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Add-on modules for Access Education Suite Bundles

Our software bundles come with a set of add-on modules, designed to give you ultimate flexibility. 

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Build the right bundle for your school or trust

We know every school has different needs, so our bundles are completely flexible. Not ready for the full Freedom package? You can start with a Financial bundle and add payroll later. Want a finance tool with an employee recognition add-on? No problem. Every product here can be mixed and matched to fit the way you work.

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Access Education FinanceAccess Education BudgetsAccess Managed PayrollAccess Education People (HR)Access ApplauseAccess EarlyPayAccess Salary ExtrasAccess Learning Management System (LMS)Access Education ScreeningAccess FlexPointsAccess BookboonAccess GCSEPod

Access Education Finance

Access Education’s finance software is designed for schools, academies, and trusts. It offers a cloud-based system for efficient financial management, compliant with DfE and ESFA standards.

  • Real-time Dashboards: Track financial performance effortlessly.
  • Custom Reports: Generate clear reports for governors and trustees.
  • Bank Integration: Easy uploading, reconciliation, and report generation to save time and reduce errors.
  • User Accessibility: Flexible user profiles and document management tailored to school needs.
  • Cloud Access: Secure, anytime access without installations or heavy IT support.
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Access Education Budgets

Access Education’s budgeting software helps schools, academies, and trusts create accurate, long-term financial plans. It supports budgeting and forecasting for up to five years with real-time adjustments.

  • Scenario Modeling: Easily assess 'what if' scenarios.
  • Staff Cost Calculation: Includes pay scales, pensions, and multiple contracts with automatic payroll reconciliation.
  • Reporting: Simplified generation of key reports like staffing profiles, income and expenditure, and DfE-compliant Governor reports.
  • Year-Round Reforecasting: Adjust budgets without manual data entry.
  • ICFP Module: Connect budget planning with curriculum delivery for smarter, sustainable choices.

 

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Access Managed Payroll

Stress-free, fully compliant payroll services built for schools, academies, and trusts.

  • Experienced & Trusted: 25+ years' experience, 50,000+ payslips/month, 99.9% accuracy, and CIPP accredited.
  • End-to-End Payroll Management: We handle BACS payments, electronic payslips, teacher pensions, RTI submissions, and statutory payments.
  • Dedicated Support: A named payroll executive works with your school, backed by secure online access for your staff.
  • Clear, Simple Reporting: Access payslips, third-party payment reports, and more - everything in one place.
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Access Education People (HR)

An HR platform built for schools, academies, and trusts. No more spreadsheets, no more guesswork.

  • Centralised Staff Records: Store and access employee data, absences, appraisals, and training history in one secure cloud-based system.
  • Smarter Staff Management: Track attendance, set goals, automate reminders, and stay compliant with ease.
  • Empower Your People: Staff can update details, request leave, log expenses, and track development—anytime, on any device.
  • Insightful Reporting: Use pre-built and custom templates to uncover trends and support better people strategies.
  • Built-In Recruitment: Post jobs, manage applications, and onboard hires—integrated with SchoolRecruiter to reach 500k+ candidates a month.
  • Made for Education: Scalable for schools and trusts, with features tailored to education-sector HR.
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Access Applause

Recognition software that turns everyday appreciation into a stronger, more engaged culture.

  • Peer-to-Peer Shouts: Staff send public kudos from desktop or mobile, filling a social-style feed that celebrates wins of any size.
  • Optional Rewards: Attach points to shoutouts and let employees redeem them for vouchers, time off, or custom perks.
  • Manager Visibility: Track shoutouts and feedback across teams to spotlight great work and reinforce core values.
  • Real-Time Insights: Dashboards show engagement levels, top contributors, and how recognition maps to your organisation’s goals.
  • Fast, Supported Roll-Out: Launch quickly with step-by-step guides, templates, and best-practice advice from the Access team.
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Access EarlyPay

Give staff flexible access to earned wages, without waiting for payday.

