Thursday, 28 September 2023 by Weduc
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Monday, 4 September 2023 by Weduc
Everything you need to know about managing a classroom
What is classroom management and what is effective communication in the classroom? Find out here.
Friday, 25 August 2023 by Weduc
Teacher parent communication tips
Want to know how to effectively communicate with parents? Find out our top tips on parent communication for teachers right here.
Friday, 25 August 2023 by Weduc
How to create an effective school blog
Find out our top school blog tips and tricks, such as how to write school blogs and how to create a blog strategy, right here.
Tuesday, 8 August 2023 by Weduc
6 simple get-to-know-you activities to try with your new class for 2023
How to welcome your new class with open arms...
Tuesday, 1 August 2023 by Weduc
Why is e-safety important in schools?
Today’s young people are growing up as digital natives, meaning they spend huge portions of their lives in the online world.
Friday, 28 July 2023 by Weduc
Parents’ evening preparation: How to get the most out of the event
Parents’ evening isn’t just about teachers getting together with parents to talk about their pupils’ academic progress.
Tuesday, 25 July 2023 by Weduc
What business gurus can teach schools about managing a massive workload
Helping ease the load for School Business Managers...
Tuesday, 18 July 2023 by Weduc
Is your website difficult and costly to update? It’s time for an update
A guide of what to look for with your next school website.
Saturday, 24 June 2023 by Weduc
Starting September smoothly: how to make your parents feel instantly valued
Put parents at ease by showing them they are supported from the start.
Friday, 23 June 2023 by Weduc
4 transition activities to help reduce 'next step' anxiety
How to support your most vulnerable students through transition between different key stages.
Friday, 23 June 2023 by Weduc
All the benefits of online school payments – and how they can improve your school
Find out why more and more schools are taking their payments online – and discover all the benefits for your school.
Thursday, 22 June 2023 by Weduc
Online vs in-person parents evenings
We take a look at the changing landscape of school parents evenings, exploring whether virtual events are here to stay.
Wednesday, 21 June 2023 by Weduc
What’s the best way for parents and guardians to pay?
Find out why more and more schools are taking their payments online – and discover all the benefits for your school.
Friday, 16 June 2023 by Weduc
Leavers' assembly ideas
All you need for an awesome send-off for your class of 2023.
Thursday, 8 June 2023 by Weduc
Steering successful student transitions
Transitioning schools is akin to a seismic shift in a child's world, and Schools have their hands full too. But by identifying what information to collect and share, and establishing strong engagement with parents ahead of time, we turn the daunting into the doable.
Tuesday, 6 June 2023 by Weduc
Why it’s far from game over for gamification in parent communications
Many schools use gamification techniques to support children in learning. Now, we’re starting to see new strategies emerging to help encourage parents to better engage with their children’s education.
Monday, 5 June 2023 by Weduc
Navigating exam stress: a guide for schools
Explore key ways to support students through exam season. Discover stress-management strategies for schools, plus tools that parents and teachers can use to support students.
Monday, 5 June 2023 by Weduc
Handy checklist when considering a parental engagement software switch
To improve the all-important figure of engaged parents, 25% of schools surveyed said that the use of better school communications software would likely make a difference. Here's our handy checklist when switching systems.
Thursday, 25 May 2023 by Weduc
A checklist for subject leaders' end of term evaluation
Make sure you get everything ticked off before the summer holiday.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 by Weduc
Case study: The Stour Academy Trust
Discover how The Stour Academy Trust achieved an impactful comms strategy, elevating parent engagement and fostering a connected educational community.
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 by Weduc
What does parental engagement actually mean?
An overview of parental engagement in schools, outlining what it means and why it's so important.
Thursday, 20 April 2023 by Weduc
Accessibility, visibility and efficiency: the benefits of homework software
Learn more about all the ways homework software for schools offers valuable benefits for teachers, students and parents alike.
Thursday, 20 April 2023 by Weduc
5 objectives for a great school website
What should a school website do? What should it say? Learn our top objectives to make yours stand out from the crowd. Find out what makes a good school website!
Thursday, 20 April 2023 by Weduc
Are pupils using ChatGPT and what should schools do about it?
ChatGPT is the new kid on the block and it’s already making waves in schools. From cheating and plagiarism to what schools can do to combat the impact, find out everything you need to know here.
Thursday, 30 March 2023 by Weduc
Case study: Wyborne Primary School
Wyborne Primary School adopted the cutting-edge Reach More Parents software platform to streamline tasks for staff and remove unnecessary expenditures.
