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![10 Questions with...Simon O'Connor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634817084/cobis/yzszxzn7p4z2my3kqwjt/SimonOConnor.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634817084/cobis/yzszxzn7p4z2my3kqwjt/SimonOConnor.jpg","width":294}])
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Simon O'Connor is School Director at Deira International School, Dubai and COBIS Board member.
![Innovation in the Classroom and Beyond]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634739386/cobis/owreniuxnlimc6xjfm4d/Alpsblogimage.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634739386/cobis/owreniuxnlimc6xjfm4d/Alpsblogimage.jpg","width":400}])
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- COVID-19
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Alps Training Director, Dr. Jevon Hirst reflects on the past year of teaching and learning during the pandemic, and looks at the future of assessment
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Emily Konstantas, CEO of The Safeguarding Alliance reflects on the importance of having a robust and contextual information sharing policy.
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- Accreditation
- Safeguarding
We speak to Gary Minnitt, COBIS’ Director of Accreditation about the COBIS Accreditation Standards, and what schools can do to ensure they are adhering to the very best of British safeguarding practice.
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S+B UK shares tips on how to overcome challenges when running a refurbishment project in an international school during a pandemic.
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- University
Bishop's University shares advice on what makes a strong university application and what schools can do to prepare its students.
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Finalsite share their inbound marketing tips to boost school admissions.
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- Early Years
Planning can nurture personal development through a balance of playful learning experiences.
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Vivienne Stern is Director of Universities UK International and COBIS Board member.