SchoolBase onboarding

How to use SchoolBase, one connected workflow at a time.

Set up the school foundation, bring your team and records together, then build the daily workflows your school is ready to use.

Already have a school account? Open the setup checklist

A practical starting path

From setup to school day

01

Prepare your school workspace

02

Bring in people and records

03

Set up the workflows you will use first

04

Run the school cycle and keep improving

Start with what matters now. You can add connected workflows as your team is ready.

The core idea

One school. One system. Work that carries forward.

A student record supports classes, fees, attendance, results, and parent access. The value comes from setting up each step carefully and letting the right team use the information they need.

01Set up the school
02Prepare people and records
03Run daily workflows
04Review and improve

The how-to path

Build from a solid foundation.

Use the steps in order for a new setup, or jump directly to the area you need to work on.

STEP 01

Prepare your school workspace

Start with the information and structure every other workflow depends on: your school profile, academic periods, phases, classes, and subjects.

  • Confirm the school name, contact details, location, and currency.
  • Set the academic year, terms, phases, classes, and subjects.
  • Add school branding and leadership details for official documents.
School administration guide

STEP 02

Bring in people and records

Add staff, students, and guardians, then give each team member the access and responsibilities they need for their part of school life.

  • Create staff accounts and assign classes or subjects.
  • Import or register student records and link guardians.
  • Review admissions and convert approved applications into school records.
Admissions and student records

STEP 03

Set up the workflows you will use first

Choose a manageable starting point. Many schools begin with fees, attendance, or results, then expand once staff are comfortable with the process.

  • Create itemized fee schedules, invoices, and payment instructions.
  • Configure assessments and agree how results are reviewed and published.
  • Practice attendance, announcements, and the communication steps your school needs.
Fees and payment guide

STEP 04

Run the school cycle and keep improving

Use the connected records through the term: teachers record activity, administrators review it, bursars track finance, and parents access information shared with them.

  • Record attendance and assessment activity in assigned classes.
  • Review and publish results before making them available to families.
  • Check reports, balances, and feedback regularly; improve one workflow at a time.
Academics and results guide

More school workflows

Use the tools that fit your school.

Not every school needs every module on day one. Open a workflow when it matches the job your team is ready to do.

Student records

Student ID cards

Select active students, review a card proof, then generate print-ready CR80 cards or A4 sheets.

Academic year transition

Promotions

Preview student promotion decisions, apply the school’s approved changes, and refer to promotion history.

Finance operations

Accounting and bursary

Record and review school income, expenses, cashbook activity, and financial reports alongside fee workflows.

Review and planning

Reports and analytics

Use class, subject, attendance, academic, and accounting views to identify what needs attention.

Everyday operations

Attendance and communication

Record attendance and keep staff and families updated through school announcements and available communication channels.

Ready to put the steps into practice?

Give your school a clear place to begin.

Set up your workspace, then use the checklist to guide your first school workflows.

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