Student development and wellbeing is critically important to their ability to learn and grow.Schools that have a good understanding of their students wellbeing are able to address emotional issues before they become a larger problem, and...

With lockdown measures easing, boarding schools now face a host of challenges as they plan to safely reopen and reassure pupils, families and staff that boarding is a safe environment to return to.To help during these challenging times...

To the boarding community,As events related to COVID-19 unfold, many locations are practicing isolation and social distancing. For some schools, closing entirely isn’t an option. We’re seeing cases where schools must keep boarding...

In every school, there is a wide range of people that collaborate and work together behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly. This often requires coordinating administrative processes and making sure the right people have the...

Technology is now employed in many areas of school life. It is used for registering attendance, reporting to parents, providing pupils with resources and even submitting assignments.When it comes to pastoral care, technology is a powerful..

Trying to organise students and making sure they are where they’re supposed to be is hard enough... Making sure they are there on time is almost impossible.This normally requires constant follow up and chasing down students that are late...

Communication is a crucial element of any emergency response procedure. When an incident or crisis occurs, it’s essential to notify relevant persons, and communicate key information to ensure that you are able to achieve the best possible..

Missed classes are an important record for schools to keep track of, but the approval process required for these records can be incredibly arduous. Typically, students have to get written approval from their teachers and then finalise it...

There's no reason to rely on paper trails and filed notes. Software such as Boardingware allows your staff to quickly record all pupil data in an easy-to-access system. It gives you the power to properly analyse student attendance and...

Dorm sleepovers aren’t an option for many boarding schools - but as the industry adapts to the modern world, we are seeing more and more accept sleepovers as a normal part of teenage life. Instead of resisting it, we see most schools move..

Keeping track of where your students are is important for ensuring their safety throughout the school day and in the event of an emergency. The problem with paper-based sign out systems is that they're not quick enough to be of use in a...

With the rise of technology and its role in everyday aspects of our lives, it's become important for schools to decide how they're going to manage the use of technology. There's no doubt it has significant benefits for teaching and learning