--- title: The Frog Blog | Frog Education | Parental Engagement description: Parental Engagement | Sharing amazing experiences and demonstrating the ways in which schools use Frog. --- [![Logo.png](https://frogeducation.com/application/files/5115/3208/9995/Logo_colourflash_new3_full.png)](https://frogeducation.com/community) [![Logo.png](https://frogeducation.com/application/files/6215/3209/0013/Logo_colourflash_new3.png)](https://frogeducation.com/community) ![Menu](https://frogeducation.com/application/files/8015/3252/6473/Community-Open.jpg) ![Menu](https://frogeducation.com/application/files/2515/3252/6474/Community-Close.jpg) [![Search](https://frogeducation.com/application/files/9714/9390/7070/Search.png)](https://frogeducation.com/community/search) ![](https://frogeducation.com/application/files/5814/9813/8680/Splitter.png) [**FROG**EDUCATION.COM](https://frogeducation.com/) [![](https://frogeducation.com/application/files/5215/3114/2805/Icon_Courses.png) Guides](https://frogeducation.com/community/training) [![](https://frogeducation.com/application/files/9514/9700/0534/Icon_Inspiration.png) Case Studies](https://frogeducation.com/community/inspiration) [![](https://frogeducation.com/application/files/9514/9700/0531/Icon_Product.png) Product](https://frogeducation.com/community/product-updates) [![](https://frogeducation.com/application/files/6014/9700/0533/Icon_News.png) Events & Webinars](https://frogeducation.com/community/events) [![](https://frogeducation.com/application/files/9915/0849/4517/Icon_NewsItems.png) Service Status](https://frogeducation.com/servicestatus) [![](https://frogeducation.com/application/files/5416/4336/2852/Icon_News-Blogs.png) News & Blogs](https://frogeducation.com/community/news-blogs) [![Frog Ribbits](https://www.frogeducation.com/application/files/5015/3114/2804/Icon_Ribbits.png) **Frog** Ribbits](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/ribbits) [![](https://frogeducation.com/application/files/7116/4336/3780/Icon_CPD.png) CPD](https://cpd.frogeducation.com) [**Frog**Code](https://frogeducation.com/frogcode) [MIS Extractors](https://frogeducation.com/community/downloads/mis-extractors) [Downloads](https://frogeducation.com/community/downloads) [Contact us](https://frogeducation.com/contact) ![](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/hubfs/Blogs/Logos/Frog%20-%20Blog%20Identities_EDU-logo-wht-04.png) ## Discover how schools are using **Frog** For many Frog schools, moving to a virtual school model of operation is nothing new. Frog works with schools around the world and our community has encountered closure through everything from natural disasters, to severe weather patterns and even social upheaval. In this blog we are sharing experiences and demonstrating the ways in which schools use Frog to carry on with business when the world closes down, and more importantly shape how they do things when things return to normal.  **EDUCATION** BLOGS [**Edu Blog** Discover how schools are using **Frog**](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog) [**Frog News** All the latest **Frog** news and information](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/news) [**Frog Ribbits** Inform, inspire and encourage use of **Frog**](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/ribbits) [**FrogPlay Blog** News, unlock codes, games info and more!](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/frogplay) **CPD** BLOG [**CPD Blog** Using **Frog** to support training and development](https://www.froglms.com/news) Most popular posts [![](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/hubfs/Blogs/The%20frog%20Blog/Post-Greenshaw-day.jpg)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/stucturewholeday) [How one school structured the school day](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/stucturewholeday) [![](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/hubfs/Blogs/The%20frog%20Blog/Post-AssignmentManager.jpg)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/assignments-who-is-setting-what) [Assignments – who is setting what?](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/assignments-who-is-setting-what) [![](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/hubfs/Blogs/The%20frog%20Blog/Post-Analytics.jpg)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/whoisloggingin) [How to find out who is logging into **Frog**](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/whoisloggingin) [![](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/hubfs/Blogs/The%20frog%20Blog/Post-Wellbeing.jpg)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/staff-wellbeing) [Teacher and student wellbeing](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/staff-wellbeing) [![](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/hubfs/Blogs/The%20frog%20Blog/Post-iPad-BSP.jpg)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/british-school-of-paris-digital-planners-for-teaching) [BSP uses digital planners for teaching](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/british-school-of-paris-digital-planners-for-teaching) [![](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/hubfs/Blogs/The%20Frog%20Blog/Post-BedfordHigh.jpg)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/positivechanges) [Positive changes seen in tech engagement for high school in Greater Manchester](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/positivechanges) Apr 28, 2020, 8:15 AM Bedford High School had been using Frog for over 6 years, with mixed success in terms of getting the whole school community to engage with the Virtual Learning Environment. When the closures were announced, they realised the one infrastructure that would remain stable during the challenging times ahead was technology. With a focus on providing  home learning support for their students, Bedford High worked with Frog on a design update of their Parent and Student portals to make them more appealing and user-friendly.  **Preparation and training** The school took fast action ahead of enforced school closures, creating a clear and coherent contingency plan for how their home learning process would work. They placed Frog at the centre of this, with all assigned work to be put through their platform. All students received refresher training to ensure they knew how to use Frog and guidance was provided for the new virtual home learning process. The process included the use of FrogSnap as a feedback tool for teachers, enabling them to provide whole-class feedback rather than every student individually. To ensure parents were well-informed and engaged in the process, Frog Messaging was used to keep them updated. **The impact** "*The analytics were showing we had captured the school community's attention as we were seeing a six-fold increase in users.*" *"We have found that our users have become more accustomed and accomplished with their use of Frog and we are dealing with significantly less technical issues.*" **Gabriel Calwell** **Assistant Headteacher** The school is also using Frog to help subject leaders (SL's) to build their refined curricula. A Bedford High School Curriculum site has been devised to ensure SL's upload key resources to support their subject curriculum. This ensures all subject resources are in one place. **Summary of approach** - **Agreed process and roll-out** - **Guidance and support provided** - **Central place for all subject resources** - Use of communication tool - Frog Messaging - to keep parents informed - **Curriculum site on Frog for subject leaders to upload key resources** - ← Previous - 1 - Next → ### Topics - [Education (28)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/education) - [Setting work (16)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/setting-work) - [Wellbeing (12)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/wellbeing) - [Feedback (10)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/feedback) - [Real World Learning (9)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/real-world-learning) - [FrogLearn (8)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/froglearn) - [Remote Learning (6)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/remote-learning) - [Technology (5)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/technology) - [Home Learning (4)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/home-learning) - [HomeLearning (4)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/homelearning) - [Learning (4)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/learning) - [Coursework (3)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/coursework) - [Evidence Capture (3)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/evidence-capture) - [Frog School Case Study (3)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/frog-school-case-study) - [Marking work (2)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/marking-work) - [Timetabling (2)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/timetabling) - [assignments (2)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/assignments) - [Analytics (1)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/analytics) - [Centralisation (1)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/centralisation) - [EdTech (1)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/edtech) - [Exams (1)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/exams) - [Frog (1)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/frog) - [FrogSnap (1)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/frogsnap) - [Homework (1)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/homework) - [Messaging (1)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/messaging) - [Parental Engagement (1)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/parental-engagement) - [SLT (1)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/slt) - [blog (1)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/blog) - [communication (1)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/tag/communication) ### Archives - [September 2021 (1)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/archive/2021/09) - [February 2021 (1)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/archive/2021/02) - [October 2020 (1)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/archive/2020/10) - [September 2020 (1)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/archive/2020/09) - [July 2020 (2)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/archive/2020/07) - [June 2020 (4)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/archive/2020/06) - [May 2020 (6)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/archive/2020/05) - [April 2020 (12)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/archive/2020/04) - [March 2020 (4)](https://inspire.frogeducation.com/thefrogblog/archive/2020/03) **How you can get involved…** Frog schools are doing amazing things already, which is why we will be asking you to help us help the schools that need it. If you’ve got something useful to pass on then please send it to us so that we can include it on here for others. 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