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Payment security is boring
Payment security is not very exciting. Our product team can probably tell you that, because they spend a lot of time working on it. So why do they bother? Well, when it comes to security in our school payments products (SchoolMoney and WisePay), we take our work...
A guide to stress-free school trip planning
Discover a streamlined approach to school trip planning with our comprehensive guide. Read the blog and download the PDF!
Education Brands, formerly part of Community Brands, is now VenturEd Solutions; Nick Laird Appointed New CEO
Education Brands is now VenturEd Solutions, with Nick Laird being appointed new CEO. Find out more about our rebrand!
5 top tips for planning a successful Parents’ Evening
As an integral part of the school year, Parents’ Evenings are an important event in every school calendar. They provide the perfect opportunity for parents and carers to speak with teachers and get involved in their child’s education, whilst also allowing teachers to...
How independent schools can prepare for and combat the VAT changes
The education landscape in the UK is likely to see several policy changes in the coming months under plans set out by the new government. Independent and private schools parents will have to pay new VAT fees from January 2025, which is proposed to then be invested...
Changes to our Parents’ Evening system
Across our school communications products, we currently offer several different but similar Parents' Evening solutions. To help ensure all our customers have easier access to the best available solutions, we are looking to streamline our Parents' Evening systems....
Back to School Checklist for Teachers
As September approaches, we have put together a back to school checklist to help teachers prepare. Read our blog.
Why MIS bundles can disrupt your school’s flow and increase costs
MIS bundles might sound convenient for your school, however choosing a specialist solution for comms and payments guarantees better results.
Cash vs. cashless: Embracing efficient and secure school payments
Schools in the UK have gradually been moving away from cash for a number of years now, although this process has been slower compared to most businesses and other kinds of organisations. Schools are increasingly adopting cashless methods to streamline administrative...