Flexible training that fits your schedule.
We’ve updated how you access Arbor Foundations to give you more control over your learning. Our new self-paced format allows you to complete e-learning modules and watch training videos whenever it suits you best.
We have split our training courses into Learning Paths - Pre Go-live, Post Go-Live, Timetabling and Exams. All staff members on the training hub are enrolled into all Learning Paths - they can then choose to complete the courses relevant to their role.
We have provided a breakdown below to help you understand what to complete and when.
Secondary Onboarding Training
Pre Go-Live
The below table details the training that must be taken before you Go Live on Arbor. It gives you an understand of the basics of Arbor to allow you to do your day to day, statutory operations. It is important that time is dedicated before Go Live to enable your staff to complete this training.
| Training course | Description | Training Length | Recommended Attendees |
| Getting Started | This course will show users how to explore the Arbor Navigation menus and access and understand your home Dashboard and KPI | 13 mins | All staff |
| Student Profiles and Adding Demographics | This course will show users where additional information, such as SEND and Medical, can be stored and administered on the Student Profile. | 90 mins | Teachers Teaching Assistants Project Lead |
| Staff Business Roles and Permissions | This course will allow you to manage new and existing users and their Business Roles and Permissions effectively in Arbor. | 45 mins | School Administrators Project Lead |
| Staff Absence and Cover | This course will show users how to record and report on Staff Absence, set Cover, and manage Supply. | 60 mins | School Administrators Data Manager Project Lead |
| Secondary Attendance | This course will deep-dive into Arbor's Attendance Module, getting you ready to manage day-to-day attendance from day one. | 90 mins | School Administrators Business Mgr/Bursar SLT Project Lead |
| Arbor MIS Management | This course will teach you how to manage the Arbor system settings. | 15 mins | School Administrators Data Manager SLT Exams Officer Project Lead |
Post Go-Live
The below table details the training that must be taken after you Go Live on Arbor. It builds on your knowledge of Arbor to allow you to get the best out of your new Arbor site. It is important that time is dedicated after Go Live to enable your staff to complete this training.
| Training course | Description | Training Length | Recommended Attendees |
| Adding Students and CTFs | This course will allow users to access, view, and edit information on Student Profiles and manage their enrolment, ready for day one. | 60 mins | School Administrators Project Lead |
| Guardian Profiles | This course will show users how to add and manage Guardian information. We recommend completing the Student Profiles course before starting this course. | 45 mins | School Administrators Project Lead |
| Managing Staff Profiles | This course will allow users to add, find, edit and navigate Staff Profiles. | 60 mins | HOD Behaviour Leads Teachers/TAs SENCo Timetable Lead Project Lead |
| Attendance Reporting | This course will deep-dive into Arbor's Attendance reporting tools. | 60 mins | School Administrators Data Manager Business Mgr/Bursar SLT Project Lead |
Interventions |
This course will allow users to create and manage Interventions in Arbor. | 75 mins |
School Administators SLT, Project Lead |
| Single Central Record | This course shows users how the Single Central Record can be stored in Arbor. | 15 mins | School Administrators Data Manager Business Mgr/Bursar SLT Project Lead |
| Communications | This course will allow users to access, view, and send communications from Arbor. | 90 mins | Cover Managers HR Managers Business Mgr/Bursar SLT Project Lead |
| Staff Contracts and Payscales | This course will allow users to manage staff contracts and Payscales in Arbor. | 75 mins | Business Mgr/Bursar Project Lead |
| User Defined Fields | This course will teach you how to create and manage User-Defined Fields in Arbor. | 10 mins | Exams Officers Project Lead |
| Custom Groups | This course will teach you how to create, manage and use Custom Groups in Arbor. | 15 mins | School Administrators Attendance Officer Data Manager Senior Leaders Head Teachers Business Mgr/Bursar Project Lead |
| School Reporting on Arbor | This course will teach you where to find and use the in-built analysis tools, helping you locate key School Statistics. | 20 mins | Exams Officers Project Lead |
| Introduction to Custom Report Writer | Aimed at all Staff who would like to learn how to use the in-built Custom Report Writer features to build bespoke reports. | 75 mins | Exams Officers Project Lead |
| Arbor AI Overview | This course will introduce you to Arbor AI, its features, and how to manage them. | 10 mins | Exams Officers Project Lead |
Arbor AI Modules |
This course will introduce you to the Arbor AI features in the available modules. | 30 mins |
School Administrators, Project Lead |
Timetable Management
| Training course | Description | Training Length | Recommended Attendees |
| Timetable Management | This course will show you how to manage Timetables within Arbor once they have been imported or created. | 75 mins | Data Managers Timetable Managers Project Lead |
| Course Enrolments | This course will show you how to manage Bulk Enrolments in Arbor. |
60 mins
|
Data Managers Timetable Managers Project Lead |
| Post 16 - Learning Aims | This course will allow users to record their year 12 and year 13 students' courses and their Main Learning Aims for the Census. | 20 mins | Data Managers Timetable Managers Project Lead |
Exams Management
| Training course | Description | Training Length | Recommended Attendees |
| Secondary Exams Setup and Entries | This course will show you how to set up the Exams module on Arbor and manage your Qualifications, Candidates, and Entries. | 60 mins |
Exam Managers Data Managers Project Lead |
| Secondary Exams Timetabling and Coursework Marks | This course will show you how to Schedule Examinations and learn how to manage and share Coursework Marks with the Awarding Organisations. | 45 mins |
Exam Managers Data Managers Project Lead |
| Exam Results | This course is aimed at Exam Managers or members of staff that process Exam results received from Awarding Bodies. | 40 mins |
Exam Managers Data Managers Project Lead |
| In House Exams | This course will show you how to set up the Exams module on Arbor and manage your Qualifications, Candidates, and Entries. | 35 mins |
Exam Managers Data Managers Project Lead |
Bespoke Training
If you have purchased additional training for specific topics like setting up behaviour or assessments, we generally recommend focusing on your Foundation Training during onboarding to get really comfortable with the basics first. You can then set up your bespoke modules later. However, if you need to Go-Live with a bespoke module from Day 1, you'll need to complete that specific training during your onboarding period.
You can book all of your purchased one-to-one training sessions directly via the Arbor Training Hub. Please see the guides below for more information on each course:
- Payments setup and management
- Payments Plus
- Parental Engagement
- Meals setup and management
- Behaviour Consultation and Reporting
- Operational Reporting
- Assessment Consultation
- How to book your 1-1 training (Assessment and Behaviour)
If you have further questions about the planning and roll out of bespoke modules, please reach out to our Customer Success Managers at mysuccess@arbor-education.com. If you receive Support from one of our accredited Arbor Support Partners, please reach out to them directly!
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