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| + | A modular system turns that around. You switch on the functions you need now, from attendance and admissions to billing, catering and parent communication, | ||
| + | Timing is the second decision, and in a school the calendar decides it for you. The gaps between terms, and the summer break in particular, give you a window to move without a live term relying on the switch. Avoid cutting over in the middle of admissions or reporting season. Agree a clear go-live date, keep the old system readable for a defined period afterwards, and confirm you can still retrieve historic records if you need them. Never delete the old data until the new system is verified and signed off. | ||
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| + | Finally, do the due diligence any buyer should. Check certifications, | ||
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| + | Value for public money frames the whole decision. Sector buyers are expected to show that spend is justified and that the chosen system meets requirements rather than simply looking impressive. A modular provider such as Compass Education lets a school switch on the functions it actually needs, from attendance to parent communication, | ||
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| + | Parent communication is the next place a tagline becomes real. Families who receive timely, accurate updates, | ||
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| + | Certification is the third area worth confirming directly rather than assuming. Ask for current, dated evidence of information security certification such as ISO 27001, and, where the system handles payment data through billing or canteen accounts, confirmation of PCI-DSS compliance at the relevant level. Compass Education, like every other vendor on a shortlist, should be asked to produce this evidence directly rather than a school assuming it from marketing material or an incumbent relationship. | ||