Mission Statement
The Schools Platform’s mission is to become the top-notch and renowned SAAS platform that provides seamless and effective management information solutions for both state and independent schools in the UK.
About
The Schools Platform is a trading name of The Schools Platform Ltd. An entity incorporated in June 2023, The Schools Platform was founded in March 2024. The Schools Platform’s initial aim is to become the go to and renowned management information SAAS solution for both state and independent schools within the United Kingdom that is capable of providing following requirements:
The Schools Platform (TSP) was founded by Jeshen Naidoo. Jeshen has worked in the investment technology sector for the past 10 years and is a parent of two girls who both attend schools in the UK. He has found it very difficult to keep up to date with all of the communications, events, manual paperwork and homework etc. These issues are being caused by disparate systems and lack of efficiency within schools.
Our platform is being built using AI to drive down the amount of administration resources required in schools, help parents remember when events are happening, keep students records in one secure place and create a framework within the UK that allows for smoother transitioning from one school to another.
Problem Statement
Both public and independent schools appear to lag behind in this technologically advanced era. We have direct knowledge of the issues that both parents and schools face. To address this and improve how our schools interact with parents, preserve data, and offer educational opportunities to our future generations, we are bringing our solution to the United Kingdom.
Here are some of the problems encountered
Even though there is competition in the market, none of the bigger organizations are presently utilizing artificial intelligence to power their solutions, which leads to the age-old issues of communication between parents and schools. One of the main issues is that parents are not informed of important events like parent-teacher conferences, projects, sporting activities, etc. due to a lack of event notifications and reminders.
Educational institutions persist in utilizing copious amounts of natural resources, such as paper-based exam results communications. Schools are impacted by this since it is costly and requires a lot of administration and resources. Additionally, the fact that papers are misplaced, not kept in one convenient spot, and are always accessible causes problems for parents and kids.
There isn’t a market leader that combines all facets of education onto a single platform, such as student onboarding, communication logs, school information and forms, school supplies and apparel purchases, school fee payments, accounting system integration, and the capacity to use that data for senior school applications.
Problem 1
Even though there is competition in the market, none of the bigger organizations are presently utilizing artificial intelligence to power their solutions, which leads to the age-old issues of communication between parents and schools. One of the main issues is that parents are not informed of important events like parent-teacher conferences, projects, sporting activities, etc. due to a lack of event notifications and reminders.
Problem 2
Educational institutions persist in utilizing copious amounts of natural resources, such as paper-based exam results communications. Schools are impacted by this since it is costly and requires a lot of administration and resources. Additionally, the fact that papers are misplaced, not kept in one convenient spot, and are always accessible causes problems for parents and kids.
Problem 3
There isn’t a market leader that combines all facets of education onto a single platform, such as student onboarding, communication logs, school information and forms, school supplies and apparel purchases, school fee payments, accounting system integration, and the capacity to use that data for senior school applications.
The Professional Team of The Schools Platform (TSP)
The Schools Platform comprises three exceptional senior staff members with a wealth of knowledge in creating and supervising school management systems.
The platform is being developed in four stages, with a parent application, a frontend interface for parents and children, and a backend interface for schools.
Phase 1
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Minimum Viable product. Setting up profiles and welcoming new students. Two-way communication between schools and parents. Alerts of events and more.
Phase 2
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All student records are centralised in a repository to track exam scores, absences, paperwork, and communication.
Phase 3
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Learning portal and fee collection mechanism.
Phase 4
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Marketing modules and online store for stationery, sports goods, school clothing, and other items.
Minimum Viable product. Setting up profiles and welcoming new students. Two-way communication between schools and parents. Alerts of events and more.
All student records are centralized in a repository to track exam scores, absences, paperwork, and communication.
Learning portal and fee collection mechanism.
Marketing modules and online store for stationery, sports goods, school clothing, and other items.
The Incredible Features of TSP
- AI-powered messaging and customised event alerts for each group.
- At a click of a button, a central repository for students.
- Top-notch learning portal and homework assignments.
- Portal for simple alerts and purchases of equipment, stationery, and supplies for sports and school.
- An easy-to-integrate and migration solution for communications and school records.
Benefits TSP Is Providing
- Savings on resources and administration for educational institutions, user-friendly communications platform.
