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WCBS Unveils New Features and Modules for the Upcoming Academic Year

WCBS, a leading provider of school management solutions for Independent and International Schools, has today announced the forthcoming updates rolling out in their HUB product in advance of the 2023/2024 academic year.

This latest release enhances the software’s functionality and user experience in the following ways:

Updated School Reports

Schools will now have more freedom to create and configure their own reports, allowing them to tailor the information according to their specific requirements. This enhanced flexibility will enable educators to deliver comprehensive and personalised feedback to students and parents, fostering a more engaging and productive learning environment.

Improved Attendance

The attendance module has undergone improvements to its user interface as well as enhanced functionality schools. Administrators will now enjoy an even more intuitive experience while tracking attendance data.

Increased Medical Functionality

WCBS recognises the critical importance of student health and wellbeing, and based on user feedback, has increased the medical functionality within HUBmis. The latest update introduces the ability to report on specific Medical Conditions, enabling schools to monitor and support students with ongoing conditions as well as standalone events. The Company promises further updates in this area soon.

Enhanced Cover Options

No school is ever free from staffing challenges.  WCBS has ensured that schools can now effortlessly record staff absence and instantly identify cover requirements. With a few clicks, administrators can request suitable teachers to provide cover, ensuring uninterrupted learning experiences for students and minimising disruptions to the academic calendar.

Further Integrations

Emphasising the importance of seamless data integration, WCBS has integrated HUBmis with popular productivity suites, Microsoft 365 and Google. These integrations enable schools to seamlessly synchronise data from their MIS to their LMS. HUB Schools can bid farewell to manual data transfers and embrace a more efficient and connected workflow, saving valuable time and resources.

WCBS has also integrated HUBadmissions with iSAMS. This will allow users to effortlessly extract new student records into iSAMS via API. Additionally, HUBadmissions’ form builder functions have been enhanced with features such as document uploads and custom fields, simplifying the admissions process and ensuring a smooth transition for incoming students.

Speaking about the new features and modules, Stephen Bilboe, CEO at WCBS, commented: “We are thrilled to unveil the latest enhancements to our revolutionary HUB platform.  These updates underscore our unwavering commitment to empowering schools with cutting-edge technology and seamless integration. With our ever-growing range of features and beautiful UX and UI, schools can streamline their operations and elevate the educational experience for their pupils.”

To learn more about HUBmis and upcoming updates, you can view the company’s roadmap here: https://www.wcbs.co.uk/hub-roadmap/, or can contact them directly via e-mail to sales@wcbs.co.uk.

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