IP Newsletter July 2025
As the school gates prepare to close for the summer, a collective sigh of relief might be heard from students and many teachers. But for school leaders, the approaching holidays herald a different, yet vital, reality: a surge in workload dedicated to rigorous review and strategic planning. This isn't just about tying up loose ends; it's about laying the groundwork for a truly impactful academic year ahead.
At SchooliP, we understand this unique rhythm. This is your moment to pause, reflect on 2024/25, and proactively shape a future where every colleague thrives, every plan is dynamic, and every student benefits from exceptional teaching and leadership. Let's explore how SchooliP empowers you to do this.
The end of the academic year is a crucial time for comprehensive self-evaluation, analysing the triumphs and challenges of the past year.
Our robust reporting and monitoring features allow you to:
This focused period of reflection naturally leads to purposeful strategic planning. SchooliP supports this process by providing clear, objective performance feedback across your institution, giving you the insights needed to make confident, informed decisions.
How often does your School Development Plan (SDP) sit gathering dust after its initial creation? With SchooliP, your SDP transforms from a static document into a dynamic, live blueprint for improvement.
This is the time to ensure your SDP isn't just a compliance exercise, but a genuine, collaborative roadmap for the year ahead, reflecting continuous refinement and growth.
Education is evolving rapidly, and our approach to professional development must evolve with it. The focus of performance management is shifting; collaboration and professional growth are now at the forefront. SchooliP is here to help you align with this shift, supporting a culture where feedback is seen not as criticism, but as a catalyst for continuous improvement.
Collaborative Appraisal
SchooliP supports a shared, reflective approach to appraisal. It’s no longer about top-down evaluation, but about how we grow together.
Connections can be made with other staff in the school to share practice and ideas, supplementing the professional development of all staff and not just themselves
Nicola Holland, Billing Brook School
Formative Feedback
Move beyond end-of-year judgments. With SchooliP, feedback is ongoing, supportive, and timely, enabling teachers to identify strengths, refine practice, and adapt in real time. Our tools ensure that feedback is specific, actionable, and truly developmental.
Closing Reviews & Planning Ahead
As the 2024/25 cycle draws to a close, SchooliP makes it easy to complete final reviews and set up your 2025/26 appraisal framework. Avoid the stress of last-minute admin with our streamlined tools for planning and transition.
Portfolios for Development
Empower staff with personal development portfolios. These aren’t static folders—they’re dynamic spaces where targets become actions, and growth is continuously nurtured and tracked.
Monitoring has been made simple and has excellent outputs. The links between SEF, SDP & Staff Development make the cycle of improvement clear and well documented.
Jonathan Budd, Friars Academy
Now is the time to align SchooliP with modern thinking on appraisal and monitoring, fostering a culture where professional growth is collaborative, constructive, and continuous.
True leadership is about investing in your people. SchooliP facilitates this people-first approach by empowering your team to drive their own professional development.
At the end of the academic year draws to a close, it is important to celebrate this year's successes. It's the perfect moment for school leaders to reflect on the incredible dedication and growth shown by staff. SchooliP is designed for this process:
Reflecting on Progress: SchooliP provides clear, data-driven insights that help school leaders and staff review achievements and areas for development throughout the year. Consolidating observations, feedback, and CPD evidence in one place enables a meaningful reflection on how far individuals and teams have progressed. This transparency supports informed conversations, celebrates milestones, and identifies priorities for ongoing growth.
Recognising Contributions: Recognition doesn’t have to be grand to be powerful. It can be as simple as sharing personalised messages of thanks through staff dashboards or using the evidence gathered in SchooliP to highlight growth and dedication.
Planning for Growth: SchooliP makes it simple to carry forward objectives, identify CPD needs, and ensure alignment with school improvement plans.
Why not encourage teachers to reflect on their own development using the self-evaluation tools built into the system? This encourages ownership of growth and keeps professional development moving forward.
As we wrap up our final newsletter of the academic year, we want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for choosing and using SchooliP to support your staff, your development processes, and your wider school improvement journey.
We know how busy school life can be, and we're proud that SchooliP has played a part in helping you streamline performance management, monitor CPD, and align your improvement plans. Whether you've used the platform for learning walks, objective setting, evaluation, or professional reflections, we're honoured to be a trusted part of your leadership toolkit.
From all of us at SchooliP, thank you for your continued support and partnership.
We wish you a restful and well-deserved summer break. Take this time to recharge and reflect- you’ve truly earned it.
We’re excited to support you again in the new academic year.
Let's make 2025/26 your most impactful year yet!
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