- Less paperwork for parents, all documents in one location, and more convenient access to records for applications to senior schools.
- Why employ so many different systems? The learning site will make it possible to finish all of your assignments in one convenient place.
- One-stop shopping for marketing that saves suppliers money and makes it simple for parents to access.
Market Information
Number of Schools in UK
The UK currently has 24 thousand schools of which 21.4K are public and 2.6K are independent. There is no set or common software used by local councils or governments across state schools.
Supplier Agreements
A number of contracts can be formed across school clothing stores such as Stevensons, Marks and Spensers, SchoolBlazer.
Competition of The Schools Platform (TSP)
| PRICE | FEATURES | |
|---|---|---|
| TSP | £2.5K- MIS Advertising fees vary | Automated processes, easy onboarding of students and use for teachers. AI driven platform covering all aspects of school life. Learning platform. |
| ISAMS | Varies per module per student base | Established company with a basic MIS, App that is quite simple to use but has limited information. The website is extensive however does not use AI to inform communication or notifications. |
| THE ACCESS GROUPS | Varies per module per student base | Established company with a good platform covering many student/school details. The website is extensive however does not use AI to inform communication or notifications. |
| SCHOLARPACK | Varies per module per student base | Basic website with many integrated partners. |
The Schools Platform Revenue System
We aim to generate revenue through three streams.
The first revenue stream “TSP” fee will be available when the MVP is launched in 2025. The MVP will allow schools to onboard students and communicate with parents more efficiently.
The firm is looking to establish itself as competitively as possible by offering a low- cost solution to begin with. Having onboarded 3-4 clients the fees per new user/client will be increased.
The advertising fees and interest income will become applicable at the point of completing phases 3 and 4.
TSP fee- £2.5K per month
The basic MIS fee will be £2.5K per month. Add ons requested maybe charged at a higher price.
Advertising Fees
Uniform , sports and stationary shops advertising fees.
Interest Income
On prepaid payment solutions.
The Schools Platform Team
Jeshen Naidoo
FOUNDER & CEO
Jeshen moved from South Africa to the UK in 2010. He started off in the foreign exchange brokerage industry as a management account employee. Since then, he has worked for other Fintech companies in prominent roles. Most recently, in 2019, Jeshen and the Gumtree founder have been developing an investment platform.
After nearly seven years of effectively operating his own firm, he used the knowledge and expertise he acquired to launch The Schools platform.
In addition to providing goods and services that improve businesses’ operations and cut expenses, Jeshen also thinks that it is important to contribute to initiatives that advance youth education and knowledge.
Travis Soondarjee
COO
With more than 13 years of experience and success in IT/Telecoms/Commercial Vehicle Rental sectors, achieving a broad range of skills and knowledge, Travis chose to follow his entrepreneurial flair & passion in the Transport and Logistics industry. Being a petrol head, he built a successful business associated with global brands over the past 10 years.
Travis’ keen eye for startups has always sparked his interest in acquisitions of various businesses where his strong operational background has enabled him to analyse areas of improvement and successfully implement processes that create enhanced efficiencies.
Travis is passionate about The Schools Platform and how it can positively enhance the Education Sector with a qualitative educational experience from childhood to university on globally.
TRIOTECH SYSTEMS
Development Team
TRIOTECH systems is a firm specialising in IT driven solutions. The team is being built in collaboration with The Schools platform in Q2/Q3 2024 to help The Schools platform achieve its goals. TRIOTECH is dedicated to assisting small and medium-sized enterprises in their digital transformation endeavours. Their innovative IT solutions include specialised expertise in DevOps, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, and Software Development.
Their aim is to innovate and provide the ongoing support and resources needed to empower and sustain their growth in the ever-evolving tech environment globally.
About TSP
TSP is a trading name of The Schools Platform Ltd. An entity incorporated in June 2023, TSP was founded in March 2024. TSP’s initial aim is to become the go to and renowned management information SAAS solution for both state and independent schools within the United Kingdom that is capable of providing following requirements:
Professional Certificate Courses (Online)
- Online certificates can be obtained in a range of specialized areas.
- Online diplomas are awarded for one to two years of study with LMS.
- Online associate degrees usually take approximately two years then.
- Online preparatory year programs are an opportunity for students.
- Online Summer courses are a great way to gain qualifications.
Certifications
