SchoolPost News & Features
Increase in number of 'remote texts'
January 2012
We are seeing a steady increase in the number of text messages being sent using SchoolPost's unique remote texting feature - which enables a member of staff out on a trip to send a text from any standard mobile phone for forwarding automatically on to the appropriate parents. Ideal for notifying parents of delays or changes of plan, with no need to find an internet connection or to bother anyone at the school office!
More Cambridge independent schools launch SchoolPost
December 2011
Two more Cambridge-based independent schools - Sancton Wood and Cambridge International School - have just launched SchoolPost to parents this week, building on the system's reputation as a leading communication system for independent schools in the region. Developments elsewhere include trials starting at schools in Peterborough and Derby.
Coming soon...
October 2011
Work on the next release is progressing well - including a powerful new editor for fully-formatted html email newsletters with pictures, a re-designed parent mailbox including full-text searching and more reply/consent form options. More details will be published soon - contact us if you would like to know more in the meantime.
GCSE results online via SchoolPost
25 August 2011
GCSE results were available online from 6.00am this morning to pupils at schools using SchoolPost's easy reports and results system. Similarly to the A level results last week, schools are reporting a high proportion of students logging in to the collect the results within a matter of minutes. See how it works.
Schools use SchoolPost for easy distribution of A Level results
18 August 2011
Sixth formers at schools using SchoolPost have again been given quick online access to their A level results via the SchoolPost system. Results were uploaded by the schools in advance with a 'go live' time of 6.00am on the 18th, then students were automatically emailed a link as soon as the results went live. As in previous years, schools are reporting a high proportion of students logging in to the collect the results within minutes.
Latest SchoolPost release
June 2011
New version currently being rolled out to schools includes easier handling of multiple documents, and a Web service for automatically creating new messages directly from other school applications. Please contact us for a copy of the full release notes.
Parental engagement - some statistics demonstrating effective school communication
April 2011
Some facts and figures from schools showing how SchoolPost is helping to get the message home, how parents are actively engaging with the system, and how online reply and consent forms are giving further savings... read more >>
Lent term reports go online
April 2011
Many schools are again using SchoolPost as an easy, secure way to put their end of term reports online for parents - saving hundreds of pounds on printing and postage, and meaning that parents receive the documents earlier... read more >>
New year, new features
January 2011
This month sees the release of another significant update to the SchoolPost system. New features - all driven by user feedback - include the ability to easily send a reminder to all parents who have not responded to a previous message or completed a specific reply or consent form. Please contact us for a copy of the full release notes.
School closure notices, travel news... and homework!
December 2010
SchoolPost has again proved itself to be a tremendous asset to schools affected by the weather. One simple 'publication' created by a member of staff through a web browser (easily done from home if necessary) immediately notifies parents by text, email and a notice on their SchoolPost website of any closures or changes of plan.
Many schools have also used the system to send homework and assignments to students so that they can keep up to date with their work whilst the school is closed.
Schools use SchoolPost for A Level results
August 2010
With competition for University places especially fierce this year quick access to A level results has been more important than ever. SchoolPost makes it easy for the school to upload a batch of results and set a time for them to go live - so students received an email at 6.00 am on the 19th of August containing a link to their results. One school reported that over 100 sixth formers had logged on to download their results within 15 minutes!
Attendance & reports online
July 2010
End of term 'mailings' give thousands of parents online access to reports, grade sheets and attendance records... read more >>
Email 'digest' feature helps manage the flow of information to parents
June 2010
Routine messages can be automatically collated into a daily digest to prevent 'email overload' for parents. Each parent receives a single email at the end of the day which lists all their new messages from the school... read more >>
New SchoolPost features - major new update released
March 2010
The latest version being rolled out this month includes enhanced features for secure online document delivery to parents, easy texting to parent groups from a teacher's mobile, a new SharePoint Web Part and more... read more >>
Parents and staff appreciate early information during the snowy weather
January 2010
Early morning texts keep parents and staff informed of school opening/closing plans and transport arrangements, helping to avoid unnecessary or dangerous journeys... read more >>
Reply form savings at Moira House
December 2009
Administrators at Moira House have been saving time and money by taking advantage of the web-based reply forms available within the new MoHo Mail system... read more >>
Perse parents give e-consent
November 2009
The Perse School has started using web-based parental consent forms in a bid to dramatically reduce the workload on staff organising school trips. The move has been a hit with parents who can quickly complete forms online... read more >>
King's School reports go online via SchoolPost
October 2009
Parents of children at The King's School Ely have recently started receiving reports and assessments electronically via their KingsPost* accounts. The system emails them to let them know that the report is available, then they click a link and enter their password to retrieve the document... read more >>
SchoolPost Usergroup meeting
September 2009
The first SchoolPost Usergroup meeting took place at The Perse School Cambridge on Friday 25th September. Schools using the system came together to share ideas and experiences, hear about new features, and take part in discussions about proposed future developments... read more >>
Other Recent Projects & Updates
Impact Awards 2012 opens for entries
February 2012
The Impact Awards website is now taking nominations and entries for the 2012 awards, recognising and celebrating the success of collaborative working and the process of transferring knowledge and expertise beyond higher education, charities and public sector research establishments. The site runs on Empetus WebCMS with visual design by CantellDay.
New website and conference booking system for TMA Europe
December 2011
New stand-alone site for TMA Europe to promote events for the various chapters across Europe. Visual design by Speckled Frog.
ATTP registration and application management
November 2011
New system for Technology Transfer Professionals to apply for RTTP status online, and for the ATTP to process/manage the applications. The system runs on Empetus WebCMS with visual design by CantellDay.
New site & system for the Woolf Institute
September 2011
Re-designed site and content management system launched for the Woolf Institute in conjuction with our newest design partners H2 Associates.
PraxisUnico membership online
April 2011
PraxisUnico members are being invited to preview new members-only areas of the website where they will be able to manage their own individual and corporate profiles, plus upload jobs and member-news. The site runs on Empetus WebCMS with visual design by CantellDay.
TMA European Conference 2011 bookings go live
March 2011
The Turnaround Management Association (UK) website has just started taking bookings for the annual TMA European Conference. The system now fully handles transactions in Euros (as well as Sterling payments for UK events). The site runs on Empetus WebCMS with visual design by Speckled Frog.
Gates Scholarships web showcase and online community
February 2011
The Gates Cambridge Trust website continues to attract huge traffic from potential new scholarship candidates, as well as providing a showcase for the work of current scholars and alumni. The site runs on Empetus WebCMS with visual design by Speckled Frog.