Case Study: Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School

Involve helped Kent grammar school eliminate safeguarding risks and reduce staff stress

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Case Studies>Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
We spoke to Hannah Birrel, Music teacher to find out more.
Case studyWe spoke to Hannah Birrel, Music teacher to find out more.
When did you start using Involve Education? 

"Our department head, Simon, had a demo with Amanda and then we began using the service in June 2023."

How has it changed the way you run your music department admin?

"I really like being able to see everyone's week and knowing everything is planned and organised! We have it on a few screens in our department. Very useful when we have 20+ peris and 200+ students coming for a music lesson during school time. And having a definite list of who does lessons, and when the peris are in and when they are not helps with communication and planning.

The feedback from our staff has been positive. Overall we’re very happy!"

How have you found working with the Practice Pal team? 

"Very lovely, always happy to answer any questions (I had lots at the start!) and they take on board any changes we put forward."

Anything that could be improved?

"It is very tricky for a few of our peris to use because they are computer illiterate. However, I have taken over completely and do their timetable for them, and it is simple and easy for me to do that and communicate times to the kids so no real problems there! The whole thing certainly has meant we have more control and know what is going on in our department! It’s made my job easier for sure!"

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School

Fact File

Founded1881CountyKentPupils1200

GenderGirls Mixed 6th formAge11-18TypeVoluntary controlled grammar school

OfstedGood (2014)

AlumniDame Jane Francis, Director of the British Antarctic Survey Mary Tourtel, creator of Rupert Bear

MISSIMS
It’s made my job easier for sure!
Hannah Birrel, Music teacher crestHannah Birrel, Music teacher

200

Average number of music lessons taking place through Involve per week during term time at Simon Langton

11

Music department staff members using Involve at Simon Langton

3,275 hrs

Admin time saved per year on average by schools when they switch to using Involve