News - Hebron Engage Timetable module released

(Update 20 April 2007 and further updated 17 August 2007)

Timetable for Hebron Engage is released

Timetable for Hebron Engage (manual version) is released today.

What's the background to Timetable?

'Timetable has been created from scratch and with no preconceived ideas,' said Paul Rastall, Software Development Manager.

'Our research was extensive and included examining existing timetable systems and discussing them with their users, as well as discussions with many schools from large to small, single gender and coeducational, to ascertain exactly what was needed, before we started designing,' said Paul.

Keep it Simple

'Although the requirements were extensive, the message we received loud and clear was that the system had to be very, very easy to use. On that point,' continued Paul, 'I can assure you, it is. Its simplicity of use hides its complex sophistication.

'No longer do you need a degree in Timetabling!' added Paul.

Manual or Automatic - your choice

Two modes of operation exist. Manual, whereby the user drags and drops 'timetable cards' onto a matrix, or automatic where the computer will generate the full timetable for you. Both are very fast and save hours of time.

Whichever mode is used, the business rules you have preset will determine the result.

What does Timetable do?

Timetable has a host of features, including,

• Complete integration with Hebron Engage - no duplication of data entry
• Flexible to allow different classes to be taught at the same time
• Variable length lessons by day and year groups
• Staggered lunch breaks and start/end times handled with ease
• Locate Pupil option, integrated with the attendance module
• Locate Staff option
• Find me a free room or free teacher
• Fully functioning staff cover module with cover weighting and cover families
• Print individual pupil timetables, staff timetables, room timetables, and subject timetables
• Integrated break duty system and ability to lock periods that are not on the timetable
• ...and much, much more!

Setting the 'Business' Rules

There are many business rules you can set, such as French, German and Spanish belonging to a group called Language Subjects. A rule can then be added not to teach any language subject before any other language subject. The business rules and options are almost endless.

What are the Benefits of using Timetable?

'The Benefits become obvious the moment you use Timetable, said Jeff Elliott, MD. 'Huge time savings, and I mean huge, as well as greatly reducing the complexity of planning and creating timetables.

'And time savings mean cost savings.

'This product is brand new, and encompasses the best features of other products, and presents the options in a friendly and easy way to use.'

Want to know more?

Call Hebron NOW on 01935 40 30 20 - or email - sales@hebron.co.uk

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