As an integral part of the school year, Parents’ Evenings are an important event in every school calendar. They provide the perfect opportunity for parents and carers to speak with teachers and get involved in their child’s education, whilst also allowing teachers to...
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How independent schools can prepare for and combat the VAT changes
The education landscape in the UK is likely to see several policy changes in the coming months under plans set out by the new government. Independent and private schools parents will have to pay new VAT fees from January 2025, which is proposed to then be invested...
Changes to our Parents’ Evening system
Across our school communications products, we currently offer several different but similar Parents' Evening solutions. To help ensure all our customers have easier access to the best available solutions, we are looking to streamline our Parents' Evening systems....
Back to School Checklist for Teachers
As September approaches, we have put together a back to school checklist to help teachers prepare. Read our blog.
Why MIS bundles can disrupt your school’s flow and increase costs
MIS bundles might sound convenient for your school, however choosing a specialist solution for comms and payments guarantees better results.
Cash vs. cashless: Embracing efficient and secure school payments
Schools in the UK have gradually been moving away from cash for a number of years now, although this process has been slower compared to most businesses and other kinds of organisations. Schools are increasingly adopting cashless methods to streamline administrative...
How automatic translation is breaking down language barriers in schools
Effective communication between schools and families is crucial. As schools become more diverse, it's important to bridge language barriers to facilitate this. A messaging platform that automatically translates text messages into parents' home languages — and...
Creative ways for schools to generate summer income
As the summer holidays approach, UK schools face the challenge of maintaining revenue streams during the six-week closure period. However, this downtime also presents a unique opportunity to leverage school facilities and resources in innovative ways. Here are several...
How Mental Health Awareness fosters academic success and excellence
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we are focusing on the profound impact of mental health on academic success. Read the blog.
Community Brands Wrapped 2023
We are celebrating our successes from 2023 as we look forward to 2024 and our upcoming exciting announcements.