SMS Text Messaging for improved communication -
The Facility SMS Text Messaging module improves communication across the whole school and ensures that schools can send SMS messages without having to repeatedly export contact data.
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SMS Text Messaging for improved communication
A school currently using SMS was delighted to tell us:
“It proved a success when the school had to close once during a snow storm. By 8am that morning we had sent out a message that said the school was closed and that everyone should watch the website for updates. It would have taken much longer and cost more for admin staff to phone everyone concerned.”
Facility SMS Text Messaging is easy to use and saves schools valuable time and money. SMS communications are virtually instant and can be sent to individuals or in bulk for example:
- Advising of disruptions due to severe weather, heating failure or pandemics
- Notifying parents of student non-attendance
- Circulating Timetable changes, notice of meetings or fundraising activities
- Providing reminders about team training, school closure days or school events
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For Principals and Headteachers
Facility SMS Text Messaging module means that Principals can improve communication across the school. They are assured by the fact that their Administrative staff can quickly and effectively send instant messages whether it is to individuals or in bulk, saving valuable time and money.
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For Parents
Parents have the peace of mind that the school can contact them instantly if their child is absent, if there is an event happening, or if the school is closed. They no longer have to go to the school to find out this information.
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For Administrators
School Administrators have the ability to contact all parents at the same time if required in times of bad weather for example, saving hours of time trying to call every single parent to tell them of a school closure. Plus if a child is absent they can alert the parent by sending a text. As the module links seamlessly with Facility there is no need for Administrators to carry out data exports each and every time they want to send a message. Plus they can send messages to groups such as all parents with children in a particular year group, notifying them of a parents evening for example.
SMS - Product Features
Improved Communications
Improve communications across the school to teacher, parents, school groups and more, through instant Facility SMS messaging
Absence
Improve safety and security when a child is absent from school by using Facility SMS Messaging to alert parents that their child is not in school.
Bad weather
In times of bad weather your school could save valuable time and money by using Facility SMS Text Messaging to communicate school closures.
Delays
Communicate quickly to parents that pupils are going to be late back from a school trip or sporting event, keeping parents informed and preventing any un-necessary worry.
Notifications
Send efficient notification of dates for parent’s evenings, parent group meetings, school plays, sports events, and many more, giving parents adequate notice of dates to save on their calendar.
Increased Parental Engagement
Facility SMS messaging increases engagement with parents and helps to keep them informed.
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