Event Planning

Looking for the best school event management software in the UK? Discover the top 5 platforms for seamless event planning, scheduling, and attendee engagement for Inset Days and more.

You’ve planned the sessions. You’ve emailed the schedule. You’ve posted reminders. Maybe even printed signs. And still, on the day of the event, you’re getting questions like: “Where do I go?” “What time is my session?”  “Wait, which building is this in again?” It’s not your fault. It’s what happens when event information is scattered…

Planning professional development (PD) in schools shouldn’t feel like solving a logistics puzzle with missing pieces. But when you’re juggling sign-ups, schedules, check-ins, and feedback across half a dozen tools, it often does. If you’re a PD coordinator, teacher leader, or school admin organizing learning days for your staff, you’ve probably pieced together your own…

Planning school events isn’t just logistics. You need to create meaningful experiences that support learning, strengthen school culture, and build trust with staff, families, and the community.  But even the most well-intentioned teams can fall into traps that derail the experience and drain everyone’s energy. Below are 20 common (and costly) planning mistakes schools make…

Technology is changing the way K-12 schools plan events. From automating schedules to boosting engagement, digital tools make school events smoother and less stressful. Explore the top event planning tech reshaping education.

The Sched Ignition Plan is a streamlined and budget-friendly event management solution designed for single-day and smaller events.

The right event planning software can take the stress out of organizing and running events. We’ve rounded up the top five platforms of 2025, breaking down what they’re best for and how they help solve common challenges. See which one is the best fit for you.

This practical checklist covers five key elements of impactful teacher training – Peer Collaboration, Access & Inclusion, Engagement Techniques, Personalization, and Logistics – and offers actionable tips for each.

Professional development (PD) days are meant to inspire, educate, and equip teachers with the tools they need to be successful in the classroom. But schools struggle with low engagement during these sessions. For many teachers, PD days feel more like mandatory meetings than valuable learning opportunities.  If you’ve noticed teachers zoning out, skipping sessions, or…

Shadow Sched offers a simple, innovative tool designed to enrich your exhibitor and sponsor experience and make your planning easier too. Join our pilot today!

Summary Identify common workshop pitfalls: Learn about the typical reasons workshops fail, such as lack of clear objectives, wrong speakers, and poor scheduling. Understand the importance of content: Discover why engaging and relevant content is crucial for workshop success and what to avoid. Enhance participant engagement: Find out how to keep attendees actively involved during…

AT A GLANCE: Event planner software and the purchasing process  Define your event management needs and goals before starting the purchasing process. Research and evaluate different software vendors, considering their reputation, experience, and customer support. Request demos or trials to get a hands-on experience with the software’s functionality and user experience. Consider scalability to ensure…