Data Transfer

Everyone moving to PASS as their school administration or accounting system has some kind of system/database already.  Often this contains a lot of facts and information about pupils, parents and staff that must not be lost.  Transferring this data to the new management information system is a key part of a successful implementation.

Many years ago WCBS recognised this and established a specialist data transfer team.  This group works with the project management unit to achieve a quality data transfer with a high degree of accuracy.  A comprehensive data transfer manual is made available to all new customers.  This gives templates in Excel to help the school provide the current data in the best possible shape for transfer to PASS.  It identifies any potential anomalies and eliminates errors.

WCBS carry out extensive testing on the transferred data before it is installed on the customer's system.  Any queries will be worked through with the appropriate contact at the school.  The aim is to make the transition as seamless as possible and to retain data wherever practical.