Discover Bromcom
With Finnemore Consulting
Don't leave empty handed
Thank you to those of you who attended the Bromcom discovery session, sponsored by Finnemore Consulting. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to present to so many education leaders and we hope that you found the event informative and engaging.
There's a lot to unpack when choosing a new MIS, so we've created a Checklist Guide to show which functions are included with each of the leading suppliers on the market. Enter your name and email address below and we'll send you a copy, along with a link to the recording of the session, so you can watch again at your leisure.
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Why choose Bromcom?
1. There's time to switch before April 2024
With SIMS (ESS) contracts due to end in spring 2024, we understand that changing MIS might seem ambitious at this time. But you may be surprised how smooth and quick the process can be. We've recently completed deployment for a MAT in just 12 weeks from start to finish. Bromcom will be with you every step of the way throughout the process, providing all the support and training your staff need. Contact us today and you could be moving to Bromcom in the new year.
And don't forget, our SIMS buyback scheme means you'll only pay for one MIS; we'll discount the cost of our contract based on what you owe your existing supplier so you can move to a modern MIS and Finance system without delay.
2. Bromcom now incorporates the power of AI
Launched this year, Bromcom AI is the UK’s first MIS to come with integrated artificial intelligence. This ground-breaking development has the potential to revolutionise how schools are managed, and Bromcom schools are now able to take the lead in this journey.
Bromcom AI provides real-time data analytics and insights that help inform decisions and improve student performance. It can analyse large amounts of data in real-time and predict future student outcomes based on current data trends, enabling targeted support to be provided to students who may be at risk of falling behind.
The system is user-friendly and accessible, enabling school, MAT and LA leaders to access data and insights quickly and easily, from any device.
3. We won't break up partnerships
Unlike some other MIS providers, we are more than happy for schools to continue receiving support from their LAs and existing support partners. We understand the importance of these relationships and don't want to come between you!
4. Fully integrated Finance
Schools transitioning away from FMS will find no better option than Bromcom Finance, or MAT Finance for academies and multi-academy trusts. Enjoy working with a solution that is designed to be user friendly and full of functionality.
It meets all statutory requirements, from CFR and ESFA returns, to MTD and Management reports. And being fully integrated with our MIS, it provides a seamless experience for users - data is entered once and can be used across the system.
Bromcom has just been awarded a contract by Brighton & Hove City Council to provide Bromcom Finance to their schools. This is the latest of many examples of schools and Local Authorities choosing us, not just as an alternative to FMS, but as an upgrade.
Community Driven Learning
Bromcom enables the entire school community to support each step of a student's educational journey.
Everything under one roof
Our MIS & Finance solution features everything from Assessment to Parental engagement, Analytics and Clubs management.
100% Cloud Based
Don’t be tied to a desk, our school management system is accessible from any device with a web browser.
Supports decision making
Identify issues before they get out of hand with our advanced analytics and automated alerts.
FAQ
We’ve collected a wide range of questions that you’ve been asking and placed them all into this document for handy reference. If you need any further information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via sales@bromcom.com
Classroom & Curriculum
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Can the attendance register be selected by children on an interactive whiteboard?
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Bromcom works well with a touch screen and children can register their attendance themselves. For security, sensitive data is hidden in whiteboard mode and the teacher must enter their password to return to the normal view.
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Can you import existing assessment marksheets and templates from existing MIS systems?
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Yes, you can import the data after you have created the marksheets in Bromcom, the process is very simple and for a mid-size school will only take a couple of hours to map across all assessment information.
Administration
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Does the system allow for pupil roll over into the next academic year?
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Yes, Bromcom provides a wizard to help you complete the end of year process as well as lots of documentation.
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Do all these features (attendance, assessment, behaviour, emails, etc) come as standard?
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There are different levels of Bromcom so you can choose the appropriate version for your school. However, the one that is being recommended as the best value is the one-stop-shop that will do all this and more.
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How does this work for an all-through special school?
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The Bromcom system is fully adaptable to work across all phases and we have many special schools using the software in this scenario. Please let us know if you require any reference schools to contact.
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Does Bromcom include a Safeguarding module?
