Every year when new schools sign up to use Boardingware - we have a number of requests to track permissions for students within the system.The most common method for keeping track of these permissions is through some sort of card system...
Interoperability is an issue facing schools all over the world. Boardingware has always made a strong effort to aid in the quest for a connected campus.Gone are the days of operating in silos, and if you are still working this way, you...
We live in a world of data, and boarding houses are no exception. Information is constantly available but is only useful when it's properly managed. Scattered, out-of-date or inconsistent data only causes chaos and confusion.A single sou...
Students from all over the world choose to attend a boarding school abroad as a hands-on way to improve their English language skills and to explore and experience a country they may end up attending university in. For any student, the t...
Weekends at boarding schools aren't just for catching up with homework. They're a time for rest, recuperation and for enjoying activities that don't fit into the school timetable. Extra-curricular activities provide students with opportu...
In today’s day and age, speed of communication during response to a Crisis is critical. So why do we see school’s still using ring binders for their emergency response plans?Over the years, Boardingware has developed much further than be...
Young children these days are growing up in a totally different world to what we experienced.They’re digital natives, born and raised with the internet, iPhones, tablets and computers. Most of them can’t even recognise a walkman or CD-pl...
Working in boarding requires you to have good time management skills if you want to stay on top of everything… But the nature of boarding doesn’t make this an easy task.One minute you might be trying to finish off some paperwork, and the...
Promoting student welfare in schools involves caring for and encouraging students' mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.Good policies are step one, but having easy access to up-to-the-minute information is what allows pastoral decisi...
As many as one in five teenagers suffer from some form of mental health issues, according to Teen Mental Health. With that in mind, it's crucial that boarding schools are fully equipped with effective strategies for supporting children w...
Boarding school management has many day-to-day challenges. They are responsible for academic excellence as well as caring for the well-being of students 24 hours a day. Ensuring that all staff are working together and sharing information...
Preparing a child for life beyond education is about far more than good examination results. They need to be armed with skills that enable them to deal with the demands of growing up, entering the workplace and achieve long-term success.
