earlier when pupils need help.
The importance of seeing the bigger picture in safeguarding
Learn 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.
4 tips for ECTs in the first weeks of term
Stepping into the classroom for the first time can feel overwhelming – so we’ve put together four tips to help you.
Your ECT induction: what to expect
So you’ve finished your initial teacher training and you’ve got qualified teacher status – what should you expect from your induction as a new teacher?
How to make the most of your mentor: 5 tips for ECTs
As an ECT, your mentor provides you with vital support and guidance throughout your first two years. Learn five ways you can get the most from your time with your mentor.
5 ways to develop a unique teacher identity
You've got your first teaching job, but stepping into the classroom can feel daunting. Building your own identity as a teacher can help you settle into the role and feel more confident in the classroom – so we’ve put together five ways you can develop your identity at school.
KCSIE 2026 changes: how you can prepare
The changes to KCSIE for 2026 are statutory from 1 September 2026. Learn how you can ensure your school is prepared, so you can work in line with the new guidance and keep all pupils safe.
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.
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 measure the impact of provision mapping interventions
Support provision and interventions are key to helping all pupils thrive regardless of their needs – but measuring the impact of your interventions is key to ensuring they are working effectively. Learn how you can measure the impact of provision mapping interventions to give all pupils the support they need.
How to get better feedback from parents’ evenings (free survey template)
Parents’ evenings 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 and improving future events, plus our free, ready-to-send survey template.
Autism awareness for teachers: signs of autism at school
It's estimated that 1 in 100 UK children is diagnosed with autism. As such, it’s key that teachers and school staff know how to spot it, so all young people can get the support they need. Here's our guide to autism awareness for teachers, including the signs of autism and how schools can help.
A complete guide to teaching overseas
If you’re a UK-based teacher thinking about teaching abroad 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.