Course Overview
Please note there are two different prices depending on if your school purchases the MIS SLA
This course is designed for new school staff, those new to using Arbor, and staff seeking a refresher. The session will guide participants through the fundamentals of navigating Arbor Custom Report Writer, focusing on the areas of Attendance and Communications. Delegates will learn how to create and format reports
Course Benefits
Attending the Arbor Custom Report Writer: Attendance and Communication course will help you gain the skills and confidence to create bespoke reports that provide valuable insights into pupil attendance and communication data. You will learn how to build, customise and refine reports to support informed decision-making, improve monitoring processes, and reduce the time spent extracting information manually. The course also explores practical reporting techniques that can help schools identify attendance trends, track engagement, and ensure key stakeholders receive the information they need efficiently and accurately.
What You'll Learn
- Understanding the Arbor interface and key navigation features
- Exploring the Custom Report Writer and reporting tools
- Creating, editing and managing bespoke reports
- Searching, filtering and extracting meaningful data
- Building attendance reports to monitor trends and identify concerns
- Producing communication reports to track parent engagement and contact activity
- Using report outputs to support effective school decision-making and statutory requirements
Outcomes
By the end of this session, delegates will be able to:
- Confidently navigate the Arbor reporting area
- Search the Arbor database and locate relevant information efficiently
- Create and customise attendance and communication reports
- Apply filters and conditions to produce meaningful, targeted data
- Save, manage and share reports with relevant stakeholders
- Use reporting tools to support attendance monitoring and parent communication strategies
- Improve data analysis skills to support informed decision-making across the school
Who It's For
Target audience
- School staff responsible for creating reports, who are new to their role or need a refresher
Knowledge required
- No previous knowledge of Arbor Reporting is necessary; however, an experience of using Arbor is desirable.
Additional Information
Should you require any further information please talk to us on 0345 222 1551 | Option 3 or email training@schoolbusinessservices.co.uk
Upcoming Dates
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Wednesday 18th November 2026 10:30am - 11:30amBook Now