An intranet homepage is often the first thing people see when they log in. A static background image does the job, but it can start to feel like part of the furniture. Video backgrounds give the Hero Banner and Hero Search web parts a new way to make that first impression count, without changing the … Read more

Good work is easy to miss in a busy organisation. Someone goes the extra mile for a colleague, solves a problem quietly, or supports a teammate through a difficult week, and it can pass without anyone else noticing. The new Praise Web Part gives organisations a simple, visible way to change that on their own … Read more

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A SharePoint alert banner helps important messages stand out across your intranet, so staff do not miss key updates. Emails are overlooked, posts drop out of Teams feeds, and people do not always know where to look. The revamped Cloud Design Box alert bar works like a SharePoint alert banner, making announcements visible on every … Read more

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How to use Microsoft Copilot in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Learn how to save time with Copilot in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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As legacy VLEs reach the end of their lifespan, many schools and trusts are re-evaluating how they manage learning, communication and resources. Microsoft 365 offers a powerful alternative — one that’s already familiar to staff and students. This article explores how Cloud Design Box helps schools make the move seamlessly, uniting Teams, SharePoint and MIS data to create a modern, secure and engaging digital learning environment.

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Discover how collaborative lesson planning in Microsoft Teams helps schools and trusts reduce workload, improve consistency and raise student outcomes.

Digital wellbeing in schools: Practical tips to reduce workload and prevent Burnout

Discover practical strategies to improve digital wellbeing in schools. Learn how Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Cloud Design Box tools can help reduce teacher workload, set boundaries and prevent burnout.

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Discover the latest Microsoft Learning Accelerator updates for Autumn/Winter 2025 and how you can use them to boost learning at your school.

How to set up a Copilot Agent in SharePoint to support staff training and onboarding

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Archived Class Teams still hold valuable resources. Learn how teachers and students can access them in Microsoft Teams Education.

Microsoft Teams in Education - A guide by Cloud Design Box

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Simplify the process of building SharePoint Sites that are structured, secure and easy to navigate with the CDB SharePoint Site Creation Tool.

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CDB Class Cover simplifies temporary teacher access to class resources in Teams and SharePoint – secure, auditable and hassle free.

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