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School Food Standards 2027: What Schools Need to Know
School Food Standards are changing, with healthier meals, new breakfast requirements and clearer information for parents and carers. We look at what schools need to know ahead of September 2027 and why school menus and food policies are also moving onto the website agenda.
School Attendance: How Clear Communication Can Help Families
Clear school attendance communication helps families understand expectations, routines and support. This blog explains how schools can use their website and parent updates to make attendance information easier to find and easier to understand.
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026: What Schools Need to Check
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 comes into force from 1 September 2026. This blog looks at simple, practical website checks schools can make before September, from safeguarding pages and policies to clear parent communication.
Website Hosting for Schools: Understanding Your Options
Good website hosting helps keep your school website secure, reliable and easy to manage. This blog explains why managed hosting matters for schools and how the right support can make updates, security and day-to-day website management much easier.
How to Choose a School Website Design Company: A Practical Checklist for Schools
A school website needs to be clear, accessible and easy to use for parents, carers, staff, governors and inspectors. This blog explains how North East Schools approaches school website design, with a focus on WCAG AA colour standards, readable text, clear layouts, mobile usability and practical design for real school life.
Child Safety Week 2026: Making Everyday Safety Conversations Count
Child Safety Week is a reminder that safety conversations do not need to be big or scary. This blog explores practical ways schools, parents and carers can help children understand safety at home, at school, on the roads and online through small, everyday conversations.
Child Safety Week 2026: Safety Conversations for Schools
Child Safety Week is a useful reminder that safety conversations do not need to be big or scary. This blog explores simple ways parents, carers and schools can help children feel safe at school, at home and online.
Understanding the New Ofsted Report Cards: What Schools Need to Know
Ofsted’s new report card system is changing the way schools are inspected and graded. This blog explains what’s changing, what the new grading system means for schools and parents, and why clear communication will matter more than ever.
Allergy Support in Schools: Practical Guidance
Recent guidance from the Department for Education highlights the importance of supporting children with allergies in schools. This blog explores simple, practical ways to improve awareness, communication and day-to-day management.