LONDON, July 8, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- IRIS Software Group (IRIS), a global provider of
accountancy, edtech, HR and payroll solutions, has launched a
strategic partnership with PAGS, the leading provider of special
education technology solutions, to streamline Special Educational
Needs and Disabilities (SEND) management in schools across
England and offer more
comprehensive support to neurodiverse learners.
By integrating PAGS' technology into IRIS' Ed:gen and iSAMS
platforms, schools will be better equipped to manage the
assessment, development and provision of support for SEND pupils.
Currently, 1,600+ educational institutions use either Ed:gen or
iSAMS as their School Management Information System (MIS).
Approximately one in seven people in the UK identify as
neurodiverse – making it more important than ever to have the right
infrastructure in place to support neurodiverse learners and help
them thrive in educational environments. Schools using IRIS Ed:gen
and iSAMS will now be able to automatically pull student data into
the PAGS management system, which will significantly reduce the
time it takes Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs) to
create targeted, personalised plans and assessments for SEND
pupils.
The partnership will also help streamline applications for
high-needs government funding – a process which can typically take
an average of 20 weeks for SENCOs and requires a high volume of
evidence gathering. PAGS supports each stage of the application
process and will automatically draw information from IRIS platforms
to reduce time spent completing applications.
Simon Freeman, Managing
Director for Education at IRIS, said: "Children with
special educational needs and disabilities face significant
challenges, including an estimated 25% of autistic children having
a higher likelihood of struggling with school attendance and
students with ADHD having GPAs that are, on average, lower than
their neurotypical peers."
"PAGS is a natural partner for IRIS; we both invest in solutions
that foster inclusive education and prioritise pupil wellbeing. By
working together, we can help educators reduce the time spent on
manual data entry in spreadsheets and give them more data at their
disposal to create impactful strategies to drive better outcomes
for pupils. This support will be especially valuable for schools
facing SEND budget constraints."
Feliciea Jibson, CEO of PAGS Assessment & Provision,
commented: "Joining forces with IRIS will empower us to deliver
an unprecedented level of support and efficiency to schools. Our
combined expertise will ensure that both administrative processes
and student support are handled with outstanding proficiency,
ultimately leading to better educational outcomes."
IRIS Ed:gen and iSAMS are cloud-based school management
information systems (MIS) that deliver a comprehensive view of
pupils, in real-time, streamlining the management of the whole
school day from pupil attendance, to grades and safeguarding. With
30 years of experience in education management solutions and a
presence in 90 countries, IRIS has the broadest education software
suite available in England.
About IRIS Software Group
IRIS Software Group is a global provider of mission critical
software and one of the UK's largest privately held software
companies. IRIS provides software solutions and services for
finance, HR and payroll teams, educational organisations, and
accountancy firms that takes the pain out of processes and lets
professionals focus on the work they love. Through simplifying,
automating and providing insights on everyday mission critical
tasks for organisations of all shapes and sizes, IRIS ensures
customers can look forward with certainty and confidence.
IRIS is the largest third-party online filer with the UK
Government. Ninety-three of the top 100 UK accountancy firms use
IRIS software. One in six of the UK's workforce is paid by IRIS
payroll offerings, and globally, six million employees receive
their payslip via IRIS software every month. More than 850,000 UK
employees are managed by IRIS HR solutions. Over 12,000 UK schools
and academies use IRIS, with four million parents and guardians
using IRIS apps to connect with their children's school; 300
million messages are delivered between schools and parents each
year, and over £15 million transactional payments are processed
every month. IRIS is certified as a Great Place to Work® and
recognised as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality
in 2023. IRIS is also recognised as one of the Best Workplaces for
Wellbeing, one of the Best Workplaces in Tech and one of the Best
Workplaces for Women.
To see how IRIS helps organisations get things right first time,
every time, visit www.iris.co.uk or follow IRIS Software Group
on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.
About PAGS
PAGS is a comprehensive 360° digital solution designed to empower
educators in optimising the potential of learners with Cognitive
and Social Thinking Differences. By providing unique insights into
each learner's strengths and areas of need, PAGS enables the
development of tailored intervention plans that include smart
targets and effective strategies.
Beyond the insights, PAGS simplifies the management of Special
Educational Needs (SEN) processes through robust tools for tracking
and monitoring student progress and provision. This platform
facilitates efficient report writing and generates detailed visual
analyses of a learner's SEN journey. As an all-in-one solution,
PAGS enhances the clarity and efficiency of SEN management,
significantly reducing the time and costs associated with these
processes.
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