Do I need to keep using SIMS alongside Arbor MIS?

No, Arbor is a full replacement for SIMS and also allows you to consolidate many of your third party systems too.

Can you migrate our historical data from SIMS to Arbor?

Yes, we perform a full migration of data from SIMS to Arbor.

Can I choose Arbor for my school?

Typically, your Local Authority team will want to be involved in the decisions their schools make about MIS. In the first instance, please talk to your central LA team about your interest in Arbor.

What third party applications does Arbor integrate with?

Arbor MIS brings all your systems, data and communications into one place, giving you a single source of information. However, we know there are systems that are best in-class and much loved by schools. We therefore integrate with hundreds of 3rd party systems, either directly via our API or through system integrators such as Wonde, Groupcall or SalamanderSoft.

Will Arbor allow us to complete all Welsh statutory returns?

Yes, our product roadmap includes the necessary amendments to our existing statutory return functionality, in order to produce files compliant with Welsh specifications. This includes the creation of new data items or fields, customisation of Welsh specific datasets and the XML outputs required for Pupil Level Annual School Census, School Workforce Census, Attendance and Assessment returns.

Do you integrate with any timetabling solutions?

TimeTabler is now part of The Key Group! The schools, products and team behind TimeTabler will join the MIS Division, and sit alongside the Arbor team. With TimeTabler coming in-house, The Key Group can now offer leading timetabling software deeply integrated into Arbor - giving schools an even easier way to join up their timetabling and MIS workflows. For schools in Wales this will bring improved workflows and an even more joined up experience when working with the Arbor and TimeTabler teams.

Do you offer a school finance and accounting solution?

Yes, Arbor Finance (formerly RM Finance) is now part of the Arbor family! Arbor Finance is our top-rated, paperless finance system designed for LA maintained schools, which makes it easier and quicker to manage school finances.