by Emil Willis | Sep 25, 2015 | Facts and figures, Improving communications, Information, Parents, Schools, Technology advice
Now that the weather is getting colder and with more snow predicted over the coming weeks it’s clear that winter is well under way and with it comes a range of different challenges, particularly for schools. Not only do the adverse weather conditions cause...
by Emil Willis | Sep 25, 2015 | App features, Facts and figures, Improving communications, Information, Parents, Schools
It’s now easier than ever for schools to use new technology to improve engagement with parents and create a greater sense of community that benefits everyone. Building effective communication strategies between staff, pupils and parents is one of the cornerstones that...
by Emil Willis | Aug 28, 2015 | App features, Improving communications, Information, Technology advice
It’s official, we live in a mobile world. We access information at the touch of a button on our smartphones and tablets on a daily basis. Some of us spend hours every day gleaning information from these handheld devices, many installing favourite apps so that we can...
by Emil Willis | Aug 28, 2015 | App features, Improving communications, Information, Parents, Schools, Technology advice
We are used to using technology in the classroom nowadays. After all, we’ve come a long way since the days of the chalk board and exercise books. Many schools are even starting to operate a BYOD policy where pupils have their own tablets, laptops or smartphones to...
by Emil Willis | Aug 28, 2015 | App features, Improving communications, Information, Parents, Schools, Technology advice
For most schools, the logistics of staying in contact with parents has long been problematical and costly. Printing out information and making sure everyone has got a copy means that many organisations are using a significant amount of their operating budget simply...
by Emil Willis | Aug 3, 2015 | Facts and figures, Improving communications, Information, Parents, Schools
When Ofsted come around it’s the dream of every school to get an outstanding rating that will set them apart as a provider of education. As with most professions and organisations, those that offer the best to their consumers share a number of traits that gives them...