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Download our FREE DfE website checklist for schools & trusts

Mon, 3 Oct 2022 09:41:35 GMT

As part of the Ofsted and Department for Education (DfE) requirements, there is certain information and policies which schools and trusts must publish on their school websites to be compliant.

These regulations are updated on a regular basis, as and when new policies come into force, with the most recent update published on 15 September 2022.

Download our FREE school website redesign eBook

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:27:23 GMT

The idea of tendering for a new school or trust website can initially seem a daunting prospect but with our guidance, it doesn’t have to be!

Managing your school's social media

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:46:52 GMT

Whilst marketing for schools is definitely important, and social media is being more frequently used across the education sector, it is important to acknowledge that there is not necessarily a one-size fits all approach when it comes to the best way to handle your school social media accounts.

This is because each school is unique, has different policies on how much or little they wish to share publicly and will automatically have different levels of engagement, depending on the age and accessibility of their parental community.

Free SEO best practice guide for schools and trusts

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:14:51 GMT

Your school website is your window to the world and often the heart of your engagement strategy. But is it working as hard for you as it should be, to attract prospective families, appear on the first page in search engine rankings and support your existing community?

Watch an overview of our content management system

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 11:35:01 GMT

We've put together an overview video of our content management system to show the key features and software functionality available to our customers as standard when they purchase either a bespoke or essential school website design.

Website provider comparison checklist

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:54:36 GMT

As part of your school website procurement process, you may go out to tender, or request quotes from 3 different companies to ensure you are getting the best value, functionality and support that you require for your school or trust.

Writing the perfect news story

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:46:43 GMT

The news section of any school website is an important source of information for parents, students and the local community - so keeping it up to date with exciting, interesting and well-written stories is vital.

Regularly updating your news area is a great way to showcase success as well as being a simple and effective way of highlighting important events and changes that are happening at your school.

You can also use the news section to celebrate pupil success stories; such as beating school records at sports day or performing in a school play.

Having a frequently updated news feed on your website will help ensure your homepage stays dynamic, fresh and vibrant.

Free USP marketing strategy guide

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:52:06 GMT

Your school website is the equivalent of your shop window - it’s your opportunity to showcase your values and ethos as well as to demonstrate how your school operates and what your students and parents can expect when choosing to pursue an education with you.

The relevance & effectiveness of parental engagement tools

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:33:59 GMT

To help schools find ways to improve parental engagement, especially through home-school communication, we decided to investigate the relevance and effectiveness of parental engagement tools within schools and to research the communication methods that are currently being utilised within the different educational sectors.

5 creative ways to update your school website

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:51:19 GMT

‘What’s the best way to keep our school website content fresh and up to date?’ is one of the most common questions that our Support Team and Account Executives receive from our customers.