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William Howard School introduced a structured Microsoft 365 environment to reduce duplication, improve access to resources and create a more consistent way of working. By centralising content and moving away from email-led practices, the school has strengthened collaboration, supported student independence and brought greater clarity to everyday teaching and learning.
Cloud Design Box Assignment Analytics gives schools valuable insight into how homework is being set, engaged with and completed within Microsoft Teams.
More free resources CASE STUDIES Making Microsoft 365 Easy to Navigate for Staff and Students | King’s Ely Independent schools often have access to a wide range of digital tools, but without clear structure those tools can become difficult to navigate and inconsistent in everyday use. At King’s Ely, leaders wanted to make it easier … Read more
Cloud Design Box supported King’s Ely to roll out a Microsoft Teams and SharePoint-based intranet.
Archived Class Teams still hold valuable resources. Learn how teachers and students can access them in Microsoft Teams Education.
Explore how we delivered a Microsoft 365 rollout for large multi academy trust Harris Federation, improving consistency and collaboration.
How Engineering North Lincolnshire UTC transformed coursework management using Cloud Design Box Student Work Folders. By introducing structured, centrally managed workspaces within Microsoft Teams, ENLUTC improved student accountability, reduced administrative workload, and created a more consistent, real-world approach to managing long-term project work.
How Cloud Design Box helped ENLUTC streamline coursework tracking
Why traditional assignment tools fell short for long-term projects
How Student Work Folders support student accountability, reduce admin, and centralise feedback
First-hand insights from ENLUTC Assistant Principal, Claire Reet.
We’ve put together this guide to help you create a SharePoint intranet that your staff, and pupils, will love to use.
We walk you through how to create a custom grading scheme within Teams, how to apply grading schemes to assignments, and then how to grade student work using your new system.
Martin Byford-Rew, Head of Digital Systems at King Edward VI Foundation, discusses the importance of multi-factor authentication (MFA) in schools.
As always, Bett Show 2025 proved to be a fantastic event for Cloud Design Box, offering an incredible opportunity to connect with educators, school leaders and our EdTech partners.
Group assignments allow students to develop key collaboration skills and critical thinking. With Teams Teachers can manage projects easily, encouraging students to work together on projects and enhance their learning.
How Cloud Design Box tailored Microsoft Teams and SharePoint to create a powerful, education-focused solution for the Trust.
Add a personal touch to SharePoint and Microsoft Teams with our new work anniversaries and birthdays Viva Connections Card. This simple yet engaging addition to your intranet can boost employee experience and improve workplace culture by recognising and celebrating special milestones. What is Microsoft Vivia Connections? The Microsoft Viva Connections Dashboard allows you to create … Read more
Microsoft Learning Accelerators aim to make education more accessible by providing students with vital tools to develop their learning, while teaching them essential skills in further education and later in their professional life. In our latest Microsoft 365 User Adoption podcast, the Cornerstone Academy Trust (TCAT) reveals how they’re embracing the new Microsoft Learning Accelerators … Read more
Introducing our new student assignment search feature, now available to all teaching staff! With this latest addition, you can effortlessly search for a student and view all of their Microsoft Teams assignments. As a head of year or registration group teacher, you can use this tool to support students with their workload or quickly check … Read more
For students, Microsoft Teams Assignments is a powerful tool for managing schoolwork, staying organised and keeping track of homework grades and feedback. In this guide, we run through the basics of Microsoft Teams Assignments for students, from getting notified about your new assignments and accessing resources to completing homework and viewing teacher feedback. View your … Read more
Head of Digital Learning at a leading independent boarding school reveals 5 ways in which they have successfully onboarded staff and students to Microsoft 365, Teams and SharePoint. Henry Exham currently teaches at a boarding school with 830 students ranging from 13-18. In our latest podcast, he joins COO Darren Hemming and Trainer & Solutions … Read more
