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Ross Garrod - Chief Executive Officer

Ross Garrod

The breakthrough of Involve School Portal

Involve School Portal has now officially launched. But why all the fuss? CEO Ross Garrod talks through the breakthrough that underpins the first ever fully unified school platform, explaining on the way how schools are currently stuck in 1800s London.


Published: 28-03-2025

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Ross Garrod - Chief Executive Officer

Ross Garrod

Which MIS is the best (least worst)?

MIS systems are like taxes: nobody loves them, but they're necessary for everything to work. So the question is - which one should you choose? Here's our essential breakdown of the least bad UK MIS systems right now.


Published: 21-02-2025

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Ross Garrod - Chief Executive Officer

Ross Garrod

Behaviour: Are We Basically Good or Bad?

Not shying from even the spiciest of topics, we delve into more philosophical ground and examine the rarely asked question at the root of every behaviour policy: are children innately good or bad?


Published: 30-01-2025

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Ross Garrod - Chief Executive Officer

Ross Garrod

Is a Pint of German Beer The Origin of British Education?

'Follow the trail of historical breadcrumbs for long enough and a fascinating picture emerges: could German beer really have led to the education system we take for granted today?'


Published: 28-01-2025

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Ross Garrod - Chief Executive Officer

Ross Garrod

Does It Really Matter If Your Calendars Aren’t Unified?

Is it such a problem to run a school from multiple calendars? We explore the twists and turns of school admin and why the hidden costs may be even greater than you realise.


Published: 23-01-2025

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Ross Garrod - Chief Executive Officer

Ross Garrod

Diary Hard

Why a single-source-of-truth calendar is Bruce Willis for your school.


Published: 21-01-2025

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Ross Garrod - Chief Executive Officer

Ross Garrod

7 Ops Challenges Schools Face…

Involve founder Ross Garrod shares a light-hearted take on the top 7 challenges schools are facing with their operations.


Published: 15-01-2025

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Ross Garrod - Chief Executive Officer

Ross Garrod

How Puzzles Change Everything

From Drum Teacher to EdTech Maverick - CEO of Involve Education Ross Garrod details the paradigm shifting path framework


Published: 10-01-2025