Looking for a new MIS

[JATSO]

When 2 of my Primary's became an Academy the 2 schools moved from SIMS to another MIS

 

Our contract is up this summer so I have been tasked to look at it again and see if we can save some money and also get an MIS that works well looks easy for staff to use in the classroom and is above all cheaper than what were being quoted for renewal.

 

We don't use the finance package that come with an MIS as we use Agresso.

 

Any suggestions out there?

Edited January 22, 2016 by JATSO

[jcollings]

A number of the primaries we work with use ScholarPack and seem to love it.

[JATSO]

Yes Scholarpack looks a good choice but as were an academy we have to look at at least another 2 to obtain best value etc.

 

We know SIMs and we know Bromcom I have sent a list obtained from the BETT Show website of possibles.

 

Up to management in the end.

[Oaktech]

You could do a lot worse than look at Progresso at the very least for comparison.

[JATSO]

You could do a lot worse than look at Progresso at the very least for comparison.

 

Thanks do you have a link?

 

Scrub that found it Thanks.

Edited January 22, 2016 by JATSO

[nathan]

We are in the same boat at the moment, well slightly different as we're a MAT.

 

I've been talking with a few over BETT. So theres ScholarPack that has already been mentioned. iSams which for us didn't offer the MAT tools and SchoolPod which for us looks the most promising so far.

[JATSO]

We are in the same boat at the moment, well slightly different as we're a MAT.

 

I've been talking with a few over BETT. So theres ScholarPack that has already been mentioned. iSams which for us didn't offer the MAT tools and SchoolPod which for us looks the most promising so far.

 

This is a list I compiled from the BETT Show website:

 

Hope it helps!

 

 

VSware School MIS - Cloud based school administration and timetabling platform | Cloud and mobile based school administration and timetabling platform

 

https://www.edu4school.com/

 

3Sys - School Management Software - WCBS

 

GO 4 Schools - real-time assessment, attendance and behaviour data online, makes it easy for the SLT, middle leaders, classroom teachers, students and parents to access clear, appropriate, meaningful views of that information - online, 24/7 : GO 4 Sc

 

classoos | All in one education platform for the mobile generation

 

TASC Software |

 

Classter - The education way of life

 

Classtune

 

https://www.edlounge.com/

 

School Management Information System (MIS) - RM Integris

 

ScholarPack

 

SchoolBase | Furlong Business Solutions

 

 

 

SchoolPod

 

http://www.capita-sims.co.uk/

[nathan]

very much so, thanks!

[Sephiroth]

I would recommend that you look at iSAMS. We are currently a SIMS school, but are seriously considering migrating to iSAMS after several talks and a demo.

[Oaktech]

Also, worth looking at Bromcom.

[nathan]

Also, worth looking at Bromcom.

 

Do they cater for primary to?

[karldenton]

Absolutely, we're a large primary 450+ and use Bromcom for registers, data etc.

[GREED]

You should be aware that VS Ware no longer operate in the UK. Ireland only.

 

Also, there are a number on that list that are not MIS products, such as TASC but feed data from an MIS.

[CyberNerd]

I saw a good presentation from Arbour at BETT:

 

Arbor Education Partners

[bigdannyb79]

RM Integris ? - The big positive mover in the MIS market is worth a look I've not seen it listed above or that what your already on ? Remember if your already on a cloud based MIS there are many costs over and above the license to consider for adopting an in house MIS.

 

ISAMS looked great from my perspective but I wouldn't have said suited to primaries - although maybe their new iTeacher app would make it accessible enough ?

[bigdannyb79]

RM Integris ? - The big positive mover in the MIS market is worth a look I've not seen it listed above or that what your already on ? Remember if your already on a cloud based MIS there are many costs over and above the license to consider for adopting an in house MIS.

 

ISAMS looked great from my perspective but I wouldn't have said suited to primaries - although maybe their new iTeacher app would make it accessible enough ?

 

sorry cant see - Integris is there

[JATSO]

Also, worth looking at Bromcom.

 

Our current provider they want a lot for renewal £££.

[rpwillis]

There's also Arbor (already mentioned), Double First and Pupil Asset.

[Bromcom-PR]

Our current provider they want a lot for renewal £££.

 

This can not be right. Bromcom is one of the most competively priced MIS. Please call 020 8290 7171 and ask for Alex Williams to look into this for you.

[hindertonhead]

We have gone for Arbor, been using it for almost a year and very happy with it. Made savings reducing other products such as Parentmail. Staff and parents like it.