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I spent a lot of time in schools thinking “There must be a way of automating this task…”

I joined Applicaa in January after working as a Data Manager for a MAT in South London. Because I’d worked in IT before going into Education, I spent a lot of time in schools thinking, “There must be a way of automating this task…”, but schools are hectic places and I...

What’s this about Census and Pupil Premium?

I’d just returned to school feeling refreshed after a lovely summer holiday and after only a few hours I’d be feeling like I needed a break again - the reality of working in a busy primary school federation office! I’d worked as an admin and admissions manager in...

How to Maximise Student Numbers in Challenging Economic Times

Over the next decade, school pupil numbers are set to fall in both primary and secondary settings, with primary numbers falling more dramatically. Projections show a drop of around 30,000 primary school pupils between 2020 and 2026, plus a decline in the number of...

Want A Really Smooth Enrolment Day?

Although Year 12 enrolment day happens every year and schools have developed many quick and efficient processes to make the day as smooth as possible, there are always new challenges and new ways of managing things.

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Good luck to all Year 11’s

Good luck to all Year 11’s

This year will be remembered for many reasons not least because of the issues around A-level, GCSE, and BTEC results. Speaking with schools this week regarding all the uncertainty, we know it has been a difficult time and the situation has caused challenges for teachers, students, and school leaders.

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Year 12 Enrolment

Year 12 Enrolment

On enrolment day, Admissions+ offers a smooth, digital process where Year 12 students can complete steps online to enrol at your school. School staff can then pick up and complete the enrolment process ensuring efficient on-boarding.

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International Teamwork

International Teamwork

Every organisation must have been touched by COVID-19 one way or another over the last few months as new ways of working become the practical option. Here at Applicaa, we already have an embedded digital culture across the business.

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Digital Transformation

Digital Transformation

Lucy Brook, marketing director for Applicaa, the creators of Admissions+, discusses digital transformation in school admissions and managing virtual enrolment. (published in Education Technology magazine)

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Grow Your Sixth Form

Grow Your Sixth Form

Sixth Form recruitment is critical in any school, whether maintained, independent, day, or boarding. There are two recruitment streams, the continuation of Year 11 students moving into Year 12 and, new Year 12 joiners.

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Virtual Enrolment

Virtual Enrolment

Children’s safety and well-being are key concerns for many parents while learning is continuing online at home for most students. Whilst some year groups have been into school for a couple of weeks, it is not the same in any way as the pre-COVID school landscape....

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