School management
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.
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.
Say farewell to Tes Interviews and hello to Parents’ Meetings
Tes Interviews is being retired and replaced with Tes Parents’ Meetings – a platform designed for modern schools and busy families.
The domino effect of subject selection on your timetable
Subject selection is one of the most critical periods of the year for a school.
Students are making big decisions about their futures, administrative staff are trying to keep on top of all the paperwork and timetablers are doing their best to juggle all of the moving parts and prepare for line generation once subject preferences are submitted.
Students are making big decisions about their futures, administrative staff are trying to keep on top of all the paperwork and timetablers are doing their best to juggle all of the moving parts and prepare for line generation once subject preferences are submitted.
How to transition to a new school timetabling software
Switching your school’s timetabling software doesn’t have to mean disruption and drama. With the right plan - and the right partner - you can upgrade to a system that actually works for you. We’ve helped countless Australian schools move to better timetable systems, and we’re sharing everything we’ve learned.
Calculating the true ROI of school timetabling software
Thinking about new school timetabling software? This article walks you through key ROI questions every school leader should ask before investing in a smarter, faster scheduling solution.
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.
3 ways international schools can support students
Young people around the world are having a challenging time right now - have you got the right support in place for your students?
Creating efficient timetables for subject selection
When it comes to subject selection, it can be hard to cater for every request and create a timetable that works. Ideally, every student gets their preferred subjects, but this isn’t always possible.
Five ways edtech is revolutionising how schools work
A new Department for Education survey has found that technology use in schools is booming and bringing improvements in attainment, workload and beyond. Here’s how we can help you experience the same benefits
Four tips for easier option block generation
The option block generation process is a critical phase in preparing a timetable. Read our top tips to make sure you get it right.
Ofsted and staff wellbeing
The Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF) has a focus on wellbeing, but how can you ensure and evidence you’re putting staff wellbeing at the heart of your school?
Creating efficient timetables for subject selection
When it comes to subject selection, it can be hard to cater for every request and create a timetable that works. Ideally every student gets their preferred subjects, but this isn’t always possible.