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Meet Tom Alps’ Brilliant Business Development Manager
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Meet Tom Alps’ Brilliant Business Development Manager

For our latest ‘Meet the Team’ blog, we sat down with our Brilliant Business Development Manager, Tom, to find out…
In Conversation With… Lucy Shimmin, Assistant Headteacher at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
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In Conversation With… Lucy Shimmin, Assistant Headteacher at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls

At Alps, we love hearing how schools are using our platform to drive meaningful progress for their students. In this…
Using Alps KS3 Ascent to track and improve student progress in KS3
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Using Alps KS3 Ascent to track and improve student progress in KS3

Research shows a sharp drop in pupil engagement during the transition to secondary school - and the consequences can follow…
Meet Joel – our Brilliant Business Development Manager
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Meet Joel – our Brilliant Business Development Manager

For our latest ‘Meet the Team’ blog, we sat down with our Brilliant Business Development Manager, Joel, to find out…
Improving Your Sixth Form: 9 Top Tips for Assessment
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Improving Your Sixth Form: 9 Top Tips for Assessment

John Philip shares nine practical, experience-led tips to help schools and colleges strengthen their assessment practice. From improving the accuracy…
Meet Libby – our remarkable Marketing Manager
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Meet Libby – our remarkable Marketing Manager

For our latest ‘Meet the Team’ blog, we sat down with our Remarkable Marketing Manager, Libby, to find out about her career…
In Conversation With… Owen Wood, Radyr Comprehensive School
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In Conversation With… Owen Wood, Radyr Comprehensive School

At Alps, we love seeing how schools are using our platform to make data more meaningful and accessible for staff…
Improving Your Sixth Form: 18 Top Tips for Improvement Advice, Guidance and Support
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Improving Your Sixth Form: 18 Top Tips for Improvement Advice, Guidance and Support

Strong sixth form provision is built on more than just teaching - it depends on high-quality advice, guidance and support…
Meet Georgia – our fantastic Customer Success Specialist
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Meet Georgia – our fantastic Customer Success Specialist

For our latest ‘Meet the Team’ blog, we sat down with our fantastic Customer Success Specialist, Georgia, to find out…
Top Tips for Embedding Culture, Ethos and Vision in Your Sixth Form
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Top Tips for Embedding Culture, Ethos and Vision in Your Sixth Form

Embedding a strong culture, ethos and vision isn’t just about policy – it's about purpose, people and persistence. These top tips from John provide practical, proven ways to build…
Improving Your Sixth Form: 5 Top Tips for Monitoring and Tracking
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Improving Your Sixth Form: 5 Top Tips for Monitoring and Tracking

Effective monitoring and tracking are at the heart of a successful sixth form. When used well, they provide far more…
Improving Your Sixth Form: 20 Top Tips for Teaching and Learning
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Improving Your Sixth Form: 20 Top Tips for Teaching and Learning

Alps Senior Education Consultant, John Philip, sets out twenty practical, experience-driven tips and strategies for improving teaching and learning in…