As part of our continual development, we've found that many schools are buying multiple school memberships for their SENCOs. This can become quiet confusing, especially when trying to sign in. So with that in mind we've create a parent account that sits above the school membership level and allows schools, trusts and LAs to purchase seats for their SENCOs to be able to use. These seats can are fully assignable by the parent account.
Below is all the documentation around these accounts, as they are a new feature we will be adding more details the more users we have operating them.
Trust - LA Membership Level Documentation
Purpose
The Trust - LA Membership Level allows Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) or Local Authorities (LAs) to purchase and manage memberships for their group of schools. This membership provides the same benefits as a School Membership but centralises billing and administration, ensuring streamlined management across multiple institutions.
Features
Centralised Management:
- One account holder (the group administrator) manages memberships for multiple schools.
- All memberships are billed under a single account.
Customisable Membership Allocation:
- Administrators can allocate or revoke memberships to/from schools within their group.
Full School Membership Benefits:
- Access to the full QFT series (QFT 0-11) online.
- Participation in webinars and training sessions.
- Eligibility for prize draws.
- Discounts on events, books, and training programs.
Pricing
- Pricing is based on the number of schools within the trust/LA.
There is a £50 yearly recurring cost to the parent level, each school is then charged at the standard rate for a school membership, minimum number of school membership has been set at 3, we may change this later.
Setup for Administrators
Step 1: Purchase Trust - LA Membership
- Navigate to the membership page and select the Trust - LA Membership option.
- Enter billing details and select the desired number of seats for your schools.
- Complete the checkout process.
Step 2: Group Administration
- After purchase, you will be logged into the SENsible SENCO website.
- Access the Group Dashboard from your account profile.
- Add schools:
- Click “Add Member” and enter the email address of the school’s SENCO or administrator.
- Assign membership access to the selected school.
- You can also use the access code and email this out to the people you wanted to access the site.
- Monitor usage:
- View a list of all current school members.
- Revoke or reassign memberships as necessary.
Step 3: Training and Support
- Ensure each school understands how to access resources.
- Use the provided onboarding materials to guide schools through their benefits.
Accessing Benefits as a School Member
- Login: Each school will have its own login credentials, provided by the group administrator.
- Navigate to the Members Area: Schools can access:
- QFT series and training materials.
- Webinar schedules and recordings.
- Discount codes for events and products.
Managing Memberships
For Trust/LA Administrators
- Add or Remove Members:
- Go to the Group Dashboard.
- Use the “Add Member” or “Remove Member” options to update the list of participating schools.
- Renew Membership:
- Memberships are renewed annually. Administrators will receive reminders to renew before expiry.
- Upgrade Tier:
- If the number of schools increases, contact us to adjust your membership tier.
For School Members
- Technical Issues:
- Schools should contact their Trust/LA administrator for assistance or escalate issues to SENsible SENCO support.
FAQs
1. What happens if a school leaves the Trust/LA?
The administrator can revoke the membership and reassign it to another school.
2. Can individual schools manage their own benefits?
Yes, once added, each school has independent access to the members’ area and benefits.
3. Is there a limit on how many schools can be added?
The limit depends on the membership tier purchased. Upgrades are available if more schools need to be added.
4. How are accounts for schools created?
When a school is added by the administrator, an invitation email is sent with setup instructions.
5. What if a school already has an individual membership?
Schools with existing memberships can transition to the Trust/LA membership upon renewal.
For any issues or inquiries about the Trust - LA Membership, contact admin@sensiblesenco.org.uk or use the support form on the website.