Data and Information | Services 4 Schools

Introduction

We recognise the importance of using data and information to inform decision making in schools. We also understand the additional burden that data management presents to teacher workload.

Our Data and Information Services will provide you with a range of support packages to assist in the strategic and operational management of data in your school, allowing you to focus on raising standards in education for children and young people.

Flexible Data Management Support

We have ready-made data management solutions for individual schools and a suite of MAT analysis tools, all tailored to help you make the most effective us of your school data.

Whether you are a Headteacher of a Primary school trying to demonstrate the impact of mobility to your Governing Board, or an Assistant Principal at a Secondary school tasked with restructuring the whole school timetable, we can help!

The following processes are included at no additional cost for all data management customers:

S4S Data Dashboards

Support in the production of 3 x School Census returns
Support in the production of School Workforce Census return
Completion and submission of Key Stage Statutory returns
Support with “end of year” processes
Import of Pupil Premium data download
Support in the production of 3 x early Years Funding returns
Attendance and Cohort profile analysis
Proficiency in English analysis
Mobility Analysis

Excellent Support For Management Information Systems

Not getting what you need from your current support provider? Our competitively priced support for school information systems is excellent (that’s what our schools tell us).

From upgrades to training and advice, we can advise your staff on how to get the best out of the systems that keep your schools working.

If you choose our Bronze, Silver or Gold Data Management service, you will be eligible for our discounted SIMS and Arbor Support.

Excellent Support For Management Information Systems

Data Protection Expertise When You Need It Most

Need practical advice on dealing with personal data in school? Our service takes a common-sense approach to data protection compliance. Professionally qualified Data Protection practitioners will offer solutions to some of the barriers and concerns schools raise about using child and staff data.

With extensive knowledge and practical experience from working with schools and Multi-Academy trusts nationwide, we will support the leadership and governance tiers of your organisation, with all aspects of compliance and advice.

Data Protection Expertise When You Need It Most

Dashboards for Schools and Trusts Included in our Resource Library

All of our Data Management packages now include access to newly developed S4S data dashboards.

Using Microsoft’s Power BI analysis tools, our dashboards are ideal for use with your SLT, or presenting to Governors. We can also produce a bespoke array of visual resources that are both straightforward to use, easy to understand and incredibly powerful.

Dashboards for Schools and Trusts Included in our Resource Library

Bespoke Training and Consultancy

Want a tailored package of assistance that helps your staff become more confident in the way your school works? We specialise in providing training and advice staff on the use of data systems and information built around what you do, rather than how a system expects you to work.

What Our Customers Say

Head of Primary Academy, Wolverhampton

I have found the data support provided by S4S invaluable as a new Headteacher. The Data and systems manager who supports my school has been fantastic, no job is too much trouble and I have come to rely on her knowledge and expertise in this area. She is always happy to help and her response to queries during the COVID pandemic has really supported the school in challenging times.

School business manager, wolverhampton primary school

S4S are a great support in managing aspects of the schools data and finance. Staff are helpful and supportive and provide advice and guidance throughout the academic year on a variety of subjects including Census, statutory submissions and budget management. The service is invaluable in saving time and resources particularly during busier periods of the school year.

Principal, wolverhampton primary academy

Services 4 Schools have provided a high quality data management service to my primary school for a number of years now. I have found them to be extremely efficient, flexible and creative in their approach and the support they have provided has been invaluable to my school, as well as colleagues within our MAC. I would highly recommend them and rate the service level agreement I have with Services 4 Schools amongst the most valuable we have.