Practical classroom ideas, product updates and plain-English policy explainers from people who understand education.
As the 2025/26 academic year begins to draw to a close, we’d like to take a moment to thank every teacher, school and partner who has been part the our Teachmate journey this year. This year, our community grew to more than 400,000 teachers worldwide – a milestone we’re incredibly proud of and one that
We’re incredibly proud to share that Teachmate has been named ‘EdTech Company of the Year‘ at the 2026 Network for Education Excellence (nEdEx) School & Trust Leaders’ Awards. The award recognises organisations making a significant impact across education, and we’re honoured to have been recognised alongside so many inspiring schools and trusts. The judges commented:
The government’s Every Child Achieving and Thriving proposals set out a clear direction for the future of education in England. At the centre of this is a shift towards greater inclusion, earlier intervention and more consistent support for students with SEND (particularly within mainstream classrooms). Our short guide below outlines the key themes from the
Last month, Teachmate was proud to deliver a CPD webinar in collaboration with NASUWT focused on the safe, secure and effective use of AI in education. The session, delivered by Lindsay Round (Head of Product) and Leah Magnall (Head of Community Engagement) at Teachmate, explored both the opportunities and risks associated with AI in schools,
Report writing season is fast approaching, and for many teachers, that means hours spent writing personalised comments and proofreading for SPaG. And after a long term of teaching, planning and marking, starting every report from scratch can feel overwhelming. However, with Teachmate, many teachers are already getting a head start and saving hours. In the
We’re incredibly proud to share that our CEO and Co-Founder, Dr Jon Chippindall, has been shortlisted for Person of the Year at the BESA Awards 2026 🏆 For anyone who knows Jon (Chip), this recognition feels incredibly well deserved – and his passion for education continues to shape everything we do here at Teachmate. A
The publication of the RISE Digital Skills and AI Hub Impact Report (2026) marks an important moment for schools exploring the role of artificial intelligence in education, bringing together real-world evidence from nine working parties, three multi-academy trusts and hundreds of practitioners across the South West. Over recent months, Teachmate has supported over 50 colleagues
If you’ve ever spent far too long tweaking a worksheet, resizing text boxes, hunting for the right image or just simply trying to make it look engaging for your students, you are most definitely not alone. Creating worksheets from scratch is undeniably one of the most time-consuming tasks for teachers, and something that always takes
There is no denying that exam season brings pressure and high expectations for both teachers and students. Whether you’re preparing for SATs or GCSEs, the challenge remains the same: how can I provide high-quality, targeted support and revision without adding to an already stretched workload? With the right structure and approach, exam preparation can become
