“This latest iteration of the 14-19 prospectus/Cap product builds on S-cool’s highly intuitive UX approach and is combined with enhanced real time report functionality.

All of this, on top of the well received  training and support package make S-cool the absolute first port of call for any local authority looking to guarantee their Prospectus and CAP will meet all relevant requirements, whilst ensuring learners and supporters are thoroughly engaged and motivated” ,

said S-cool Education MD, Richard Mojel.

“..These latest product developments will be followed swiftly by an improved eILP offering, and a groundbreaking Pathways tool, which will be launched later in the year.
These new enhancements, allied to an even more intuitive user experience put the S-cool 14-19 Prospectus/CAP product way ahead of the competition.”

With over a decade’s experience in the online 14-19 market, and staffed with domain experts from the fields of student support, teaching and education planning who sit alongside its UX specialists; it’s no wonder that S-cool are still the market leaders in this growing field.

The S-cool application system has, to date, processed many thousands of learner applications,
Connexions advisors have been delighted with the impact the integrated September and January Guarantee functionality, alongside their CCIS, has had in their quest to identify potential obstacles facing young people going into learning and as a consequence reduce the overall number of young people eventually falling NEET.

The S-cool 14-19 product suite, which is also XCRI compliant, boasts a CMS which gives consortia complete control over the range and format of local information represented. This includes a plethora of videos, interactive tools and other media to ensure learners make the best possible choices..

This enhanced functionality, combined with seamless integration with the current range of available online tools from provider MIS to VLEs. In addition,  as well as an inbuilt suite of accurate report tools which gives instant real time information to support “right first time” commissioning and therefore generates considerable savings, as well as reliable NEET identification, will be central to the governments agenda of maximising the quality of the learner experience whilst minimising the cost to the tax payer.

For more information contact Keith.Edwards@s-cool.com

Work has just commenced on this project, one of the most wide ranging and radical initiatives to emerge in the 14-19 arena in some time.

“We are delighted to have been selected as the chosen partner of the ten  Greater Manchester boroughs and the Greater Manchester Challenge to drive forward this flagship initiative”, said Richard Mojel S-cools’ Managing Director.

The new developments will considerably improve usability, speed and system reliability of what remains the most popular 14-19 course search and select product in the country.

“S-cool is committed to providing a leading edge, high quality and user-friendly experience for learners, providers, and administrators, and maintaining strong alignment with DCSF direction as well as incorporating evolving client and market requirements. These new product developments demonstrate our commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement in the field of 14-19 education systems " said S-cool's MD Richard Mojel.

The exciting modifications to the S-cool prospectus and application system are detailed below:

• AWP Searches
• A new cutting edge search interface will significantly enhance search function and usability.
• Consortia Functionality
• Provision of more flexible partnership set-up models will allow better alignment to the most common and standard working practices.
• Option Blocks
• Improved accessibility and usability will enhance the learner experience and the administration functionality will be simplified.
• MIS Data Exchange
• Reporting will be extended to include the MIAP Unique Learner Number. Engagement with key MIS providers will continue to promote the development of a common standardised framework for open data exchange capability.
• Messaging
• Functionality will be introduced to support messaging between providers.
• User Management
• Functionality will be extended to enable management of providers assigned to PAs. This will remove the requirement for PAs to hold and manage multiple accounts.

Our development programme is a continuation of the enhancements and improvements which have been progressively introduced since the beginning of the academic year. In response to client and user feedback, we are also introducing simplified and streamlined ways of providing training support and learning materials. This includes expanded use of Quick Guides and providing access to short videos to support implementation and product training.

Planning is also well underway for the 2010/2011 academic year development programme. Included in this programme will be the introduction of a new Clearing House functionality. Our approach for this and the wider range of enhancement opportunities will be to continue with our regularly-scheduled programme of delivery. Fundamental to the development of this programme itself will be an on-going cycle of discussion and input from clients.

These and other new features, functionality, and improvements planned for the 2010/2011 academic year and beyond will continue to ensure that S-cool’s Prospectus and Application Process remain at the forefront of the market.

For further information, please contact Keith Edwards, Head of Business Development on 0117 370 7000. or email keith.edwards@s-cool.com.

Online learning systems, like S-cool Application Process and S-cool Area Prospectus are now a significant part of life in schools across the country. S-cool Professional Services work with educational organisations, including schools, colleges and local authorities to ensure that the systems prove to be a valuable resource to learners, as well as those involved in the delivery of their education.

Stuart Smith, Head of Professional Services, talks about the new division:

"We've developed S-cool Professional Services to help educational organisations to make the most of their systems. We aim to be flexible and responsive to meet their needs, working with them to meet objectives that are unique to their situation and environment.

Whatever a school, college or local authority is looking to achieve with their S-cool system, we can help. From training packages across a consortium to full system audits, we provide a tailored service to help them to get to where they want to be."

To contact S-cool Professional Services, call 0117 3707000 ext 703, or email consultancy@s-cool.com.

You can also visit the Professional Services section of this website.

 

If you are attending the conference, please visit the S-cool stand. We will have a range of product information available on the day and will be able to answer any questions relating to S-cool products or services.

For more information please visit the Leacan website.