Education management software for local authorities
Whether you’re looking for software to support better outcomes for families or education management software to help your schools work smarter, we’ve got the tech you need to improve your education services.
- Empower your schools to create accurate, balanced school budgets and forecasts
- Procure or recommend a payroll solution that’s uniquely catered for education settings
- Support better outcomes for families with our school administration software and education support modules
The trusted choice of education management system
We truly believe that education management system software can save you money and we support more than 9,000 schools across 37 local authorities to help them do just that. Our software takes care of the admin burden, increases efficiencies and tracks the income and expenditure throughout your school.
Education management system which aligns with your council's needs
Every local authority has its unique set of challenges. Our software has been designed to cater to the diverse demands you encounter daily.
Budgeting
Effortlessly craft your schools' budget with our cutting-edge cloud-based solution tailored for the education sector.
- Schools can customise reports and streamline submission to your council
- Ensure adherence to DfE requirements, seamlessly handling statutory CFR returns
- Benefit from a secure and cloud-based platform, granting you access to the software anytime, anywhere
At Access Budgets, we're dedicated to streamlining the budgeting process, empowering you to allocate resources strategically, plan for the future, and maintain a sustainable financial model. Integration with our finance software provides comprehensive financial oversight.
To find out more...
- Go to budgeting software
- Speak to an Education Budgets expert
Finance
Efficiently oversee your schools' finances and optimise spending with Access Education's advanced cloud-based financial management system.
- Customise your chart of accounts, ledger options, and defaults to accurately reflect your school's operational intricacies, facilitating precise recording and reporting
- Monitor spending in real-time against planned budgets and generate cashflow forecasts for a comprehensive view of past, present, and future financial performance
- Access an up-to-date snapshot of your school's financial performance effortlessly through the real-time information dashboard
- Stay compliant with DfE and ESFA requirements through our UK-developed and hosted platform
Our finance software has streamlined operations for numerous schools across the UK, ensuring they are up-to-date and maximising their budget effectively. Integrated with our budgeting software, it provides a holistic financial overview.
To find out more...
- Go to finance software
- Speak to an Education Finance expert
Payroll
At the forefront of the market, our managed payroll service is designed to meet the distinct needs of primary and secondary schools.
- Streamline your school's operations by outsourcing payroll responsibilities, preserving valuable time and resources
- Ensure precision and compliance in every aspect of payroll processing, adhering to industry standards
- Fortify data security measures to safeguard confidential employee information, prioritising privacy
To find out more...
- Go to payroll software
- Speak to an Education Payroll expert
Education support
No matter which education management system modules you choose, you can select the functionality to suit your needs – from admissions to pupil support, early years childcare, benefits management and special educational needs.
- Schools admissions management - help you to maximise your education management system, provide better care, safeguarding and support for pupils and their families
- Family Information Services (FIS) - helps you to manage childcare information and service directories. We help you increase efficiencies and to provide better support to parents and carers
- Pupil Support Services (PSS) - used for assessing pupils who need support and then sharing information relating to them
- Special Education Needs (SEN) - helps you to handle the complex provisions for children with special educational needs
- Free school meals and benefits - help you manage and allocate free school meals, clothing vouchers and other grants and benefits
- Transport - enables you to record and manage transport requirements. It details contractors, routes and specific needs for each child or young person
- Governors, Administration and Training System (GATS) - improves the accuracy, accountability, and value of your governing body administration
- Gateway - secure access to our Education Management System and data at any time and from any location via an online portal
To find out more...
- Go to education support software
- Book a demo of our support software
- Download Synergy Admissions brochure
Why local authorities love our education management software
Local authorities resources
Webinar & report: Trends & challenges local authorities are facing in the education sector
The one hour on-demand webinar & report cover:
- Panel discussion addressing some of the priorities and challenges local authorities are facing and the difference between councils
- Short overview of how technology can help schools and local authorities overcome these challenges
A buyer's guide to software for LAs
Regardless of whether you have been utilising business software for SBM functions for an extended period or are contemplating making a more significant investment to enhance efficiencies, several critical factors require consideration.
On-demand webinar: Software support when you switch to Access Education Finance
Watch our 30 minute webinar, where our hosts tell you about:
- How to prepare for our onboarding experience
- What our support package entails
- What you can expect from Access as your technology partner
On-demand webinar: Switching school finance systems
Watch our 45 minute webinar where we cover:
- Key signs it’s time to change your school finance software
- How to select the right supplier for your school or local authority
- See a demo of our finance software exclusively for the Education sector, used by thousands of schools and academies
- Hear about our exclusive “Pay on YOUR terms, not this term” offer
Ultimate payroll guide
This guide covers...
- How improve your payroll management
- In-house vs outsourced payroll
- Should you outsource your school's payroll?
What to include in your tender document
Procuring back-office education software but don’t know where to begin? In this guide, we cover everything you need to create the perfect tender document.
On-demand webinar: Benefits of integrated Budgets & Finance
A webinar for schools and local authorities.
Watch the webinar to:
- Discover what’s ahead for your Budgets software - roadmap and plans for Access Education Budgets
- Learn about how to increase your school’s back-office efficiency with integrated Finance & Budgets – Short demo
Choosing the right financial system
Managing school finance is becoming increasingly challenging due to rising costs, declining funding, and stricter regulations, coupled with the constant pressure to improve educational standards. However, there is good news - financial management software can help streamline processes and save time, allowing schools to work more efficiently and even improve their financial position.
Frequently asked questions
Procuring finance & budgeting software
What are the benefits of early engagement with providers in software procurement?
Our Education Finance Expert, James Kirby details the benefits of talking to software providers early in the procurement process.
What are the initial steps for schools purchasing Access Finance software?
Our Education Finance Expert, James Kirby explains the initial steps for schools purchasing Access Finance software.
How do we customise the finance software for each school’s needs?
James Kirby, Education Finance Expert at Access, explains how we customise finance software setups for each school, ensuring smooth implementation.
How do we support local authorities?
Education Finance Expert Expert James Kirby shares how Access Education can support both your LA and your schools.
How do we customise software training?
After onboarding, schools receive customised training to effortlessly master the software and reduce workload, with our expert, James Kirby, explaining the process.
Why choose Access Education Finance & Budgets?
At Access, our Education Finance Expert offers extensive finance expertise, making us the top choice for education finance and budgeting solutions.
