Danny is our senior digital and web designer for Community Brands. He’s been working with us for just over 3 years, and he has almost 20 years of experience as a designer. Danny is a keen connoisseur to all things whiskey and an avid techno fan. We asked...
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Helping students overcome the pressure of exams
As we approach that time of year where exams fully take over the lives of students and teachers, we want to remind our teachers how important it is to check in on the people around you and their mental health. Exams have proven to be extremely stressful...
School resources for exam season
Exam season is approaching, and so is the pressure that comes with it. As a school, it’s important that you offer your students and families the appropriate support and point them towards the resources they might need to revise and prepare. Dedicating a section of...
How the government’s social care project impacts schools
The government has recently released a proposal plan to improve social care, by putting strong relationships at the heart of the care system. This means that they’ll be focusing on educating families when they are struggling, and prioritising kinship care over foster...
Website of the Month – April 2023 – Boroughbridge Primary School
Boroughbridge Primary School Website of the Month Boroughbridge Primary School and Nursery is a thriving school in Yorkshire with a warm family atmosphere and ethos. Their aim is to create a secure, stimulating environment where the needs of each child can be met and...
Meet The Team: Emil Willis
Emil is our Head of Creative for website solutions at Community Brands. He used to be a musician before he became a full-time designer. We asked Emil a few questions about his design process and style, as well as his favourite projects over the years. Get to know Emil...
School website content: 5 dos and don’ts
When thinking about designing or updating your school website, there are some dos and don’ts you should consider in order to make it the best possible experience for your staff members and your families. Our school web design team have learned a lot in their years of...
The importance of women in education
It would be remiss to not spend some time celebrating and acknowledging International Women’s Day, more specifically in the education sector. Words associated to women, such as intuitive and nurturing are commonly shared; however, there are so many other traits that...
Get the most out of online engagement
Committing to using an online management tool in your school is not enough: you have to find out the ways to make it work most conveniently for your parents and guardians and for your staff. Your goal as an educational establishment should be to make your online...
How a complete package can improve engagement
When examining parental engagement and evaluating the best solutions to adopt to improve it, choosing the best platform is a meticulous task that can determine the development of your relationships with parents and guardians. Therefore, it’s not just essential to...