Twenty three years of providing specialist software systems and support to independent schools is bound to give a company some uniquely valuable insights into the needs of the sector. And the response from schools to the PASS software suite from WCBS shows that there is no substitute for such in-depth experience and understanding.

PASS which is Microsoft SQL Server-based and integrates fully with the Office suite of products has firmly established WCBS as market leader in supplying independent schools with specialist solutions for their accounting, administrative and academic information needs. It is increasingly recognised as the leading software package available to the independent sector, with a scope that covers every aspect of managing a school.

But PASS is by no means the beginning and end of the WCBS story. In fact, we believe it's only the starting point. This is why we've also worked hard to develop the infrastructure, the personal skills, the experience and - above all - the attitude, to work closely with our clients as a committed and trusted IT partner.

In fact, it's why we've spent over 23 years listening to what our customers want and need, learning more and more about their business priorities and challenges. It's why we use our own financial strength and stability to invest continuously in enhancing our products and services to meet your future demands. It's also why we believe we have a deeper under-standing of what it means to manage a fee-paying educational establishment, both today and tomorrow, than any other company in our specialist marketplace.

This attitude is the substance behind our central business philosophy that we should create and manage long-term relationships with our clients, based on shared benefits and trust. In fact, we want nothing more than to keep our clients forever, and we recognise that we have to work hard to make that a reality.

We have created a line-up of product, partnership and support services designed to cover every element of a school's MIS requirements. These include:

• Ongoing development of our PASS suite of specialist software through consistent client liaison and interchange of ideas
• The widest possible range of modules to meet each and every administrative need of the school - including Billing, Payroll, Grant Management, School Reports and Admissions.
• Regular site visits and full user training support
• Consultancy, to advise clients on the development and implementation of their institution-wide MIS strategy
• A no-queue telephone support service for advice on PASS-specific and wider implementation issues, with modem/internet links for remote diagnosis

Visit our web site for further details on our products or services, or contact our Sales Team
WCBS
Somerset House, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EJ
Telephone 01458 833344
Fax 01458 835297
Email sales@wcbs.co.uk
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