It couldn't be simpler. Aladdin's software is able to import all your existing student information, so there's no need for you to retype anything. The initial setup takes around 10 minutes during which we'll guide you through securely sending your student information from POD to your new Aladdin account. Our data import team will then take 24-48 hours to transfer any additional student/intake/staff information (from Excel/Word/Access or another database) in to your Aladdin.

Aladdin is continually and automatically updated so there's no need to install, upgrade or maintain servers or software. Our future proof secure cloud based system is also accessible from any internet connection, on any device (such as laptops, PCs, smart phones, tablets etc.) With Aladdin, if your computer fails, your data is never lost as you simply sign in from another device and your data is there as normal. Aladdin is also designed to be really intuitive to use. If you are able to use any basic computer program, you will have no difficulty mastering Aladdin.

Your unique username and password gives you secure access to information relevant to your role. The Principal, Deputy Principal and Secretary will have access to all student records and more advanced school wide functions. Class teachers will only see students in their own class and resource teachers will only see the students they teach. The school has full control over each staff member's level of access with a variety of options to choose from such as non-academic access, special access to tests, special access to money, view all access... to name a few.

We pride ourselves on our training and ongoing support. Once your student information has been imported, we will organise personal 1:1 administrator induction training for yourself/your secretary to get started using the system. At this point we will discuss with you how best the system can be rolled out to staff in your school. Training and support is also provided online throughout the year via comprehensive manuals, FAQS, videos and webinars for all staff. Our dedicated support team are also available via telephone and email 9am-4pm, throughout the year.

All administrative tasks will be easier; you will have less paperwork and enjoy the benefits of better communication with staff and parents. You can coordinate planning with school policy documents, templates and Cuntas Míosúil in one place. You will have better and more up to date information at your fingertips (particularly when talking to parents). Features like the graphing and analyzing of test results, automated Leabhar Tinrimh and NEWB reporting, will improve planning; giving you more time and better information to lead learning. After adopting Aladdin, many principals and secretaries have said they can't believe how they managed without it.

Teachers will find features like the roll book tot ups, electronic NCCA report card completion, absence management and test recording especially helpful. Aladdin means having fewer class interruptions, more free time at breaks, improved information flow and greater opportunities for teamwork and collaboration.

The total security of your data is of the utmost importance to us and we partner with the global industry leaders to ensure this is the case. We use Google to store your school information in data centers within the EU that are independently audited and certified to international standards. Aladdin has superior data security with extended SSL encryption and this means that even if Aladdin is accessed across an unsecured wireless connection the data is fully protected. Aladdin eliminates the chance of physical loss and theft of your data and this, along with our other certified security measures enhance your school's compliance with data protection law.