At Anthill, we don’t just build systems. We design digital tools that free people from the noise so they can focus on what matters: purposeful work, confident decisions, and communities that thrive.
Before Anthill, we spent years on the ground leading operations across a group of SEMH schools, managing digital systems as Head of IT, and witnessing first-hand the pressure points in education, especially for those doing things differently.
We saw the same pattern repeat across sectors:
- Strategic plans with no follow through
- Teams weighed down by admin and compliance
- Disconnected systems that created confusion instead of clarity
It wasn’t a lack of effort. It was a lack of tools that translate intention into action.
A familiar challenge, in numbers:
- UK schools spend an estimated 3.4 million hours annually completing DfE-mandated data collections (NAO, 2022)
- The average teacher in England spends over 6 hours per week on admin tasks (TES, 2023)
- 74% of school leaders say “implementation gap” is the biggest blocker to improvement (Education Policy Institute, 2022)
In home education, the story isn’t so different, just less formalised. Parents track progress on notebooks, worry about what counts as “evidence,” and dread LA visits not because they aren’t doing enough but because they don’t have a system that reflects their real work.
From Overwhelm to Action
Our tools are built to work in the real world. Whether you’re managing an alternative provision, running a grassroots education project, or leading strategic change in a school trust the challenge is often the same:
Too many moving parts. Too little clarity. Not enough time.
Here’s how we help solve that:
1. Reducing Admin Load
Tool: Track That Plan
School leaders told us they knew what needed to happen — but the “how” was missing. Track That Plan turns strategic goals into clear, day-to-day actions. No more juggling multiple documents, endless staff meetings, or wondering if your School Development Plan is actually being implemented. Our AI-powered tool does the heavy lifting:
- Breaks down objectives into actionable plans
- Assigns and tracks tasks across the team
- Creates visible progress you can celebrate
2. Supporting Smarter, Faster Decisions
Tool: Anthill Trails (in pilot)
For home educators and alternative provisions, reporting to Local Authorities can be stressful. Anthill Trails simplifies evidence tracking and generates learning ideas based on what’s really happening day-to-day not what a template says you should be doing. It helps families and settings make confident decisions, backed by real-time data and adaptive suggestions.
- Log learning with ease
- Auto-generate reports aligned with EHCPs or LA reviews
Access tailored learning prompts, even for SEN needs
3. Strengthening Communities & Connection
Tool: The Anthill Community
We believe that no one thrives in isolation and community shouldn’t be another item on your to-do list. That’s why we’ve built digital spaces that feel like a trusted group chat, not another dashboard. With real-life experiences, shared wins, and practical support, our platforms foster a sense of belonging while helping users take action.
- Peer support forums & curated resources
- Event planning & co-working spaces
- AI-assisted tools for reflection, planning, and progress
Why We Built This
We’ve led crisis meetings, written policy under pressure, and tried to do “just one more thing” with a 60-hour week.
We’ve also seen what happens when the right tools change the tone:
- Confidence replaces overwhelm
- Teams start solving, not just surviving
- Leaders reclaim time for relationships, not just results
That’s the kind of real-world impact we care about.
Why It Matters
We build tools that translate complexity into calm. Because time isn’t just money it’s wellbeing, creativity, clarity, and connection.
And when systems work for people (not the other way around), they do more than organise tasks, they unlock real-world impact.
So whether you’re leading a school, navigating home education, or redesigning how your organisation works, we’re here to build with you.
Want to spend more time on what matters most?