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.
Meeting the wellbeing challenge in schools
Many schools are striving to deliver holistic education for young people. As part of this work, they are increasingly focusing on the wellbeing of students and staff. Learn how your school can support student wellbeing to increase resilience and improve outcomes.
Why teachers are leaving and how you can improve retention
Teacher retention is increasingly a priority for international schools – this blog looks at our research findings to explore why teachers are leaving and how you can improve retention at your school.
How schools can overcome barriers to flexible working for teachers
Flexible working for teachers can increase retention and support teacher wellbeing, but our research found it’s not yet common practice for teachers. This blog explores barriers to flexible and hybrid working and how schools can overcome them.
The biggest challenges to inclusive education and how to overcome them
Inclusion in education is increasingly a priority for teachers and schools, but it’s not always easy to implement. This blog explores the biggest challenges to inclusion as reported by teachers – and how school leaders can address them.
Behaviour in schools: teachers' biggest challenges and how to overcome them
Explore the biggest behaviour challenges teachers are facing in schools today, and what school leaders can do to help overcome them.
How bad is teacher workload and how can leaders help?
Teacher workload is known to be a challenging part of the profession. But how bad is it in 2026 – and how can school leaders help teachers manage it?
Improving teacher wellbeing: 5 key areas where schools can improve
Almost half of respondents to our recent teacher wellbeing survey told us they have moderate to poor wellbeing at work. In this blog, we explore the five key areas where our survey respondents think schools can improve wellbeing for their teachers.
Why are teachers stressed and what can leadership teams do about it?
Almost half of teachers who responded to our global wellbeing survey said they don’t plan to stay in teaching long-term – with most citing stress as a key contributor. So how can leadership teams support teachers to stay in the profession?
The state of teacher wellbeing in schools in 2026
Our 2026 Teacher Wellbeing Report indicates that teachers across the world are nearing breaking point. Learn more about the factors influencing wellbeing in schools.
How to ensure the wellbeing of your students with the data-driven solutions of Daybook
Centralise your school’s data by seamlessly integrating school administration, teaching resources, student information tracking, parent engagement tools, and financial management.
How can school leaders support teachers’ mental health and wellbeing?
In this blog, we explore how workload and work-life balance can influence teachers’ mental health and the role leaders play in supporting them.
Why staff surveys are a win for improving wellbeing
Your staff may seem to be weathering the storms of recent times, but how can you be sure? We look at the enormous value of regular, anonymous feedback.
3 proven methods to increase staff retention
How to retain your staff through supporting your staff's wellbeing and career advancement, and promoting a positive work environment in your school.
Teacher wellbeing stories: James Birchenough
Headteacher and author James Birchenough shares his top three ideas for a healthy work/life rhythm.