SOLUS Education

This is a 21st Century communications solution for education communities: from Primary Schools to Higher Education institutions and on through Lifelong Learning. Schools, Colleges and Universities have a fundamental requirement to communicate to students, visitors, families, alumni and the wider community. Solus Education is a multi platform technology solution that enables Education providers to get key messages to all target groups.

The SOLUS platform enables the distribution of key messages to the main student body and visitors in busy areas, while allowing you to reach out to family members, the wider community and the next generation of learners, be they at home or abroad.

SOLUS Education facilitates a vast array of messaging:

  • Student, Visitor and Staff Communication Network
  • Live Feeds from Classrooms/Lecture Theatres – Live relay of classes to other rooms when space is limited
  • Classes and Content on Student PCs and Web TV – Record classes/lectures and make them available to view on PCs for students who’ve missed them or for revision purposes. Can also be made available for viewing on IPODs and other portable mp4 players
  • Web Broadcast of Events – For remote viewing of music and drama events, graduation ceremonies etc
  • Delivery of E and Remote Learning – Broadcasting courses via Web TV
  • Service Announcements – Venue and schedule changes
  • Student Interaction – Allowing feedback via SMS or Web questionnaires and competitions
  • Menus from Café/Restaurants – Promote in-house sales and reduce drift to local commercial premises
  • Entertainment – Play external TV to entertain as part of a schedule in leisure areas
  • Principal/Headteacher/Department Announcements
  • Further Learning and Career Opportunities – Promoting ongoing learning and impacting positively on future destination statistics
  • Attainment Messages – Educational and leisure achievements
  • Feel Good and Positive PR – Reinforcing pride, you’ve made the right choice and are in a great place
  • Health Promotion – Have a positive impact on eating habits, knowledge of drug issues, sexual health, smoking and alcohol
  • Bullying and Harassment – Promote local initiatives to counter
  • Family and Community Interaction – External public relations, what’s on and achievements
  • Building Signage – Directional information and warnings
  • Day Part Scheduling – Separate day and evening messaging for buildings used at night for community or other purposes
  • Emergency and Alert Messaging – Announce immediate information on screen to instruct in the event of an emergency, meeting Civil Contingencies Act 2004 guidelines
  • Public Address – Work in tandem with the PA system using both sound and image/text
  • What’s On and News – Promote forthcoming events
  • Notice Boards, Leaflets and Newsletters – Digitise information and ensure that it reaches its target audience

SOLUS offers education providers a new way to deliver information to students and other key groups. Each element of the SOLUS product portfolio has a distinct use in the education market. To discuss a tailored package for your requirements, please contact our education team at education@solus.co.uk or on 01355 813 600.