Blogs

International

The importance of guardianship in independent schools

Tim Wilbur, Director of Schools Consultancy at Gabbitas Education, highlights the importance o...

Technology

IT is the way forward

It's vital to have your IT network operating flawlessly, says IT monitoring specialist Dirk Pa...

Teaching

Kit out your sports team for next season

Kukri explain how they can help independent schools to prepare for next year

International

Going global at Brighton College

Ian McIntyre, Director of International Schools at Brighton College, discusses ambitious progr...

Technology

Tips for managing android devices in the classroom

Many children in your school likely own an Android phone or tablet, which is why managing thes...

Teaching

It's a musical life

Richard West, Director of Music at Loughborough Endowed Schools, reflects on why a musical edu...

Technology

Why the education community should work to reduce overwork

Sam Blyth, Director of Schools and Further Education at Canvas, reflects on how technology can...

Technology

Protecting staff: Schools need to do more

With reports of violence in schools increasing, Klaus Allion, MD at ANT Telecom, examines how ...

Technology

Breaking Barriers In Education with 3D Printing

What is it actually like to have a 3D Printer in the classroom? Mark Peeters is here to share ...

Technology

When Virtual supports Reality

With Virtual Reality (VR) heading for the mainstream and hardware becoming affordable, VR is g...

Technology

What you need to know about flipped classrooms

Today's classrooms require a much more fluid learning model that builds an experience around t...

Teaching

What is the purpose of education?

Dr John Hind, Principal at Dame Allan's Schools, discusses whether schools are delivering the ...

Technology

Independent schools: It's time to embrace 3D printing

3D printing helps acquire new skills and support STEM education with students' motivation and ...

Technology

Why many schools are 'up in the air' about cloud computing

Think IT's Neil Watkins shares his advice for primary schools on the fence about cloud computi...

Health & wellbeing

Indoor air pollution more harmful than outdoor

Pollutant levels indoors in the US are typically two to five times higher than outdoors, the E...

Technology

Leadership key to edtech success

Natalie Burgess, Microsoft Ambassador, looks at what barriers teachers face when trying edtech...

Health & wellbeing

A lesson in affordable, cleaner heating

Remeha's James Porter looks at how ultra-low NOx condensing boilers can help schools protect t...

Technology

Rural broadband access - is it still an issue?

Caroline Wright at BESA asks: Is the 'equal opportunities' education system letting down rural...

Technology

Protecting your investment in classroom equipment

James Symons, CEO of LocknCharge, tells us why schools should do everything they can to protec...

Facilities & buildings

Why schools need Low Surface Temperature Radiators

Phil Mangnall, from Jaga Heating Products UK, explains how risk of injury can be minimised thr...

Technology

Keeping up with edtech developments

Craig Ring, Head of Canvas and Pastoral Leader for Year 7 discusses how schools can implement ...

Technology

Tips for managing chromebooks in the classroom

Marc Fairclough, Sales Director at Mobile Guardian, explains everything you need to know about...

Teaching

Training is critical to tackle the teacher retention crisis 

Diana Dewing, Managing Director of training company Thrive, explores the need for CPD in teach...

Technology

Keeping IT safe and secure

Calibre Secured's Karen Nelson considers current DfE guidance aimed at combating classroom rad...

Teaching

Space and energy: controlling the costs

Universities can continually monitor teaching space utilisation and reduce energy costs, says ...

Catering & hospitality

How to keep oily fish on the school menu

Balancing cost with compliance: How to keep oily fish on the school menu

Catering & hospitality

Don't bottle it up

Stephen Charles, MD at BRITA Vivreau, explains why independent schools should take advantage o...

Health & wellbeing

Don't run away from mental health issues - just run!

John Aguilar, Principal at Padworth College, discusses how a running club offers the school a...

Sports & Leisure

Sports kit that stands the test of time

Price & Buckland, leading sportswear suppliers, discuss how to find kits that are high quality...

School life

Creativity takes courage

Angela Drew, Headmistress at Bromley High School, explains why the school puts arts at the hea...

Health & wellbeing

Run wild: sign up for Outdoor Classroom Day

Cath Prisk, Global Partnerships Manager at Project Dirt, explains why schools should embrace n...

Teaching

Is marking a dying art?

Hilary Moriarty discusses whether marking is still relevant to today's teachers

Technology

How schools can future-proof their IT spend

Avoid the temptation to spend money replacing old computers, says Crucial's Senior Product Man...

School life

5 tips for encouraging ownership in the classroom

Tom Brialey, Managing Director of Action Storage, looks at the importance of encouraging child...

People, policy, politics

GDPR:  Are you ready?

Steve Nelson, Operations Director at Calibre Secured Networks, explains how the GDPR will chan...

Sports & Leisure

Investing in sport

Tim Lambert, Account Director at Paragon Structures, discusses his passion for developing stat...

Events

Review: SIMS Independent and International Conference 2017

Deborah Fisher, Head of SIMS Independent, discusses how schools offer inspiration to deliver t...

Technology

How tech can help schools address funding constraints

Schools should open their facilities for hire by the community, says Chris Smith of Kajima Par...

Sports & Leisure

Ready, set, GO!

Richard Stedeford, Sports Coordinator at ISA National Sports, discusses how to successfully ho...

Technology

Take the VEX IQ Challenge

Chris Calver explains why schools should take STEM to the next level by participating in a rob...