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Our blogs feature a mix of news and updates from COBIS staff, member schools, and Supporting Associates.
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![Remote Teaching & Learning – Top Tips from a COBIS Training School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1603189661/cobis/iiymoow80uqyoum8jnhh/computer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1603189661/cobis/iiymoow80uqyoum8jnhh/computer.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1603189661/cobis/iiymoow80uqyoum8jnhh/computer.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1603189661/cobis/iiymoow80uqyoum8jnhh/computer.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1603189661/cobis/iiymoow80uqyoum8jnhh/computer.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1603189661/cobis/iiymoow80uqyoum8jnhh/computer.jpg","width":2200}])
- Distance Learning
The British School of Brussels shares advice on remote teaching and learning, and embracing the new challenges presented.
![Will an increase in teacher training applications in England ease the pressure on recruitment for international schools?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1603119134/cobis/wjenpflrjh85rsrhokvh/EmmaHollis.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1603119134/cobis/wjenpflrjh85rsrhokvh/EmmaHollis.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1603119134/cobis/wjenpflrjh85rsrhokvh/EmmaHollis.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1603119134/cobis/wjenpflrjh85rsrhokvh/EmmaHollis.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1603119134/cobis/wjenpflrjh85rsrhokvh/EmmaHollis.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1603119134/cobis/wjenpflrjh85rsrhokvh/EmmaHollis.jpg","width":2200}])
- Teacher Training
Despite the ongoing pandemic, the number of teacher training applications in England have risen this year. This will be of benefit to Initial Teacher Training in the international sector, writes Emma Hollis, Executive Director of NASBTT.
![Back to School Safety and Insurance Tips]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597138940/cobis/z1vloqliky9ran86iodc/croppedpacificprimebus.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597138940/cobis/z1vloqliky9ran86iodc/croppedpacificprimebus.jpg","width":410}])
- Health and Safety
As the new term approaches, Pacific Prime shares advice on schools reviewing their safety guidelines, risk-management strategies and insurance solutions.
- Insurance
- Well-being
![Rocio Marti - Teacher Supply Case Study]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1596621100/cobis/e4sghm8hzzt3gl3fwap5/Rocio_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1596621100/cobis/e4sghm8hzzt3gl3fwap5/Rocio_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1596621100/cobis/e4sghm8hzzt3gl3fwap5/Rocio_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1596621100/cobis/e4sghm8hzzt3gl3fwap5/Rocio_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1596621100/cobis/e4sghm8hzzt3gl3fwap5/Rocio_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1596621100/cobis/e4sghm8hzzt3gl3fwap5/Rocio_1.jpg","width":2200}])
- Teacher Supply
Rocio Marti discusses doing a distance learning PGCE whilst working in an international school, the prospect of moving to teach in the UK and the challenge of teacher supply.
- British School of Bucharest
- Initial Teacher Training
- Teacher Supply
- University of Sunderland
![Kathryn Brown - Teacher Supply Case Study]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1596192613/cobis/v4xqhpyvy6qynomtcuwi/CroppedKathryn.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1596192613/cobis/v4xqhpyvy6qynomtcuwi/CroppedKathryn.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1596192613/cobis/v4xqhpyvy6qynomtcuwi/CroppedKathryn.jpg","width":774}])
- Teacher Supply
Teaching in an international school can be empowering and can help to sustain a passion for the profession, according to Kathryn Brown.
- Deputy Head
- Rainbow International School
- Teacher Supply
![Lucas Virgili - Teacher Supply Case Study]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1596190398/cobis/dpgjlyjmhcuqzmn7rsqk/CroppedCoverPage_2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1596190398/cobis/dpgjlyjmhcuqzmn7rsqk/CroppedCoverPage_2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1596190398/cobis/dpgjlyjmhcuqzmn7rsqk/CroppedCoverPage_2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1596190398/cobis/dpgjlyjmhcuqzmn7rsqk/CroppedCoverPage_2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1596190398/cobis/dpgjlyjmhcuqzmn7rsqk/CroppedCoverPage_2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1596190398/cobis/dpgjlyjmhcuqzmn7rsqk/CroppedCoverPage_2.jpg","width":2200}])
- Teacher Supply
Lucas Virgili from St Paul's School in Brazil discusses teaching at an international school and differences between the British and Brazilian education systems.
- Culture
- Mathematics
- St Paul's School
- Teacher Supply
![Ruth Unsworth - Teacher Supply Case Study]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1595588057/cobis/vv3giqrjsendizoihnip/Ruth.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1595588057/cobis/vv3giqrjsendizoihnip/Ruth.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1595588057/cobis/vv3giqrjsendizoihnip/Ruth.jpg","width":722}])
- Teacher Supply
The international sector offers teachers the opportunity to innovate their pedagogy and explore new strategies, according to Ruth Unsworth from The British School in Tokyo.
- Adventure
- Pedagogy
- Teacher Supply
- The British School in Tokyo
![Renata Alborough - Teacher Supply Case Study]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1594742499/cobis/mxrpqkirkilxeh42pjgd/CroppedCoverPage_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1594742499/cobis/mxrpqkirkilxeh42pjgd/CroppedCoverPage_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1594742499/cobis/mxrpqkirkilxeh42pjgd/CroppedCoverPage_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1594742499/cobis/mxrpqkirkilxeh42pjgd/CroppedCoverPage_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1594742499/cobis/mxrpqkirkilxeh42pjgd/CroppedCoverPage_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1594742499/cobis/mxrpqkirkilxeh42pjgd/CroppedCoverPage_1.jpg","width":2200}])
- Teacher Supply
A Spanish teacher at British International School of Kuala Lumpur discusses returning to teach in Malaysia after an initial two years there.
- British International School of Kuala Lumpur
- Secondary Teaching
- Teacher Supply
![Exam Results - Could do Better.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1595241254/cobis/zxexojbobqj1xhp1dvnp/croppedexamarticles.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1595241254/cobis/zxexojbobqj1xhp1dvnp/croppedexamarticles.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1595241254/cobis/zxexojbobqj1xhp1dvnp/croppedexamarticles.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1595241254/cobis/zxexojbobqj1xhp1dvnp/croppedexamarticles.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1595241254/cobis/zxexojbobqj1xhp1dvnp/croppedexamarticles.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1595241254/cobis/zxexojbobqj1xhp1dvnp/croppedexamarticles.jpg","width":2075}])
- Exams
Christopher Scorer from Key Education Consultants addresses recent concerns over exam results and what the solutions could be.
- Grades
- Resits