For many of the same reasons you would have a static website, communication.
WordPress’s built-in blogging features are excellent for sharing news, updates, and educational content.
Schools can use sites to showcase student work, share insights, and engage with the community.
Resources and other information can be created shared by schools, local authorities and others.
Pupils can create content as part of their learning. This could be done in public under the supervision of a teacher or are a record as part of an e-portfolio.
WordPress, the software used to run Glow Blogs is the world’s most popular content management system1. Pupils learning to use WordPress are learning real world skills that will prepare them for the world of work.
We have more information on using blogs in 10 different ways and more information on some types of site on our ‘ideas’ blog.
WordPress is used by 62.6% of all the websites whose content management system we know. This is 43.5% of all websites.
Usage Statistics and Market Share of WordPress, September 2024
