Off-the-shelf (Aldas) Case Study
Off-the-shelf solution for Cheshire West & Chester Council
Import data, generate reports, and deliver insights in minutes.
ALDAS (Adult Learner Data Analysis System) is a powerful tool designed to import data from spreadsheets or management information systems via an API and transform it into figures, statistics, and detailed reports.
As a white-labelled solution, ALDAS can be branded, configured, and customised for any organisation requiring in-depth learner or student analysis.
Having been in continuous operation since 2004, ALDAS has proven its reliability through numerous Ofsted inspections and management reviews.
- Handles millions of enrolments through a fast and user-friendly interface.
- Comprehensive Top-Level Reports provide a wide range of key statistics.
ALDAS takes a document-based approach to managing vast amounts of data, allowing users to focus only on the information relevant to their needs.
- Overnight Processing:
Key reports are pre-generated overnight, ensuring instant access without waiting for lengthy recalculations—even when handling tens of thousands of enrolments.
- Instant Report Generation:
The system automatically processes data, so reports are ready at the push of a button.
- Advanced Data Processing:
ALDAS manages pivoting, grouping, and aggregation to generate reports tailored to any educational environment.
ALDAS enables managers to compare statistics across different demographics, providing valuable insights into trends and performance.
- Flexible Output Options:
ALDAS includes a custom report builder, producing PDFs or Excel files for easy sharing and further analysis.
- Customisable Reporting:
Reports can be generated for specific geographical areas, ethnic groups, or socio-economic backgrounds.
- Detailed Comparative Analysis:
For example, a rurality report allows managers to track trends across rural, semi-rural, semi-urban, and urban areas, highlighting how location impacts adult learning provision.
By eliminating risk and complexity from report generation, ALDAS has been successfully implemented by a range of organisations, including:
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