Serving parents, students and staff.
WHO IS VISITING
Prospective parents, comparing options Current parents, looking for practical information Students Staff and applicants
Each wants something different, and the navigation should reflect that.
WHAT PROSPECTIVE PARENTS WANT
Fees, or how to find out Admissions process and dates Location What makes the school distinctive Photographs of the actual school Results or outcomes
WHAT CURRENT PARENTS WANT
Term dates Calendar and events Contact details for specific staff News and announcements Forms and documents
PHOTOGRAPHS
Of your actual school and pupils, with appropriate permissions.
Consider carefully what is published about children, and obtain consent.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Term dates and the calendar are the most visited content on most school sites. Keep them current and easy to find.
MAINTENANCE
School sites are frequently maintained by someone with other responsibilities. Keep the structure simple enough to update.