Case Study: Reading School improves cloud-based school management with Bromcom

Reading School reduces third-party school software costs with Bromcom

Reading School, a selective state academy for boys, faced significant challenges with its outdated, locally-hosted MIS from Capita SIMS. The system was unreliable, constantly failing during updates, and hindered staff productivity. It lacked flexibility, preventing non-classroom based staff like PE teachers from taking registers, and the school was burdened with maintaining the hardware and software. Furthermore, managing numerous third-party software providers led to accountability issues and wasted time. The school sought a reliable, cloud-based solution to re-engage staff and reduce its dependency on external products.

The school implemented Bromcom's cloud-based MIS and One-Stop-Shop package. This solution eliminated the need for local servers, allowed access from anywhere, and moved all updates to Bromcom, who applied them out of hours without disruption. As a result, Reading School removed several third-party systems, saving costs. The implementation increased parental engagement and payments through the MyChildAtSchool app, turning the school cashless. Teachers and administrators became more efficient and confident, reporting and communication improved significantly, and the assessment team gained powerful new data analysis capabilities through tools like Power BI. Bromcom provided a comprehensive solution that enhanced the entire school community.

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