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How MRI Software powers school Offer Days with confidence
Supporting admissions teams deliver accuracy, transparency and performance from application to allocation At midnight on 2nd March, families across England logged in to discover their secondary school place offers. For many, it’s a defining mileston…
One council, one vision: How technology will power the next chapter of local government reorganisation
Local government reorganisation is no longer speculative; it’s already mapped, funded, and advancing. But, behind the headlines, the real work starts once the dust settles: merging operations, consolidating services, and ensuring that residents aren’…
The definitive guide to selecting education management software for councils
Education management is one of the most complex and high-stakes responsibilities facing UK councils today. Rising demand across Special Educational Needs and Disabilities services, sustained financial pressure and evolving legislation such as the Chi…
The cost of school absence: How data-driven fines are helping councils tackle truancy
The post-pandemic attendance challenge With the start of the new academic year underway, the education secretary has issued a warning of the dangers of poor attendance at the start of the new school term and how this could set a preced…
No child left hungry: How tech is helping tackle poverty through free school meals
Child poverty in Britain is not just a statistic, it’s a story that plays out daily in classrooms, lunch halls, and family kitchens. The government’s £1 billion investment in tackling child poverty and its pledge to lift 100,000 children out of hards…