Most SIMS contracts are set to renew in 2025 and 2026 – which means the majority of schools and MATs now have about 12 months to take a look around and find the best MIS for their teams.
At Arbor, we think this is an incredibly exciting opportunity for schools and trusts. We’ve always believed that switching MIS is more than just a system change – it’s a real opportunity to change the way your school works for the better. The right MIS can positively impact everything from workload, to staff happiness, parental engagement, and the way you make decisions. In fact, with Arbor, most schools save:
- 90 minutes per week, per staff member
- £5,000 per year, through removing third party apps
And they see benefits ranging from more flexible working, improved collaboration between staff, better use of data to inform planning, and a reduction in admin in favour of more fulfilling work.
All of which means it’s more than worth taking a look at your existing system now, before you get locked in for another 3 years and risk being left behind.
That’s why we’re launching our brand new Switching Made Simple guides today, and asking schools: is it #TimetoSwitch?
We designed Switching Made Simple as a practical guide just for SIMS users, based on our experience of helping over 6,000 schools and 400 MATs go from reviewing their MIS, to choosing Arbor, to migrating their data and getting started. You’ll hear from other schools and MATs on the difference Arbor has made vs their legacy system, and you’ll find recommendations on what to consider when you’re choosing a new system, how to kick-off the process, and how to manage the change at your school.
We understand moving MIS can feel like a big change. Many schools we speak to are putting off reviewing their MIS because they feel their staff are too busy and just don’t have time to re-train on a new system – when in fact a new MIS is the one change that will save your staff the most time.
We’re big believers that switching MIS is an opportunity to make a lasting, positive change to the way you work at school. With your SIMS contract coming up for renewal, is it finally #TimeToSwitch?
Click here to download Switching Made Simple for free
Got questions about how to start? You can also book a 20 minute call with us here
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