From limited resources to growing administrative demands, smaller independent and international schools often face difficulties in balancing the personalised care they offer with the need for efficiency.
passFINANCE Payroll has once again been officially recognised by HMRC for the upcoming tax year
it's critical that schools take proactive steps to safeguard their systems.
The 2025 WCBS User Group Conference brought together school leaders, industry experts, and technology partners for a day of learning, discussion, and networking at the iconic Lord’s Cricket
. With cyberattacks becoming more frequent and sophisticated, protecting school data has never been more critical.
Financial management in education is more complex than ever, making it essential for schools to adopt proactive strategies to stay ahead.
With VAT changes for Independent Schools confirmed to take effect from January 2025, we continue to provide comprehensive support.
Here’s a look at the journey of the Attendance Module in HUBmis and how our commitment to agility made it possible.
This cheat sheet contains practical applications help school administrators and PAs enhance their workflow with AI.
By using this checklist covering the following tasks you can make sure your school handles the Academic Year End effectively.
WCBS welcomes a valuable addition to our team in the form of Dan Pauley, who joined us as the new Regional Sales Manager for The Middle East and Africa. Dan brings a wealth of experience to the role, and we can’t for Dan to make his mark on the EdTech world.
IndiCater helps schools manage their food operations with greater safety, accuracy, and profitability.
Let's explore why transitioning to a comprehensive School Information System surpasses using spreadsheets for pupil data management.
At WCBS, we understand the importance of reliable support when using our software solutions. Our dedicated Support Team is committed to assisting our customers every step of the way, ensuring a smooth transition and ongoing satisfaction with our products.
Over the past three years, we've been honoured to be recognised as finalists in the prestigious EdTech Awards' Cool Tool categories.
Recently, at the COBIS, parent panellists shared their diverse experiences and shed light on what matters most to them when it comes to choosing a school.
In the dynamic world of global commerce and education, the partnership between international businesses and local international schools is a cornerstone of community development and growth. However, while this relationship brings valuable benefits, it also presents risks, particularly for schools overly dependent on corporate sponsorships.
In an era where data protection and privacy have become paramount concerns, educational institutions must be vigilant in ensuring their Management Information Systems (MIS) comply with local legislation. HUBmis stands out as a solution that not only meets these stringent requirements but goes a step further by offering dedicated, in-region data hosting.
Let's take a closer look at the key statistics and achievements that have defined WCBS's journey throughout the past year.
In the fast-paced world of education, we understand the need for quick and effective strategies to retain current students and attract new ones
WCBS has been busy speaking to schools around the World at Education Conferences
Make sure your new MIS works at optimum level for the whole school community
How can school leaders develop their critical mindset to be a useful tool to overcome today’s economic challenges?
Join us for a day at Lord's Cricket Ground for a packed agenda
Don't restrict your school when it comes to EdTech just because software choices won't play nicely together!
Regional Manager has extensive knowledge of international schools and Asia
New support team member already helping customers with finance queries
WCBS develops standard Reporting Pack for passFINANCE, which can be customised for each school
More enhancements to HUB to further empower schools with unparalleled flexibility, streamlined operations, and seamless data integration
Innovative EdTech provides sophisticated cloud native MIS to support independent & international schools
Once a Key Stage Two Teacher, now enjoying the challenges of training adults in the EdTech world
Software with Arabic translation empowers education in Dubai.
Taking an early interest in what her Dad did helped Sharon with career choice.
Independent schools have to proactively build pipelines to improve future forecasts.
Commitment to HUB development brings Excel and HUB together.
WCBS Team Leader & Customer Account Manager Martin Croad breaks down the simplicity of moving PASS to the cloud.
Ground-breaking admissions and marketing software for independent schools available on free trial
As well as improving cash flow for your Independent School, Direct Debit offers convenience and boosts productivity.
Learn how to save hours of headache and millions in fees by making it as easy as possible for parents and guardians to pay on time.
Before any half-term break is the perfect time to implement new and innovative marketing ideas.
We migrate you to the cloud, and then staff can work from anywhere with an internet connection
With costs rising, schools want to keep tabs on just about everything, including Open Days. Find out how to get the maximum benefits using the right software.
CTO details what he’s working on that directly affects WCBS customers in Independent and International schools.
His career with WCBS spans more than 16 years and Neil Butcher has risen to the challenge of every role; now he's the COO.
