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Friday, 15 November 2024 by Weduc

Why Trust leaders must put parents at the heart of their strategy

In the rush to achieve ambitious growth targets and metrics, are Trusts overlooking the importance of parents? Many Trust leaders are dedicated to their schools' success, but we can’t forget that parents are central to the survival and growth of your schools.

Thursday, 19 September 2024 by Weduc

40% disengaged: how parental disconnect might be shrinking your student body

Research has shown that most parents want better engagement with their children's schools, yet nearly half are drifting away.

Monday, 2 September 2024 by Weduc

How can schools and Trust’s mitigate the effect of declining pupil numbers?

More than ever, it’s crucial to build strong relationships with parents. A good reputation spreads through parent word-of-mouth.

Monday, 2 September 2024 by Weduc

Reputation, Reputation, Reputation; Shakespeare's message for schools and Trusts

With student numbers expected to drop, the pressure is on. A strong reputation could be the difference between a thriving school and one struggling to stay open.

Friday, 14 June 2024 by Weduc

What do parents want from your school’s communications?

Based on the results of our recent school communications survey, find out the common challenges parents are facing with their child’s school’s communications and what they really want.

Friday, 14 June 2024 by Weduc

School communications report: Trends to look out for in 2024

We recently carried out our annual school communication survey, asking staff from across all school types their opinion on their school communication systems. Find out what we discovered.

Wednesday, 12 June 2024 by Weduc

Case Study: Cognita

How one secondary school streamlined, cost-effective engagement with students and parents with Reach More Parents by Weduc

Wednesday, 12 June 2024 by Weduc

How to measure effective communication in a school

In a recent survey, we found that while schools measure their communications highly, parents are feeling increasingly disengaged. Find out how to measure effective school communication with Weduc.

Thursday, 25 April 2024 by Weduc

Barriers to effective communication between teachers and parents

Strong parent teacher relationships are vital. But what are the barriers to effective parent teacher communication and how can schools overcome them? Find out here.

Thursday, 25 April 2024 by Weduc

How to improve communications with parents of children with SEND

Over 1.5 million pupils in England have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Find out how to improve communication with their parents with Weduc.

Thursday, 28 March 2024 by Weduc

Growing MATs: The importance of effective communication

When growing your MAT, it’s essential that you can put your trust in effective communication. Find out how with ReachMoreParents.

Tuesday, 20 February 2024 by Weduc

Is your MAT onboarding new schools? Align your comms effectively

Good parent teacher communication is vital for improving educational outcomes. Find out how your school can improve parent teacher communication here.

Monday, 12 February 2024 by Weduc

How to improve parent teacher communication

Good parent teacher communication is vital for improving educational outcomes. Find out how your school can improve parent teacher communication here.

Tuesday, 5 December 2023 by Weduc

How to prepare school crisis plans

We explore how schools can make sure they’re prepared for any emergency situation by creating a crisis communication plan that keeps parents in the loop.

Tuesday, 21 November 2023 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...

Tuesday, 17 October 2023 by Weduc

Using technology to improve teacher and parent communication

Want to know how to build parent and teacher relationships using technology designed for schools? Find out how with ReachMoreParents.

Tuesday, 17 October 2023 by Weduc

The benefits of school timetabling software

Whether you’re looking for primary school timetable software or high school timetable software, find out everything you need to know with Weduc.

Tuesday, 17 October 2023 by Weduc

How to choose the right school attendance tracking software

Find out what to look for in a good attendance tracking software and how to identify which one is right for your school with ReachMoreParents.

Thursday, 28 September 2023 by Weduc

Communications with schools: Assessing parental engagement

A survey of parents on how primary and secondary schools perform when it comes to communications and engagement.

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, 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.

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

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.

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?

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.

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.

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!

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.

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, 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

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.

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.

Fuel your journey…

Why Trust leaders must put parents at the heart of their strategy

40% disengaged: how parental disconnect might be shrinking your student body

How can schools and Trust’s mitigate the effect of declining pupil numbers?

Reputation, Reputation, Reputation; Shakespeare's message for schools and Trusts

What do parents want from your school’s communications?

School communications report: Trends to look out for in 2024

Case Study: Cognita

How to measure effective communication in a school

Barriers to effective communication between teachers and parents

How to improve communications with parents of children with SEND

Growing MATs: The importance of effective communication

Is your MAT onboarding new schools? Align your comms effectively

How to improve parent teacher communication

How to prepare school crisis plans

Mass text messaging for schools: why it’s time to move on

Using technology to improve teacher and parent communication

The benefits of school timetabling software

How to choose the right school attendance tracking software

Communications with schools: Assessing parental engagement

Everything you need to know about managing a classroom

Teacher parent communication tips

How to create an effective school blog

Why is e-safety important in schools?

Why it’s far from game over for gamification in parent communications

Handy checklist when considering a parental engagement software switch

Case Study: Highfields Primary School

Case Study: Moat Community College

Parental engagement is key to attainment – but if you’re not reaching all parents, you can’t possibly engage them

The changing face of school communications in a social media age

Reaching parents: The challenges schools face in our multi-channel age

How to avoid parent complaints: 5 strategies for schools

Reassuring parents about potential school budget cuts: use your communications software to help!

Case Study: Chilwell Secondary School and Sixth Form College

How to encourage the parent voice in your school community

CASE STUDY: Westlands primary school

Top tips for effective governor-parent engagement

5 effective steps to school social media management

How to improve communication with parents

How to improve teacher-parent communication

It's time to throw consent forms in the bin!

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