Introducing Ed:gen
Your more than all-in-one MIS solution
IRIS Ed:gen is a smart, next-generation school management information system (MIS) that has everything you need – and more – to drive success.
Flexible yet powerful, Ed:gen combines complete oversight of school operations with real-time, trust-wide data – all of which can be managed from a secure, user-friendly interface.
Streamline tasks in and out of the classroom, maintain compliance, and collaborate across your school or trust to improve student outcomes.
Flexible and customisable to meet your evolving and unique needs, IRIS Ed:gen provides:
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Powerful analytics at the click of a mouse
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Streamlined and compliant school/MAT management
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User friendly workflows enabling multitasking and ease of use
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Improved student outcomes
The scalable school MIS meets the unique needs of MATs and individual schools today, and tomorrow: saving staff time and promoting informed decision-making, meaningful intervention, and sustainable growth.
Designed for schools
Driving smarter school management
IRIS Ed:gen is an MIS designed to empower your school’s staff to do more with the time they have. As easy to use as it flexible, IRIS Ed:gen is equipped with features like:
- A customisable interface, with a complete, up-to-the-second overview of all pupil data
- Over 40 integrated modules, from parental engagement to classroom organisation
- Functionality to manage duties, set up workflows, and complete tasks with a single click
Designed for multi-academy trusts
Unlock truly trust-wide management
Get ready to see the bigger picture. IRIS Ed:gen gathers your trust-wide data and processes into a single, intuitive management information system so you can:
- Monitor and control all trust-wide financial, academic, wellbeing, and administrative data
- Collaborate on working practices across the trust, streamlining operations and driving performance
- Consolidate data from any system into insightful dashboards, fuelling better decision-making
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What makes IRIS Ed:gen top of its class?
With so much on the line when it comes to choosing the right management information system (MIS), it’s worth seeking out a solution that goes beyond the basics.
Check out some of the market-leading features that are helping to put IRIS Ed:gen top of the class – and in most cases, well ahead of the competition.
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A cloud native system
To ensure schools and trusts get the very best in technology, reliability and service quality, IRIS Ed:gen is a MIS that’s hosted on the cloud; meaning you can access the system from virtually anywhere with an internet connection.
The benefits of a cloud native or online system like Ed:gen include:
- Easy and secure remote access from any internet-ready digital device
- No need for on-premises server maintenance and manual backups
- Automatic software updates and dedicated online support
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All MIS modules included as standard
No school or multi-academy trust can be expected to function without a MIS –– and in today’s world, an MIS needs to be much more than just a pupil database or attendance record.
IRIS Ed:gen comes with all 40+ modules included in the base price. That means you won’t have to pay extra for a module that you can’t reasonably function without.
Plus, you get a comprehensive, multi-feature MIS at a set price – meaning your budget won’t be affected by fluctuating costs or having to invest in additional modules.
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Advanced “drag and drop” reporting
Your MIS should do more than just help you manage during term-time. Ed:gen comes equipped with powerful reporting functionality, helping you to make smarter strategic decisions to drive greater student attainment and wellbeing.
Ed:gen reporting allows you to create reports on any and all data, from academic performance to what’s popular on the school lunch menu.
And the best part? Our reporting interface is simple to use, with intuitive “drag and drop” functionality. This allows you to analyse even the most complex data quickly and easily – no advanced analytics degree required!
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100% in-person training
If there’s one thing education professionals appreciate, it’s the power of being taught by someone who’s in the room with you.
Unlike many of its biggest competitors, IRIS Ed:gen carries out all system training in person with you and your colleagues.
Upgrading to a new MIS can be big undertaking, and we know having in-person training on how to use and make the most of your new system can make all the difference.
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Safeguarding module
Safety is absolutely paramount in a school or across a trust, which is why Ed:gen comes with a built-in safeguarding module as standard.
This module provides teachers and school staff with the means to manage student’s safety and wellbeing more effectively, including:
Online forms to capture concerns/updates about specific students and log them on a shared system
Automated alerts to help staff keep track of changes (e.g. Flagging when a student’s absences unexpectedly rise)
Wider wellbeing data (e.g. a year-group’s academic performance) to help leadership spot trends and take action.
Featured guide
Upgrading to a new MIS: What you need to know
Switching systems can be challenging, even if you’re upgrading to a more powerful, multi-functional MIS.