As Antony Woodhams steps up into new role, he reflects on his career of 20 years and passion for developing world class software at WCBS.
Shining a spotlight on email comms with parents, pupils and colleagues
Focus on the development of key admissions management capabilities and long term success will follow
9 Tips on how marketing and admissions teams can use a CRM to boost school admissions
WCBS has recently received recognition and awards for our next generation cloud native solutions for fee-paying schools. We are proud of this acknowledgement from others for our HUB products.
Will McNeil knows a thing or two about travelling - especially in his professional capacity. He does, however, manage to bring an element of the unexpected to a trip. What could possibly go wrong...? Read on, in Will's own words...
A recent ISC survey shows that despite the impact of COVID on the economy, parents are still looking to invest in their children’s’ education. There is, however, stiff competition for pupil enrolment.
Richard Walling is well known to most of our customers, and has been the go-to person for them and his colleagues for all things product-related during his 25 year career with WCBS. With this knowlege and experience it's not surprising he's known as The Guru!
With any new and innovative product there is what can be considered a risk factor. The adoption curve comprises five stages; where are you?
Looking for an easy way to manage school income?
Aaron Wu talks about how the Admissions and Marketing teams in schools can have fun working together.
Damien Roberts, Director and Co-Founder of Derventio Education shares his experience and solution to overcome these problems.
WCBS Sales Director, John Cannon talks us through the implications, and explains why specialist software works
Choosing new software for your school is no small or insignificant task, especially when we are talking about an MIS.
With most of her working life in development, one of our colleagues takes us on the journey of how it all started!
IT teams should play an important role in the development of Independent Schools
True cloud accounting technology removes major challenges faced by independent schools
Don't get stuck with old technology: your upcoming 3 year SIMS renewal!
Ensuring an environment of respect and safety in the classroom comes from supporting gender identity
Schools looking at value for money and possible savings gain guidance in this blog to exploring TPS alternatives and how to implement
Top 5 tips to get more from your digital prospective parent marketing!
We've been showing off our game changing next gen cloud native MIS for 12 months; what's the verdict so far?
A better way to manage teachers and staff appraisals and professional development
The newest addition to the HUBmis international team, Harry Saunders diarised the month before he got the chance to demo HUBmis for the first time.
WCBS and SchoolBase from Furlong have a lot in common: we both want the absolute best for our customers.
A must-read White Paper for Timetablers and Headteachers
WCBS’ Will McNeil, Head of International and new Dog Dad to Kingsley the Labdradoodle, shares his findings on dog training and comparisons in implementing new EdTech.
The impact of multiple lockdowns and social isolation has been hard on many demographics across the globe, and studies have shown increasing rates of mental health concerns in young people.
Sales & Marketing Director, Stephen Bilboe, discusses how Independent Schools have kept up with EdTech expectations throughout the pandemic.
WCBS Development Director explains how and why penetration testing is one of the methods used to gain security assurance of HUBmis
Increase your school’s data security with highly secure platform, WCBS Hosting.
Making informed decisions on the best way to run your school’s HR and Payroll departments.
WCBS Sales & Marketing Director, Stephen Bilboe discusses how schools have adapted through Covid-19, and the key features of HUBmis.
Our new partnership with GDPR in Schools will offer WCBS customers a more in-depth understanding of how to use our systems securely.
WCBS partner TimeTabler shares helpful information to support schools as they plan to reopen whilst adhering to social distancing rules.
WCBS Product Director, Neil Butcher discusses the success of our latest round of webinars focussing on Cloud Finance.
We discuss how you can protect your school with cloud-hosted software.
School finance consultant, John Cannon compares commercial packages with school-specific software.
A behind-the-scenes look at why this module continues to be the independent schools’ choice of payroll solution.
WCBS Consultancy Manager, Cerith Needs provides insight into how we prepare your staff to use new software.
If the right MIS is selected and implemented correctly, your school will have a great foundation for success.
WCBS explores why offering an effective admissions journey to potential students is important for new schools.
Is your admissions process simple and streamlined? Can parents easily request a prospectus, book a visit, contact your team or...
Centralised purchasing activity across the school to work in conjunction with passFINANCE.
Bett 2019 provided a platform to challenge schools to look at the success of their current admissions process.
passFINANCE and 3sysACADEMIC customers meet at latest events. We share your feedback plus comments from WCBS staff.