  • On-Demand Pay: Employees can withdraw part of their earnings anytime via the app, with no changes to your payroll process.
  • Support Financial Wellbeing: Reduce stress and improve engagement, especially during the cost of living crisis.
  • Boost Retention & Recruitment: Employers offering EarlyPay see up to 80% higher loyalty and a 73% edge in attracting talent.
  • Built-In Financial Guidance: The Thrive tool helps staff manage money, build habits, and make informed financial decisions.
  • Secure & Award-Winning: Seamlessly integrates with payroll and won “Best Business Payments System” at the 2024 PayTech Awards.
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Access Salary Extras

A flexible employee benefits platform to attract, retain, and engage your team.

  • All-in-One Access: From salary sacrifice and health perks to retail discounts. Everything in one app, available anytime.
  • Real Value for Staff: Employees can browse and redeem offers easily, with a savings tracker to see what they’re gaining.
  • Customisable & Branded: Tailor schemes, set eligibility, and reflect your branding across the platform.
  • Boost Engagement: Built-in comms tools, usage data, and marketing support help drive uptake.
  • Easy to Manage: Simplifies admin for HR teams and integrates seamlessly with Access Evo.

 

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Access Learing Management System (LMS)

An AI-powered learning management system to scale training, boost engagement, and simplify admin.

  • Engaging Online Learning: Interactive content, gamification, certificates, and badges—all accessible on desktop or mobile.
  • Smart Tools for Managers: Track progress, spot gaps, and create custom reports with ease.
  • Simplified Admin: Automate workflows, manage users, and roll out training quickly across teams.
  • Expert Content Library: Access one of the UK’s most comprehensive eLearning libraries—always up to date and sector-specific.
  • AI-Driven & Scalable: Personalised learning paths, automated course delivery, and seamless integration with Access Evo.
  • Secure & Compliant: Built to meet data protection standards, with role-based access and flexible permissions.
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Access Education Screening

Fast, compliant background checks built for schools, academies, and trusts.

  • Education-Specific Checks: Enhanced DBS, Right to Work, reference checks, and more—all in one secure portal.
  • Speed Up Safe Hiring: Automated workflows reduce admin, cut errors, and help you hire faster without compromising safeguarding.
  • Pay As You Go: No setup fees or contracts - you only pay when you use it.
  • Smooth Onboarding: Generate contracts, collect e-signatures, and manage induction steps from the same platform.
  • Comprehensive Coverage: Choose from over 140 types of background checks to fit every role.
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Access FlexPoints

Flexible support credits to help you get more from your Access software, when and how you need it.

  • Expert Help, On Demand: Redeem points for training, consultancy, config support, and more. Available anytime during the year.
  • Part of Premier or Standalone: Included in Premier Plans or available to buy separately, depending on what fits your needs.
  • Easy to Use: Browse and book services through the FlexPoints catalogue on the Customer Success Portal.
  • Scalable & Practical: A simple way to keep your systems aligned with your goals, without waiting for long lead times.

 

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Access Bookboon

Self-paced digital learning with 3,000+ expert-written eBooks, audiobooks, and short courses.

  • Quick, Practical Learning: Most content takes just 1–2 hours. Ideal for busy teams looking to upskill without overload.
  • Trusted Content: Written and reviewed by industry experts across business, leadership, and academic topics.
  • Flexible & Accessible: Learn anytime, on any device. Admins can assign content by team or role.
  • Cost-Effective Growth: Scales with your organisation, with pricing to fit teams of any size.

 

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Access GCSEPod

Award-winning online learning to improve outcomes and lighten teacher workload.

  • Short, Focused Content: 2–5 minute “Pods” created by examiners, ideal for revision, flipped learning, or independent study.
  • Accessible Anywhere: Works on any device, with built-in tools like subtitles and playback controls for inclusive learning.
  • Smarter Assessment: Check & Challenge gives scaffolded feedback, tracks misconceptions, and supports real progress.
  • Ready-to-Go for Teachers: Self-marking assignments, detailed reports, and integration with MIS, Microsoft Teams, and Google Classroom.
  • Personalised Learning: Boost Playlists help students close knowledge gaps with targeted revision based on assessment data.
  • Trusted by 1,700+ Schools: Backed by multiple awards, including the Queen’s Award for Enterprise.
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