In this free guide, we cover everything school and trust leadership might need to know about upgrading to a new MIS. Plus, we cover strategies to make the switch as easy as possible for both staff and students.
Find out what our partners are saying about Ed:gen…
“Ed:gen and Central have revolutionised the way data and insights are used within our trust”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Learn more about Ed:gen and how this feature-rich school management information system can support your school or multi-academy trust.
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Of course – to see Ed:gen in action and get an insight into how it works and what it can do, you can watch our 20-minute product demo.
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Yes, IRIS Ed:gen is a school management information system that’s native to the cloud.
Being a cloud-based solution, IRIS Ed:gen doesn’t require on-site servers to function and can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection (and a secure log-in).
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As a cloud-based solution, any updates to IRIS Ed:gen are actioned automatically and remotely by IRIS software specialists.
As a school or trust, you never have to worry whether your MIS is up to date, and there’s no need to monitor or manually install updates or patches.
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We understand that switching to a new MIS can be a significant undertaking, no matter how tempting the long-term benefits of upgrading.
That’s why we’ve worked to ensure the implementation process is as simple as possible – here’s our process broken down into 6 easy steps.
- When you decide to upgrade to IRIS Ed:gen, you’ll be assigned a dedicated project manager who’ll help you draw up a tailored plan for implementation across your school or trust. They’ll also guide you through the data migration process.
- Because it’s a cloud-native solution, Ed:gen can be installed easily and remotely – and to help you make the most of your new MIS, we provide bespoke in-person training.
- Going forward, your IRIS Ed:gen manager will conduct regular reviews and offer ongoing support to ensure the new MIS is meeting and exceeding your expectations.
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Yes, we provide you and your wider team with in-person training on how to use and make the most of IRIS Ed:gen.
Training is arranged as part of our implementation process and is designed around your unique needs and desired outcomes.
Bespoke, fully interactive training sessions are delivered in-person and on-premises across the UK.
What modules are available within IRIS Ed:Gen?
As a complete management information system (MIS) solution, IRIS Ed:gen comes complete with more than 40 modules as standard, at no extra cost.
That means with IRIS Ed:gen, you’ll have access to the following modules:
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General School Management
- School Manager
- DSAR Manager
- Admissions Manager
- Pupil Manager
- Pupil Profiles
- Attendance Manager
- Census Manager
- Dashboards
- Custom Reporting
- Cover Manager
- Staff Manager
- Export to Excel
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Communications
- Parental Engagement
- Parent Portal
- Student Portal
- Staff Portal
- Email and SMS
- Calendar Manager
- Communication Workflows
- Daily Bulletin Manager
- News Manager
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Teaching, learning & assessment
- Teacher App
- Rewards and Conduct Manager
- Teaching Manager
- Gradebooks
- Curriculum Manager
- Training Manager
- Exam Manager (S)
- Detention Manager
- Pupil Reports Manager
- Exclusion Manager
- Timetable Manager
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Safeguarding & Pastoral Care
- Wellbeing and Safeguarding Manager
- Medical Centre
- SEN Management
- Pupil Lists
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Trust Wide Reporting
- Student Centred Analytics
- Staff & HR Analytics
- Assessment, Progress & Attainment
- Financial Analytics
- Cashless Catering Analytics
- 40+ pre-configured dashboards
- Build-Your-Own dashboards and reports
- Drill-down Capabilities
Who are IRIS Education?
IRIS Education provides a range of powerful solutions for schools and multi-academy trusts.
Alongside connecting 4 million UK families to their children’s schools, IRIS Education supports over 12,000 UK schools with software solutions and is an edtech partner to over 70% of UK trusts.
From pupil and parent engagement platforms and cashless catering apps to HR, finance, and school management information systems, IRIS Education is your school or trust’s complete software and service partner.
Resources for a next-generation MIS solution
Case Study
Successful trusts of tomorrow need full and fast access to data today
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Guide
Implementing a new MIS: Your guide to getting it right
If you’re considering a new MIS for your school or trust, you’re not alone; it’s time to consider a smarter MIS.
Webinar
Explore your MIS options. Discover IRIS Ed:gen
Watch our webinar to learn more about IRIS Ed:gen and the switching process.
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