Monday, 20 March 2023 by Weduc
Weduc launches new version of its app to increase parental engagement
Weduc launches a new version of its app to increase parental engagement. A host of new app features makes it easier for parents to stay up to date on their children’s education
Monday, 13 March 2023 by Weduc
Case Study: Highfields Primary School
Highfields Primary School was determined to close the gap between school and home, and Highfields successfully leveraged Weduc’s engagement software.
Friday, 10 March 2023 by Weduc
Case Study: Moat Community College
How one secondary school streamlined, cost-effective engagement with students and parents with Reach More Parents by Weduc
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 by Weduc
Parental engagement is key to attainment – but if you’re not reaching all parents, you can’t possibly engage them
The positive link between parental engagement and academic attainment has been proven, so how can schools make sure they are engaging all parents?
Tuesday, 28 February 2023 by Weduc
The changing face of school communications in a social media age
Engaged parents make all the difference in a child’s educational attainment and wellbeing. So, how can schools harness the best features of social media communications?
Friday, 24 February 2023 by Weduc
Education for everyone: making teaching more inclusive
Insights from Weduc on creating a classroom that’s inclusive to all. Discover techniques to support students with disabilities, autism and other special educational needs.
Friday, 24 February 2023 by Weduc
How to deal with truancy in schools
Exploring the effects, causes and prevention of truancy in schools – starting with effective electronic attendance tracking.
Thursday, 23 February 2023 by Weduc
Reaching parents: The challenges schools face in our multi-channel age
A multi-channel approach to school communications opens many doors for greater parental engagement and collaboration. Providing parents with as many ways as possible to connect with their child’s school.
Friday, 17 February 2023 by Weduc
How can schools save money amid the latest budget cuts?
With school budget cuts on the rise across the UK, we’re sharing ways schools can save money – from top tools to emerging technology. Find out more in Weduc’s latest blog.
Monday, 13 February 2023 by Weduc
Weduc aims for double growth in 2023 following rapid team expansion
Weduc, aims to double its turnover over the next 18 months as it continues to invest in, expand, and improve parental engagement across UK schools.
Tuesday, 24 January 2023 by Weduc
Weduc makes key strategic appointments to drive growth strategy
Weduc has announced today two key senior appointments to drive its next-phase growth strategy.
Tuesday, 10 January 2023 by Weduc
How to avoid parent complaints: 5 strategies for schools
This article explores five ways to use your school communication software effectively to avoid parent complaints and build positive home-school relationships simultaneously.
Monday, 9 January 2023 by Weduc
What does the future of technology in education look like?
Check out our ‘Future of Technology in Education’ infographic for answers to questions like:‘What is EdTech?’, and ‘How will technology change education in the future?’
Wednesday, 4 January 2023 by Weduc
Reassuring parents about potential school budget cuts: use your communications software to help!
In this article, we explore 7 ways to reassure parents about potential school budget cuts, utilising your school communication platform to help!
Tuesday, 6 December 2022 by Weduc
How to differentiate home learning; here's 7 useful ways
We explore the top methods of differentiation and how to use these when setting online homework, reducing teacher workload whilst helping to fill knowledge gaps
Monday, 5 December 2022 by Weduc
New Headteacher Letter to Parents: Making a Positive First Impression
New Headteacher letters can be an effective way of introducing yourself; however, thinking outside the box can ensure a memorable and well-received parent introduction.
Thursday, 17 November 2022 by Weduc
6 money-saving strategies to reduce school spending
The cost of running a school has increased with the cost of living and headteachers are looking for ways to save money across their schools.
Thursday, 10 November 2022 by Weduc
Overcoming the barriers to inclusive education
What do we mean by an inclusive education and how can schools support their teachers to provide for the needs of SEND children?
Monday, 7 November 2022 by Weduc
Are you ready to innovate in your school?
Education is going through a gear change as schools adjust and reexplore a new post-pandemic world. However, the adjustment to remote learning was just the beginning.
Friday, 4 November 2022 by Weduc
What information should your school’s website include?
Aside from keeping your school’s community connected and helping to advertise to prospective parents, what are the other benefits of making more of your school’s website?
Friday, 4 November 2022 by Weduc
Are schools held back by not engaging with EdTech?
Technology enables schools to do more things, quicker and more accurately. However, schools are hard to change but that doesn’t mean change is impossible - and there are risks to consider.
Wednesday, 19 October 2022 by Weduc
Boost your school’s Pupil Premium Funding: 7 ways to get parents signed up for Free School Meals
Boost your school’s Pupil Premium Funding: 7 ways to get parents signed up for Free School Meals this Autumn.
Wednesday, 12 October 2022 by Weduc
Parents’ evening: how to avoid the no-shows.