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Yes, Bromcom has a full safeguarding suite including a dashboard to help officers keep on top of the case load. Staff can easily log concerns from within the MIS to save switching between systems and remembering multiple logins.
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Can Bromcom be used to record staff absence?
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Yes, Bromcom has a fully built in absence and cover module allowing you to not only record absence but allocate cover and provide comprehensive cover reports.
Parental Engagement
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Can parents make payments for meals?
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Parents can pay for meals or top-up their account through the parent portal and app. There is a complete school shop included along with clubs & trips management. You can also allow PayPoint payments or allow parents to order products that will subsequently be paid for in-person.
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Can you organise parents’ evenings with the system?
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Yes, you can arrange parents evening and it can automatically create Teams or Google meetings if required. Parents can book appointments through the parent portal or app.
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Can teachers write end of term reports to parents using the system?
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Yes, and it will create and publish reports directly onto the parent app. Many of our schools no longer print any paper reports save thousands in print costs.
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Can we collect information for pre-admission parents online?
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For pre-admission data to be collected the parents can be provided with a login to the portal or app. This allows them to populate all their data online and make the application process fully paperless.
Migration & Integration
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What information is migrated from SIMS?
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Bromcom migrates a huge amount of data including all staff and pupil data, attendance, behaviour, dinner money and for secondaries - exams and timetable. We migrate five years’ worth of data as standard with additional years available upon request. Scope documents are available for all migrations, so you can feel confident about what will be included.
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What third party systems does Bromcom integrate with?
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We integrate with hundreds of third-party systems either through our own free API's or via Wonde and Groupcall - Check the full list of partners here: https://bromcom.com/partners
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Would this system also replace ParentPay or integrate with it?
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Bromcom can either integrate with ParentPay or replace it. We recommend bringing it all into Bromcom so parents can pay for meals and clubs whilst they read termly reports and see their child's latest achievements.
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Does the One-Stop-Shop approach mean I don't need any third-party systems?
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Our goal is to bring everything under one roof to ease both the financial and administrative burden of all your essential tasks at school. However, we realise that you might not want to change on day one as it's a lot to take on at once. Many schools see out their existing contracts and utilise more of the inbuilt Bromcom functionality over time. This is where the cost savings can really come in and you can maximise the value of your MIS. Regardless of this, there is always the option of keeping your favourite third party systems if you prefer them and there are areas we haven't ventured into yet, such as visitor entry systems, cashless catering and so on.
Secondary Specific
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Does this program link with Nova for timetabling?
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Yes, it does but Bromcom comes with its own Timetable system that allows two way communication so any changes made in the MIS are also reflected in the timetable system. In addition, with Bromcom you rely on the timetabling system far less during the year as it can be properly managed within the MIS.
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Is there an Examinations module?
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Yes, we have a fully compliant JCQ module built into Bromcom. It can manage your base data, entries, results, and analysis, reducing the need for third party products such as 4Matrix and Sisra.
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Are Cover and Options modules available?
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Yes, cover and options are embedded within the MIS. Please contact us if you would like a further demo.
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Can individual student timetables be adjusted as needed?
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Yes, this can be done directly within the MIS, and any changes are send back to the Bromcom timetable system giving you a 2 way process.
Finance
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Can we purchase Bromcom finance without the MIS?
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Yes, this is possible, but we will need to discuss on an individual basis as it is just the Finance system and does not include things like MCAS, the parent portal/payments app.
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Will existing ledger codes and cost centres be migrated from our current FMS system?
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We will work closely with your Finance team to setup your Chart of Accounts (ledger codes and cost centres). As part of this, you'll also have the opportunity to have a tidy up and get rid of any you no longer need.
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Is accounts payable and accounts receivable included?
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Yes, this is all part of the base Bromcom Finance product.
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How frequent are the transfers of payments from parents into our bank account?
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The transfers take place once a week.
Save thousands with Bromcom.
“Ultimately, the savings are huge for schools. I did a little cost exercise and Bromcom could potentially save us £25,000 a school. For me, that’s two TAs or nearly a teacher's salary.”
Karen Done
Business Manager
Nyewood CofE Infant School
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