Different Class Solutions (DCPro Assessment & Alternative Provision Attendance)

What a term it’s been at Different Class – a proper rollercoaster! As we wrap up for the festive break, we want to wish you all a brilliant holiday season. 🎄 This term, we launched the latest version of DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance, now with a mobile app! The response from local authorities, provisions, PRUs, schools and tutors has been phenomenal – thank you to everyone who’s jumped on board so far. Looking ahead to the new year, we’ll be calling for school volunteers to help us test the nearly-finished Provision Map module in DCPro Assessment. Keep an eye on your inbox in January for more details. From all of us at Different Class, have a well-deserved rest – we can’t wait to hit the ground running with you in 2025! #alternativeprovision #pupiltracking #pupilassessment

🚀 We’re excited to announce that DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance will be exhibiting at Provisions Plus+ Connect! This brand-new networking event brings together educators, training providers, local authorities, and youth charities to collaborate, share best practices, and explore innovative solutions within Alternative Provision. Join us for a day of inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops, and valuable networking opportunities. 📍 Visit us at our stand for a hands-on demo of DCPro Alternative Provision Attendance and discover how we can support your work. 🗓 10th January 2025 | 📍 The Albany Theatre | ⏰ 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM 🎟 Spaces are limited, so secure your place today—we look forward to seeing you there! Find out more details in the link in the comments below. #alternativeprovision #educationconferences #alternativeprovisionnetwork

New figures reveal a 20% rise in home-educated children in England, with 111,700 now learning outside the mainstream system. Key stats: ✴️13% of families cite dissatisfaction with schools, including lack of SEND support and bullying. ✴️14% attribute their decision to their child’s mental health. ✴️Post-COVID, persistent absenteeism has doubled compared to pre-pandemic levels. While some parents embrace home education by choice, many feel forced into it by a system that doesn’t meet their children’s needs. Challenges include financial pressures, lack of regulation, and questions around outcomes. The government plans to introduce a national register by 2025 to provide greater oversight. The rise highlights urgent issues in education and SEND provision—issues we can’t afford to ignore. What are your thoughts on this shift? 👇  #HomeEducation #EducationTrends #SEND

🌟 Free Trial of DCPro Behaviour! 🌟 Are paper-based behaviour reports and endless email threads leaving you overwhelmed? Safeguarding concerns often get buried, and tracking incidents becomes a daily struggle, making it hard to provide the timely support your pupils need. DCPro Behaviour simplifies it all. Staff can log behaviour incidents in real-time, while senior leaders spot trends at a glance, enabling early interventions that make a difference. The system is fully customisable and replaces messy spreadsheets with digital templates designed for your school’s needs. What sets DCPro apart? Behaviour incidents are logged separately from safeguarding, cutting through email chaos and ensuring vital safeguarding issues don’t get lost. Sign up before Easter for a 3-month free trial and discover how DCPro can help support every pupil to thrive! #pupilbehaviour #education #edtech #pupiltrackingsoftware

As the Autumn Term draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to start thinking ahead to your next Parental Reporting cycle. Did you know that DCPro Assessment includes a Parental Reporting module designed to make the process seamless and fully tailored to your needs? With bespoke template designs, you can include all the key data—attendance, grades, progress, and more—delivered securely through our integrated Parental Mobile App. Plus, DCPro offers a robust pre-printing approval mechanism to ensure the highest standards before reports are sent out to parents. Report managers can: ⭐ Review and approve or reject comment entries ⭐ Correct typos and mistakes before printing or digitally publishing ⭐ Send alerts to teachers, notifying them of amendments needed. Ready to streamline your Spring or Summer term reporting? Get in touch today to see how DCPro Parental Reporting can make a difference for your school community. #parentalreporting #edtech #pupiltrackingsoftware #education

🌟 Reducing Teacher Workload 🌟 One of the key benefits of DCPro Assessment is its remarkable ability to ease the workload for teachers. With an intuitive, easy-to-use interface and highly customisable frameworks, it simplifies the entire assessment process. Teachers save valuable time on recording pupil grades and data management, allowing them to focus on what truly matters—teaching and engaging with their students. #EdTech #TeacherSupport #pupiltrackingsoftware #assessmentsoftware

Ofsted Annual Report 2023/24: Key Takeaways Ofsted’s latest report highlights key trends in education: ✳️ Part-Time Timetables & Flexi-Schooling: Rising since the pandemic, with concerns over disrupted learning. ✳️ Opting Out of Traditional Schooling: Growth in home education and unregistered schools raises quality and regulation concerns. ✳️ High Absence Rates: Absences remain above pre-pandemic levels, particularly affecting disadvantaged pupils. ✳️ SEND Challenges: A mismatch between demand and resources continues, with calls for better early intervention. ✳️ Alternative Provision (AP): AP is often used to fill SEND gaps but risks overuse and unregulated settings. On a positive note, 90% of schools were rated 'good' or 'outstanding' pre-grade changes. What do you make of these findings? Want more details? Click the link in the comments below. #Education #Ofsted #Schools

We're exhibiting at the Tes SEND show North 2025! If you're attending, please come and see us at our stand, and if you haven't registered, use the link in the comments below to register! #AlternativeProvision #AP #Education #Tes

Empower Your School with DCPro Behaviour Tracking DCPro Behaviour Tracking is a dynamic tool designed to help schools monitor and manage student behaviour in real-time. With highly configurable options, it enables schools to: 🔹 Customise behaviour categories and management structures 🔹 Engage classrooms using interactive whiteboards to display and update behaviour 🔹 Record detailed incidents, including bullying concerns 🔹 Streamline reporting with digital 'pupils on report' templates The system provides instant access to data, helping teachers and senior leaders identify trends, track progress, and integrate insights with attendance and attainment for a complete view of student performance. Key Features: ★ Classroom Entry: A user-friendly interface to record behaviour in real-time, visible across the school ★ Incident Recording: Tailored to your needs, linking behaviour data to student profiles ★ Digital Report Cards: Customisable templates and targets to replace paper systems 🎉 Exclusive Offer: 3-Month Free Trial 🎉 Sign up between now and Easter to enjoy a 3-month free trial of DCPro Behaviour Tracking software! Discover how it can help transform your school's approach to behaviour management—risk-free. DCPro Behaviour offers a fast, intuitive, and holistic solution for effective behaviour management. Let’s make student success a shared achievement! #EdTech #BehaviourManagement #EducationInnovation

📈 What’s behind the surge in suspensions? Suspensions in England rose by 40% in autumn 2023, with permanent exclusions up 25%. Secondary schools bore the brunt, particularly in the North East and Yorkshire. Post-pandemic challenges, rising child poverty, and behavioural issues are key contributors, disproportionately affecting pupils with special educational needs. Solutions include early intervention, trauma-informed strategies, and building stronger school-community ties. Success stories highlight approaches like restorative justice, small group sessions, and on-site alternative provision. For more information click below! #Education #Inclusion #alternativeprovision