Software
Impulse
A modular education management information system for your services
Supporting children through their education is vital. Every child has a different journey that can bring them into contact with any number of services, professionals and teams. We understand the complexity of understanding the full picture – and how a complete overview leads to better outcomes.
Our Impulse education management information system joins the dots, allowing schools and local authorities to improve responses and handle real-world challenges.
The most efficient system
Impulse ties all key information together
A collaborative, modular approach
Impulse is designed to be modular – so you can use as much or as little of the system as you need.
Better outcomes
Use portals for schools, parents, professionals and providers – improving the flow of communication so you can control the road to better outcomes.
Stay compliant
The system meets GDPR compliance and security standards, so you’re smoothly handling regulations. It also keeps you compliant with all statutory LA education requirements.
Intuitive and easy to use
A snapshot of key modules that cut the complexity
Admissions and transfers
Simplify school admissions with an easy, accurate and efficient system – with a data trail for every stage of the process.
Easily configure the module to your unique rules engine, so every stakeholder sees the information they need.
Additional learning needs/SEND
Identify needs and plan interventions early, so you can put the right support in place.
Accurate information-sharing keeps parents, schools and professionals fully aware of each young person’s journey and requirements.
Appeals
Seamlessly handle appeals for parents, guardians and schools.
Impulse maintains a fair and transparent appeals process, covering admissions and exclusions where everyone is in the loop.
Child protection
Schools must be informed of every child’s situation.
The child protection module reports allegations, ensuring schools are aware and their teachers are properly trained on child protection policies and procedures.
Educational psychology
When a student needs psychological support, Impulse’s educational psychology module assists caseworkers and managers in accessing behavioral support.
It stores all management referrals and work records, allowing professionals to maintain detailed and accurate records for each student.
Core
Impulse’s core module serves as the definitive central database for every child in your services.
It stores all details, documents, records and achievements, with every touchpoint recorded. Data from parents, schools and professionals is unified into one comprehensive record.
A central source of truth
A hub of communication
Impulse’s hub enables seamless data sharing with Impulse and other stakeholders. Easily support open data standards, creating a central view of each child’s journey. The module lets you uploads school census files, school management information, and Department of Education joiner and leaver files.
FAQs
Answers to common questions
about Impulse
Impulse, developed by CACI, is a management information system designed for schools and local authorities to improve service responses and outcomes for children. This collaborative, modular system can be tailored to support your specific multi-professional service delivery needs.
It automates administrative tasks, enhances data accuracy, eliminates the need for spreadsheets and re-keying of information, and frees up staff time for results-oriented activities.
Yes, Impulse is a cloud-based, modular system that can be adapted to fit your needs.