Web Design for Schools and Colleges
WebExpress have launched a brand new service specifically tailored for Primary & Secondary Schools accross the UK.
Affordable and Easy to Maintain
WebExpress will bring your school website to life with stunning design and easy-to-use software which enables you to publish video, podcasts and interactive blogs.All our school websites conform to all required accessibility standards, and we follow child protection guidelines of never publicising identifiable photos of children. We are also able to operate an 'Emergency' service, for example is the school open/closed following heavy snow? The information is posted on the website before the school day begins.
School websites and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000 requires that public authorities, including all maintained schools, should be clear and proactive about the information they will make public.This includes:
- The classes of information which we publish or intend to publish
- The manner in which the information will be published, and
- Whether the information is available free of charge or on payment.
Why does your School need a website?
The main benefit of having a school website is that it's a fantastic marketing tool for your community. Not only is it a vital source of information to potential new pupils, parents and teachers alike, our web designs will also:- Raise the profile of your school and introduce it to a wider audience
- Provide an information and communications resource for parents, staff and children
- Showcase the school, its ethos and its values
- Provide a central point of contact, linking the VLE, Email and MIS system
- Interact with its audience through features such as Podcasting, Web Blogs, Video Streaming, and Online Diaries
- Allow you to easily update the content
School Web Site Features
An interactive school website integrates a wide range of different features and functions with the content. Below are just some of the examples that you may choose to include in your school's new website:
- Online Diary
- Scrolling News Ticker
- Slideshows
- Animation
- Virtual School Tour
- Password-protected Areas
- Web Blog
- Podcasting, Music & Audio
- Video Streaming
- Enquiry Form
- Surveys & Polls
- School Shop (Shopping Cart)
How is the website kept up to date?
We offer two very simple means of updating your school website. Either you do it yourself or we do it for you.
You do it
If you decide to do-it-yourself, then you have two options. The first is our Maintenance Module, which simplifies the updating process. It is an intuitive web-based application, giving you direct control over the content of your website, whilst preserving the design and layout. And don't worry, it's as simple to use as Microsoft Word!For more advanced editing of your website, you will need our Full Content Management System (CMS). This provides you with the ability to add menus and new pages, and to include podcasting, surveys or video streaming. Also a very simple tool to use, the Full CMS gives you total control to expand and edit the content and structure of your website.
We do it
If we do it for you, then simply email your revisions to us and within 24 hours they will be live on your website. It couldn't be easier! This Website Update Programme operates as an extension of the school, providing a simple and effective outsourced solution to maintaining your school's website; it is particularly useful for schools without the time or resources to carry out the updating process.Call us today on 0845 463 0593 for further information.