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.
Parents’ evening questions: the complete guide for teachers
A practical list of parents' evening questions for international schools, including questions teachers should ask parents plus the common questions parents ask teachers.
Parents' evening interview template
Download our free parents’ evening template for international schools. Get practical tips for successful interviews and access our printable PDF template for more straightforward interview prep.
The hidden cost of manual room scheduling – and how to fix it
Managing room scheduling manually may be the default at your school, but it can mean more work for staff who are already busy. Explore how you can better manage your room scheduling to get more done in less time.
How to integrate flexible room booking systems at your school
Balancing room bookings alongside regular timetabling at an international school is time-consuming and often leaves room for errors. But how can you integrate more flexible room booking into your current school management systems?
Resource management in schools: how to maximise resources without increasing admin workload
The admin of managing school resources can take up a lot of time for staff in busy international schools. Explore how you can make the most of your resources without adding to staff workload.
Student Information Management Systems (SIS) explained
This is the power of a Student Information System (SIS) —a platform that centralises School Management, Finance, Student Wellbeing, and Learning, giving you a comprehensive view of student data at your fingertips.
How to avoid double bookings in curriculum planning season
Managing room bookings alongside timetabled lessons can be a challenge – and double bookings are often hard to avoid. This blog explores curriculum planning and how streamlining booking processes can help you ensure no double bookings.
School Management System: Your key to property and asset data
Schools manage thousands of assets - from heating systems and computers to furniture and maintenance tools. Each item has warranties, service schedules, and safety requirements that need to be tracked.
School Facility Management: Maximise efficiencies and minimise risk
Managing school facilities is becoming increasingly challenging every year. Buildings are getting older. Budgets are getting tighter. Safety requirements are getting stricter. Meanwhile, most schools still use paper forms and phone calls to manage maintenance, contractors and repairs.
Supporting school success through smarter property management
AssetWhere is a school property management system that helps schools visualise, map, plan and manage their buildings and assets efficiently. It acts as a dynamic digital twin of the campus, making digital school estate mapping simple and accessible.
What your school needs to get started with AssetWhere
One of the most common questions we hear from schools exploring AssetWhere is: “What do we need to get started?”
School campus maps: Manage risk and compliance with AssetWhere
Clear school layout plans help everyone who visits your school. Parents find meetings easily. New students don't get lost between lessons. Staff can give proper directions.
How to choose the right EdTech strategy
Choosing the right edtech tools is easy – so long as you have taken the time and effort to build a strategy first.
What is a School Management System?
A School Management System (SMS) streamlines school operations by centralising data, automating processes and improving communication.