Insights

Shrewsbury School Named in EdTech50 2025: A Celebration of Innovation and Partnership

Shrewsbury School has been named one of the UK’s EdTech50 Schools for 2025, recognised for its pioneering approach to digital learning and AI education. As proud partners, we at SchooliP are delighted to support their journey through our whole-school improvement platform – helping leaders and staff embed innovation, reflect on practice, and continuously grow.

Derventio Education & PHES: Empowering Higher Education Collaboration through Celsus

Derventio Education & PHES have partnered to introduce the Celsus content management system into PHES organisation websites, allowing them to collaborate and effectively manage their resources through a centralised system.

Driving Evidence-informed CPD: Insights from the TDT & Derventio Education Partnership

The partnership between the Teacher Development Trust and Derventio Education offers an exemplar of how domain expertise and educational technology can be combined to build tools that truly support school improvement.

IP Newsletter September 2025

In this month's edition of the IP Newsletter we welcome you back for the start of the new academic year, provide some advice on starting your new academic year with IP, and give you some top tips on how to enhance your appraisal process over the coming year.

Beyond the Classroom Door: The Shift to Developmental Monitoring in Education

For decades, the bedrock of teacher monitoring in education has been the traditional lesson observation. A leader sits at the back of the classroom, meticulously recording a commentary of the lesson, noting strengths and areas for development, before delivering feedback that can often feel like a judgment rather than a guide. While well-intentioned, this model frequently fails to capture the full picture of a teacher's practice and can foster anxiety rather than growth.

Coaching for Growth: How SchooliP Aligns with Modern Coaching Models for School Improvement

The landscape of professional development in education is undergoing a significant change. Traditional, top-down appraisal processes are increasingly being replaced by more dynamic, supportive, and growth-oriented coaching models. These models, such as GROW, OSCAR, CLEAR, and GREAT, empower educators to take ownership of their development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.