The Satchel Blog

Skills CASEL SEL
05 Jun 2023

The Link Between SEL And Positive Student Behaviour

Have you ever questioned the behaviour management system at your school? Students behave badly, reactively receive a detention or other punishment and then (more times than ...

Author: Antoinette Morris

Teachers Staff Wellbeing Wellbeing
01 Jun 2023

Why Is Meaningful Work So Vital For Staff Wellbeing?

At the end of 2022, reports showed that the Department of Education missed its own targets for teacher recruitment, with overall training numbers down by

Author: Antoinette Morris

MIS Satchel One MIS
11 May 2023

Inside Satchel One MIS

Join Senior Product Manager, Ryan Baylis, as he discusses Satchel One’s evolution from learning platform to MIS and achieving ...

Author: Ryan Baylis

Teacher Staff Wellbeing Wellbeing
03 May 2023

The Implications Of School Management On Staff Wellbeing

The United Kingdom is home to over 32,000 schools, every single one of which needs ...

Author: Antoinette Morris

Career Advice Staff Wellbeing Wellbeing
03 Apr 2023

Why Career Development Matters For School Staff

Ongoing career development is crucial for everyone who works in a school setting, from headteachers to part-time staff members. This blog explains the effect of career ...

Author: Antoinette Morris

Education Technology Wellbeing Satchel One MIS
16 Mar 2023

Cloud Computing In School And Its Benefits

Using cloud computing in education — such as a cloud-based management information system (or MIS) — can increase ...

Author: Antoinette Morris

Teacher Staff Wellbeing Wellbeing
07 Mar 2023

What Is 'Culture Fit' And How Does It Affect Staff Wellbeing?

‘Culture fit’ has become a bit of a buzzword over the last few years. Keep reading to learn what the term actually means for school staff and how it affects their ...

Author: Antoinette Morris

MIS Satchel One MIS
27 Feb 2023

The Future Of The MIS Market

Join Satchel’s Operations Director, Greg Young, on a journey through Satchel’s past, present and future as a cloud-based MIS. 

Author: Greg Young

Education Technology Wellbeing Satchel One MIS
22 Feb 2023

How Has Technology Changed Education For Schools?

Technology has quickly become a staple in schools across the country, but have you ever wondered about the positive effect it's having? Keep reading to find out more. ...

Author: Antoinette Morris

Schools Mental Health Student Wellbeing Wellbeing
13 Feb 2023

5 Ways To Promote Wellbeing In Your School

Student wellbeing has seen a lot more attention in recent years following the addition of wellbeing to the Ofsted framework. Keep reading to learn about 5 of the ways you ...

Author: Antoinette Morris

Teacher Staff Wellbeing Wellbeing
02 Feb 2023

How Do Colleague Relationships Impact Staff Wellbeing?

Many teachers and staff members understand the value of solid relationships with headteachers, school administrators, and others in leadership roles. What they don’t always ...

Author: Antoinette Morris

MIS Cloud-based MIS Satchel One MIS
24 Jan 2023

10 Reasons To Switch Your MIS To A Cloud-Based System

As a headteacher, you understand the importance of streamlining communication and improving data management while also reducing costs.  A Management Information ...

Author: Antoinette Morris

MIS Cloud-based MIS Satchel One MIS
19 Jan 2023

What Is A Cloud-Based MIS For Schools?

Management information systems (MIS) play a critical role in helping school staff, administrators and senior leaders keep up with the demands of their jobs. They improve ...

Author: Antoinette Morris

Staff Wellbeing Wellbeing Manager
03 Jan 2023

The Role Of The Manager In Staff Wellbeing

Strong manager-employee relationships enhance school wellbeing and help create a positive learning environment. This guide explains in more detail the importance of ...

Author: Antoinette Morris

Staff Wellbeing Wellbeing Job Satisfaction
06 Dec 2022

What ‘Job Satisfaction’ Really Means And Why It’s So Important

It’s time to discuss Job Satisfaction and its effect on staff wellbeing. With longstanding challenges in both school recruitment and retention still ongoing, it’s more ...

Author: Antoinette Morris

Staff Wellbeing Recognition Appreciation
23 Nov 2022

Creating a Culture of Appreciation & Recognition

With the introduction of wellbeing to the Ofsted framework, schools are looking for ways to monitor, improve and better understand how the different aspects of school life are ...

Author: Antoinette Morris

Staff Wellbeing Cost of living Wellbeing
29 Sep 2022

The Cost Of Living Crisis In Schools

Schools have been some of the worst hit by the cost of living crisis, but how can school leadership support staff wellbeing in this difficult time? 

Author: Antoinette Morris

Teaching Assessment Formative Assessment Summative Assessment
24 Jun 2022

The Difference Between Formative And Summative Assessments

When it comes to formative assessments and summative assessments, if you're a

Author: Louise Raw