Do you know why your parents don’t attend parents’ evening? We share 4 simple strategies to avoiding no-shows and engaging your hard-to-reach parents.
Monday, 10 October 2022 by Weduc
School meals: How to cater for every dietary requirement
As varying dietary preferences and allergies become more common, find out how schools can make meal services cater to every dietary requirement.
Friday, 7 October 2022 by Weduc
Everything you need to know about making your school cashless
We all know the use of cash of outdated and inconvenient. Here we discuss how schools can make the switch to a cashless future, seamlessly.
Monday, 3 October 2022 by Weduc
Top tips for school leaders: How to prepare for a new academic year
With new timetables, pupils, and colleagues, the new academic year can seem overwhel
Friday, 23 September 2022 by Weduc
Case Study: Chilwell Secondary School and Sixth Form College
Parent involvement in school life, can be extra challenging in a secondary school. Chilwell Secondary school solved this problem with Weduc.
Monday, 19 September 2022 by Weduc
How can technology improve education?
Want to know how technology can help education and how schools can embrace it? Read on...
Tuesday, 13 September 2022 by Weduc
How a school money app can reduce workload
Online school payments are easy, confidential and offer school staff clear audit trails - as well as reducing risk and helping the environment.
Thursday, 8 September 2022 by Weduc
How to encourage the parent voice in your school community
Many parents will naturally engage with school life. The challenge is encouraging involvement from those more reluctant to interact.
Monday, 5 September 2022 by Weduc
CASE STUDY: Westlands primary school
How one primary transformed parental engagement & made life easier for staff.
Friday, 26 August 2022 by Weduc
Top tips for effective governor-parent engagement
Unpick what effective governor-parent engagement really is, what Ofsted look for and how to increase governor-parent interactions in your school.
Wednesday, 24 August 2022 by Weduc
Case study: Lady Jane Grey Academy
Discover why Lady Jane Grey Primary chose Reach More Parents to provide their modern and strategic communication solution.
Monday, 22 August 2022 by Weduc
Are you prepared for your ECTs?...a complete checklist for a smooth September
Make their first days in school meaningful.
Wednesday, 17 August 2022 by Weduc
5 effective steps to school social media management
Want to improve your school's social media strategy? Read on for our top tips.
Thursday, 4 August 2022 by Weduc
How to improve communication with parents
The importance of building strong relationships with parents.
Wednesday, 3 August 2022 by Weduc
7 Questions To Ask At Parents Evening
How to get the most out of those crucial 10 minutes with your child's teacher.
Wednesday, 3 August 2022 by Weduc
How to improve teacher-parent communication
Communication forms the basis of almost every interaction in an educational setting. These strategies will help you to get it right.
Wednesday, 3 August 2022 by Weduc
How to get parents more involved in school
8 ideas to help promote parent involvement within your school.
Monday, 25 July 2022 by Weduc
How to cut through the noise to reach parents
Top tips to be gleaned from the tech professionals about how to connect with parents.
Wednesday, 13 July 2022 by Weduc
Readying your school app for the new academic year
Essential housekeeping for your school app...
Friday, 1 July 2022 by Weduc
It's time to throw consent forms in the bin!
Ease the admin burden with safe, time-saving, online forms.
Thursday, 30 June 2022 by Weduc
A 10-step plan for improving parental engagement in schools
New and innovative ways to engage parents and keep them interested.
Thursday, 23 June 2022 by Weduc
Don't be short-changed by your school's custom app
Is there a genuine difference between the type of custom apps available for schools?
Thursday, 23 June 2022 by Weduc
5 time-saving tips for writing student reports
Student reports are key to parental engagement but how can teachers save time and stress when them?...
Tuesday, 14 June 2022 by Weduc
Ofsted's tips for better parental engagement
Their key findings summarised to help schools support students...
Thursday, 9 June 2022 by Weduc
How your school can stand out with a custom branded app
What do they offer beyond looking great?
Thursday, 26 May 2022 by Weduc
Engaging hard-to-reach parents: how to overcome the 5 most common barriers
There's a world of difference between communication that ticks a box and effective, purposeful engagement with families...
Wednesday, 9 March 2022 by Weduc
Mass text messaging for schools: why it’s time to move on
Schools are seeking cheaper, more personalised solutions when trying to message parents...
Wednesday, 9 March 2022 by Weduc
How video calls revolutionised parents' evenings
Parents' evenings via video calls are benefiting from more than just convenience...
Monday, 28 February 2022 by Weduc
School systems overload?!
Too many logins and passwords are creating a tangle of systems for schools...