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Simplify school admissions with Impulse admissions software

Streamline your admissions process. Support every pupil. Ensure transparency and fairness at every stage.

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What is Impulse?

Impulse is a flexible, end-to-end admissions software solution designed to help local authorities and schools manage school admissions with confidence and clarity. Whether you need a full admissions system or just a simple parent-facing portal, Impulse flexes to fit your needs.

 

The school admissions software trusted by Local Authorities

Impulse is the school admissions software trusted by councils and education leaders across the UK to reduce admin, enhance transparency and improve pupil outcomes.

 

Read our Newham Council case study

Built around the needs of Local Authorities:

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Flexible and
 modular

Use as much or as little as you need - from a full admissions process to a standalone parent or school portal.
 
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Transparent and
fair

Ensure every application is logged, tracked and reviewed in line with the Fair Access Protocol.
 
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Parent-friendly
portal

Offer a simple, intuitive portal for parents to understand and complete applications with confidence.
 

 

See how Impulse can transform your school admissions

Explore how Impulse can help you streamline admissions and support better outcomes for every child.

Impulse's core functionality

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Certa's Core functionality

Admissions and transfers

  • Simplify school admissions with an easy, accurate, and efficient system

  • Evidence your decision making 

  • Easily configure to your oversubscription criteria

Appeals

  • Seamlessly handle appeals for parents, guardians and schools

  • Maintain an evidence-based, fair and transparent appeals process

  • Covers admissions and exclusions, keeping everyone in the loop

ALN/SEND

  • Support early identification of needs and plan interventions for the right support

  • Accurate information sharing between parents, schools and professionals

  • Easily create and contribute to EHCPs

Child protection

  • Local authorities and schools are informed of every child’s situation

  • Tracks allegations and ensures proper teacher training on child protection policies

  • Ensures schools are aware of and meet child protection standards

Core

  • Serves as the central database for every child in your services

  • Stores all details, documents, records and achievements with every touchpoint recorded

  • Unifies data from parents, schools and professionals into one comprehensive record

Educational psychology

  • Assists relevant parties in accessing behavioural support

  • Stores management referrals and work records

  • Maintains detailed and accurate records for each student

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