Tom Kershaw

• Blog Article

  What role does software play in supporting the DfE’s Trust Quality Descriptors?

  In March 2022, the DfE’s whitepaper was released, introducing the five key areas which make a strong trust. Since then, we’ve seen the Trust Quality Descriptors come in to provide additional detail, and recently, the latest guidance provided offers a glimpse into how these standards might be assessed. However, all these provide information purely…

  Tom Kershaw | 6th July 2023 | 5 min read

  
• Blog Article

  Multi-Academy Trusts: a vision for the future of schools 

  Since their introduction at the start of this century, academies have been championed by both main political parties and found themselves at the epicentre of educational change.  But, more than a generation on, how can this increasing number of schools coordinate, grow, and consolidate their expertise? Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) are…

  Tom Kershaw | 15th February 2023 | 4 min read

  
• Blog Article

  Schools Bill revoked: what’s next for the structure of the school system?

  Introduced earlier this year, the Schools Bill formed a key part of the Government’s ambitious plans to move towards an entirely trust-led system. Despite their best efforts at championing the Schools Bill, the Government faced immense backlash from MAT leaders; many viewed the legislation as an attempt to seize power…

  Tom Kershaw | 12th December 2022 | 3 min read

  
• Blog Article

  Cost of living crisis: three ways schools can support children and parents

  Recent studies found the cost of living crisis may push another 500,000 children into poverty, increasing the total number to almost 4.5 million. While schools and teachers aren’t directly responsible for solving poverty, student wellbeing must be a priority. By taking steps, schools can help those most affected; we’ve examined…

  Tom Kershaw | 16th November 2022 | 4 min read

  
• Blog Article

  Biometric attendance monitoring: saving time and improving accuracy

  The bread and butter of monitoring attendance: the student register. With schools having a statutory obligation to take attendance, it’s no surprise that the lesson register features as a critical piece of daily admin. However, while being an essential task – not only from an attendance perspective but also with…

  Tom Kershaw | 19th October 2022 | 3 min read

  
• Blog Article

  A SIMS MIS: should I stay, or should I go?

  Last week Education Software Solutions (ESS) updated its contract break clause. Schools and trusts now have a second opportunity to switch their MIS away from SIMS if they weren’t ready to do so earlier this year. What does the new break clause mean? The new break clause now has three…

  Tom Kershaw | 26th August 2022 | 2 min read

  

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