LinkedIn Newsletter – December 2024

Welcome to The National College's December newsletter!??

Our professional development platform is designed to help you meet your statutory requirements and Ofsted expectations, tackle unforeseen challenges, and enhance overall outcomes.??

Find out more about significant updates in the education sector and explore our latest webinars crafted to steer you through crucial information and provide actionable insights.??

Make compliance easy with Policy Manager?

We’re proud to announce the launch of Policy Manager, a groundbreaking tool designed to simplify and automate policy creation, management, and sharing across schools and trusts. This feature eliminates the need for time-consuming manual processes, empowering senior leaders to take full control of policy compliance.?

Policy Manager offers access to a vast library of trustworthy templates, and automates distribution, tracking, recording and school/trust-wide reporting, making policy oversight more efficient and reliable than ever. By reducing the administrative burden and mitigating compliance risks, Policy Manager enables schools and trusts to focus on their core mission - delivering outstanding education.?

Discover how Policy Manager can enhance your approach to policy management here.?

See us at Bett 2025!?

We are pleased to announce that The National College will be attending Bett 2025 from 22 to 24 January in partnership with Blue Sky Education. As the leading global event for education technology, Bett provides an excellent forum to connect with innovators who are shaping the future of learning.?

Join us to find out how our solutions are transforming compliance, professional development and people development for schools and trusts. From our award-winning platform to the newly launched Policy Manager, we’ll be showcasing how we empower education leaders to raise standards and achieve compliance with ease.?

We look forward to meeting you at Bett 2025.?

The National College: Wrapped

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re proud to reflect on another year of growth and impact. Over 103 million minutes of CPD were completed by 426,960 users, with 2 million resources accessed. We welcomed 3,601 schools and 215,077 new users, earning an impressive average star rating of 4.7 out of 5 from over 341,000 reviews. With 83 courses and 352 webinars delivered, plus representation at 33 events, 2024 has been a year of growth and impact.??

Thank you for being part of our journey to achieve excellence in education!?

AI-driven navigation?

We are excited to unveil a new AI-driven navigation feature on our website, transforming the way educators, schools, and trusts interact with our platform. The new tool enhances user experience by providing personalised recommendations, simplifying navigation, and ensuring quicker access to the resources and training you need.??

We’re committed to leveraging innovative technology to empower education leaders with the tools they need to excel in their roles. Whether you're searching for professional development, compliance tools, or resources tailored to your role or phase, our AI-powered feature helps you find the right solutions quickly and efficiently.?

Explore how this new AI feature can support your institution's needs here.?

Celebrating, connecting and charting our future course?

This year’s Christmas Assembly and Christmas Party provided the perfect opportunity to come together as a team and celebrate our collective achievements. Held at Sheffield Hallam University’s Owen building, the assembly featured insightful talks on the present and future of The National College, along with team-building exercises that strengthened connections across the company.?

The evening saw festivities continue at Trafalgar Warehouse, where colleagues enjoyed exceptional food, drinks, and entertainment - including the ever-popular Bongo’s Bingo. The event was a wonderful way to reflect on our successes, build camaraderie, and look forward to exciting opportunities ahead in the New Year.?

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making the day such a success!?

Get unlimited CPD access for all your staff through membership with The National College.??

Our comprehensive offer helps you meet statutory training requirements, upskill staff, and drive up standards, all wrapped up in one cost-effective package.??

Book a free demo?today to find out more.??